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TERMS OF BUSINESS
Kindly review this document (“Terms of Business”) thoroughly. If you are unsure about any aspect of our Terms of Business or require clarification regarding our relationship with you, please contact us immediately. We specifically draw your attention to the limitation of liability clause in clause 13 of these Terms of Business.
PART A – INTERPRETATION, COMMENCEMENT, AND OUR RELATIONSHIP
1. INTERPRETATION
1.1. These Terms of Business, including its Schedules and any documents referred to herein (which are incorporated by reference), outline the terms on which Equisy Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) agree to make the Platform available to you and deliver the Services to you (“you”, “your”) and include our legal obligations (the “Agreement”).
1.2. Definitions:
“Applicable Laws” refers to any applicable law or regulation in any relevant jurisdiction where we operate (which has the force of law) and any standard of professional conduct;
“a working day excluding weekends and UK public holidays” refers to any day which is not a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday in any part of the United Kingdom;
“Confidential Information” has the meaning set out in clause 22.1;
“Company” refers to a private limited company (or overseas equivalent) that has been on-boarded onto the Platform;
“Consumer” refers to a natural person using the Services wholly or mainly for purposes outside their trade, business, craft or profession;
“the date on which you apply to join the Platform” refers to the date on which you apply on the Platform to complete On-Boarding;
“Equity Share” refers to shares comprised in a company’s equity share capital (as defined in section 548 of the Companies Act 2006);
“Extended Term” has the meaning defined in clause 3.2;
“Group” refers to, in relation to a company (wherever incorporated), that company, any company of which it is a Subsidiary (its holding company), and any other Subsidiaries of any such holding company; each company in a Group is a member of the Group. Unless the context otherwise requires, the application of the definition of Group to any company at any time shall apply to the company as it is at that time;
“IA 1986” refers to the Insolvency Act 1986;
“Initial Term” refers to a term of one year from the date on which you apply to join the Platform;
“Introduction” has the meaning set out in Schedule 1 and “Introduce”, “Introduces” and “Introduced” shall be construed accordingly;
“On-Boarding” refers to the on-boarding process as set out in clause 3.4;
“Platform” refers to the website hosted at the domain equisy.com and all pages at sub-domains of this domain and may, from time to time, include pages hosted at other domains and identified by us as forming part of the Platform;
“Representative” refers to an employee, officer, intermediary, agent or delegate of a person;
“Services” refers to the services specified in Schedule 1;
“Subsidiary” refers to, in relation to a company wherever incorporated (the holding company), any other company in which the holding company (or a person acting on its behalf) directly or indirectly holds or controls either:
(a) a majority of the voting rights exercisable at general meetings of the company; or
(b) the right to appoint or remove directors having a majority of the voting rights exercisable at meetings of the board of directors of the company, and any company which is a Subsidiary of another company is also a Subsidiary of that company’s holding company.
1.3. A reference to a statute or statutory provision shall include all subordinate legislation made as at the date of this Agreement under that statute or statutory provision.
1.4. References to clauses and schedules are references to the clauses and schedules of and to this Agreement unless otherwise stated.
1.5. Headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
1.6. A person includes a natural person, corporate or unincorporated body (whether or not having separate legal personality) and that person’s personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.
1.7. References importing the singular shall include the plural, and the masculine the feminine and neuter, and vice versa in all cases.
1.8. The expression deal, dealing, dealt, dealings and so on shall include all forms of contact or response to contact.
1.9. A reference to writing or written includes email.
1.10. Any words following the terms including, include, in particular, for example or any similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words, description, definition, phrase or term preceding those terms.
1.11. For the avoidance of doubt, any express or implied reference to your act, omission or activity includes anything done on your behalf or as your agent, or with your ostensible authority.
2. CANCELLATION
2.1. If you are a Consumer, you will have up to 30 days in which to cancel this Agreement from first entering into it. You may cancel by giving notice to us via email at info@equisy.io or in accordance with the notice provisions in clause 18. We reserve the right to defer provision of the Platform to you until the expiration of any cancellation period.
3. COMMENCEMENT, DURATION, AND ONBOARDING
3.4. In order to use the Platform, you acknowledge that you must successfully complete the On-Boarding process (“On-Boarding”), following which your registration on the Platform shall be complete and an Account shall be allocated to you.
3.5. In order to successfully complete On-Boarding, we will usually require you to:
3.6. Notwithstanding clause 3.5, by executing this Agreement you represent and confirm that you have the experience, expertise, and knowledge to make investment decisions and understand the risks associated with communicating with the Companies on the Platform with a view to making your own decision about investments in early-stage businesses and Equity Shares in private limited companies (or overseas equivalents) (for which there is no or only a limited secondary market).
3.7. We reserve the right, in our absolute discretion, to revoke your access to the Platform if we believe that you do not have the experience, expertise, or knowledge to make investment decisions and understand the risks associated with the types of business included on the Platform (including, but not limited to, early-stage businesses and non-readily realisable securities).
3.8. You warrant and represent that the information you provide to us for purposes of your On-Boarding (as at the date of completion of the On-Boarding) and any information published anywhere on the Platform (as at the date of publication) by you is true and accurate and undertake to keep such information up to date.
3.10. We, in our absolute discretion, shall decide whether your On-Boarding has been successful and shall not be liable to you for any losses, damages, or costs arising from any such decision.
3.11. If we determine that your On-Boarding has been unsuccessful, this Agreement shall terminate on the date that we make such a determination in accordance with clause 20.4.
3.12. By doing business with us and continuing to use the Platform, you consent to doing so in accordance with these Terms of Business, unless we both agree otherwise in writing.
3.13. These Terms of Business replace any terms of business or any other agreement that we may have previously agreed with you.
4. THE PLATFORM
4.1. The Platform is operated by us and enables persons who have successfully completed On-Boarding and who wish to get access to information and data on the Platform for private limited companies (or overseas equivalents). The Platform is designed to enable research and informed investor decision-making.
4.2. Unless we accept your On-Boarding for more than one account, you may hold a single Account only and any attempt by you to create an additional Account on the Platform shall result in your Account and this Agreement being terminated.
4.3. Your Account shall not be transferrable.
4.5. You shall notify us if you suspect that your log-in details for the Platform have been compromised. If we receive such notification or determine that your log-in details for the Platform have been compromised, we shall suspend your access to the Platform.
4.6. You shall not post, transmit, display, or share information on the Platform that you do not own or have permission to post, transmit, display, or share.
4.7. We shall not be responsible for any information posted, transmitted, displayed, or shared by you on the Platform and you shall indemnify us against all losses, damages, or costs arising from any such information being posted, transmitted, displayed, or shared on the Platform.
4.8. We may remove any information from the Platform that we consider abusive, trolling, spam, or otherwise inappropriate.
4.9. We do not warrant, verify, or otherwise endorse the content or accuracy of any information posted, transmitted, displayed, or shared on the Platform and you agree to conduct your own due diligence as you deem necessary to verify the accuracy of all information posted, transmitted, displayed, or shared on the Platform.
