Coffee Consultation Terms

Opinions and Recommendations: Anything shared during the meeting is based on our experience and knowledge, and should be taken as opinion only. You’re free to use these insights as you see fit, but we do not guarantee any specific outcomes. Also, we aren’t lawyers.

Fees and Payment: Our standard rate is $256 per hour. Before the meeting, you’ll receive an invoice with an estimate. If we go over time, the invoice will be updated to reflect the additional time. For certain consultations, we might include additional prep or research time in the estimate, in addition to the time spent together in the meeting. Neither party is obligated to buy the other coffee.

Meeting Location: The meeting can be held either in person or virtually, including via phone call or video conferencing platforms. The format will be mutually agreed upon in advance, based on convenience and availability, and confirmed in a calendar invite. Please note that additional charges may apply for in-person meetings that require significant travel.

Cancellations and Rescheduling: Life happens! If you need to cancel, reschedule, or change the venue within 24 hours of our meeting, we may charge up to half of the estimated fee for the original date. This helps keep our schedule manageable.

Confidentiality: We both agree to keep any non-public information shared during our meeting confidential for a period of one year. What’s said over coffee stays over coffee.

Intellectual Property (IP): Miniware’s specific concepts and methods are its own property. You are free to use and adapt the concepts and methods we provide within your organization. However, direct replication, resale, or incorporation of our work as a core element of your own services or products is prohibited.

Non-Competition Acknowledgement: Our services are not industry-specific, and focus on general workflow improvements. Miniware may also work with companies that could be considered your competitors, at any point in time.

Indemnification: You agree to indemnify Miniware from any claims, including loss of business or profits, related to our discussion. The most you can claim against Miniware is what you paid for the consultation, nothing more.

Governing Law and Agreement: These terms are governed by New York State law. They represent our entire understanding — no warranties are made beyond what’s written here.

Unexpected Circumstances (Force Majeure): If something out of my control prevents me from attending our meeting, I’ll refund any fees you’ve paid and we’ll try to reschedule as soon as possible.

Changes to Terms: These terms are occasionally updated. It’s your responsibility to check back periodically for changes. The latest version will always be on Miniware’s website.