Legal & Terms

Legal & Terms of Use

Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Welcome to the professional portfolio of Kristina Manuel (the “Site”). By accessing or using this website (kristinamanuel.com), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Legal & Terms of Use (the “Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use this Site.

These Terms incorporate by reference the Site’s Privacy Policy.

1. Limited license to use this site

You are granted a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable license to access and view this Site for your personal, non‑commercial use only. This license does not transfer any ownership rights, and you may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any content from the Site except as expressly permitted in writing by Kristina Manuel.

Any use of the Site not expressly authorized by these Terms is prohibited and may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.

2. Copyright notice & ownership

All original content featured on this Site—including but not limited to text, specialized strategic frameworks, documentation, graphics, architectural and systems designs, case studies, and presentations—is the sole intellectual property of Kristina Manuel, unless otherwise noted.

Unauthorized reproduction, modification, republication, distribution, display, or commercial exploitation of these materials without express prior written consent is strictly prohibited.

3. Third‑party trademarks & logos

All company names, logos, brands, and trademarks featured in this portfolio are the property of their respective owners. Their inclusion is for portfolio, educational, and representational purposes only and does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, or a partnership with the trademark holders.

Nothing on this Site should be interpreted as granting any license or right to use any third‑party trademark without the prior written permission of the relevant owner.

4. Intellectual property & work‑credit disclaimer

Professional representation: The projects and case studies displayed on this Site represent professional contributions, academic achievements, and strategic initiatives led or co‑led by Kristina Manuel. While some assets may have been developed within the scope of specific organizational roles, collaborations, or client work, the strategic methodologies, execution frameworks, and narrative summaries are presented solely to demonstrate individual expertise and professional capabilities.

Third‑party assets: Certain visuals, screenshots, or brand assets may originate from tools, platforms, or organizations involved in those projects and are shown strictly for context and documentation of work performed, under fair‑use or other applicable legal doctrines where relevant.

Open‑source materials: Select work subject to open‑source licenses (e.g., Creative Commons or MIT) is clearly identified with the relevant license markers. All rights to any non‑open‑source content remain reserved to Kristina Manuel or the applicable rights holder.

If any organization believes that its materials have been used in a way that infringes its rights, please get in touch via the Contact Me page to request review or removal.

5. Professional certifications & credentials

All professional credentials, including international AI certifications, masterclass completions, and verified badges displayed on this Site, are believed to be current and verifiable at the time of publication. They are displayed solely to validate professional expertise and may not be copied, misrepresented, or attributed to any other individual or entity.

Any attempt to misappropriate or falsify these credentials—for example, by copying certificates, badges, or descriptions to represent them as belonging to another person—is strictly prohibited.

6. Project ownership & portfolio scope

The projects, case studies, and frameworks presented on this Site illustrate professional experience, skill, and thought leadership, not an assignment of ownership of underlying corporate assets.

Some projects may have been executed as part of employment, consulting engagements, or collaborations; in such cases, any company‑owned code, data, or proprietary materials remain the property of that company or client, and are referenced here only at an abstract, high‑level descriptive level.

The focus of this portfolio is on individual contributions such as strategy, architecture, methodology, and execution frameworks, not on disclosing confidential or proprietary information.

If you are a past or current employer, client, or collaborator and have questions about how your project is represented, please contact Kristina Manuel to request clarification or adjustments.

7. Creative Commons, open‑source & licensed content

Select work related to open‑source AI frameworks, community initiatives, or shared templates may be subject to specific Creative Commons (CC), MIT, or other open‑source or third‑party licenses. Where applicable, these items are clearly identified with their respective licensing markers and should be used only in accordance with the terms of those licenses.

Unless explicitly labeled as open‑source, Creative Commons, or otherwise licensed for reuse, no content from this Site may be reused, republished, or adapted without prior written permission.

8. AI data usage & model‑training restrictions

In alignment with a focus on ethical deployment of artificial intelligence, the following restrictions apply to all content on this Site:

No automated scrapingThe use of automated systems, bots, crawlers, or scraping tools to systematically access, copy, or extract data or content from this Site is strictly prohibited without prior written authorization from Kristina Manuel.