4.10. We may, at our sole discretion, choose to verify any information uploaded by you onto the Platform and, at our sole discretion, we may remove or amend any information on the Platform from time to time without any reference to you, including where we consider at our sole discretion that the information is inaccurate or unsuitable for inclusion on the Platform.
4.11. We may, at our sole discretion, suspend your access to the Platform based upon the information you have uploaded to the Platform at any time.
5. OUR RELATIONSHIP
5.1. EQUISY VENTURE LIMITED is a company incorporated and registered under the laws of the UK with company registration number 14930927 and whose registered address is Pippins Cherry Drive, Forty Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, HP9 1XP.
5.5. Neither we nor any of our directors, officers, employees, or agents shall have any responsibility to ensure that any Company or other investment or transaction is suitable or appropriate for you and you should take your own professional advice on this.
5.6. You acknowledge that we make no representation, warranty, or undertaking relating to any claims made by Companies (including but not limited to the tax reliefs attaching to the Equity Shares of any Companies).
5.7. You acknowledge that we do not provide advice or recommendations with respect to any aspect of transactions or advice in relation to tax, accounting, regulatory, or legal matters (including sanctions) and you should take separate advice as you consider necessary regarding such matters.
5.8. This Agreement is supplied in English and all notices and communications between you and us (including documentation) shall be in English.
6. RISK WARNINGS
6.2. You agree to read the specific risk warnings relating to a Company thoroughly before contacting any Company. You accept full responsibility, and we expressly disclaim any liability, for the consequences of contact with a Company or their Representatives if you choose to proceed to contact that Company or its Representatives despite such risk warnings.
6.3. You accept and understand that, if you are in any doubt about the risks of an investment, you should seek independent advice from a suitably qualified adviser.
7. NON-EXCLUSIVITY
7.1. Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude us from committing to similar agreements with other persons.
8. COMPLAINTS
8.2. For the avoidance of doubt, none of the Services we provide constitute any regulated activity as defined under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA), including but not limited to activities under Articles 25 (arranging deals), 29 (making arrangements with a view), 33 (bringing about deals), or 53(1) (advising on investments) of the Regulated Activities Order (RAO). We do not provide financial promotions, advice, or arrange investments. The Platform is passive and limited to investor self-certification, profile discovery, and information sharing.
PART B – OUR SERVICES, OBLIGATIONS, AND FEES
9. SERVICES
9.1. The Services to be provided by us under this Agreement are specified in Schedule 1.
9.2. In certain circumstances, we may act for and owe duties of care to other parties which may conflict with the duties of care we owe to you, in which case we will advise you of this so you are aware of any possible conflict of interest. Please refer to clause 14 in Part D of these Terms of Business for more information on how we will manage potential conflicts of interest.
10. FEES
10.1. There are monthly and annual subscription fees payable by you for the Services; The Fees are not refundable.
10.2. Equisy does not charge, receive, or accept any commission, success fee, or performance-based compensation tied to the outcome of investments between Platform users.
PART C – YOUR OBLIGATIONS
11. YOUR OBLIGATIONS
11.1. During the life of this Agreement, you undertake and agree to:
11.1.1. only make use of any Introductions to invest in the Equity Shares of Companies and you will not make any other form of investment in the Companies (whether by refers to of debt or otherwise) nor acquire any other instruments (whether debt or otherwise) issued by the Companies;
11.1.2. act in good faith towards us;
11.1.3. give us clear instructions;
11.1.4. ensure all information provided to us is complete, fair, and accurate and includes (but is not limited to):
11.1.4.1. your name and any details regarding your investor status;
11.1.4.2. any other information or documents that we request during Onboarding or at any other time that this Agreement is in force.
11.1.5. notify us as soon as reasonably practicable on you becoming aware that any information provided to us was unfair, inaccurate, misleading, or requires updating;
11.1.6. notify us as soon as reasonably practicable on you becoming aware that any of the events listed in clauses 20.5.3 to 20.5.17 have occurred;
11.1.7. act in accordance with the Applicable Laws; and
11.1.8. provide us with all reasonable assistance as we may reasonably require in a timely manner.
12. WARRANTIES
12.1. You represent, warrant, and undertake that:
12.1.1. you are a natural person who is 18 years of age or over and have full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and perform the obligations under it and doing so will not conflict with any laws applicable to you or other existing obligations and all governmental, regulatory, and other consents required have been obtained by you and entering into this Agreement shall not violate or conflict with any requirements of any Applicable Law or any other contractual restrictions applicable to you;
12.1.2. you will comply with all of the requirements of the Applicable Laws that are applicable to you or your obligations under this Agreement;
12.1.3. you will promptly give (or procure to be given) to us any such information and assistance as we may reasonably require to enable us to assist or achieve compliance with any of our professional obligations;
12.1.4. you will inform us as soon as reasonably practicable if you cease to be legally entitled to approach Companies offered through the Platform with a view to you engaging in negotiations to subscribe for their Equity Shares;
12.1.5. you are solvent; and
12.1.6. any information which you have provided to us is complete and accurate, and you agree to provide any further information properly required by any Applicable Laws and will notify us forthwith if there is any material change in any such information provided.
PART D - GENERAL
13. LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY
Your liability to us
13.1. If you are a Consumer, you will be liable to us for any loss or damage suffered by us as a directly foreseeable consequence of any material breach (i.e., a serious breach) of this Agreement.
13.2. If you are not a Consumer, you agree with us (for ourselves and as trustee for our directors, partners, officers, and employees) that you shall indemnify and hold us harmless against all liabilities, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, or expenses which may be made against us or incurred by us (including reasonable professional fees) in respect of any loss or damage sustained or suffered, or alleged to have been sustained or suffered, by any person or any action which could impose any liability on us by reason of the negligence, wilful default, or bad faith of or breach of this Agreement by you or any of your partners or agents. You will immediately on demand be liable to pay us any sum due under this indemnity, and it will immediately constitute a debt for the purposes of this clause 13 or we may at our sole discretion satisfy such indemnity (in whole or in part) by way of deduction from any payments due to you.
13.3. In this clause 13, references to claims or demands shall include references to costs and expenses (including but not limited to any and all legal costs and our own administrative costs) arising from or incidental to the negligence, wilful default, or bad faith of or breach of this Agreement by you and in particular the costs of investigating and defending, and any payment (whether of compensation or a fine or otherwise) made or required to be made as a result of, any claim, complaint, arbitration, regulatory investigation, or disciplinary or enforcement action.
Our liability to you
13.4. If you are a Consumer, if we fail to comply with this Agreement, we shall be responsible for loss or damage you suffer that is a foreseeable result of our breaking this Agreement or our failing to use reasonable care and skill, but we are not responsible for any loss or damage that is not foreseeable. Loss or damage is foreseeable if either it is obvious that it will happen or if, at the time the Agreement was made, both we and you knew it might happen, for example, if you discussed it with us during the sales process. However, the Platform and Services are only for your personal use. If you use our services or Platform for any commercial, business, or re-sale purpose, we will have no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity.
