Effective Date: December 24, 2025
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2. Nature of WBA
WBA is an analytical research practice focused on operational intelligence and decision-making frameworks. We publish research insights, develop analytical frameworks, and engage in dialogue about organizational complexity. Our work is interpretive and research-oriented, not implementation-focused.
3. Use of Website
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5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Watertown Business Advisory, LLC, its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of our website or reliance on published research, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
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9. Termination of Access
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10. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
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12. Changes to Terms
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13. Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Watertown Business Advisory, LLC regarding use of our website. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14. Infrastructure & Tooling
Some analytical work published by Watertown Business Advisory, LLC is supported by independently operated internal research and data tooling. These systems are used to facilitate analysis, modeling, and interpretation and are not offered as commercial services.