Privacy Policy

DISCLAIMERS AND POLICIES

Services & Information Disclaimer

Effective Date: October 14, 2026

Entities Covered: KRIS Systems (including www.krissystems.net) and The Politics of Soil podcast (collectively, "the Company," "we," "us," or "our").

General Educational & Informational Purpose Only

All content, materials, media, advice, data, articles, and audio episodes provided by KRIS Systems and The Politics of Soil podcast are offered strictly for educational, informational, and discussion purposes. Nothing published or communicated by the Company should be construed as legal, regulatory, official government, financial, or binding certified engineering advice. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, service, manufacturer, or organization does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.

Professional Consulting & Field Services

Independent Evaluation: Agricultural recommendations, soil health assessments, biological insights, and consulting insights provided by KRIS Systems are based on observational methodologies, current scientific understanding, and client-provided data. Real-world agricultural and environmental outcomes depend on variables beyond our control, including weather extremes, regional microclimates, local tillage practices, seed selection, land management, and machinery calibration.
No Guarantee of Yield or Outcome: KRIS Systems makes no express or implied guarantees, warranties, or assurances regarding specific crop yields, soil organic matter accumulation rates, agronomic performance, carbon storage permanence, or financial profitability resulting from the implementation of our suggestions or consulting services.
Reference to any specific commercial product, process, service, manufacturer, or organization does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.

Podcast & Guest Opinions (The Politics of Soil)

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the co-host, guests, interviewees, or commentators on The Politics of Soil podcast are solely those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or endorsement of KRIS Systems, its founder, or its affiliates.
Reference to any specific commercial product, process, service, manufacturer, or organization during podcast episodes does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, KRIS Systems, The Politics of Soil, and their officers, directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or economic damages arising out of the access to, use of, or reliance upon any information, diagnostic guidance, or recommendations provided through our website, consulting reports, or podcast content.

Effective Date: October 14, 2026

Website: www.krissystems.net

KRIS Systems ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, subscribe to The Politics of Soil podcast updates, or engage our consulting services.

Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or describes you ("Personal Information"):

Contact & Identification Data: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and business name when you submit contact forms, subscribe to newsletters/Substack feeds, or request service quotes.
Agronomic & Client Data: Farm or field locations, soil test reports, management histories, and operational preferences provided directly by clients during consulting engagements.
Transaction & Payment Data: Payment details processed through third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) when purchasing consulting packages or utilizing discount/promotional codes. We do not store raw credit card numbers on our servers.
Automated Usage Data: Technical information collected automatically via cookies or log files when visiting www.krissystems.net, including IP address, browser type, device details, pages viewed, and referring URLs.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide, execute, and deliver agricultural consulting services, laboratory/field analyses, and custom reports.
Process payments, issue invoices, and validate promotional/discount codes.
Send administrative notices, newsletter updates, podcast episode alerts, and promotional communications (you may opt out at any time).
Respond to customer service requests and direct inquiries.
Maintain, optimize, and analyze the performance of our website and digital channels.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or farm-level data to third parties. We may share data only under the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website, managing email delivery (e.g., Substack, Podbean), processing payments, or delivering cloud analytics. These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
Legal & Regulatory Obligations: If required by law, subpoena, or government authority to comply with legal processes or protect the rights, property, and safety of KRIS Systems, our clients, or the public.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets, client information may be transferred as part of the business assets.

Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access, update, or correct the personal data we hold about you.
Request the deletion of your personal information from our active databases.
Opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any promotional email.

Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on www.krissystems.net with a revised "Effective Date."

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

KRIS Systems