13.5. If you are not a Consumer:
13.5.1. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage in respect of any matter for which liability is expressly excluded under this Agreement or arising out of or in connection with any error or inaccuracy in information provided by you or any misrepresentation or wilful misconduct or any other act of another person.
13.5.2. We shall be entitled to assume that any information provided to us and any directions or instructions communicated to us by you or on your behalf, or which appear to be properly communicated to us by you or on your behalf, are accurate, complete, and properly authorised by you and, in performing the Services, we shall be entitled to rely on such information, direction, or instruction and we shall not be liable in respect of anything done or suffered to be done by you in accordance with any such information, direction, or instructions.
13.5.3. We shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, special, or punitive loss, damage, cost, or expense, unforeseeable losses or damages, loss of profit, loss of business or anticipated savings, lost or wasted management time or time of other employees, loss of reputation, depletion of goodwill, or loss, damage, or corruption of data.
13.5.4. Our aggregate liability to you under this Agreement shall be limited to no more than £1,000 (one thousand pounds).
13.6. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit our liability for personal injury or death, fraud, or any other liability the exclusion or limitation of which is not permitted by applicable law or regulation.
14. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
14.1. We or any other third party appointed by us provide a number of services to a range of clients. There may be times when there is a conflict (or potential conflict) between our interests and the duties another of these parties owes to a client, or a conflict between the differing interests of two or more clients that we owe a duty to.
14.2. We always aim to treat you fairly and avoid conflicts of interest. We will always seek to avoid placing ourselves in a position where our interests, or our duty to another party, prevent us from discharging our duty to you.
We have developed and apply comprehensive conflict management policies and procedures. These are designed to prevent any conflicts of interest adversely affecting or compromising your interests. However, in some cases, where we cannot be reasonably confident that we can prevent the risk of damage to your interests, we will discuss this with you. If you have any concerns in relation to conflicts of interests or wish to request a copy of our conflicts of interest policy, please contact us.
15. DATA PROTECTION
15.1. In this clause 15, the following words and expressions have the following meanings:
“Article” refers to an article of the GDPR;
“Data Breach” refers to a personal data breach affecting the Shared Personal Data or any part thereof;
“Data Protection Law” refers to:
the Data Protection Act 2018 to the extent that it relates to the processing of personal data and privacy;
the Privacy and Electronic Communication (EC Directive) Regulations 2003; and
the retained EU law version of the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (“GDPR”) each as amended and updated from time to time;
“Data Subject Request” refers to a request from a data subject relating to the exercise of his or her legal rights under Data Protection Law in relation to Shared Personal Data;
“Discloser” refers to you;
“Recipient” refers to us; and
“Shared Personal Data” refers to the personal data to be shared by the Discloser under this Agreement.
15.2. The terms “personal data”, “data subject”, “processor”, “controller”, “processing”, “personal data breach”, “pseudonymisation”, and “supervisory authority” will have the meanings given them by Data Protection Law. The term “special category data” shall mean the personal data referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 9.
Privacy Notice
Shared Personal Data
15.4. Each party shall, when processing Shared Personal Data, ensure compliance with Data Protection Law at all times during the Term.
Rights of Data Subjects
15.5. Each party shall, in respect of Shared Personal Data, ensure that it provides clear and sufficient information to the data subjects of the purposes for which it will process their personal data, the legal basis for such purposes, and such other information as is required by Articles 13 and 14.
15.6. Each party shall provide any information and assistance reasonably required by the other party in order to comply with its obligations in respect of Data Subject Requests.
Transfers
15.7. The Recipient shall not transfer the Shared Personal Data to a third party unless:
15.7.1. it has a written contract in place with such third party imposing conditions on the third party that are at least equivalent to the Recipient’s obligations under this clause 15; and
15.7.2. where the third party is located outside the EEA, ensure that the transfer complies with the provisions of Article 44; and in respect of any transfer, the Recipient shall remain liable to the Discloser for the acts and omissions of the third party.
Security and Training
15.8. The parties shall implement and maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures to:
15.8.1. prevent unauthorised or unlawful processing of, and accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, the Shared Personal Data; and
15.8.2. ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk and the nature of the Shared Personal Data, and to the harm that might result from unauthorised or unlawful processing or accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
15.9. Each party shall comply with its obligations to report any Data Breach to the appropriate supervisory authority and (where applicable) data subjects under Article 33, and shall each inform the other party of any Data Breach without undue delay, and provide the other party with any information and assistance reasonably required by the other party in connection with the Data Breach.
16. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
16.1. Subject to and acknowledging that you retain ownership of all intellectual property rights in your pre-existing proprietary documents, information, items, and materials which may be transmitted to the Platform or otherwise used in connection with the Services, we (or our licensors) will retain all ownership, title, copyright, and other intellectual property rights in all materials developed, designed, or created by us before or during the provision of services to you including systems, methodologies, software, know-how, and working papers. We will also retain all ownership, title, copyright, and other intellectual property rights in all reports, written advice, or other materials provided by us to you. We grant you a royalty-free licence to use those materials, but only for the purposes for which they were created under this Agreement and only for as long as this Agreement remains in force.
16.2. You agree that we may refer to you/your business by name and/or use any logo or other trademark of yours in our advertising and promotional material with your prior written permission, and vice versa.
17. ASSIGNMENT AND THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS
17.1. We may at any time assign, mortgage, charge, subcontract, delegate, declare a trust over, or deal in any other manner with any or all of our rights and obligations under this Agreement.
17.2. This Agreement is personal to you and you shall not assign, transfer, mortgage, charge, subcontract, delegate, declare a trust over, or deal in any other manner with any of your rights and obligations under this Agreement.
17.3. A person who is not a party to this Agreement may not enforce any of the terms of the Agreement under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 but this does not affect any right or remedy of a third party which exists or is available other than under such Act.
18. NOTICES
Address: Pippins Cherry Drive, Forty Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, HP9 1XP Email: info@equisy.io
18.2. Any notice or other communications given to you under or in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or by pre-paid first-class post or other next working day delivery service or email to the addresses you provide to us during On-Boarding (unless specified otherwise by notice).
18.3. Any notice or communication shall be deemed to have been received:
18.3.1. if delivered by hand, on signature of a delivery receipt;
18.3.2. if sent by pre-paid first-class post or other next working day delivery service, at 9.00 am on the second a working day excluding weekends and UK public holidays after posting; and
18.3.3. if sent by email, at the time of transmission, or, if this time falls outside Business Hours in the place of receipt, when Business Hours resume.
18.4. This clause does not apply to the service of any proceedings or other documents in any legal action or, where applicable, any arbitration or other method of dispute resolution.
19. AMENDMENTS
19.1. Except where clauses 19.2 and 19.3 apply, we may amend this Agreement at any time and the amendments will take effect two months after we have provided you with written notice of the amendments.