Restriction on AI training and model useNo content from this Site—including but not limited to case studies, strategic frameworks, white papers, presentations, documentation, or original media—may be used to train, fine‑tune, evaluate, or otherwise improve any:

Large Language Models (LLMs)
Generative AI or diffusion models
Machine learning models or algorithms
Data‑aggregation or embedding pipelines intended for model training or commercialization
without an express written license agreement from Kristina Manuel.

Technical protection measures: Kristina Manuel reserves the right to implement technical measures, including but not limited to robots.txt directives, HTTP headers, metadata tags, and content‑watermarking strategies, to signal and enforce “no‑train,” “no‑scrape,” and “no‑index” preferences to AI crawlers and automated systems.

Ethical research exception (by permission): Academic researchers, nonprofit organizations, or developers studying AI ethics, safety, or operational resilience who wish to reference or analyze methodologies from this portfolio may request written permission via the Contact Me page. Any such use must be governed by a mutually agreed written permission or license agreement.

9. Privacy, data collection & confidentiality

Please review the separate Privacy Policy for complete details on how data is collected, used, and stored, including disclosures aligned with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) where applicable.

In summary for this Site:

Communication data: When you use the contact features of this Site, the information you provide (e.g., name, email, message, and any voluntary attachments) is used exclusively to facilitate professional correspondence and to respond to your inquiries. This information is not sold or shared with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

Confidentiality: Discussions regarding potential collaborations, consulting, or employment are treated with strict professional confidentiality, subject to any legal obligations (for example, where disclosure is required by law or to protect rights and safety).

Your rights and choices regarding your personal data, including any rights under TDPSA or other applicable data‑protection laws, are described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Platform integration & third‑party content

This Site may link to or embed content from external platforms—such as LinkedIn, Credly, GitHub, YouTube, X (Twitter), Threads, Spotify, Instagram, Facebook, or other professional and social platforms—to verify professional background, showcase work, or share media.

No responsibility for third‑party policies: Kristina Manuel is not responsible for the privacy practices, terms of service, security, or data‑collection policies of these external platforms. You are encouraged to review each platform’s own policies before engaging with them.

No control over third‑party content: External content may change, be removed, or be updated by those platforms without notice, and such changes are outside of Kristina Manuel’s control.

Your use of any third‑party platform is entirely at your own discretion and risk.

11. Prohibited uses

In addition to other restrictions set out in these Terms, you agree not to:
Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state (including Texas), national, or international law or regulation.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or any related systems or networks.
Introduce any viruses, malware, worms, Trojan horses, or other malicious or harmful code.
Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Site or the experience of other users.
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when communicating through the Site.
Use the Site to copy or harvest data in bulk, including for the purpose of building or enriching datasets, profiles, or AI‑training corpora, except as expressly authorized in writing.

12. No guarantees; informational purposes only

The content on this Site is provided for general informational and portfolio purposes only, to illustrate experience, methodology, and professional background.

No content on this Site should be construed as legal, financial, investment, employment, or other professional advice; any decisions you make based on the content are made at your own discretion and risk.

13. Disclaimer of warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND LINKS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH IT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KRISTINA MANUEL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT. NO STATEMENT OR INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE SITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS.

14. Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL KRISTINA MANUEL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT ON IT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF KRISTINA MANUEL FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD $100).

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY; IN SUCH CASES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kristina Manuel from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) your access to or use of the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any rights of a third party.

16. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict‑of‑laws rules.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Texas, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

17. Changes to the site and these terms

The Site, including its content, structure, and available features, may be updated, modified, or discontinued at any time without notice.

Kristina Manuel may revise and update these Terms from time to time in her sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when posted and apply to all use of the Site thereafter. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

18. Permissions & licensing inquiries

For inquiries regarding:

Licensing specific frameworks or methodologies

Featuring, quoting, or republishing content from this portfolio

Academic or ethical‑research‑focused uses involving AI or operational resilience

please use the Contact Me page with a subject line such as:

Subject: Copyright & Licensing Inquiry – [Project Name]

Official attribution format (if written permission is granted):

19. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, licensing, or how your data is handled, you can reach out via the Contact Me page.

Kristina R. Manuel, ORDM

Founder, CEO, & Operational Strategy
Internationally Certified AI Practitioner
Partner for Mission-Driven Organizations