Terms of Use
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: September 1, 2026
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the GovernanceMastery website at governancemastery.com (the "Site"), operated by GovernanceMastery ("we," "us," or "our"), an independent editorial publication based in Columbus, Ohio, USA. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Nature of the Site
GovernanceMastery is an independent editorial publication. The Site provides educational articles, guides, and commentary on the subject of Microsoft Teams administration and governance. The Site is not a software product, a consulting service, or a managed service offering. We do not sell software, licences, subscriptions, or professional services.
All content on the Site reflects the independent views and professional experience of our editorial contributors. Content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional IT, legal, or compliance advice. You should independently verify all recommendations before applying them in your organisation's environment.
2. Trademarks
Important trademark notice: This website provides independent educational content, guides, and commentary about Microsoft Teams administration and governance. We are not Microsoft Corporation, and we have no business affiliation with Microsoft. All product names, logos, and brands mentioned on this site are property of their respective owners. Use of these names does not imply endorsement. Any screenshots or interface illustrations on this site are representational recreations for educational purposes and are not official Microsoft materials.
Microsoft®, Microsoft 365®, and Microsoft Teams® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Their use on this Site is purely descriptive and editorial — identifying the subject matter we write about — and does not constitute or imply any business relationship, partnership, sponsorship, or endorsement by Microsoft Corporation.
GovernanceMastery is an independent publication and is in no way authorised, approved, or endorsed by Microsoft Corporation.
Other product and company names mentioned on this Site may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
3. Permitted Use
You may access the Site and read its content for personal, professional, or educational purposes. You may share links to specific articles or pages of the Site. You may print or save individual articles for your own use.
You may not:
- Reproduce, republish, or distribute substantial portions of Site content without our prior written permission;
- Use the Site content in a manner that implies endorsement or affiliation with GovernanceMastery or its authors;
- Scrape, crawl, or systematically harvest Site content for purposes beyond personal use;
- Use the Site in any manner that violates applicable law or the rights of others.
4. Intellectual Property
All editorial content on the Site — including articles, guides, illustrations, and layout — is the intellectual property of GovernanceMastery or its contributing authors and is protected by United States copyright law. Unauthorised reproduction or distribution is prohibited.
Short quotations with attribution and a link back to the original article are generally acceptable under fair use principles.
5. Accuracy and Currency of Information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this Site is accurate and current. However, Microsoft's products and services change frequently, and documentation can become outdated. We cannot guarantee that every article reflects the current state of Microsoft Teams or related Microsoft 365 services.
Always verify configuration steps against Microsoft's official documentation for your specific environment and licence level. GovernanceMastery accepts no liability for outcomes resulting from reliance on Site content.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GovernanceMastery and its contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or reliance on any information contained herein. This includes, without limitation, data loss, configuration errors, security incidents, or compliance failures.
The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
7. Links to Third-Party Sites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including Microsoft's documentation and support resources. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control those sites, and we are not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Franklin County, Ohio.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Contact
Questions about these Terms may be directed to:
GovernanceMastery150 E Broad St, Suite 400
Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (614) 555-0142