19.2. Notwithstanding clause 19.1, we may amend the Schedules to these Terms of Business at any time and the amendments will take effect 5 a working day excluding weekends and UK public holidayss after we have provided you with written notice of the amendments.
19.3. Notwithstanding clause 19.1, we may amend this Agreement at any time where required to do so by any Applicable Laws, and the amendments will take effect immediately on providing you with written notice of the amendments.
19.4. Where you are a Consumer, we shall only vary this Agreement for one of the following reasons:
19.4.1. to make the Agreement clearer and no less favourable to you;
19.4.2. to provide for the introduction of new systems, services, technology, and/or products;
19.4.3. rectifying any mistakes or omissions; or
19.4.4. in accordance with clause 19.3.
20. TERMINATION
20.1. Without affecting any other right or remedy available to it, either you or we may terminate this Agreement at the end of the Initial Term by providing at least 30 days’ written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term.
20.2. Without affecting any other right or remedy available to it, either you or we may terminate this Agreement after the Initial Term on each anniversary of the date on which you apply to join the Platform by providing at least one months’ written notice prior to the end of each Extended Term.
20.3. Without affecting any other right or remedy available to you, you may terminate this Agreement by providing one months’ prior written notice where we have exercised our right in either clause 19.1 or 19.2 to vary this Agreement, and where you exercise this right in accordance with this clause 20.3, the variation of the Agreement shall not be effective during the notice period.
20.4. Without affecting any other right or remedy available to us, this Agreement shall terminate automatically with immediate effect on us making the determination that your On-Boarding has been unsuccessful.
20.5. Notwithstanding the provisions of clauses 20.1 to 20.4, and without affecting any other right or remedy available to it, either you or we may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect by providing written notice to the other party if:
20.5.1. either you or we have reasonable grounds for suspecting that the other party or its employees have committed fraud or have been dishonest;
20.5.2. the other party has committed a material breach of a material term of this Agreement that is not capable of being remedied;
20.5.3. the other party has committed a material breach of a material term of this Agreement that is capable of being remedied but has failed to remedy that breach after 30 days of the other party providing written notice particularising the breach;
20.5.4. the other party takes any step or action in connection with its entering administration, provisional liquidation, or any composition or arrangement with its creditors (other than in relation to a solvent restructuring), applying to court for or obtaining a moratorium under Part A1 of the IA 1986, being wound up (whether voluntarily or by order of the court, unless for the purpose of a solvent restructuring), having a receiver appointed to any of its assets or ceasing to carry on business;
20.5.5. the other party suspends, or threatens to suspend, or ceases or threatens to cease to carry on all or a substantial part of its business or (being a company or limited liability partnership) is deemed unable to pay its debts within the meaning of section 123 of the IA 1986 as if the words “it is proved to the satisfaction of the court” did not appear in sections 123(1)(e) or 123(2) of the IA 1986 or (being an individual) is deemed either unable to pay its debts or as having no reasonable prospect of so doing, in either case, within the meaning of section 268 of the IA 1986 or (being a partnership) has any partner to whom any of the foregoing apply;
20.5.6. the other party commences negotiations with all or any class of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its debts, or makes a proposal for or enters into any compromise or arrangement with any of its creditors other than (being a company) for the sole purpose of a scheme for a solvent amalgamation of that other party with one or more other companies or the solvent reconstruction of that other party;
20.5.7. the other party applies to court for, or obtains, a moratorium under Part A1 of the Insolvency Act 1986;
20.5.8. a petition is filed, a notice is given, a resolution is passed, or an order is made, for or in connection with the winding up of the other party (being a company, limited liability partnership, or partnership) other than for the sole purpose of a scheme for a solvent amalgamation of that other party with one or more other companies or the solvent reconstruction of that other party;
20.5.9. an application is made to court, or an order is made, for the appointment of an administrator, or a notice of intention to appoint an administrator is given or an administrator is appointed, over the other party (being a company, partnership, or limited liability partnership);
20.5.10. the holder of a qualifying floating charge over the assets of that other party (being a company or limited liability partnership) has become entitled to appoint or has appointed an administrative receiver;
20.5.11. a person becomes entitled to appoint a receiver over all or any of the assets of the other party or a receiver is appointed over all or any of the assets of the other party;
20.5.12. the other party (being an individual) is the subject of a bankruptcy petition, application, or order;
20.5.13. a creditor or encumbrancer of the other party attaches or takes possession of, or a distress, execution, sequestration, or other such process is levied or enforced on or sued against, the whole or any part of the other party’s assets and such attachment or process is not discharged within 14 days;
20.5.14. any event occurs, or proceeding is taken, with respect to the other party in any jurisdiction to which it is subject that has an effect equivalent or similar to any of the events mentioned in clauses 20.5.5 to 20.5.13.
20.5.15. the other party (being an individual) dies or, by reason of illness or incapacity (whether mental or physical), is incapable of managing their own affairs or becomes a patient under any mental health legislation; or
20.5.16. the other party’s financial position deteriorates to such an extent that in the terminating party’s reasonable opinion the other party’s capability to adequately fulfil its obligations under this Agreement has been placed in jeopardy.
21. CONSEQUENCES OF TERMINATION
21.1. Termination of this Agreement pursuant to clause 20 shall be:
21.1.1. without prejudice to and shall not affect any accrued rights, existing commitments, or any contractual provision intended to survive termination; and
21.1.2. without penalty or other additional payment save that, within 7 Business Days of termination, you shall be obliged to pay any sum that is due and outstanding under this Agreement to us at the date of termination.
21.2. The following clauses shall remain in full force and effect on and after termination of this Agreement:
21.2.1. clause 1;
21.2.2. clauses 5 to 8;
21.2.3. clause 10;
21.2.5. clauses 21 to 27.
Startup Terms and Conditions
Please read this document (“Terms and Conditions”) carefully. If you are unsure about any aspect of our Terms of Business or have any questions regarding our relationship with you, please contact us immediately.
Please note in particular the limitation of liability clause in clause 13 of these Terms of Business.
PART A – DEFINITIONS, START DATE, AND OUR AGREEMENT
1. DEFINITIONS
- 1.1 These Terms of Business, along with their Schedules and any referenced documents (which are considered part of these Terms), outline the conditions under which Equisy Venture Limited, operating as Equisy (“we”, “us”, “our”), agree to provide access to the Platform and deliver services to you (“you”, “your”). This document also includes our legal obligations (referred to as the “Agreement”).
- 1.2 The terms listed below will have the following meanings within this Agreement:
– Account: Refers to your online account for the Platform, created after completing your On-Boarding successfully.
– Agreement: Refers to the Agreement defined in clause 1.1, as updated or modified according to clause 18.
– Applicable Laws: Refers to all relevant laws or regulations in jurisdictions where we operate (that have legal authority) and any applicable professional standards.
– Business Day: Any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday, or a public holiday in any part of the UK.
– Business Hours: The time between 09:00 and 17:00 (GMT) on a Business Day.
