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Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Braun Management website located at management-braun.com. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use in their entirety. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use this website.

Effective date: January 1, 2024

1. Website operator

This website is operated by Braun Management, with its principal office at 402 W Broadway, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92101, United States. For complete company information, please refer to our Legal Notice.

2. Acceptance of terms

By accessing this website, you represent and warrant that:

• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms of Use
• You are at least 18 years of age
• You will use this website in accordance with these terms and all applicable laws
• If accessing the website on behalf of an organization, you have authority to bind that organization to these terms

3. Permitted use

This website is provided for informational purposes regarding Braun Management and our consulting services. Permitted uses include:

• Reviewing information about our firm, services, and approach
• Reading published insights and perspectives
• Submitting business inquiries through our contact form
• Accessing legal and policy documentation
• Personal, non-commercial reference to website content

4. Prohibited activities

When using this website, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or these Terms of Use
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights of Braun Management or any third party
• Transmit harmful, offensive, defamatory, or illegal content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, its servers, or connected systems
• Interfere with or disrupt website operations or server infrastructure
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access or extract website content without authorization
• Use website content to train AI models, machine learning systems, or similar automated processing without prior written consent
• Misrepresent your identity, affiliation, or authority
• Use the website for competitive intelligence gathering or analysis beyond ordinary business reference
• Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit website content without written permission
• Create derivative works from website content without authorization
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

5. Intellectual property rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, frameworks, and methodologies, is the property of Braun Management or its content providers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The Braun Management name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Braun Management. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

You may view, download, and print website content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you maintain all copyright and proprietary notices and do not modify the content in any way. Any other use requires our prior written consent.

6. No professional advice

The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes or should be construed as:

• Legal, financial, tax, investment, or business advice
• An offer or solicitation to provide consulting services
• A guarantee or promise of specific results or outcomes
• The formation of a client-advisor, attorney-client, or other professional relationship
• A substitute for professional consultation tailored to your specific circumstances

You should obtain professional advice appropriate to your particular situation before making business decisions. A consulting engagement with Braun Management is established only through execution of a separate written engagement agreement that specifies scope, deliverables, fees, and other terms.

7. User submissions

If you submit information to us through the website (such as contact form submissions or email communications), you represent that:

• You own or have the right to submit the information
• The information is accurate and not misleading
• The submission does not violate any law or the rights of any third party
• You consent to our processing of the information as described in our Privacy Policy

You retain ownership of any intellectual property in your submissions, but grant us a non-exclusive license to use, store, and process the information for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and related business purposes.

8. Disclaimer of warranties

THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BRAUN MANAGEMENT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• WARRANTIES OF TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
• WARRANTIES THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
• WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT
• WARRANTIES THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED
• WARRANTIES THAT THE WEBSITE OR SERVER ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS

We make reasonable efforts to ensure website content is accurate and current, but do not guarantee its completeness, timeliness, or suitability for any particular purpose.

9. Limitation of liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BRAUN MANAGEMENT AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO:

• YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS WEBSITE
• ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THIS WEBSITE
• UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA
• STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THIS WEBSITE
• ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THIS WEBSITE

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of certain damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Braun Management and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of this website.

11. External links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided solely for convenience and do not constitute endorsement of or responsibility for those external sites. We have no control over third-party content and accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of external websites. You access external links at your own risk and should review applicable terms and privacy policies.

12. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information. By using this website, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy. Please review the Privacy Policy before submitting any personal information through this website.

13. Modifications to website and terms

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of this website at any time without notice
• Restrict access to parts or all of the website without notice
• Revise these Terms of Use at any time by posting updated terms on this page

Changes to these terms are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

14. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and any disputes arising from your use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms of Use shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Diego County, California, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent, or if modification is not possible, shall be severed from these terms.

16. Entire agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Braun Management regarding your use of this website. These terms supersede any prior agreements or communications regarding the subject matter hereof.

17. Waiver

Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Braun Management to be effective.