Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using johnedwardmcgraw.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site.

2. Ownership & Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, images, graphics, frameworks, methodologies, branded frameworks, and other materials — is the exclusive intellectual property of John Edward McGraw and Hiyaku Coaching™, unless otherwise noted.

The following are proprietary frameworks of John Edward McGraw / Hiyaku Coaching™. All rights reserved:

• LEAP™ (Let go · Engage · Assess · Perform)
• SPEAK™ (Simplify · Pause · Enunciate · Ask · Keep respect)
• SHAPE™ (Sociability · Harmony · Acceptance · Privacy · Efficiency)

These frameworks, their names, acronyms, descriptions, and associated methodology are protected under common-law trademark and copyright. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, teach, sell, or create derivative works from these frameworks without express written permission from John Edward McGraw.

3. Permitted Use

You may access and view this Site for personal, non-commercial informational purposes. You may share links to pages on this Site. You may quote brief excerpts (not to exceed 50 words) from page content for commentary or educational purposes, provided you clearly attribute the source as johnedwardmcgraw.com.

4. Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Reproduce, copy, or republish any substantial portion of the Site's content without written permission
• Use the LEAP™, SPEAK™, or SHAPE™ frameworks — or their names, acronyms, or structures — in your own training, coaching, consulting, or speaking services
• Use any content from this Site for commercial purposes without written consent
• Misrepresent John Edward McGraw's work or claim authorship of frameworks that originate here
• Scrape, index, or systematically harvest content from this Site for use in AI training datasets, competing products, or any automated system
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site

5. Speaking & Coaching Inquiries

Information submitted through booking or contact forms on this Site is used solely to respond to your inquiry. Submitting a form does not create a contractual relationship. Engagements (speaking, coaching, workshops) are formalized through separate written agreements.

6. Related Properties

This Site links to theinterculturalexchange.com, the dedicated platform for The Intercultural Exchange™ — a live intercultural storytelling event series owned, created, and organized by John Edward McGraw. Both sites are part of the same brand and are subject to the same intellectual property protections described in these Terms. Content, frameworks, and materials appearing on theinterculturalexchange.com are equally protected under these Terms.

7. Third-Party Links & Services

This Site may contain links to third-party websites (including Calendly, LinkedIn, and YouTube). These are provided for convenience only. John Edward McGraw is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site. Links do not imply endorsement.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. John Edward McGraw does not warrant that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of harmful components. Content on the Site is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal, financial, psychological, or professional advice.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, John Edward McGraw and Hiyaku Coaching™ shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its content.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

11. Changes to These Terms

These Terms may be updated from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.