– Candidate: An individual (also referred to as ‘Talent’) we introduce to you under these terms, whom you may appoint as a Non-Executive Director, Fractional Executive, or other advisor or consultant for yourself or your company.
– Candidate Introduction: Defined in Schedule 1, and the terms “Introduce”, “Introduces”, and “Introduced” refer to the introduction of Non-Executive Directors, Fractional Executives, advisors, or Candidates generally.
– Confidential Information: Defined in clause 21.1.
– Data Protection Laws: All relevant data protection and privacy laws in effect in the UK or other countries where you or we operate, including GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, as amended.
– Effective Date: The date you apply via the Platform to complete On-Boarding.
– Equity Share: Shares within a company’s equity capital, as outlined in section 548 of the Companies Act 2006.
– Extended Term: Defined in clause 2.2.
– Fees: Defined in clause 8.
– Fractional Executive: A part-time executive engaged by a company to provide operational output and deliverables.
– GDPR refers to the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679, which is retained in UK law.
– Group: Refers to a company, its holding company (if any), and any subsidiaries of that holding company. Each company in a Group is considered a member. This definition applies to the company as of the time of the Agreement.
– IA 1986: Refers to the Insolvency Act 1986.
– Initial Term: The period from the Effective Date to the end of the applicable Subscription Period.
– Investor Introduction: Defined in Schedule 1. The terms “Introduce”, “Introduces”, and “Introduced” refer to the introduction of potential investors.
– Non-Executive Director: A director who is not a full or part-time employee or holder of an executive position within a company.
– On-Boarding: The process outlined in clause 2.3.
– Platform: Refers to the website hosted at equisy.io and any subdomains, as well as other pages that may be included under this domain and identified as part of the Platform.
– Representative: An employee, officer, intermediary, agent, or delegate acting on behalf of a person.
– Secondary Investor Introduction: Defined in Schedule 1.
– Services: Services outlined in Schedule 1, as well as other services agreed upon as part of your subscription membership when purchasing via the Platform.
– Subscription Period: The period of the applicable subscription or membership as shown on the Platform during purchase or as otherwise agreed.
– Subsidiary: A company controlled or majority-owned by a holding company, either directly or indirectly, through voting rights or appointment of directors. A company that is a Subsidiary of another is also a Subsidiary of its holding company.
- 1.3 References to statutes or statutory provisions include all subordinate legislation under those statutes as of the Agreement date.
- 1.4 References to clauses and schedules refer to those within this Agreement unless otherwise specified.
- 1.5 Headings are included for convenience and do not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
- 1.6 The term “person” includes individuals, corporations, and other entities with or without separate legal personalities, including their representatives and successors.
- 1.7 Singular terms include the plural, and references to gender include all genders, as applicable.
- 1.8 The term “deal” and its variations include all forms of engagement or response.
- 1.9 References to “writing” or “written” include electronic communications, such as email.
- 1.10 Terms such as “including”, “in particular”, or similar expressions are illustrative and do not limit the scope of the preceding words.
- 1.11 Any reference to actions or omissions by you includes actions done on your behalf or by your agent.
2. START DATE, TERM, AND ONBOARDING
- 2.1 This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and, unless terminated according to clause 19, will continue for the Initial Term.
- 2.2 After the Initial Term, the Agreement will automatically renew for additional one-year periods (each an “Extended Term”) unless terminated in accordance with clause 19. The Services will continue to be provided on an annual basis as long as your subscription or membership remains active, regardless of the length of the Initial Term or Subscription Period.
- 2.3 To use the Platform, you must complete the onboarding process (“On-Boarding”) successfully. Upon completion, your registration will be confirmed, and you will receive an Account. On-boarding includes filling out the registration form available on the Platform.
- 2.4 You confirm that the information you provide during On-Boarding and any information you publish on the Platform is true and accurate as of the date it is provided. You also agree to keep this information up to date.
- 2.5 You acknowledge that we may conduct anti-money laundering or identification checks as part of the On-Boarding process or at any other time. These checks may involve third-party services and could include reviewing your directors, shareholders, related companies, or other relevant parties. We are not responsible for any losses, delays, or issues that arise due to these checks or their results.
- 2.6 We reserve the right, at our discretion, to determine whether your On-Boarding is successful and are not liable for any losses, damages, or costs arising from this decision.
- 2.7 If your On-Boarding is deemed unsuccessful, this Agreement will terminate on the date we make that determination.
- 2.8 Unless we accept On-Boarding for more than one business you own, you may only hold one Account. Any attempt to create an additional Account will result in the termination of your Account and this Agreement.
- 2.9 Your Account is non-transferable.
- 2.10 By engaging with us and using the Platform, you agree to comply with these Terms of Business unless we mutually agree otherwise in writing.
- 2.11 These Terms of Business replace any previous terms or agreements that may have been established with you.
3. THE PLATFORM
The Platform is operated by us and provides users who have successfully completed On-Boarding with the opportunity to form and manage meaningful connections within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The level of access you have to various Platform benefits depends on the subscription membership you select when making a purchase through the Platform. We reserve the right to update or modify the Platform’s features, functionality, and offerings at our discretion.
- 3.1 We will provide instructions on how users can access and use the Platform. You may not allow anyone other than your employees and officers to access the Platform, and if you do, you will be fully responsible for their actions. We are not liable for any loss resulting from unauthorized access.
- 3.2 You must inform us if you believe your Platform login details have been compromised. If notified or if we determine your login details have been compromised, we will suspend your access to the Platform.
- 3.3 You are prohibited from posting, transmitting, displaying, or sharing content on the Platform that you do not own or have permission to use. You may not use the Platform or Services to create a competing product or to provide services to third parties.
- 3.4 We are not responsible for any content you post, transmit, display, or share on the Platform. You will indemnify us against any losses, damages, or costs arising from such content.
- 3.5 When using the Platform, you must not engage in any behavior that is obscene, offensive, discriminatory, defamatory, deceptive or violates any intellectual property rights or personal privacy. We may remove any content we consider abusive, spam, or otherwise inappropriate. You are also prohibited from using the Platform for unlawful or fraudulent purposes, or to send or upload any data containing viruses, malware, or harmful code.
- 3.6 We reserve the right to decline any content you submit for inclusion on the Platform at our discretion and without explanation.
- 3.7 We may remove or modify any information on the Platform without prior notice to you.
- 3.8 We do not verify or endorse the content or accuracy of information posted, transmitted, displayed, or shared on the Platform. You are responsible for conducting your own due diligence to verify any such information.
- 3.9 At our discretion, we may verify any information you upload to the Platform and remove it if necessary.
- 3.10 We may suspend your access to the Platform at any time, based on the information you have uploaded.
4. OUR RELATIONSHIP
- 4.1 Equisy Venture Limited, trading as Equisy, is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 14930927, and its registered address is Pippins Cherry Drive, Forty Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, HP9 1XP.
- 4.2 This Agreement will remain valid even if our company name or registration number changes. You will be informed if any changes occur.
