Financial Disclosure Policy

Effective Date: October 15, 2025
Version: 2.0

This Financial Disclosure Policy is established by Pruett & Co., LLC, DBA The UD Project (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”). This Policy provides transparency regarding our financial relationships, revenue sources, and potential conflicts of interest.

If you have questions or concerns about this Financial Disclosure Policy, please email [email protected].

1. Revenue Sources

Primary Revenue: The UD Project generates revenue through:

  • Direct sales of online courses
  • Continuing education products and materials
  • Membership subscriptions
  • Professional services, including:
    • Commercial licensing for course content
    • Architectural design review
    • Home design collaboration
    • Home certification services
  • Affiliate commissions (see Section 2)

Payment Processing: We use third-party payment processors to handle transactions, including Stripe and Helcim. These processors collect and process your payment information according to their own privacy policies and terms of service. We do not directly store or have access to your complete payment card information.

2. Affiliate Links and Commissions

Use of Affiliate Links: Some of our online courses contain affiliate links to products, services, tools, or resources mentioned within the course materials. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Disclosure and Identification: Affiliate links are clearly disclosed within the course materials where they appear. We comply with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines requiring transparent disclosure of affiliate relationships.

Your Choice: You are under no obligation to use affiliate links. You may choose to:

  • Purchase products directly from the company’s website
  • Search for products independently
  • Use alternative products or services

Using or not using affiliate links does not affect your access to course content or your learning experience.

3. Editorial Independence and Integrity

Content Development: All course materials are developed in-house by The UD Project. We maintain full editorial control over our content, and affiliate relationships do not influence:

  • Course curriculum or educational content
  • Product recommendations or mentions
  • Quality standards or educational objectives
  • The selection of topics or teaching methodologies

Impartial Recommendations: Products, services, tools, or companies mentioned in our courses are selected based solely on their educational value, relevance, and quality. We do not recommend products or services solely because of potential affiliate commissions.

Product Mentions: Some courses mention specific products, services, or companies to illustrate concepts or provide practical examples. Unless explicitly disclosed as an affiliate relationship, these mentions are provided for educational purposes only and do not indicate any financial relationship or endorsement arrangement.

Service Independence: Our professional services (architectural design review, home design collaboration, home certification, and commercial licensing) operate independently from our course content. We do not provide services to companies whose products or services are mentioned in our courses.

4. Sponsored Content and Partnerships

Current Status: As of the date of this Policy, The UD Project does not have any:

  • Sponsored content or courses
  • Corporate partnerships affecting course content
  • Grants or funding from external organizations
  • Donated services or in-kind contributions

Future Relationships: Should we establish sponsorships, partnerships, or other financial relationships in the future, we will:

  • Clearly disclose these relationships to our users
  • Update this Financial Disclosure Policy accordingly
  • Maintain editorial independence and educational integrity
  • Comply with all applicable FTC disclosure requirements

Any sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such.

5. Ownership and Structure

Legal Entity: The UD Project operates as a division of Pruett & Co., LLC, a Limited Liability Company formed in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States.

Ownership: Pruett & Co., LLC is privately owned. We have no parent companies, subsidiaries, or external investors that influence our business decisions or course content.

6. Conflicts of Interest

Management: We are committed to identifying and managing potential conflicts of interest. If a situation arises where a financial relationship could reasonably be perceived to influence our course content or recommendations, we will:

  • Disclose the relationship clearly and prominently
  • Evaluate whether the relationship compromises our educational integrity
  • Take appropriate action to maintain objectivity

Service Client Separation: We do not provide professional services (design review, collaboration, certification, or commercial licensing) to companies whose products or services are mentioned or recommended in our courses. This ensures our educational content remains objective and free from commercial influence.

Employee and Contractor Standards: All employees and contractors involved in course development are required to disclose any personal financial interests in products, services, or companies mentioned in course materials.

7. Privacy and Data Security

The UD Project is committed to safeguarding user information and adheres to our Privacy Policy. We do not:

  • Share personal or sensitive user data with affiliate partners
  • Sell user information to third parties
  • Disclose individual purchase information without explicit consent

For complete information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

8. FTC Compliance

Endorsement Disclosure: In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials:

  • We disclose material connections between The UD Project and any product, service, or company we recommend or mention
  • Affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed where affiliate links appear
  • Any compensation or free products received in exchange for reviews or mentions will be disclosed

Truthfulness: All product recommendations, testimonials, and endorsements reflect honest opinions and actual experiences. We do not make false or misleading claims about products or services.

9. User Rights and Responsibilities

Your Right to Know: You have the right to know about any financial relationships that may influence the content you consume. If you have questions about a specific product mention, recommendation, or affiliate link, please contact us at [email protected].

Making Informed Decisions: We encourage you to:

  • Research products and services independently before purchasing
  • Read reviews from multiple sources
  • Consider your specific needs and circumstances
  • Contact us with questions about our recommendations

10. Review and Updates

This Policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure its continued effectiveness and relevance. Any updates or modifications will be:

  • Posted on our website at universaldesign.org
  • Reflected in the “Last Updated” date above
  • Communicated to active users via email when changes are material

Your continued use of The UD Project’s services after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Reporting Concerns

If you believe we have failed to properly disclose a financial relationship or have concerns about potential conflicts of interest, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (540) 908-3473

Mailing Address:
Pruett & Co., LLC, DBA The UD Project
8401 Mayland Drive, Suite A
Richmond, Virginia 23294
United States

We will investigate all concerns promptly and respond within 10 business days.