Terms of Use

Please read these terms carefully before using liamblank.com. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to liamblank.com (the "Website"). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of this website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website. The Website is owned and operated by Liam Blank, a transportation policy consultant based in New York, New York.

This Website serves as a professional portfolio and blog, providing information about transportation policy, urban planning, transit advocacy, and related professional services.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and the Data Protection Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.

These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Liam Blank. Your use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of these terms.

Important Notice

This is a browsewrap agreement. By continuing to use this Website, you agree to these Terms of Use. These terms are accessible via a clearly visible link in the footer of every page on this Website.

User Eligibility

This Website is intended for users who are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is greater. By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you:

  • Are at least 18 years of age or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • Are not prohibited from accessing or using the Website under applicable laws
  • Will comply with these Terms of Use and all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations

Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, design, selection and arrangement) are owned by Liam Blank, his licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Use, Liam Blank grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to:

  • Access and view the Website for your personal, non-commercial, informational purposes only
  • Print or download individual pages for personal reference
  • Share links to specific content on the Website via social media or other platforms

Restrictions

You may not:

  • Modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any content from the Website for commercial purposes without prior written permission
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from content obtained from the Website
  • Use any automated system (including robots, spiders, or scrapers) to access or collect data from the Website without express written permission
  • Frame or mirror any part of the Website without prior written authorization
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software or technology used on the Website

Permitted Use

You may quote brief excerpts from the Website's content in articles, research papers, or commentary, provided you include proper attribution to Liam Blank and a link back to the original content.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website, or which may harm Liam Blank or users of the Website
  • Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Liam Blank, another user, or any other person or entity
  • Use the Website to transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without prior written consent, including junk mail, chain letters, spam, or similar solicitations
  • Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website
  • Attack the Website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack
  • Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Website without consent
  • Use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful

User-Generated Content

The Website may provide you with the opportunity to submit content, including but not limited to contact form messages, comments, feedback, or other communications (collectively, "User Content").

Content Standards

All User Content must comply with the following standards. User Content must not:

  • Contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable
  • Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age
  • Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property or proprietary rights of any party
  • Violate the legal rights (including privacy and publicity rights) of others or contain material that could give rise to civil or criminal liability under applicable laws
  • Promote any illegal activity or advocate, promote, or assist any unlawful act
  • Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization
  • Contain advertising, promotions, or commercial solicitations of any kind

License to User Content

By submitting User Content to the Website, you grant Liam Blank a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content in connection with the Website and Liam Blank's professional activities.

Representations and Warranties

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or control all rights to the User Content you submit
  • All User Content you submit is accurate and truthful
  • Use of the User Content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity

Content Monitoring and Removal

Liam Blank has the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, review, and remove any User Content at any time and for any reason, including User Content that violates these Terms of Use or is otherwise objectionable. Liam Blank has no liability for any action or inaction regarding User Content.

Third-Party Links and Content

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources that are not owned or controlled by Liam Blank. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.

Liam Blank has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Liam Blank shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, Liam Blank disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of content, software, text, graphics, links, or communications
  • Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
  • Warranties regarding the results that may be obtained from the use of the Website or the accuracy of any information obtained through the Website

No Professional Advice

The content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The information, analysis, and opinions presented on this Website should not be construed as legal, financial, technical, or policy advice for any specific situation.

While Liam Blank strives to provide accurate and current information, no representation is made that the information is comprehensive, complete, or current. You should not rely solely on information from this Website for making decisions and should consult appropriate professional advisors.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL LIAM BLANK, HIS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Website
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website, including any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of other users or third parties
  • Any content obtained from the Website
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
  • Any errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content
  • Personal injury or property damage resulting from your access to or use of the Website

WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT LIAM BLANK HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE, AND EVEN IF A REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

Maximum Liability

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, Liam Blank's liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. In no event shall Liam Blank's total liability to you for all damages exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Liam Blank, his affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your violation of these Terms of Use
  • Your use of the Website, including but not limited to User Content you submit
  • Your violation of any law or the rights of a third party
  • Your negligence or willful misconduct
  • Any dispute or litigation caused by your actions

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination or expiration of these Terms of Use and your use of the Website.

Termination

Termination by Liam Blank

Liam Blank reserves the right, in his sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including without limitation:

  • Breach of these Terms of Use
  • Engaging in conduct that Liam Blank believes is harmful to the Website, other users, or Liam Blank's professional reputation
  • Misuse of the Website's resources or services
  • Request by law enforcement or other government agencies
  • Discontinuance or material modification of the Website

Termination by You

You may terminate your use of the Website at any time by discontinuing access to the Website.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms of Use that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or the Website (collectively, "Dispute"), you agree to first contact Liam Blank at liam@liamblank.com to attempt to resolve the Dispute informally. Both parties agree to negotiate in good faith for a period of at least 30 days before pursuing formal dispute resolution.

Binding Arbitration

If the parties are unable to resolve a Dispute through informal negotiation, the Dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in New York County, New York, or remotely via videoconference if mutually agreed.

The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to resolve all disputes arising out of or relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of these Terms of Use, including any claim that all or any part of these Terms of Use is void or voidable.

Class Action Waiver

YOU AND LIAM BLANK AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Unless both you and Liam Blank agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

Exceptions to Arbitration

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek equitable relief (including injunctive relief) in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a party's intellectual property rights.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising out of or related to these Terms of Use, their subject matter, or their formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.

To the extent that any lawsuit or court proceeding is permitted under these Terms of Use, you and Liam Blank agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York County, New York. You waive any objection to venue in such courts and any claim that such courts are an inconvenient forum.

Severability and Waiver

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

No waiver by Liam Blank of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Any failure by Liam Blank to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with the Data Protection Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by Liam Blank on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Liam Blank regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Website.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms of Use, by operation of law or otherwise, without Liam Blank's prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms of Use without such consent will be null and void. Liam Blank may freely assign or transfer these Terms of Use without restriction.

Changes to These Terms

Liam Blank reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms of Use at any time at his sole discretion. If a revision is material, Liam Blank will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

Notification of Material Changes

For material changes to these Terms of Use, Liam Blank will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Display a prominent notice on the Website homepage for at least 30 days
  • Send email notification to users who have subscribed to the newsletter or provided contact information

Acceptance of Changes

What constitutes a material change will be determined at Liam Blank's sole discretion. By continuing to access or use the Website after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Website.

You are responsible for reviewing these Terms of Use periodically to stay informed of updates. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms of Use means that you accept and agree to the changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

Contact Details

Name: Liam Blank
Email: liam@liamblank.com
Subject Line: For questions about these Terms of Use, please use "Terms of Use Inquiry"
Response Time: I aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days

Effective Date: January 29, 2026

These Terms of Use apply to all users of liamblank.com and govern your use of the Website and all related services.