- 4.3 Unless confirmed in writing, we will treat only you as our client. We are not liable to any agent, intermediary, or fiduciary you may appoint, and your obligations to us will remain unchanged even if you appoint such a person.
- 4.4 We do not offer advice or recommendations regarding transactions, taxes, accounting, regulatory or legal matters (including sanctions). You should seek separate advice as needed.
- 4.5 This Agreement is provided in English, and all communications between us (including documentation) will be in English.
5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY
- 5.1 This Agreement does not prevent us from entering into similar agreements with other individuals or entities.
6. COMPLAINTS
- 6.1 If you are dissatisfied with our services, you may submit a formal complaint to: info@equisy.io.
- 6.2 For clarity, none of the Services are regulated activities under section 22 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. As a result, you do not have the right to file complaints with the Financial Ombudsman Service or claim compensation from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
7. SERVICES
- 7.1 The specific Services we will provide under this Agreement are detailed in Schedule 1.
- 7.2 In some situations, we may act for or owe duties to other parties, which could conflict with our duties to you. If such a conflict of interest arises, we will inform you so that you are aware. Please refer to clause 13 in Part D of these Terms of Business for how we manage potential conflicts of interest.
- 7.3. When the Services involve us providing advisory, consultancy, or other professional services, we will make reasonable efforts to deliver the Services: (i) in a timely, professional, and communicative manner; (ii) with the level of skill, care, and prudence that would be reasonably expected from a professional company in this industry; and (iii) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- 7.4 The Services do not include financial, legal, or tax advice. You are responsible for seeking independent advice on these matters for your business, including one-to-one consultations, document provision, or introductions. While we aim to support your progress, including through Investor Relations Services as described in Schedule 1, we do not guarantee that you will secure investment offers or complete investment agreements.
8. FEES AND PAYMENTS
- 8.1 The Fees you owe us are outlined in Schedule 2 and may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with clause 18.2.
- 8.2 Payments should be made according to the payment instructions on the Platform or by a method we notify you of, which could include bank transfer, credit card, or direct debit. If you provide your credit card details, you authorize us to charge it on the Effective Date for the Initial Term’s Fees and each anniversary for the Extended Term’s Fees. All payments must be made without set-off or counterclaims unless legally required to withhold or deduct. If withholding or deduction is required by law, you must pay an additional amount to ensure we receive the full amount owed.
- 8.3 You must pay the Fees within 7 days of the due date unless otherwise notified. If payments are late, we will charge interest at 3.5% above the Bank of England’s base rate from the due date until full payment is made.
- 8.4 Interest, as described in clause 8.3, will apply before and after any court judgment, accrue daily, and be compounded quarterly, calculated on a 365-day-year basis.
- 8.5 Any sum we pay to you will include any applicable VAT or other taxes unless explicitly stated otherwise. If VAT or another tax applies to your payment to us, and it is not stated, you must pay this amount in addition to the payment.
- 8.6 Without notifying you, we may offset any liability you owe to us against any liability we owe to you, whether present or future, liquidated or unliquidated. You are not allowed to offset any sum you believe we owe you against sums you owe us.
- 8.7 You agree to indemnify us for any costs or expenses, including third-party fees, that we incur to enforce any term of this Agreement.
- 8.8 The Fees are non-refundable.
PART C – YOUR OBLIGATIONS
9. YOUR OBLIGATIONS
- 9.1 Throughout the duration of this Agreement, you agree to:
– Comply with all requirements, policies, and procedures that we reasonably impose, including ensuring that all financial promotions are clear, fair, and not misleading.
– Act in good faith towards us.
– Provide us with clear instructions
– Ensure all information you provide to us is complete, fair, and accurate, including (but not limited to): 9.1.4.1. Confirmation that your share capital is correctly recorded in the public register at Companies House (or the equivalent in other countries, if applicable). 9.1.4.2. Confirmation that all intellectual property material to your business is legally and beneficially owned by you, is valid and enforceable, and not subject to opposition. 9.1.4.3. Details of any intellectual property infringement claims, including allegations that you are infringing others’ intellectual property rights. 9.1.4.4. Details of any actual or pending litigation or disputes affecting your business or brand, including any potential issues that may lead to legal proceedings or disputes. 9.1.4.5. Details of all material liabilities. 9.1.4.6. Information about any security interest in your assets granted to third parties. 9.1.4.7. Details of any agreements you are in default of, any agreements with unusually onerous terms, and agreements of significant duration that involve material obligations. 9.1.4.8. Any circumstances in which you are or might be in breach of Applicable Laws. 9.1.4.9. Any additional information or documents we may request during On-Boarding or while this Agreement is in force.
– Notify us as soon as reasonably possible if any information provided to us was inaccurate, misleading, or requires updating.
– Attend any training reasonably required by us.
– Notify us as soon as possible if any of the events listed in clauses 19.4.2 to 19.4.7 occur.
– Comply with Applicable Laws.
– Provide us with all reasonable assistance we may request in a timely manner.
- 9.2 If we provide you with advisory, consultancy, or other professional services, you agree to work with us: (i) In a timely, professional, and communicative manner; (ii) With a level of skill, care, and diligence expected from a professional company receiving such Services; and (iii) In compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
– You agree to assist us in providing the Services, including: (i) Granting us access to, and providing, information and assistance we may reasonably request to deliver the Services (and ensuring your employees, agents, and subcontractors do the same); (ii) Informing us within a reasonable period of any developments or proposals related to your business that may affect the Services; and (iii) Ensuring that, except as disclosed, the information you provide to us is complete and accurate in all material respects and that any information obtained from external sources is obtained lawfully.
– If you later discover that any information provided was untrue, unfair, inaccurate, or misleading, you will notify us immediately. We are entitled to rely on the information you or your representatives provide and have no obligation to verify it. You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of any documentation prepared by us, and if information changes or is inaccurate, you must make necessary adjustments.
– You must provide us with information and attend scheduled calls and meetings regarding your business to enable us to deliver any agreed consultancy or advisory services in a timely and collaborative manner. You acknowledge that delays on your part will result in delays in the delivery of the Services.
– You accept responsibility for your business’s development and the outcome of your fundraising efforts, and for communicating and cooperating with us. While we provide expertise and support, you (and your founders) are solely responsible for pitching to investors, securing investment commitments, and closing deals to the best of your abilities.
– Consultations will focus on business metrics, and while we offer guidance and intermittent check-ins (as agreed and booked by you), these are not professional financial, tax, or legal advice, and will focus solely on business strategy. Responsibility for fundraising remains solely with you, and no guarantee of success is implied.
– You acknowledge that we do not provide minimum or regular time commitments for the Services, and availability depends on our staff members’ notice, expertise, and networks. We are not liable for any potential responsibility or liability arising from your breach of this clause.
10. WARRANTIES
- 10.1 You represent, warrant, and undertake that:
– You are solvent, and: (i) You are duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of your place of incorporation; (ii) You have the legal right, full corporate power, and authority to execute and perform your obligations under this Agreement and related agreements; and (iii) This Agreement has been properly authorized and does not violate any laws or your constitutional documents.
