Terms and Conditions: Leadership Strategy and Development Sessions

Last updated: October 2025

Welcome to Lynne Creatives.
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your participation in strategy sessions, leadership development programs, and related consulting services (“Services”) provided by Lynne Creatives, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By purchasing or scheduling a session, you (“Client,” “you,” or “your”) agree to the following terms.

1. Scope of Services

Lynne Creatives provides professional consulting and leadership development experiences designed to help clients strengthen strategic vision, team performance, and organizational culture.
Services may include:

One-on-one or group strategy sessions

Leadership development and training programs (including the W.H.I.S.K. Method™)

Digital or downloadable toolkits, templates, and resources

Post-session recommendations and follow-up strategies

All services are educational and advisory in nature and are not a substitute for legal, medical, financial, or therapeutic advice.

2. Booking and Payment

Payment is due in full at the time of booking through the designated payment platform.

Session bookings are confirmed only after payment is received.

Clients will receive an email confirmation and a link to complete the Power Play Assessment within 24 hours of booking. Completing this assessment ensures the session is tailored to your goals and helps maximize our time together.

3. Cancellation and Rescheduling

You may reschedule once with at least 24 hours’ notice by contacting [email protected].

Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or failure to attend will result in forfeiture of the session fee.

Lynne Creatives reserves the right to reschedule or cancel a session due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, clients will be notified promptly and offered an alternate date or a full refund.

4. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information shared before, during, or after a session.
You agree not to disclose, reproduce, or distribute any materials, methods, or intellectual property from Lynne Creatives without express written consent.

5. Intellectual Property

All materials, methods, frameworks (including the W.H.I.S.K. Method™), and documents provided during or after the session remain the exclusive property of Lynne Creatives, LLC.
Clients receive a limited, non-transferable license to use materials for personal or internal organizational purposes only. Reproduction, resale, or distribution for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.

6. Client Responsibilities

To ensure the best experience, you agree to:

Complete any required pre-session materials (including the Power Play Assessment).

Participate fully and provide accurate, relevant information.

Maintain professionalism and respect throughout all interactions.

Failure to comply may affect the quality of your outcomes and does not entitle you to a refund.

7. Results Disclaimer

Lynne Creatives makes no guarantees of specific outcomes or measurable results. Success depends on your engagement, implementation, and follow-through.
All recommendations are offered in good faith based on professional expertise and your stated goals.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lynne Creatives, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of or participation in our services.
Our total liability, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the amount paid for the specific service rendered.

9. Refund Policy

All strategy session purchases are non-refundable once booked.
If Lynne Creatives cancels or reschedules a session and no suitable alternative is provided, you will receive a full refund.

10. Session Recordings and Data Use

Sessions may be recorded (audio or video) for internal quality assurance, training, or documentation.
Recordings are confidential and will not be shared publicly without your written consent.

11. Privacy Policy

Your personal information—including contact details, assessment responses, and session notes—will be used solely for delivering services and enhancing client experience.
Lynne Creatives complies with applicable privacy laws and will not sell or share your information with third parties.

12. Professional Conduct, Defamation, and Non-Disparagement

You agree to maintain professionalism and mutual respect in all communications with Lynne Creatives and its representatives.
You shall not make, publish, or communicate any defamatory, disparaging, or false statements about Lynne Creatives, its services, or its personnel in any format—including verbal, written, digital, or social media platforms.
Lynne Creatives, LLC likewise commits to the same level of professionalism and respect toward its clients.
Violation of this clause may result in termination of services, denial of future participation, and pursuit of legal remedies to the fullest extent permitted by law.

13. Publicity, Testimonials, and Media Use

Voluntary Testimonials:
Clients who share testimonials, reviews, or feedback grant Lynne Creatives, LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use those statements (including name, title, or organization, if provided) for marketing and promotional purposes in print or digital form.

Media & Recordings:
If any session or program is recorded, you will be notified in advance. Lynne Creatives will not share or distribute your image, voice, or likeness publicly without written consent.

Client Confidentiality:
Sensitive or identifiable client information will never be disclosed in marketing, educational, or promotional materials without prior written approval.

Opt-Out Rights:
You may withdraw permission for testimonial or image use by contacting [email protected]. Lynne Creatives will remove or cease future use of your materials within a reasonable timeframe.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Fairfax County, Virginia.

15. Updates to Terms

Lynne Creatives reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. The revised version will be posted on our website and effective immediately upon publication.

16. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact:

Lynne Creatives, LLC
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lynnecreatives.com

Online Cooking Classes Terms and Conditions 
 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS – Busy and Baked

Please read this information carefully. Payment OR registration for an online cooking class or session constitutes consent by all guests present during the time of the virtual session to all provisions of the Terms & Conditions and general information contained in this document whether the guest has signed it or not. The terms cannot be changed or amended except in writing signed by an authorized the owner of Busy and Baked which is a subsidary of Lynne Creatives LLC (LC). 
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These Terms & Conditions apply to all “Virtual Cooking Classes” hosted and/or organized by Lynne Creatives LLC. 
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PRICE & PAYMENT TERMS

The prices quoted are the set price with payment in full need prior to confirming registration for the class. Discounts to this price may be provided on a promotional basis and up to the discretion of Lynne Creatives, LLC.  
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ACCEPTED METHODS OF PAYMENT

Lynne Creatives, LLC. accepts Stripe payments for Cooking Classes. 
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We reserve the right, in our sole and absolute discretion and without the need to give a reason, to refuse to accept an offer to purchase one or more Cooking Classes. In such circumstances, no contract will arise and we will return any payment accompanying your purchase. 
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We reserve the right to withdraw or cancel at any time a Cooking Class(es) advertised for sale on the website. 
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CANCELLATION POLICY & REFUNDS

Upon registration of a class, payments are non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation of a class by Lynne Creatives, LLC. , we will contact individuals who are registered and participants can choose to reschedule to another class or receive a full refund which will be returned to the original payment method. 
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A registrant must notify Lynne Creatives, LLC. of rescheduling or change requests at least 48 hours before the scheduled class. A registrant can reschedule to another class within 30 days of the originally scheduled class, subject to availability. Please contact us at [email protected] it to check availability. Please note the classes change each month and the class you sign up may be different than the one that was rescheduled.  
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​You also have the option of receiving the class replay if you choose not to reschedule the class as this is included in  your registration fee. No replay for the original class will be available in the event you elect to reschedule.  
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If a registrant notifies Lynne Creatives, LLC. of a request to change, reschedule, or cancel a class within 48 hours of a class start time, or is a no-show for the class, the registrant does not qualify for a reschedule or refund. You will have access to the replay that will be emailed to you following the conclusion of the scheduled class (within 24-48 hours). 
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ONLINE CLASS CONTENT AND ACCESS TERMS

Internet Access 
You may incur charges to your internet service provider while you are accessing and/or downloading the Cooking Class. Charges may also be payable to third parties for use of the software necessary to access and/or download the Cooking Class. You are responsible for paying any such charges. 
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​Online classes are given real-time via Zoom (classes are shown in Eastern Time). You’ll need to download your prep packet with an ingredient list befor ehand, so you have time to assemble all the necessary tools and ingredients. Before class begins, you’ll need to have Zoom installed on your tablet or laptop (you can download it here ).  If payment is needed for Zoom on your own personal computer this will be at your expense. Lynne Creatives, LLC will not be held liable for any charges on your own personal device.  Set up your laptop or tablet in the kitchen for easy viewing while you cook.  
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Technical Support 
If you are unable to access a Cooking Class, Lynne Creatives, LLC. will use reasonable endeavors to provide a solution where Lynne Creatives, LLC. has direct control over the system, software, or settings involved. If the issue lies with your hardware, systems, software, or settings thereof, Lynne Creatives, LLC. may, in its discretion, provide assistance to you to help you resolve the issue but we cannot guarantee that any assistance provided will resolve your issue. 
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You accept and acknowledge that periods of downtime may be required in respect of the information technology infrastructure connected to the Website and/or the Platform we’re going to use for online classes; and that technical assistance may not be available during such periods of downtime. Further you accept that you will not have a claim for breach of contract or otherwise in respect of such period of unavailability. 
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Lynne Creatives, LLC. will use reasonable endeavors to make the Cooking Class available but cannot guarantee uninterrupted, timely or error free availability or that defects will be corrected. Lynne Creatives, LLC.  reserves the right to suspend access to the website for the purpose of scheduled or emergency maintenance, repairs or upgrades to improve the performance or functionality of the website. 
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You also accept and acknowledge that Lynne Creatives, LLC. cannot be held responsible for any delay or disruptions to your access to the Cooking Class as a result of such suspension or any of the following: 
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the operation of the internet and the world wide web, including but not limited to viruses; 
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any firewall restrictions that have been placed on your network or the computer you are using to access the Cooking Class; 
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failures of telecommunications links and equipment; or 
updated browser issues. 
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

At all times, Lynne Creatives, LLC. and/or its licensors, remain the owner of the intellectual property in the Cooking Class and the Course Materials. Other than as specified below, no Cooking Class and/or Course Materials, nor any part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Lynne Creatives, LLC.  
In consideration of receipt by Lynne Creatives, LLC of the registration for a Class, Lynne Creatives, LLC.  grants to you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access the Cooking Class. 
Save as expressly set out in the Online Terms or as otherwise agreed by Lynne Creatives, LLC. pursuant to Additional Online Terms and Conditions, you may not modify, copy, reproduce, re-publish, sub-license, sell, upload, broadcast, post, transmit, make available, disseminate or distribute in any way the Cooking Class or any of the Course Materials. You may not modify, adapt, merge, translate, disassemble, decompile, recompile or reverse engineer any software forming part of the Online Materials or create derivative works based on the whole of or any part, or which incorporate, the Online Materials into any software program. Access to the Cooking Class and use of the Course Materials not expressly permitted in the Online Terms is strictly prohibited and will constitute an infringement of either Lynne Creatives, LLC' s copyright or Lynne Creatives, LLC's  other intellectual property rights, and/or the copyright or other intellectual property rights of Lynne Creatives, LLC ’s licensors. 
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Data Protection 
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Lynne Creatives, LLC will process the information it receives from you or otherwise holds about you in accordance with the Online Terms and its privacy policy. You consent to the use by Lynne Creatives, LLC. of such information in accordance with Lynne Creatives, LLC ’s privacy policy. 
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In the event that you do not wish to receive marketing correspondence from CIV, a written request or email should be sent to [email protected] 
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LIABILITY RELEASE

