Terms and Conditions

Binding Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Verdant Signal. By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not access our website or use our services. These terms supplement and should be read together with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

User Obligations and Responsibilities

1. Legal Compliance

You agree to use our website and services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including:

Data protection and privacy laws (including GDPR)
Intellectual property laws and copyright protections
Anti-spam and electronic communications regulations
Consumer protection and fair trading standards
Any local laws applicable to your jurisdiction

2. Accurate Information

You are responsible for:

Providing accurate, current, and complete information when contacting us or engaging our services
Updating your information promptly if it changes during a service engagement
Ensuring that any information you provide does not infringe on third-party rights
Maintaining the accuracy of business information shared for strategic planning purposes

3. Professional Conduct

When engaging with our services, you agree to:

Conduct yourself in a professional and respectful manner
Respond to requests for information in a timely fashion
Participate actively in consultation sessions and strategic planning
Implement recommendations in good faith where you choose to act on them
Provide honest feedback about challenges and constraints affecting strategy

4. Confidentiality

You agree to maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary methods, frameworks, and strategic approaches shared during service engagements. You may not share, reproduce, or use our methodologies outside the scope of your engagement without written permission.

5. Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

Use our services to engage in deceptive, fraudulent, or misleading marketing practices
Attempt to reverse-engineer our methodologies for competitive purposes
Resell or redistribute our services without authorization
Use information obtained through our services for illegal purposes
Harass, abuse, or harm our team members or other clients

Liability and Warranties

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
Warranties that our services will achieve specific business results
Warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of information provided
Warranties that our recommendations will be suitable for your specific situation

Marketing outcomes depend on numerous factors including market conditions, competitive landscape, implementation quality, resource availability, and organizational factors beyond our control. While we provide strategic guidance based on professional expertise, we cannot guarantee specific results.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Verdant Signal and its affiliates shall not be liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages
Loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities, or anticipated savings
Loss of data, goodwill, or reputation
Business interruption or operational disruption
Third-party claims arising from your use of our services
Decisions made based on our strategic recommendations

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to our services shall not exceed the fees paid by you for the specific service engagement giving rise to the claim during the twelve months immediately preceding the claim.

Exclusion of Consequential Damages

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law. You acknowledge that the limitations of liability are fundamental elements of the basis of our agreement.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Verdant Signal, its owners, directors, employees, contractors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

Your use or misuse of our website or services
Your violation of these Terms and Conditions or any applicable law
Your violation of any rights of a third party, including intellectual property rights
Any false or misleading information you provide to us
Your implementation of strategies or recommendations in violation of laws or third-party rights
Claims arising from your marketing activities, whether or not based on our guidance

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these terms if such failure or delay is due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

Natural disasters, pandemics, or acts of nature
War, terrorism, civil unrest, or government actions
Labor disputes, strikes, or lockouts
Failures of telecommunications, internet, or utility services
Any other events beyond our reasonable control

In such circumstances, our performance obligations will be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event, and we will make reasonable efforts to resume normal operations as soon as practicable.

Legal Information and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to these terms.

Jurisdiction

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of our services shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Berlin, Germany. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in such courts.

Dispute Resolution Process

Before initiating any legal proceedings, the parties agree to:

Notify the other party in writing of the dispute
Attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiations for at least 30 days
Consider mediation or alternative dispute resolution if direct negotiations fail

This requirement does not prevent either party from seeking injunctive relief in cases of urgent need.

Legal Fees

In any legal action arising from these terms, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in addition to any other relief awarded.

Age Restrictions

Our services are intended for use by businesses and organizations, not individual consumers. By using our services, you represent that:

You are at least 18 years of age
You have the legal authority to enter into binding agreements
You are authorized to represent the organization on whose behalf you are engaging our services

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and any individual service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Verdant Signal regarding the use of our website and services, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.

Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. If modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms and Conditions or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these terms or any rights hereunder without restriction, including to any affiliate or successor in interest of any business associated with our services.

Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Material changes will be notified by:

Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
Providing notice through our website or by email when appropriate
Requiring acceptance of updated terms for continued service use

Your continued use of our services after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree with the modifications, you must discontinue use of our services.

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