– The information you provide is complete and accurate, particularly information relevant to investor fitness, propriety, or suitability for investment, and you will promptly notify us of any material changes.
– You are a limited company (or equivalent) with full power to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations without violating any laws or other obligations. You have obtained all necessary governmental and regulatory consents and will execute documents as required to give full effect to this Agreement.
– You are legally entitled to offer Equity Shares to investors.
– You are legally entitled to enter into contracts to appoint Non-Executive Directors or advisors.
– You will promptly provide us with any information or assistance we may reasonably require to meet our professional obligations.
– You will inform us if you cease to be a limited company (or equivalent) or lose the legal right to offer Equity Shares to investors.
– You will act honestly, reasonably, and diligently when receiving Services and communicating with Equisy.
11. NON-SOLICITATION
- 11.1 You agree that during this Agreement and for 24 months following its termination, you will not:
– Attempt to induce or solicit any person to leave our employment or stop providing services to us.
– Attempt to induce or solicit any of our clients to cease business with us or enter into a business relationship with you.
– Employ, engage, or facilitate the employment or engagement of any of our employees or service providers, whether or not such actions would breach any contract.
- 11.2 These restrictions apply whether you are acting:
– Directly or indirectly.
– On your own behalf or in conjunction with any other firm, company, or person.
- 11.3. You acknowledge that damages may not be an adequate remedy for breaching this clause and that an injunction may be an appropriate remedy.
PART D – GENERAL
12. LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY
- 12.1 You agree to indemnify and hold us, including our directors, partners, officers, and employees, harmless from any liabilities, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable professional fees) that may arise due to your negligence, wilful misconduct, bad faith, or breach of this Agreement by you or your directors, partners, employees, or agents.
- 12.2 Claims and demands in this clause include costs and expenses, including legal fees and administrative costs, arising from or related to your negligence, wilful misconduct, bad faith, or breach of this Agreement, including investigating and defending any claims or regulatory actions.
- 12.3 You are liable to pay us any sum due under this indemnity immediately upon demand, and this sum will constitute a debt. We may also deduct amounts owed to us from any payments due to you.
- 12.4 We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from exclusions stated in this Agreement, errors or inaccuracies in the information you provide, or the actions of others.
- 12.5 We are entitled to assume that any information, directions, or instructions you provide are accurate and authorized, and we are not liable for any actions taken based on such information.
- 12.6 We are not liable for indirect, consequential, special, or punitive damages, loss of profit, business, or data, or any management time or reputational damage. Liability for innocent or negligent misrepresentation is excluded.
- 12.7 Our total liability under this Agreement is limited to the amount of Fees received in the 12 months preceding the claim, except for cases where liability cannot be lawfully excluded or limited. We are not responsible for investment success or the suitability of introduced parties, and you must conduct your own due diligence before forming relationships with third parties.
- 12.8 Nothing in this Agreement limits our liability for personal injury or death, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.
13. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
- 13.1 We may provide services to multiple clients, leading to potential conflicts of interest. If such a conflict arises, we will inform you.
- 13.2 We aim to treat all clients fairly and avoid conflicts of interest, ensuring that our duties to one client do not prevent us from fulfilling our obligations to you.
- 13.3 We have policies to manage conflicts of interest, and if we cannot prevent potential harm to your interests, we will discuss this with you. You may request a copy of our conflicts of interest policy.
14. DATA PROTECTION AND ANTI-BRIBERY
- 14.1 We will retain and process personal information in accordance with our privacy notice available on the Platform.
- 14.2 In this clause:
– “Personal Data” refers to any information related to an identifiable person.
– “Controller” refers to the entity that determines the purpose and means of processing Personal Data.
– “Processing” means handling Personal Data by automated or manual means.
– Other terms, such as “Data Processor,” “Data Subject,” and “Personal Data Breach,” have the meanings as defined by Data Protection Laws.
- 14.3 We will process all Personal Data in accordance with our Privacy Notice, available at https://equisy.io/privacy-policy/.
- 14.4 Both you and we will act as independent Controllers when processing Personal Data under this Agreement.
- 14.5 Each party must comply with its obligations under Data Protection Laws.
- 14.6 The Discloser may share Personal Data with the Recipient for the purposes set out in this Agreement.
- 14.7 When sharing Personal Data, the Discloser warrants that:
– There are no restrictions preventing data sharing.
– The disclosure complies with Data Protection Laws and confidentiality obligations.
– The disclosure is necessary for the purposes of the Agreement.
– Data subjects have been informed and consent obtained where necessary.
- 14.8 The Recipient must:
– Protect Personal Data against unauthorized access or destruction.
– Ensure only authorized personnel have access to Personal Data.
– Notify the Discloser of any Personal Data Breach.
– Assist the Discloser with responding to Data Subject requests and addressing data breaches.
- 14.9 Both parties must cooperate with each other to ensure compliance with Data Protection Laws.
- 14.10 The parties must take appropriate security measures to protect Personal Data and notify the other party of any data breaches.
- 14.11 Each party must comply with anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws and report any suspicious activity.
15. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
- 15.1 You retain ownership of your pre-existing intellectual property. We retain ownership of intellectual property developed or provided by us during the provision of services, including reports, advice, and templates. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use our materials for the purposes of this Agreement.
- 15.2 You must not modify, sell, share, or reverse-engineer any materials we provide unless expressly authorized.
- 15.3 You are responsible for any content (“User Content”) you submit to the Platform and must ensure it complies with our acceptable use policies.
- 15.4 You retain ownership of your User Content but grant us a worldwide license to use, distribute, and reproduce it for the operation of the Platform and Services.
- 15.5 Intellectual property created specifically for you will be assigned to you once all fees have been paid.
- 15.6 We may use general materials created for other clients, but you do not gain rights to these unless otherwise agreed.
- 15.7 You retain all intellectual property rights to your brand and business, and nothing in this Agreement transfers these rights.
- 15.8 With your prior written consent, we may use your name, logo, or trademark in our promotional materials, and vice versa.
16. ASSIGNMENT AND THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS
- 16.1 We may assign or delegate our rights and obligations under this Agreement.
- 16.2 You may not assign or delegate your rights and obligations without our consent.
- 16.3 This Agreement does not grant rights to third parties under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
17. NOTICES
- 17.1 Notices must be in writing and delivered by hand, post, or email to the addresses provided during On-Boarding or to our office at Pippins Cherry Drive, Forty Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, HP9 1XP.
- 17.2 Notices are deemed received upon delivery, or within two business days if sent by post, or upon transmission if sent by email during business hours.
- 17.3 This clause does not apply to legal proceedings.
18. AMENDMENTS
- 18.1 We may amend this Agreement at any time by providing two months’ notice.
- 18.2 We may amend the Schedules with five business days’ notice.
- 18.3 We may immediately amend this Agreement where required by law by providing written notice.
