Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 2024

Welcome to Emerald Capital. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing emeraldcapitals.com (the "Website") or using any services provided by Emerald Capital ("we," "us," or "our"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Services

Emerald Capital is a premium business advisory firm providing strategic consulting and advisory services to businesses, including but not limited to:

• Premium Business Advisory
• Strategic Growth Consulting
• Market Expansion advisory
• Operational Excellence consulting
• Business Development advisory
• Growth Strategy engagements

All advisory engagements are subject to inquiry review, proposal development, and execution of separate advisory agreements.

3. Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have the legal authority to enter into binding contracts
• Operate a legitimate business (for business advisory services)
• Provide accurate and complete information
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

4. Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use our Website to learn about our advisory services, submit inquiries, and explore engagement options. You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

5. SMS/Text Message Terms

If you opt in to receive SMS or text messages from Emerald Capital, the following additional terms apply:

Consent to Automated Messages

By providing your mobile phone number and consenting to SMS communications, you agree to receive recurring marketing and informational text messages from us. Messages may be sent using an automated telephone dialing system (ATDS). You are not required to consent to receiving text messages as a condition of purchasing any goods or services from Emerald Capital.

Message Frequency and Costs

Message frequency varies and depends on your interaction with us. You may receive up to 4 messages per month. Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier's plan. Emerald Capital does not charge for text messages, but your carrier may.

Opt-Out Rights

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by:

• Replying STOP to any text message from us
• Contacting us at emerald@emeraldcapitals.com

After opting out, you will receive a final confirmation message, and no further promotional messages will be sent.

Help and Support

For assistance with SMS communications, reply HELP to any message or contact us at emerald@emeraldcapitals.com.

Supported Carriers

Our SMS service is available on major U.S. carriers. Service may not be available on all carriers or in all regions. We are not responsible for message delivery failures caused by your carrier or device.

6. Inquiry and Engagement Process

Submitting an inquiry through our Website does not guarantee an advisory engagement. All engagements are subject to:

• Completion of a discovery conversation
• Mutual fit assessment
• Proposal development and review
• Execution of a formal advisory agreement

We reserve the right to decline any inquiry at our sole discretion.

7. Accuracy of Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information in all communications and inquiries. You are responsible for maintaining and updating your information. Providing false or misleading information may result in termination of services.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Emerald Capital and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Website is free from viruses or harmful components
• Information on the Website is accurate or complete

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Emerald Capital and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our Website or services.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Emerald Capital and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Website or services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any false or misleading information you provide

13. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any separate advisory agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Emerald Capital regarding your use of our Website and services.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or our services, please contact us:

We will respond to inquiries as promptly as possible.

18. Acknowledgment

By using our Website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.