Professional Services Disclaimer

Scholenda Consulting Inc. ("Scholenda," "we," "SCI," "our," or "us") provides research, policy analysis, academic support, and capacity-building services as described in our Scope of Services. This Professional Services Disclaimer applies to all content, research outputs, educational materials, and services made available through our website and in the course of client engagements.

1. No Consultant-Client Relationship

Access to our website, research outputs, publications, or educational materials — and any communication with Scholenda through our website or general inquiries — does not, by itself, create a consultant-client, advisory, or fiduciary relationship. A consultant-client relationship is formed only when both parties have executed a signed engagement agreement or statement of work setting out the specific scope, deliverables, and terms of a paid engagement.

2. General Educational and Informational Purpose ("As-Is" Basis)

All research, reports, analyses, training materials, and educational content provided by Scholenda — whether on our website or as part of a client engagement — are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis for general educational, informational, and research purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional legal, financial, medical, or other licensed advisory services specific to your circumstances.

3. No Guarantees or Results Disclaimer

Scholenda does not guarantee any specific outcome, result, or level of performance from the use of our research, policy analysis, academic support, training, or any other service. This includes, without limitation, academic outcomes (such as grades, examination results, or publication acceptance), organizational outcomes (such as funding, program approval, or policy adoption), and any other practical or professional result. Past performance, case studies, or examples of prior work are illustrative only and do not guarantee future results. You are solely responsible for any decisions made or actions taken based on our research or educational materials.

4. Errors and Omissions

Scholenda takes reasonable care to ensure the accuracy and currency of the research, data, and analysis we produce. However, given the evolving nature of international law, policy, and academic fields, we do not warrant that our content is complete, error-free, or up to date at the time you access it. We are not liable for any accidental errors, outdated information, or omissions, or for any loss or damage arising from reliance on such content.

5. Use of Professional Tools, Including AI

Scholenda may use professional software and technology tools — including artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted tools — to support the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of our research, analysis, and academic support services. These tools assist our work; they do not replace the professional judgment of qualified Scholenda personnel, who review, verify, and finalize all outputs before delivery. Use of such tools does not change the nature of our services as described in this Disclaimer, including the absence of any guarantee of specific outcomes. See our Privacy Policy for how we protect information processed using these tools.

6. Not Legal, Financial, or Other Licensed Professional Advice

Scholenda is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal representation, financial advice, medical advice, or any other service requiring a professional licence. Nothing we publish or deliver should be construed as such advice. Where a matter requires licensed professional judgment, you should consult an appropriately qualified and licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Scholenda, its principals, employees, contractors, and affiliates will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of, or reliance on, our website, research, or educational materials — including damages arising from errors, omissions, delays, or the practical application of our work product.

8. Engagement-Specific Terms Prevail

Where you have entered into a signed engagement agreement or statement of work with Scholenda, the specific terms of that agreement govern the services described in it. This Disclaimer applies to all general website content and supplements, but does not replace, any signed engagement agreement.

9. Contact

Questions about this Disclaimer may be directed to contact@scholenda.com.