Educational Content Disclaimer

Important Information About Using Setup Your Project for Success

1. Educational Purpose Only

Setup is designed for educational purposes. Our content teaches project design frameworks and methodologies, but does not constitute professional consulting, legal, financial, or expert advice for your specific situation.

We provide:

• General education on established project design methodologies
• Templates and tools as starting points for adaptation
• Examples and case studies for illustrative purposes
• Step-by-step guides for learning frameworks

We do not provide:

• Custom project design for your specific organization or context
• Professional consulting on grant compliance, legal requirements, or regulatory matters
• Financial advice or budget approval
• Guarantees of funding success or project outcomes

2. No Professional Relationship

Using Setup does not create a professional consulting relationship, client-advisor relationship, or any fiduciary duty between you and Festa Design Studio. We do not provide personalized advice for your organization's specific circumstances.

3. Adaptation Required

All methodologies, templates, and examples must be adapted to your specific:

• Context: Geographic location, cultural norms, local regulations
• Sector: Health, education, environment, youth development, etc.
• Organization: Size, capacity, partnerships, resources
• Stakeholders: Community needs, power dynamics, engagement strategies
• Donor Requirements: Specific funder guidelines and compliance needs

Templates are starting points—not finished products ready for submission without adaptation.

4. Community Validation Essential

Setup emphasizes evidence-based, community-centered approaches. While we demonstrate AI-assisted research techniques, technology does not replace genuine community engagement.

You are responsible for:

• Validating research findings with community stakeholders
• Ensuring participatory approaches in problem analysis and solution design
• Building authentic partnerships rather than extractive relationships
• Respecting community knowledge, autonomy, and decision-making

5. No Outcome Guarantees

Setup provides frameworks and tools, but successful project outcomes depend on many factors outside our control, including:

• Quality of implementation and adaptation
• Organizational capacity and resources
• Stakeholder engagement and community buy-in
• External factors (political, economic, environmental)
• Donor priorities and funding availability

We make no guarantees that using Setup content will result in:

• Successful grant applications or funding
• Approval from donors or partners
• Specific project outcomes or impact
• Stakeholder acceptance or community support

6. Accuracy and Completeness

While we strive for accuracy, Setup content may contain:

• Errors, omissions, or outdated information
• Simplifications of complex methodologies for educational clarity
• Examples that may not reflect current best practices in all sectors

We encourage cross-referencing Setup content with:

• Current donor guidelines and requirements
• Sector-specific standards and regulations
• Professional associations and networks
• Academic research and evidence-based practices

7. Third-Party Tools and Services

Setup references third-party tools (e.g., Model Context Protocol for AI research, collaboration platforms, data analysis software). We:

• Do not control or endorse third-party services
• Are not responsible for their accuracy, availability, or practices
• Do not guarantee compatibility or results from third-party tools
• Recommend reviewing third-party terms of service and privacy policies

8. Compliance and Legal Obligations

You are responsible for ensuring compliance with:

• Local, national, and international laws and regulations
• Donor requirements, grant agreements, and reporting obligations
• Nonprofit governance standards and ethical guidelines
• Data protection, privacy, and security requirements (e.g., GDPR, local laws)
• Sector-specific regulations (health, education, etc.)

Setup content provides educational frameworks, not legal or compliance advice.

9. Seek Professional Advice

For complex projects, high-value grants, or situations involving legal, financial, or technical complexity, we strongly recommend consulting:

• Project design consultants for custom strategic planning
• Legal advisors for contract review, compliance, and liability
• Financial experts for budget validation and audit preparation
• M&E specialists for measurement framework design
• Sector experts for technical accuracy and best practices

10. User Responsibility

By using Setup, you accept full responsibility for:

• How you apply learned methodologies to your projects
• Decisions made based on Setup content
• Adaptation of templates and frameworks to your context
• Compliance with laws, donor requirements, and ethical standards
• Validation of research findings with community stakeholders
• Quality and accuracy of materials submitted to donors or partners

11. Continuous Learning

Project design is a practice that evolves with experience, research, and feedback. Setup provides foundational education, but professional development continues through:

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Peer learning and community of practice engagement
• Reflection on implementation experiences
• Staying current with sector trends and evidence

12. Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about this disclaimer or how to appropriately use Setup content, please contact us:

• Email: hello@festadesign.studio
• Website: festadesign.studio