Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to micheletrani.com (the "Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

micheletrani.com is a personal website that provides:

  • Portfolio and professional information
  • Essays and articles on startups, technology, and innovation
  • Newsletter subscription service
  • Contact form for inquiries
  • AI-powered chat assistant for visitor questions

The Website is provided for informational and personal purposes. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time without notice.

3. User Eligibility

By using this Website, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 16 years of age
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • All information you provide is accurate and current

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Website Content

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, essays, articles, code examples, designs, and software, is the property of Michele Trani or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

  • Any commercial use of the Website or its content
  • Any downloading (other than page caching) or copying of content for the benefit of others
  • Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools
  • Any reproduction, modification, distribution, or public display of Website content without written permission

4.3 Essays and Articles

Essays and articles published on this Website are original works and remain the intellectual property of Michele Trani. You may:

  • Read and share links to essays
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute entire essays or substantial portions without explicit written permission.

5. User Conduct

When using the Website, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
  • Transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or offensive content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its related systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
  • Use the Website for any fraudulent or malicious purpose
  • Collect or harvest personal information of other users
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website without permission

6. Newsletter and Communications

6.1 Newsletter Subscription

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails about updates, essays, and other relevant content. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any newsletter email
  • Contacting us directly at info@icaroholding.com

6.2 Contact Form

Information submitted through our contact form will be used solely to respond to your inquiry. We may retain your contact information for reasonable record-keeping purposes.

7. AI Chat Assistant

Our Website includes an AI-powered chat assistant to help answer questions. By using this feature:

  • You acknowledge that responses are generated by artificial intelligence and may not be perfect
  • You agree not to share sensitive, confidential, or personal information in the chat
  • You understand that conversations may be processed by third-party AI providers (OpenAI)
  • You accept that AI responses are for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such third-party content, goods, or services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
  • Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
  • Warranties that defects will be corrected

We do not warrant that the Website or its content will meet your requirements or expectations.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MICHELE TRANI AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
  • Any damages resulting from your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Website
  • Any damages resulting from any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
  • Any damages resulting from unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your content or data

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Michele Trani and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your conduct in connection with the Website

12. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York County, New York, United States. You consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website, you agree to first contact us at info@icaroholding.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

14.2 Mediation

If the dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, the parties agree to attempt to resolve it through mediation before resorting to litigation.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

16. Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition. Any failure to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Michele Trani regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written or oral.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights granted hereunder, in whole or in part, without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice or consent.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

  • Website: https://www.micheletrani.com
  • Email: info@icaroholding.com
  • Address: Icaro Holding, LLC, 99 Wall Street #763, New York, NY 10005, United States

20. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.