VillageScout Website Terms of Use

Last Updated: November 14, 2026

1. Website Operator

VillageScout.com is operated by Akio Wise Labs, LLC.

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the public VillageScout website, including its informational pages and general inquiry features.

2. Purpose and Current Service Status

VillageScout introduces business services and developing technologies related to Human Capability ROI, AI investment evaluation, workflow improvement, AI-Native Apprenticeships, mentorship, and competency development.

Certain services may be offered through founder-led discovery and separately contracted professional engagements.

Descriptions of VillageScout Profiles, automated assessments, apprenticeship functionality, and other developing platform capabilities do not represent a guarantee that those capabilities are currently available.

3. Permitted Website Use

Visitors may access publicly available information, review VillageScout’s proposed services, and submit legitimate business or participation inquiries.

Visitors agree not to interfere with website operations, attempt unauthorized access, introduce malicious software, impersonate others, or use the website for unlawful purposes.

4. Inquiries and Participation

Submitting an inquiry does not establish an employment relationship, apprenticeship placement, client agreement, partnership, agency relationship, or entitlement to compensation.

VillageScout may evaluate inquiries and determine whether a proposed engagement is appropriate.

Participation in future programs may be subject to separate eligibility requirements, agreements, and operating procedures.

5. Employer Services and Commercial Agreements

VillageScout may offer founder-led discovery interviews, preliminary business assessments, workflow evaluations, and other professional services.

Any paid engagement requires a separate agreement defining applicable fees, scope of work, deliverables, payment terms, responsibilities, confidentiality obligations, and other material conditions.

Website descriptions alone do not constitute a binding offer to perform services at a particular price.

6. Advocates and Business Development Collaborators

VillageScout may explore arrangements involving business introductions, promotional activities, sponsorship development, and other authorized collaboration.

No visitor is guaranteed compensation, employment, commissions, or partnership status by expressing interest.

Any compensated engagement requires separate written terms and compliance with applicable law.

7. Information Submitted Through the Website

Visitors should provide accurate information when submitting inquiries.

Visitors must not submit information they are unauthorized to disclose, including confidential employer documents, personal records belonging to others, passwords, or restricted business information.

Submission of information through a general inquiry form does not create an obligation for VillageScout to evaluate, preserve, or commercially use unsolicited business proposals.

Personal information is handled according to the VillageScout Privacy Policy.

Submitting an inquiry, idea, proposal, or other information through the website does not, by itself, transfer intellectual property ownership or establish a licensing agreement between the visitor and VillageScout.

8. Intellectual Property

VillageScout’s original website content, written materials, branding, and other protected materials belong to their respective rights holders.

Nothing on the website grants visitors ownership of VillageScout intellectual property or permission to commercially reproduce protected materials without authorization, except as permitted by applicable law.

Third-party trademarks, company names, and other protected materials remain the property of their respective owners.

9. Information Accuracy and Business Outcomes

VillageScout seeks to provide accurate descriptions of its services, objectives, and developing capabilities.

Information presented on the website is provided for general informational and business development purposes.

Illustrative financial calculations, Human Capability ROI examples, anticipated improvements, and proposed business outcomes are not guarantees of actual performance or financial returns.

Professional assessments and conclusions depend on the information, methodology, scope, and conditions applicable to each engagement.

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

VillageScout.com may contain links to external websites or reference independent technology providers and organizations.

References to third parties do not necessarily establish a formal partnership, endorsement, sponsorship, or contractual relationship.

External services are governed by their own applicable terms and policies.

11. Website Availability

VillageScout may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue website features or informational content.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted website availability or that every planned feature will become operational.

Nothing in these Terms excludes rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded.

12. Privacy

Information collected through the public website is addressed in the VillageScout Privacy Policy.

Separate privacy, confidentiality, and data processing terms may apply to future contracted services or platform functionality.

13. Changes to These Terms

VillageScout may revise these Terms of Use as the website and business evolve.

Updated terms will be published on the website with a revised date.

Changes do not automatically modify separately executed commercial agreements.

14. Contact

Akio Wise Labs, LLC — VillageScout

Website: https://VillageScout.com

Email: villagescout@villagescout.co

Questions regarding these Terms of Use, website access, or general business inquiries may be directed to this email address.