Introduction

Skystone Atlas, LLC ("Skystone Atlas," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit skystoneatlas.com (the "Site") or interact with us through our contact form.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information you voluntarily provide when you contact us through the Site. This typically includes:

• Your first and last name
• Your email address
• Your organization or practice name, if provided
• The content of any message you submit through our contact form

We do not require you to create an account, and we do not collect sensitive personal information unless you choose to include it in your message.

How We Use Your Information

The information you submit is used solely to:

• Respond to your inquiry or message
• Communicate with you about potential consulting engagements
• Maintain records of our professional correspondence

We do not use your information for marketing automation, behavioral profiling, or advertising. We do not send unsolicited promotional emails.

Third-Party Service Providers

Contact form submissions on skystoneatlas.com are processed through FormSubmit.co, a third-party form delivery service. FormSubmit.co receives your submission and forwards it to our business email address. Your information passes through their service in transit only and is governed by their privacy practices.

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any other third parties.

Cookies and Analytics

Skystone Atlas does not use tracking cookies, behavioral analytics, or third-party advertising trackers on this Site. Standard hosting-level logs may be generated by our hosting provider for security purposes only.

Data Retention

Information you submit through the contact form is retained in our business email records for as long as necessary to maintain our professional correspondence, unless you request deletion. Engagement-related records may be retained longer to comply with professional, contractual, or legal obligations.

Your Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of any future communications

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@skystoneatlas.com.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is intended for business and professional audiences. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 18.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page, with the "Last updated" date reflecting the latest revision. Material changes will be communicated through this Site.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using skystoneatlas.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the Site. Skystone Atlas, LLC ("Skystone Atlas") reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, with the most current version always posted on this page.

Intellectual Property & Copyright

All content on this Site is the exclusive intellectual property of Skystone Atlas, LLC, protected under United States copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws. This includes but is not limited to:

• The Atlas Perspectives publication series in its entirety, including all volumes, frameworks, case studies, illustrations, and original analysis
• All written materials, articles, white papers, frameworks, and methodologies published on this Site
• The Skystone Atlas name, logo, brand identity, and visual design system
• All proprietary frameworks, models, scoring systems, and methodologies developed by Skystone Atlas
• The structure, organization, and presentation of all Site content

Each Atlas Perspectives publication carries an explicit copyright notice (© 2025 Skystone Atlas, LLC. All rights reserved.) and is treated as a distinct copyrighted work upon publication.

Permitted Use

You may, without prior written permission:

• Share links to our published content on social media, in professional communications, or on your own website
• Quote brief excerpts (generally fewer than 75 words per publication) with proper attribution, including the publication title, author ("Skystone Atlas"), and a link to the original source
• Reference our published frameworks in your own academic, professional, or business work, with appropriate citation
• Print or save publications for your personal reference and non-commercial use

Prohibited Use

Without prior written permission from Skystone Atlas, LLC, you may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute substantial portions of any publication
• Repackage, rebrand, or present our content as your own work or your organization’s work
• Use our content, frameworks, or methodologies for commercial training, teaching, or paid advisory services
• Remove or alter any copyright notice, attribution, or proprietary marking
• Translate, adapt, or create derivative works based on our publications
• Use automated tools to scrape, harvest, or extract Site content
• Use any Skystone Atlas trademark, brand name, or logo without authorization

Requesting Permission

For permissions beyond the scope of permitted use — including translation, training materials, commercial republication, or extended quotation — please contact info@skystoneatlas.com. We are generally responsive to thoughtful requests that respect the integrity of our work.

Enforcement

Skystone Atlas, LLC reserves the right to enforce its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent permitted by law. Unauthorized reproduction or misuse of our published work may result in formal legal action, including takedown requests, cease-and-desist communications, and litigation where appropriate.

Informational Purposes Only

This section applies specifically to publicly available content published on this Site, including all Atlas Perspectives publications, frameworks, articles, and other materials. It does not apply to formal consulting engagements between you and Skystone Atlas, which are separately governed by a written agreement (see "Consulting Engagements" below).

The content on this Site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute, and should not be relied upon as:

• Legal, medical, dental, financial, regulatory, or investment advice
• A substitute for direct professional consultation tailored to your specific situation
• An offer or solicitation to engage in any transaction
• A guarantee of specific outcomes or results

Any decisions you make based on information from this Site are your sole responsibility. You should consult with appropriate licensed professionals before acting on any information presented here. Advisory work delivered under a signed consulting agreement with Skystone Atlas is governed separately by that agreement, not by this disclaimer.

Consulting Engagements

Use of this Site does not create a consulting, advisory, or professional services relationship. Any formal engagement with Skystone Atlas is governed by a separately executed written agreement between you and Skystone Atlas, LLC, which supersedes any information presented on this Site.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Skystone Atlas, LLC and its principals, employees, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising from your use of this Site or reliance on any content published here. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, or loss of data.

This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Acceptable Use

When using this Site, you agree not to:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its underlying systems
• Use automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to extract content without permission
• Submit false, misleading, or malicious information through any forms
• Use the Site or its content in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Interfere with the security, integrity, or normal operation of the Site

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. Skystone Atlas does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party sites.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which Skystone Atlas, LLC is organized, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from your use of this Site shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of competent jurisdiction within that state.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Skystone Atlas is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continuously work to improve the user experience for all visitors and apply the relevant accessibility standards across our digital properties.

Conformance Standard

This Site is designed and maintained to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, cognitive, motor, and neurological impairments.

Accessibility Features

Features implemented across skystoneatlas.com to support accessibility include:

• Keyboard navigation — all interactive elements can be accessed and operated using a keyboard alone
• Skip-to-content links on every page for screen reader users
• Visible focus indicators on all links, buttons, and form fields
• Semantic HTML structure with proper landmarks, headings, and ARIA labels
• Descriptive alt text for meaningful images, with decorative images marked appropriately
• Sufficient color contrast meeting WCAG AA standards for text and interactive elements
• Resizable text that supports browser zoom up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Respect for user motion preferences — animations are reduced for users who request it
• Form field labels and required-field indicators properly associated for assistive technology
• Responsive design that works across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

Compatible Assistive Technology

This Site is designed to be compatible with current versions of common assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Voice recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, we recognize that some content or features may not yet meet every WCAG 2.1 AA criterion. Where such limitations exist, we are working to address them. If you encounter a barrier that affects your ability to access or use any part of this Site, we want to hear from you.

Ongoing Review

Skystone Atlas reviews this Site for accessibility on a regular basis. New content, including Atlas Perspectives publications, is reviewed before publication to ensure it meets our accessibility standard.

Last Review

This Site was last reviewed for accessibility compliance in March 2026. This statement is updated whenever significant changes are made to the Site or to accessibility standards.