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Terms of Use

Effective date: August 2, 2026 · Last updated: July 28, 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of thestoryoflouise.com (the "Site"), operated by LS3 Studios LLC. By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Use of the Site

The Site is provided for informational purposes related to the book The Story of Louise: From $500 to Priceless, its companion research course, and its companion documentary. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict the use of, the Site by any third party.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, narrative, design, layout, and graphics — is the property of LS3 Studios LLC and Leonard Smith III, except for underlying public historical records referenced or reproduced in part, and is protected under applicable copyright and trademark law. See our Copyright & Permissions page for details.

3. Third-Party Purchases

Book purchases made through links on this Site are processed entirely by Amazon or other third-party retailers, under their own terms of sale. LS3 Studios LLC is not a party to those transactions and is not responsible for order fulfillment, shipping, payment processing, returns, or any other aspect of a third-party retailer's service. Some links on this Site are affiliate links, through which LS3 Studios LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

4. Course Enrollment

The "Finding Louise" family history research course referenced on this Site is offered separately by LS3 Studios LLC. Enrollment terms, pricing, and availability will be provided at the time enrollment opens and are not governed by these Terms until such details are published.

5. No Professional Advice

Content on this Site, including course material, is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional genealogical advice. See our Disclaimer page for more detail.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. LS3 Studios LLC does not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LS3 Studios LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to:
LS3 Studios LLC
New Orleans, Louisiana
ls3studiosllc@gmail.com