Terms of Use
Last updated: [DATE] — Effective: [DATE]
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1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing this website, operated by the Kimberg Institute of Governance, Risk and Compliance ("the Institute"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.
2. Use of Content
All content on this site — including the Kimberg GRC Health Check™ methodology, the Kimberg Theory of Responsibility (KTR), the Kimberg Responsibility Framework (KRF), and related frameworks and publications — is the intellectual property of the Institute, licensed for personal, non-commercial reference use only. Reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use without written consent is prohibited.
3. The 25-Point SME GRC Health Check
The free self-assessment tool on this site provides a general, self-reported indication of governance maturity. It is not a substitute for the paid Kimberg GRC Health Check™, which involves independent evidence review and professional assessment. Do not rely on the free tool's score as a certified or audited result.
4. Disclaimers
Content on this site, including Insights articles and the free self-assessment, is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, regulatory, or professional advice specific to your organization. Engagement-specific findings and recommendations are provided only through a signed Statement of Work.
Services described on this site — including the GRC Health Check, Cybersecurity Readiness Assessment, and related offerings — are consulting diagnostics. They are not a certification, formal audit, or penetration test, and do not guarantee compliance with any law, regulation, or standard. [Confirm this disclaimer matches the language used in your Proposal & SOW and engagement contracts.]
5. Limitation of Liability
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6. Third-Party Services
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7. Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
8. Governing Law
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9. Contact
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