Terms & Conditions

Last updated: March 2026

These Terms apply to the use of this website and to any services provided by Elena Gosse, including speaking engagements, consulting, workshops, mentoring and digital content.

 

By engaging Elena Gosse’s services or using this website you agree to these Terms.

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1. Services

Elena Gosse provides professional speaking, leadership presentations, consulting, mentoring and related services including but not limited to:

 

• keynote presentations

• panels and media appearances

• workshops and masterclasses

• leadership mentoring or advisory sessions

• consulting engagements

• online sessions, digital content or recorded presentations.

 

The specific scope, format and deliverables for any engagement will be agreed in writing between Elena Gosse and the client.

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2. Booking Confirmation

A booking is confirmed once:

 

• written confirmation is received from the client, and

• any agreed deposit or payment has been made

 

Dates are not guaranteed until confirmation is received.

 

Elena Gosse reserves the right to decline or withdraw from engagements where required event information, safety conditions or logistics are not provided.

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3. Client Responsibilities

The client agrees to provide accurate information and appropriate conditions for the event including:

 

• event format, audience size and schedule

• appropriate staging, AV and technical support

• safe access to the venue

• travel and accommodation where applicable

• any required approvals or third-party permissions.

 

Failure to provide required information or facilities may affect the delivery of the engagement.

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4. Fees and Payment

Fees for services are agreed in writing prior to the engagement.

 

Unless otherwise agreed:

 

• deposits may be required to secure dates

• invoices must be paid within the stated payment terms

• unpaid invoices may result in suspension or cancellation of services.

 

Late payments may incur interest where permitted by law.

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5. Cancellation and Rescheduling

Speaking engagements reserve a specific date and preparation time.

 

If a client cancels an engagement the following may apply:

 

• deposits may be non-refundable

• partial or full fees may still be payable depending on timing

• rescheduling may be offered where a mutually suitable date is available.

 

Elena Gosse may reschedule engagements due to illness, travel disruption or circumstances outside reasonable control. Where possible, both parties will work together to find an alternative arrangement.

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6. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property relating to Elena Gosse’s presentations, frameworks, materials and methods remains the property of Elena Gosse unless otherwise agreed in writing.

 

This includes but is not limited to:

 

• presentations and slide decks

• speech content

• leadership frameworks or models

• written or digital materials

• workshop content

• recorded or streamed sessions.

 

These materials may not be copied, reproduced, shared or used commercially without written permission.

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7. Recording and Media Use

Recording of presentations, workshops or mentoring sessions requires prior written permission.

 

Unless otherwise agreed:

 

• recordings are for internal organisational use only

• full recordings may not be published or distributed publicly

• edited promotional clips must be approved prior to release.

 

Clients may use Elena Gosse’s name, biography and approved promotional images to promote the event.

 

Elena Gosse may reference the organisation or event in professional materials unless confidentiality has been requested.

 

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8. Protection Against Misuse of Recordings and Content

Content from presentations or workshops may not be used to:

 

• create training programs or courses

• develop derivative content or commercial products

• publish transcripts or recordings

• train artificial intelligence systems or machine learning models.

 

This protection applies whether the content is recorded, transcribed, summarised or captured by software tools.

 

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9. Audience Conduct and Event Environment

Clients are responsible for maintaining a respectful and safe environment for the event.

 

Elena Gosse reserves the right to pause, modify or terminate a presentation where audience behaviour, safety concerns or inappropriate conduct makes it unreasonable to continue.

 

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10. Coaching, Mentoring and Advisory Work

Mentoring, consulting and advisory services are designed to support professional development and leadership growth.

 

However:

 

• results depend on participant engagement and implementation

• no guarantee of business, financial or personal outcomes is made.

 

Participants remain responsible for decisions made based on the advice or guidance provided.

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11. Website Content

Content on this website is provided for general information and educational purposes.

 

While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, Elena Gosse does not guarantee the completeness or suitability of the information for any specific situation.

 

Use of the information on this website is at your own discretion.

 

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12. Use of Digital Platforms and Technology

Services may involve the use of digital platforms such as video conferencing tools, communication platforms or content sharing services.

 

While reputable systems are used wherever possible, Elena Gosse is not responsible for:

 

• service interruptions

• platform outages

• third-party data breaches

• technical failures beyond reasonable control.

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13. Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools

Modern digital tools, including artificial intelligence systems, may be used to assist with research, preparation, editing or administration.

 

All materials and presentations remain reviewed and delivered by Elena Gosse.

 

Client confidential information will not intentionally be shared with AI systems unless appropriate safeguards are in place.

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14. Confidentiality

Where confidential information is shared during consulting, mentoring or speaking engagements both parties agree to keep that information confidential unless disclosure is required by law.

Separate confidentiality agreements may be used where appropriate.

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15. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Elena Gosse will not be liable for indirect or consequential losses including loss of profits, loss of business opportunity or reputational damage.

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Any direct liability relating to an engagement will be limited to the total fees paid for the relevant service.

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16. Events Outside Reasonable Control

 

Neither party will be liable for delays or failure to perform obligations caused by circumstances outside reasonable control including but not limited to:

 

• natural disasters

• illness or emergencies

• travel disruption

• venue closures

• government restrictions

• technology failures.

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17. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites.

Elena Gosse is not responsible for the content or practices of those third-party sites.

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18. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland and any courts competent to hear appeals from those courts.

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19. Updates to These Terms

These Terms may be updated from time to time.

Continued use of this website or services after updates indicates acceptance of the revised Terms.

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