Terms of Use

TERMS OF USE Black Mark Solutions LLC Effective Date: August 28, 2026 1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS By accessing or using the website located at https://blackmarksolutions.net (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Website. Black Mark Solutions LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. 2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Black Mark Solutions LLC is a business advisory firm offering services in the following areas: management consulting, negotiation and procurement advisory, and strategic investment analysis. All services are provided on a project-by-project basis and are quoted in writing prior to engagement. The Website is informational only and does not sell, deliver, or invoice services directly. To inquire about services or obtain a written quote, you must contact the Company through the contact form available on the Website or via email at info@blackmarksolutions.net. 3. USE OF WEBSITE You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Website, or attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Company's systems. The Website is available in English and Spanish. The Company provides language toggle functionality for user convenience. Both versions are intended to convey the same meaning and terms. In the event of any conflict between the English and Spanish versions, the English version shall control. 4. NO PROFESSIONAL-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP VIA THE WEBSITE Merely accessing or using the Website does not create any professional relationship between you and the Company. No attorney-client relationship, accountant-client relationship, broker-dealer relationship, or investment adviser relationship is formed through your use of the Website. A professional relationship is established only when the Company and a client enter into a written engagement agreement and the Company formally agrees to provide specified services. Information, content, materials, and communications on the Website are general in nature and are not directed to any particular individual or entity. Nothing on the Website constitutes personalized professional advice specific to your situation, needs, or circumstances. 5. FEES, QUOTES, CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS All services provided by Black Mark Solutions LLC are quoted in writing on an engagement-by-engagement basis. Quotes are provided upon request through the contact form or via email. The Website itself generates no fees, charges, or transactions. Pricing, payment terms, cancellation policies, and refund provisions for specific engagements are set forth in the written engagement agreement between the Company and the client. No engagement exists, and no fees are due, until a written engagement agreement is signed by both parties. Questions regarding fees, quotes, or refund policies for a specific engagement should be directed to info@blackmarksolutions.net. 6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY The Website, including all text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Black Mark Solutions LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print materials from the Website for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, adapt, create derivative works from, or republish any materials from the Website without the prior written consent of the Company. Unauthorized use of materials from the Website may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. Any feedback, comments, suggestions, or ideas you provide to the Company regarding the Website or its services may be used by the Company without obligation to you and without compensation. 7. ACCEPTABLE USE You agree not to: - Use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or its servers or networks. - Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its systems, or any related networks. - Use the Website to transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code. - Engage in any form of automated data collection or scraping without authorization. - Use the Website for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation. - Harass, threaten, defame, or abuse any person or entity. - Transmit content that is obscene, offensive, or otherwise objectionable. - Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity. The Company reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates these provisions. 8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES THE WEBSITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND COMMUNICATIONS ON THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. THE COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY. THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL CODE. THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF ANY INFORMATION OR CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: - The Company is NOT a licensed broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, law firm, or accounting firm. Nothing on the Website constitutes regulated financial advice, legal advice, tax advice, or a securities recommendation. - The Company does not guarantee savings, cost reductions, or investment returns of any kind. The results of any engagement depend on numerous factors beyond the Company's control, including market conditions, client implementation, and external business factors. - Any general information or educational content on the Website is provided for informational purposes only and is not tailored to your specific situation. - Before making any significant business, investment, financial, legal, or tax decisions, you should consult with appropriate licensed professionals, including a certified financial planner, attorney, accountant, or other qualified adviser. 9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL BLACK MARK SOLUTIONS LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR FROM ANY INFORMATION, CONTENT, OR MATERIALS ON THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE COMPANY'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE WEBSITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY YOU TO THE COMPANY IN THE THREE CALENDAR MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED UNITED STATES DOLLARS (USD 100.00). IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID ANY FEES TO THE COMPANY, YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS LIMITED TO USD 100.00. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. 10. INDEMNIFICATION You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Black Mark Solutions LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and suppliers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to: - Your use of the Website or violation of these Terms of Use. - Your infringement or violation of any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or other rights. - Any content or information you submit to the Company through the Website. - Your actions or conduct in connection with the Website. The Company reserves the right to assume the defense of any indemnified claim at your expense. 11. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which Black Mark Solutions LLC is organized, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any legal proceeding, action, or dispute arising from or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the state in which the Company is organized, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts. 12. CHANGES TO TERMS OF USE The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will become effective upon posting to the Website with a new "Effective Date" at the top of this document. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. If you do not agree to any changes, you must discontinue your use of the Website. 13. SEVERABILITY If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms of Use. The remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 14. CONTACT INFORMATION For questions, comments, or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, your use of the Website, or to inquire about services, please contact: Black Mark Solutions LLC Email: info@blackmarksolutions.net Website: https://blackmarksolutions.net END OF TERMS OF USE