Workshop & Program Disclaimer.
This document governs all TOM Enterprise workshops, programs, cohorts, sessions, and related educational content. Please read it fully before participating in any TOM program.
Educational Purpose & Scope
TOM Enterprise is an Arizona-based nonprofit creative incubator. All workshops, programs, cohorts, sessions, one-on-one mentorship, group learning experiences, written materials, digital content, and related resources offered by TOM Enterprise (collectively, "TOM Programs") are provided exclusively for educational and informational purposes.
TOM Programs are designed to equip creative entrepreneurs with foundational knowledge and practical frameworks in the areas of brand identity, strategic business planning, and financial literacy. The content delivered through TOM Programs reflects the educational philosophy, experience, and perspective of TOM Enterprise and its facilitators — it does not constitute, and is not a substitute for, professional legal, financial, accounting, tax, investment, psychological, or other licensed professional advice.
Plain language summary: TOM teaches. TOM mentors. TOM equips. TOM does not practice law, provide accounting services, give investment advice, or offer any licensed professional service. Everything you learn in a TOM Program is educational content — apply it with your own judgment, and consult licensed professionals for decisions with significant legal or financial consequences.
By enrolling in, registering for, or participating in any TOM Program — including but not limited to the Legacy Builder Cohort, standalone workshops, Discovery Calls, Strategy Sessions, public events, webinars, and digital resources — you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer in its entirety and agree to its terms.
Not Professional Advice
Nothing communicated, presented, written, demonstrated, discussed, or implied in any TOM Program constitutes professional advice of any kind. This includes, without limitation:
Important: When TOM facilitators, staff, or AI tools reference legal, financial, or tax concepts during programs or sessions, those references are made in an educational context only. They are not the advice of a licensed professional and should not be acted upon without independent consultation with the appropriate licensed advisor for your specific circumstances.
TOM Enterprise makes reasonable efforts to ensure that educational content is accurate, current, and useful. However, laws, regulations, and best practices change. TOM does not warrant that all content is current as of the date of any given program delivery and disclaims responsibility for any action taken based on program content without independent professional verification.
No Guaranteed Results
TOM Enterprise is committed to delivering high-quality educational programming and meaningful mentorship. TOM measures and publicly reports on program outcomes through its Impact reporting. However, TOM makes no guarantee, warranty, or representation that participation in any TOM Program will produce any specific business outcome, financial result, revenue level, client acquisition, brand recognition improvement, or other measurable result.
Business outcomes depend on a complex combination of factors — many of which are entirely outside TOM's control and within the participant's own responsibility. These factors include, without limitation:
Outcome data transparency: TOM's publicly stated impact targets — including the 75% launch-or-advance metric and the 85% cohort completion rate target — are goals and projected outcomes based on program design, not guaranteed results. TOM publishes actual longitudinal outcome data as it becomes available. The distinction between targets and verified outcomes will always be clearly labeled in all TOM communications.
Any testimonials, founder stories, or outcome examples presented in TOM's materials represent individual experiences and are not necessarily typical. Past participant outcomes do not predict or guarantee future participant outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence — Use, Limitations & Transparency
TOM Enterprise uses artificial intelligence tools across its operations, including but not limited to content drafting, intake triage, scheduling support, internal workflow automation, and the generation of educational materials. This section constitutes TOM's AI Disclaimer Addendum and governs the use of AI-generated content in all TOM Programs and communications.
4.1 — AI Content in TOM Programs
Some content delivered through TOM Programs, including written materials, frameworks, onboarding documents, blog posts, email communications, and workshop primers, may be drafted or assisted by AI language models. TOM's policy is as follows:
4.2 — Named AI Agents
TOM Enterprise operates a set of named internal AI agents that assist with specific operational functions. For transparency, their roles are disclosed here:
All named AI agents operate under the authority and final review of the Executive Director. Their outputs are drafts and assistance tools — not autonomous decisions, professional opinions, or binding organizational commitments. Any TOM communication that appears to come from a named AI agent carries this disclaimer by incorporation.
4.3 — Participant Data and AI
TOM does not use participant personal information, application responses, or session content to train external AI models. Application data and session records are managed within TOM's secure CRM (HubSpot) and are subject to TOM's Privacy Policy. Participants may request information about how their data is stored and used by contacting tralynnm@tomenterprise.org.
Participation Terms & Conduct
Participation in any TOM Program is conditioned on adherence to TOM's participation terms. By enrolling in or attending any TOM Program, participants agree to the following:
Intellectual Property
All TOM Enterprise program materials — including but not limited to curricula, frameworks, worksheets, slide decks, written guides, video recordings, brand assets, and digital resources — are the intellectual property of TOM Enterprise and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property law.
Your work is yours. Always. TOM's role is to help you build your brand and business — not to claim any stake in it. The frameworks TOM teaches belong to TOM. The business you build using them belongs entirely to you.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, TOM Enterprise, its Executive Director, staff, facilitators, mentors, volunteers, contractors, and AI tools shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to:
In no event shall TOM Enterprise's total liability to any participant exceed the amount actually paid by that participant to TOM Enterprise for the specific program giving rise to the claim.
Note: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, TOM's liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. This disclaimer does not affect any statutory rights you may have that cannot be waived or limited by contract.
This limitation of liability applies regardless of the form of action — whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise — and regardless of whether TOM Enterprise has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
This disclaimer has been drafted with care but does not constitute legal advice to TOM Enterprise or its participants. TOM Enterprise recommends that all parties with specific legal concerns consult qualified legal counsel. This document was prepared with the assistance of TOM's internal AI drafting tools and reviewed by TOM's Executive Director. It is not a substitute for a review by a licensed attorney admitted to practice in Arizona.
Acknowledgment & Agreement.
By participating in any TOM Program, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Workshop Disclaimer in full.
I understand that TOM Enterprise is an educational nonprofit. All content delivered through TOM Programs is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional legal, financial, accounting, tax, or psychological advice.
I understand that results are not guaranteed. My outcomes depend on my own effort, decisions, circumstances, and factors outside TOM's control. TOM's impact targets are goals and projections — not promises.
I understand that TOM uses AI tools. Some content I receive may be AI-assisted, reviewed by TOM's Executive Director, and subject to the AI Disclaimer Addendum in Section 04 of this document. AI does not make decisions that affect my enrollment, scholarship status, or program participation.
I agree to participate honestly and respectfully. I will keep peer disclosures confidential, represent my situation truthfully, and engage with TOM's community in a manner consistent with TOM's values.
I understand that my work is mine. TOM does not claim ownership over any business, brand, or creative work I develop during or after a TOM Program.
This disclaimer is incorporated by reference into all TOM Enterprise enrollment agreements, workshop registration forms, and participation acknowledgments. For questions about this document, contact tralynnm@tomenterprise.org. Last reviewed: June 1, 2026 · Version 1.0. This document was prepared with AI drafting assistance and reviewed by TOM's Executive Director. It is not a substitute for review by a licensed Arizona attorney.
Transparency Is a Core Value. Not a Legal Box.
If anything in this disclaimer is unclear, confusing, or raises a concern — reach out directly. TOM responds to every message personally and will never hide behind legalese.