Terms & Conditions Notice

Effective Date: October 2, 2026, (replaces previous version from June 2026)

These Term sand Conditions govern access to and use of the website operated by The S&L Strategic Ventures Firm, LLC, also referred to in this Notice as “the Firm,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our.” By accessing, browsing, submitting information through, or otherwise using this website, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use this website.

1. Website Purpose
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This website is provided for general informational and business-introduction purposes only. The Firm uses this website to describe its business approach, values, potential partnership model, and general areas of interest. The content on this website is not intended to provide legal, financial, tax, investment, insurance, operational, employment, or professional advice. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as an offer, commitment, guarantee, or obligation by the Firm to invest in, fund, partner with, acquire assets for, support, advise, or enter into any business relationship with any person or entity.

2. No Business Relationship Created

Use of this website, submission of a contact form, email communication, phone communication, meeting request, document submission, or communication with Company personnel does not create a partnership, joint venture, agency relationship, employment relationship, fiduciary duty, professional relationship, consulting relationship, investment relationship, or binding obligation. Any potential business relationship with the Firm is subject to review, due diligence, written approval, negotiated written agreements, and applicable law. No person or entity should rely on website communications or preliminary discussions as creating any commitment by the Firm.

3. User Submissions
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If you submit information through this website or to Company personnel, you agree that the information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you have the authority to share it. You should not submit confidential, proprietary, financial, banking, insurance, vehicle, business, or operational information unless you are authorized to do so. The Firm may review, retain, and use submitted information for legitimate business purposes, including evaluating potential partnership opportunities, responding to inquiries, conducting reasonable review or due diligence, communicating with you, protecting legal or business interests, and supporting business operations. Information submitted through this website will be handled in accordance with the Firm’s Privacy & Legal Notice.

4. Prohibited Conduct
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Users may not use this website or any related communication channel to:
● Submit false, misleading, fraudulent, unlawful, or unauthorized information;● Interfere with the security, functionality, availability, or operation of the website;● Attempt to gain unauthorized access to Company systems, accounts, records, data, communications, or nonpublic information;● Copy, scrape, harvest, mine, reproduce, or misuse website content, brand materials, trademarks, service marks, logos, business materials, or intellectual property;● Impersonate the Firm, Company personnel, partners, operators, vendors, or any other person or entity;● Use the website to transmit malware, spam, harmful code, or unlawful material;● Use the Firm’s name, brand, trademarks, service marks, or materials to imply endorsement, affiliation, partnership, approval, or authorization without written consent;● Engage in conduct that violates applicable federal, state, or local law. Unauthorized access, misuse, theft, copying, interference, or improper use of the Firm’s website, systems, content, confidential information, brand materials, trademarks, service marks, or intellectual property may result in civil or criminal penalties where applicable, and the Firm reserves all rights and remedies available under law or equity, including without limitation under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1030, and the Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1836

5. Intellectual Property, Copyright,Trademark, and Brand Protection

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, page layouts, brand language, trade names, trademarks, service marks, slogans, written materials, downloadable materials, concepts, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to the Company and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, unfair competition, and intellectual property laws. No website content, brand material, Company name, logo, trademark, service mark, tradename, or other intellectual property may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, displayed, republished, transmitted, posted, used commercially, used in marketing, incorporated into another website, or used to imply endorsement without prior written consent from the Firm. Any permission to use the Firm’s content, name, logo, trademarks, service marks, or brand materials must be expressly granted in writing by the Managing Partner or Partner of the Firm through the Company’s official email account, official letterhead, or another verifiable written communication authorized by the Company.
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6. Third-Party Links
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This website may include links to third-party websites, tools, platforms, articles, services, vendors, or other external resources. These links may be provided for convenience, informational, marketing, operational, or business purposes only. Third-party websites are not owned, operated, or controlled by the Firm. The inclusion of a third-party link does not constitute endorsement, sponsorship, approval, recommendation, representation, warranty, or guarantee of any third-party content, product, service, security practice, privacy practice, or business conduct. Users access third-party websites at their own discretion and are encouraged to review the applicable terms, privacy policies, and practices of those third parties.

