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PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. By accessing or using Sigma95’s website, platform, dashboards, or services (“Services”), you (“Client,” “User,” or “you”) enter into a binding legal agreement with Sigma95 (“we,” “us,” or “our”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use our Services.
1. Definitions
- “Client Data” means all data, information, or materials provided by you or collected from your systems in connection with our Services.
- “Deliverables” means reports, analyses, frameworks, or materials created specifically for you as part of consulting engagements.
- “Platform” means our digital dashboards, tools, software, and online interfaces.
- “Services” means consulting, advisory, strategic services, and Platform access.
2. Services Overview
2.1 Scope: Sigma95 provides consulting and advisory services related to technology strategy, decision-making frameworks, execution planning, and growth infrastructure. Services may include:
- Strategic advisory and consulting engagements
- Access to proprietary digital dashboards and analytical tools
- Custom analysis, reporting, and recommendations
2.2 Nature of Services: Our Services are advisory in nature. We provide guidance, analysis, and recommendations based on information provided by you and our professional judgment.
2.3 No Guaranteed Outcomes: You acknowledge that:
- Business outcomes depend on numerous factors beyond our control
- We do not guarantee specific results, financial returns, revenue growth, or business performance
- Past performance or case studies do not guarantee future results
- All strategic decisions and implementations remain your sole responsibility
3. User Accounts & Access
3.1 Account Creation: To access certain features, you must register for an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Create a strong password and maintain its confidentiality
- Restrict access to your account to authorized personnel only
3.2 Account Security: You are responsible for:
- All activities occurring under your account, whether authorized by you or not
- Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized access or security breach at [security@sigma95.com]
- Ensuring secure logout from your account at the end of each session
3.3 Account Sharing: Accounts are non-transferable. You may not share login credentials or allow multiple users to access the Platform through a single account without our written consent.
4. Client Obligations & Responsibilities
4.1 Data Integrity: You represent and warrant that:
- All Client Data provided is accurate, complete, and lawfully obtained
- You have all necessary rights, consents, and permissions to share Client Data with us
- Client Data does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws
4.2 Acceptable Use: You agree NOT to:
- Use the Platform for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or extract source code
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity, security, or performance of our Services
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Platform without authorization
- Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
4.3 Cooperation: You agree to provide timely access to information, personnel, and resources reasonably necessary for us to perform Services.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our IP: All rights, title, and interest in and to the Platform, including but not limited to:
- Software, code, algorithms, and architecture
- Frameworks, methodologies, templates, and tools
- Content, designs, graphics, and documentation
- Trademarks, logos, and brand elements
remain the exclusive property of Sigma95. No license or right is granted except as expressly stated herein.
5.2 Deliverables License: Upon full payment, you receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, perpetual license to use Deliverables internally for your business operations. You may NOT:
- Resell, sublicense, distribute, or commercially exploit Deliverables
- Remove proprietary notices or attributions
- Create derivative works based on our methodologies for external commercial use
5.3 Feedback: Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide may be used by us without restriction or compensation.
5.4 Client Data: You retain ownership of Client Data. You grant us a limited license to use, process, and analyze Client Data solely to provide Services.
6. Confidentiality
6.1 Definition: “Confidential Information” means non-public, proprietary, or sensitive information disclosed by either party, whether orally, visually, or in writing, designated as confidential or reasonably understood to be confidential.
6.2 Obligations: Both parties agree to:
- Maintain strict confidentiality of the other party’s Confidential Information
- Use Confidential Information only for purposes of these Terms
- Protect Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care used for their own sensitive information (but no less than reasonable care)
- Disclose only to employees, contractors, or advisors with a need-to-know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations
6.3 Exceptions: Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that:
- Is or becomes publicly available through no breach of these Terms
- Was rightfully known prior to disclosure
- Is independently developed without use of Confidential Information
- Is required to be disclosed by law or court order (provided prompt notice is given)
6.4 Duration: Confidentiality obligations survive termination of these Terms for a period of [five (5) years] or, for trade secrets, indefinitely.
