These Terms of Service govern your use of the Blackspire Advisors website and advisory services. Please read carefully before engaging with our practice.
By accessing or using the Blackspire Advisors website and engaging with our advisory services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Client," "you," or "your") and Blackspire Advisors ("we," "us," or "our") governing your use of our website and advisory services.
If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or engage our services. Your continued use of our services following any modifications to these terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Nature of Services. Blackspire Advisors provides cost-reduction, profit-improvement, and operational advisory services, including profit improvement consulting and operational optimization. Our services are tailored to the specific needs of each client engagement.
No Guarantees. While we are committed to delivering professional, high-quality advisory services, we do not guarantee specific outcomes, results, or returns. All financial decisions involve risk, and past performance does not indicate future results.
Not Legal or Tax Advice. Our advisory services are not legal advice, tax advice, or accounting services. We recommend that you consult with qualified legal, tax, and accounting professionals regarding specific legal or tax matters.
Service Descriptions. Detailed descriptions of our advisory practices are provided on our website and in engagement agreements. Service availability may vary based on geographic location and regulatory considerations.
Engagement Agreements. All client engagements are governed by a written engagement agreement that outlines the scope of services, fees, terms, and conditions specific to the engagement. These Terms of Service supplement, but do not replace, the specific terms of each engagement agreement.
Fees and Compensation. Our fee structures are disclosed in writing before engagement commencement. Fees may be structured as hourly rates, fixed fees, success fees, or a combination thereof, depending on the nature of services provided.
Client Responsibilities. Clients are responsible for providing accurate, complete information necessary for us to deliver services effectively. Delays or inaccuracies in client-provided information may affect service delivery timelines.
Third-Party Providers. In providing services, we may recommend or facilitate connections with third-party vendors, specialists, or service providers. We do not guarantee the services, products, or terms offered by third parties.
Commitment to Confidentiality. We treat all client information with strict confidentiality. Financial data, business strategies, operational information, and other proprietary details shared during engagements are held in confidence and never disclosed to third parties without explicit consent.
Information Security. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect client information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.
Non-Disclosure Exceptions. Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no breach of these terms; (b) was known prior to disclosure; (c) is required to be disclosed by law or legal process; or (d) is received from a third party without breach of confidentiality obligations.
Continued Obligations. Our confidentiality obligations survive termination of any engagement and continue indefinitely unless the information becomes publicly available through legitimate means.
Our Intellectual Property. All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is the property of Blackspire Advisors or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.
Client Materials. Any materials, data, or information provided by clients remain the property of the respective client. We do not claim ownership over client-provided information.
Deliverables. Custom deliverables created during engagements are subject to the terms specified in each engagement agreement. Generally, clients receive a non-exclusive license to use deliverables for their intended purpose.
License Restrictions. Users may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our website content without prior written consent.
Disclaimer of Warranties. Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Advisory Limitations. Financial advisory services involve inherent risks, and outcomes depend on numerous factors beyond our control. We are not responsible for financial decisions made by clients or for results achieved through third-party providers.
Liability Cap. To the maximum extent permitted by law, our aggregate liability arising from or related to our services shall not exceed the total fees paid by the client for the specific service giving rise to the claim during the twelve months preceding the claim.
Consequential Damages. We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, business opportunities, or goodwill.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Blackspire Advisors, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:
Termination by Client. Clients may terminate advisory engagements in accordance with the terms specified in their engagement agreement. Generally, termination requires written notice with a minimum notice period as specified in the engagement agreement.
Termination by Us. We reserve the right to terminate any engagement, refuse service, or restrict website access at our sole discretion, with or without cause, upon written notice.
Effect of Termination. Upon termination, all fees owed through the termination date become immediately due and payable. Confidentiality obligations survive termination indefinitely. Outstanding engagements are subject to the terms of their respective engagement agreements.
Governing Law. These Terms of Service and any disputes arising from or related to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these terms or our services shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiations between the parties.
Arbitration. If informal resolution is not achieved within thirty (30) days, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, with the arbitration taking place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Waiver of Jury Trial. By agreeing to these terms, you waive any right to a jury trial in connection with any dispute arising from these terms or our services.
For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us using the information below:
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Amendments. We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Our advisory team is prepared to listen to your situation, understand your objectives, and explore how we might support your next phase of growth or optimization.