19. TERMINATION
- 19.1 Either party may terminate this Agreement at the end of the Initial Term with 30 days’ notice. A grace period of 10 days will be available at the beginning of the Agreement.
- 19.2 After the Initial Term, either party may terminate the Agreement on the anniversary of the Effective Date with three months’ notice.
- 19.3 If we amend the Agreement, you may terminate it with one month’s notice.
- 19.4 Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately if:
– The other party commits fraud or dishonesty.
– A material breach occurs that cannot be remedied.
– A breach occurs that is not remedied within 30 days of notice.
– The other party becomes insolvent or ceases trading.
20. CONSEQUENCES OF TERMINATION
- 20.1 Termination does not affect accrued rights or obligations. You must pay any outstanding amounts within seven business days.
- 20.2 Clauses intended to survive termination will remain in force.
21. CONFIDENTIALITY
- 21.1 Confidential Information includes any information related to the business, assets, or affairs of the parties to this Agreement.
- 21.2 Confidential Information does not include publicly available information or information already known to the other party.
- 21.3 Confidential Information must be kept confidential and only disclosed for the purposes of the Agreement.
- 21.4 Confidentiality obligations continue after the termination of this Agreement.
22. FURTHER ASSISTANCE
- 22.1 Both parties will execute any necessary documents to give effect to this Agreement.
23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP
- 23.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes previous agreements.
- 23.2 Each party acknowledges that they do not rely on any representations not contained in this Agreement.
- 23.3 This Agreement does not create a partnership or employment relationship between the parties.
24. MISCELLANEOUS
- 24.1 Each party bears its own costs in negotiating and entering into this Agreement.
- 24.2 Failure to exercise rights under this Agreement does not constitute a waiver.
- 24.3 If any term is deemed illegal or unenforceable, it will not affect the rest of the Agreement.
- 24.4 Equisy acts as an independent contractor.
25. GOVERNING LAW
- 25.1 This Agreement is governed by English law, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
- 25.2 Each party consents to legal processes being served in accordance with this Agreement.
SCHEDULE 1 – THE SERVICES
We outline the services we may provide depending on the subscription membership you select when purchasing through the Platform (the “Services”).
1. INVESTOR RELATIONS SERVICES
- 1.1 If your subscription membership includes investor relations benefits, we will provide the following services (the “Investor Relations Services”):
– 1.1.1 Your information will be available/visible to potential investors. Equisy will not introduce you to any investors.
– 1.1.2 These potential investors may introduce you to further potential investors at their discretion (“Secondary Investor Introductions”). We are not responsible or liable for these Secondary Investor Introductions.
– 1.1.3 Our activities are limited to what is outlined in this paragraph, and you should read paragraph 5 for activities we will not perform.
– 1.1.4 We will use reasonable efforts to provide access to the Platform, except during maintenance or updates. The Platform is provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for purpose, availability, security, and non-infringement.
– 1.1.5 We will provide information on additional services to help you decide what else you may wish to purchase.
2. SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADVISORS (OR MENTORS)
- 2.1 If your subscription membership includes advisory services, we will provide the following services:
– 2.1.1. We will introduce individual Candidates to you via the Platform for potential roles as Non-Executive Directors, Fractional Executives, or advisors.
– 2.1.2 We will use reasonable efforts to provide access to the Platform, except during periods of maintenance or updates. The Platform is provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied.
– 2.1.3 Depending on your membership, you may be eligible to participate in Equisy programs pairing Advisors with startups for pro-bono board advisory or support roles. We act as intermediaries to support the process but are not party to any contractual relationships formed. Once we make a Advisor Introduction, we have no further obligation to make more introductions, though we may consider replacement requests on a case-by-case basis.
– 2.1.4 You must collaborate proactively with the Advisor to ensure they have enough knowledge about your business to support you effectively.
– 2.1.5 You are responsible for adhering to program guidelines and maintaining a productive professional relationship with the Advisor.
– 2.1.6 We will use reasonable efforts to provide access to the Platform, except during maintenance. The Platform is provided “as is” with no warranties, express or implied.
– 2.1.7 We will provide information on additional services to help you choose what else you may want to purchase.
4. STAKEHOLDER REPORTING SERVICES
- 4.1 If your subscription includes stakeholder reporting services, we will provide you with a metrics/data dashboard and portfolio reporting tools to update investors and keep shareholders informed.
5. WHAT WE WILL NOT DO
- 5.1 For clarification:
– 5.1.1 The Services do not include promoting you to investors or Candidates beyond hosting your promotional material on the Platform. It is your responsibility to promote your business and negotiate deals with investors or Mentors.
– 5.1.2 We will not handle funds or assist in completing transactions resulting from introductions, such as processing applications or issuing share certificates.
– 5.1.3 We do not guarantee successful Investor or Mentor Introductions.
– 5.1.4 We provide Services and the Platform but are not a marketing provider, law firm, or tax advisor.
– 5.1.5 We do not commit to minimum or periodic time for the Services, which are subject to staff availability.
– 5.1.6 Questionnaires and any documents generated are for general information purposes and are not a substitute for professional legal advice.
– 5.1.7 We are not liable for any errors, omissions, or damages caused by your use of our documents provided or of our supporting Services.
– 5.1.8 We are not a party to any document generated via the Platform. You use these documents at your own risk, and it is your responsibility to ensure they meet your needs.
– 5.1.9 We are not liable for any disruptions to the Platform due to external causes such as equipment failure, natural disasters, or legal restrictions.
3. OTHER SERVICES
- 3.1 Equisy shall provide only the professional services specified in this agreement and will not be obligated to provide any additional services.
SCHEDULE 2 – FEES
1. FEES
- 1.1 You agree to pay the periodic subscription fees as set out here or as communicated to you, depending on the membership type you select (the “Fees”).
2. PAYMENT DATE
- 2.1 The Fees are due and payable annually on each anniversary of the Effective Date, or if that date falls on a non-business Day, on the next Business Day.
- 2.2 If your payment method fails at any point (e.g., insufficient funds to cover the annual subscription fee on the Effective Date or its anniversary), we reserve the right to charge the annual fees on a pro-rata monthly basis. You authorize us to bill any credit card in advance monthly for the Fees payable for the Initial Term and any Extended Term.
- 2.3 If Fees are charged monthly as outlined in paragraph 2.2, you understand that by registering on the Platform, you are committed to paying the full contract fee. Any agreement to charge fees monthly does not waive our right to charge annual fees as originally agreed, and we may revert to charging annually at any time. In case of early termination for any reason, except where we are in material breach of these terms, the full remainder of the fees for the current subscription period remains due. Additionally, if we are unable to provide the Services due to your breach of these terms or lack of communication, you are still liable for the full contract fee.
This document, along with its schedules, forms the complete Terms of Business for Equisy Venture Limited and its investors. Please ensure you understand and agree to all terms before proceeding with any investment activities through our platform. If you have any questions or require further clarification, do not hesitate to contact us.
Equisy Venture Limited
Pippins Cherry Drive, Forty Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, HP9 1XP
info@equisy.io
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