7. Payment Terms
7.1 Fees: Fees for Services are as specified in your Statement of Work, Order Form, or as displayed on our Platform. All fees are exclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.
7.2 Payment: Payment terms are [Net 30 days] from invoice date unless otherwise agreed. Late payments subject to [1.5% monthly service charge] or maximum permitted by law.
7.3 Suspension: We reserve the right to suspend Services for accounts more than [30 days] overdue.
8. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
8.1 Disclaimer of Warranties: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND
- WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
- WE DO NOT WARRANT UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE
- PLATFORM AVAILABILITY IS NOT GUARANTEED; SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND DOWNTIME MAY OCCUR
8.2 No Professional Advice: Unless explicitly agreed in writing:
- We do not provide legal, financial, accounting, tax, or regulatory advice
- Our recommendations should not be construed as professional advice in regulated industries
- You should consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on our guidance
8.3 Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:
- SIGMA95 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
- TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (i) AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU FOR SERVICES IN THE [12 MONTHS] PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (ii) [USD $10,000]
- THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES
8.4 Essential Purpose: The limitations in this Section 8 apply even if any limited remedy fails its essential purpose.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sigma95 and our officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your access to or use of the Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property or privacy rights
- Any Client Data you provide
10. Term & Termination
10.1 Term: These Terms commence upon your first use of Services and continue until terminated.
10.2 Termination for Convenience: You may terminate your account at any time. We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for:
- Material breach of these Terms
- Non-payment of fees
- Conduct that we determine harmful to other users, us, or third parties
- Extended periods of inactivity
10.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination:
- All licenses granted to you immediately terminate
- You must cease all use of the Platform and return or destroy our Confidential Information
- We may retain Client Data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (subject to our Privacy Policy)
- Provisions regarding IP, confidentiality, liability limitations, and indemnification survive termination
11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
11.1 Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction, e.g., State of Delaware, USA], without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
11.2 Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising from these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiation. If unresolved within [30 days], disputes shall be resolved through [binding arbitration/mediation] in [Insert City/State] in accordance with [Insert Arbitration Rules].
11.3 Class Action Waiver: You agree that any proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not as a class action or representative action.
11.4 Injunctive Relief: Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court to prevent irreparable harm pending arbitration.
12. General Provisions
12.1 Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Sigma95 regarding Services and supersede all prior agreements.
12.2 Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
12.3 Waiver: Failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver of future enforcement.
12.4 Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
12.5 Force Majeure: We are not liable for failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (acts of God, war, terrorism, labor disputes, internet failures, government actions).
12.6 Notices: Notices to us must be sent to [legal@sigma95.com]. Notices to you may be sent to your registered email.
12.7 Third-Party Beneficiaries: These Terms do not create rights for third parties.
12.8 Electronic Communications: Communications between us may be electronic. You consent to receive electronic communications and agree they satisfy legal writing requirements.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via:
- Email to your registered address
- Prominent notice on our website
- Updated effective date at the top of this document
Your continued use of Services after changes constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree to changes, you must stop using Services.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms:
Email: [legal@sigma95.com]
Address: [Insert Physical Address]
Website: [Insert Contact Form URL]
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| Area | Enhancement |
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| Structure | Added definitions section, numbered subsections, and visual hierarchy |
| IP Protection | Clarified ownership vs. license rights; added restrictions on methodology resale |
| Liability | Added specific monetary caps ($10K or 12-month fees) and essential purpose clause |
| Indemnification | Added comprehensive indemnity clause protecting Sigma95 from user actions |
| Payment | Added payment terms, late fees, and suspension rights |
| Confidentiality | Expanded to mutual obligations with 5-year survival period |
| Dispute Resolution | Added arbitration clause and class action waiver |
| Data Responsibility | Explicit client warranties regarding data legality and accuracy |
| Termination | Detailed post-termination obligations and data retention |
| Force Majeure | Added protection from pandemics, internet failures, government actions |