Photography
Lynne Creatives, LLC. reserves the right to take photographs and videos during the operation of any program or part thereof and to use them for promotional purposes. By booking a program with Lynne Creatives, LLC, guests agree to allow their images to be used in such photographs and films without payment or permission.
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General Disclaimer
The exclusions and limitations of liability contained in the Online Terms do not apply to a party’s liability: (i) for fraud or willful default; (ii) for death or personal injury caused by its negligence; or (iii) where such limitation or exclusion cannot lawfully be excluded.
Except as set out in the Online Terms, Lynne Creatives, LLC. shall not be responsible for losses that result from its failure to comply with the Online Terms.
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Save as otherwise set out in this section “Limitation of liability”, Lynne Creatives, LLC’s maximum aggregate liability to you for any claims that you may have against Lynne Creatives, LLC for direct loss in contract, tort or otherwise arising out of or in connection with the Online Terms, the Cooking Class, your use of the Course Materials and any technical support shall be limited to the amount of the class price which has been paid, or is payable, by you.
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Lynne Creatives, LLC will not be held responsible for any delay or failure to comply with its obligations under the Online Terms if the delay or failure arises from any cause which is beyond Lynne Creatives, LLC’s reasonable control. This condition does not affect your statutory rights.
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Each provision shall be construed separately as between you and Lynne Creatives, LLC. If any part is held to be unreasonable, inapplicable, or unenforceable, but would be valid if some part thereof was deleted such provision shall apply but with such modification, as may be necessary to make it valid and effective.
The participant has read the schedule of activities and agrees that their registration represents their acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.

Marketing and Promotion:
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​Instructor may photograph and/or record part or all of the Session for Instructor’s internal evaluation purposes and for promotional purposes, including for display on Instructor’s website, social media accounts, portfolio (electronic and physical), and/or otherwise in connection with Instructor’s marketing efforts. Client waives any right to payment or royalties for the use of such images or footage. Client forever releases, discharges, and holds Instructor harmless from all claims, demands, and causes of action that Client may have by reason of this authorization. Instructor will request permission from all Participants at the beginning of the Session to ensure that any Participants who do not wish to be photographed have the opportunity to make their preferences known.

FOOD ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES: 

Please review the ingredient list carefully prior to the start of the class and  contact us at least one week in advance if you have food allergies or sensitivities. You are responsible for advising us of the type and severity of your condition. You are responsible to make the necessary modifications due to allergies of participants in your home/group setting. Reactions due to food allergies and sensitivities are included as risks associated with culinary classes and Lynne Creatives, LLC or its owner will not be held liable. 

Alcohol: 

In consideration for your participation with Lynne Creatives, LLC, and by purchasing/registering for this class, you acknowledge, agree and understand that your participation is voluntary and you assume risks associated with the activity in which you will be participating. If alcoholic beverages are consumed during an event, you understand that this may increase your risk of injury and agree not to operate a motor vehicle if you may be over the legal limit.

It is your express intent that this Waiver shall bind members of your family, heirs and/or representatives, if you are deceased, and shall be deemed as a release, waiver, discharge and covenant not to sue Lynne Creatives, LLC. You hereby further agree that this Waiver shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia, Fairfax County.

Waiver of Liability: 

By registering and/or purchasing this class you understand that the activity that you are participating in may be of a hazardous nature and/or include physical and/or strenuous activity, that serious accidents occasionally occur during the said activity; and that participants in the said activity can occasionally sustain personal injuries as a consequence thereof. Knowing the risks involved, nevertheless, you have voluntarily applied to participate in said activity, and you hereby agree to assume any and all risks of injury or death and to release and hold harmless Lynne Creatives, LLC , its officers, directors, members and managers, and all other members of its cooking school staff whether contracted or employed, who might otherwise be liable to me. You further understand and agree that this Waiver, release and assumption of risks is to be binding on your heirs and assigns.

By agreeing to these Terms & Conditions, you acknowledge that you have carefully read this Terms & Condition and fully understand its contents. You are aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between yourself and Lynne Creatives, LLC and any staff member of cooking class whether contracted or employed.