Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: January 22, 2026

  1. Acceptance of Terms
    By accessing and using this website www.designedcounsel.com you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

  2. Use of Website
    You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the website.

  3. Disclaimer: Educational Use Only — No Legal Advice
    The templates, training materials, and information provided by Designed Counsel and Wendy Estela are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created through membership in Designed Counsel, use of these materials, or participation in Q&A sessions. All templates and documents should be reviewed by a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before use. For advice regarding your specific legal situation, please consult with a qualified attorney.

  4. Intellectual Property
    All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, templates, training materials, and all other materials (collectively, “Content”), is the exclusive property of Estela Contracts + Consulting LLC d/b/a Designed Counsel or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All contract templates, proprietary documents, and educational materials offered through this website or any Designed Counsel program are exclusively owned by Wendy Estela and licensed to users for personal, non-transferable use only. No user acquires any ownership rights in these materials. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, publicly perform, or otherwise use any Content without the express written permission of Estela Contracts + Consulting LLC d/b/a Designed Counsel. Any unauthorized use of the Content constitutes infringement and may result in legal action.

  5. Content Delivered Through Third-Party Platforms (Including Circle)
    Certain Content, including templates, training materials, community discussions, and educational resources, may be delivered or accessed through third-party platforms such as Circle (“Third-Party Platforms”). Regardless of the delivery method, all Content remains the exclusive property of Estela Contracts + Consulting LLC d/b/a Designed Counsel and/or Wendy Estela, and your use of such Content is subject to these Terms and Conditions.
    Your access to Content through any Third-Party Platform does not grant you any additional rights, licenses, or permissions beyond those expressly provided in these Terms.
    You acknowledge and agree that Third-Party Platforms are independent services not controlled by Estela Contracts + Consulting LLC d/b/a Designed Counsel; we are not responsible for the availability, performance, security, functionality, or policies of any Third-Party Platform; we make no representations or warranties regarding any Third-Party Platform; and any issues, outages, data loss, or service interruptions on a Third-Party Platform do not entitle you to refunds, credits, or damages. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Estela Contracts + Consulting LLC d/b/a Designed Counsel and Wendy Estela from any claims, losses, liabilities, or damages arising out of or related to your use of any Third-Party Platform, including Circle. Use of Third-Party Platforms is at your sole risk and subject to their separate terms, conditions, and privacy policies.

  6. Disclaimer of Warranties
    This website and all content, materials, information, and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to: warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content. Estela Contracts + Consulting LLC d/b/a Designed Counsel does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

  7. Indemnification (Including Misuse of Intellectual Property)
    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Estela Contracts + Consulting LLC d/b/a Designed Counsel, Wendy Estela, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, licensors, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, fines, penalties, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: your misuse, unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or sharing of any templates, documents, training materials, or other intellectual property owned by Wendy Estela or the Protected Parties; your violation of any license terms or usage restrictions; your infringement or violation of any third-party rights; your access to or use of the website; or your breach of these Terms and Conditions.
    This indemnification obligation applies regardless of whether the misuse is intentional, negligent, or accidental, and survives termination of your access to the website.

  8. Third-Party Links
    This website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Estela Contracts + Consulting LLC d/b/a Designed Counsel. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

  9. Modifications to Terms
    Estela Contracts + Consulting LLC d/b/a Designed Counsel reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

  10. Termination
    We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website or Designed Counsel immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms and Conditions.

  11. Governing Law; Venue; Attorneys’ Fees
    These Terms and Conditions and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to your use of the website, any Content, or any materials provided by Estela Contracts + Consulting LLC d/b/a Designed Counsel, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.
    You agree that the exclusive venue for any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be the state or federal courts located in Hartford, Connecticut, and you irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
    In any action or proceeding between the parties, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses incurred, including those incurred on appeal and in enforcing any judgment.

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

  13. Definitive Agreements
    If you proceed to enter into any definitive agreement with Estela Contracts + Consulting LLC d/b/a Designed Counsel, you agree to be bound by all policies and procedures of the company as set forth on this website, in addition to the terms contained in such definitive agreement. Such policies and procedures are incorporated by reference into any definitive agreement and shall have the same force and effect as if they were expressly set forth therein.

  14. Entire Agreement
    These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Estela Contracts + Consulting LLC d/b/a Designed Counsel regarding the use of the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

  15. Contact Information
    Estela Contracts + Consulting LLC d/b/a Designed Counsel
    30 Pheasant Hill Drive
    West Hartford, CT 06107
    DesignedCounsel@outlook.com