7. No Warranties

This website and all website content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. The Firm does not guarantee that the website will be accurate, complete, current, secure, uninterrupted, error-free, omission-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm disclaims all warranties relating to this website and its content, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, accuracy, availability, reliability, and suitability for any particular use.
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8. Limitation of Liability
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To the fullest extent permitted by law, and except in cases of the Firm’s gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud, the Firm shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, punitive, or other damages arising out of or related to use of this website, reliance on website content, submission of information, inability to access the website, technical issues, errors, omissions, interruptions, unauthorized access, third-party links, or any action taken based on website content. Users are responsible for their own decisions and should consult appropriate legal, financial, tax, insurance, operational, or professional advisors before making business decisions.

9. No Guarantee of Results
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The Firm makes no guarantee that any business relationship, investment structure, operational arrangement, financing opportunity, asset arrangement, equipment arrangement, insurance arrangement, partnership opportunity, revenue result, operational improvement, or financial outcome will occur from use of this website, submission of information, or communication with Company personnel. Any discussion of growth, revenue opportunities, operational support, investment, asset acquisition, or business expansion is general in nature and subject to review, due diligence, written agreement, market conditions, operator performance, legal requirements, and other business considerations.

10. Indemnification
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By using this website, you agree to use it lawfully and responsibly. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Firm, its members, managers, representatives, personnel, advisors, vendors, and affiliates from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to your misuse of the website, violation of these Terms and Conditions, unauthorized use of Company content or brand materials, unlawful conduct, or submission of false, misleading, unauthorized, or infringing information.

11. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms and Conditions, and any dispute arising out of or relating to them, this website, or your use of it, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict-of-laws provisions. Except as provided in Section 12 (Arbitration; Waiver of Jury Trialand Class Actions) below, the parties agree that the exclusive venue for any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, this website, or the Firm shall be the state or federal courts located in New Castle County, Delaware, and each party consents to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waives any objection based on inconvenient forum.

12. Arbitration; Waiver of Jury Trial and Class Actions

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, the website, or your dealings with the Firm, including disputes about the validity, enforceability, or scope of this arbitration provision, shall be resolved exclusively by final and binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules then in effect, before a single arbitrator, seated in New Castle County, Delaware. Judgement on the arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. YOU AND THE FIRM EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. All claims must be brought in an individual capacity only, and the arbitrator has no authority to consolidate claims or to preside over any class or representative proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Firm may, in its sole discretion, seek injunctive, equitable, or other provisional relief in the courts identified in Section 11 to protect its intellectual property, confidential or nonpublic information, or trade secrets, or to prevent unauthorized access to or misuse of the website, without first pursuing or waiting on arbitration. Each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys’ fees in connection with any arbitration, except as otherwise required by the AAA rules or applicable law; if the arbitrator determines a claim was brought in bad faith, the arbitrator may award attorneys’ fees and costs to the prevailing party. This Section 12 survives termination of your use of the website and any termination or expiration of these Terms.
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13. Regulatory Status

The Firm is not a bank, trust company, depository institution, or other financial institution, and is not chartered, licensed, or regulated as a bank under the National Bank Act, the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, or any state banking code. The Firm does not accept deposits, extend federally insured credit, or engage in the business of banking, and nothing on this website or in these Terms constitutes an offer of banking services or is FDIC-insured. The Firm is not registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 or any state securities law, is not a broker-dealer registered under Section 15(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and does not provide investment advice, recommend securities, or manage assets on behalf of any person or entity. Nothing on this website or in these Terms constitutes an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, or investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. References on this website to “partnership,” “investment,” “financing,” or similar business terminology describe the Firm’s general acquisition, operational, and advisory activities in ordinary commercial usage and should not be construed as indicating that the Firm is a bank, investment company, investment adviser, or other regulated financial institution.

14. Updates to These Terms

The Firm may revise, update, or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any updates will be effective upon posting to this website. Users are responsible for periodically reviewing this page to remain informed of any changes. Continued use of the website after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions were last updated on October 2, 2026.

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