Terms of Use
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the CERNO Global, Inc. ("CERNO," "we," "our," or "us") website located at www.cernoglobal.com (the "Website"), including all content, materials, and functionality made available through the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not access or use the Website.
CERNO may revise these Terms from time to time. Any changes will become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Website following the publication of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
The content made available through the Website is provided solely for general informational purposes. Nothing contained on the Website constitutes, or should be construed as, legal, accounting, tax, investment, financial, communications, strategic, or other professional advice, nor should it be relied upon as the basis for any decision or action.
The publication of articles, reports, white papers, research, thought leadership, newsletters, webinars, videos, podcasts, presentations, or other materials does not constitute the provision of professional services or advice tailored to any individual, organization, or specific circumstances.
Your access to or use of the Website, including any communications with CERNO through the Website, does not create an advisory, consulting, fiduciary, or other professional relationship between you and CERNO. Professional services are provided only pursuant to a separate written agreement executed by the parties.
If you require legal, accounting, tax, investment, or other professional advice, you should consult appropriately qualified advisers regarding your specific circumstances.
The Website and all content, materials, information, and functionality made available through the Website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CERNO disclaims all warranties, representations, and conditions of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, availability, or freedom from viruses or other harmful components.
CERNO does not warrant that the Website will operate without interruption, delay, error, or omission, or that any defects will be corrected. CERNO makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content made available through the Website.
Your access to and use of the Website, and your reliance on any content made available through the Website, are solely at your own risk.
CERNO reserves the right, at any time and in its sole discretion, to modify, suspend, discontinue, restrict, or remove the Website or any portion of the Website, including any content, materials, or functionality, with or without notice.
CERNO shall not be liable to any person or entity for any modification, suspension, discontinuation, or removal of the Website or any portion thereof.
The Website is owned and operated by CERNO from the United States. The Website may be accessed by individuals located in jurisdictions outside the United States.
CERNO makes no representation or warranty that the Website or its content is appropriate for, available in, or compliant with the laws of any jurisdiction outside the United States. Access to the Website from jurisdictions where its content or use would be unlawful is prohibited.
Individuals who choose to access the Website from outside the United States do so at their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable local laws and regulations.
The Website and all content, materials, information, text, graphics, logos, trademarks, service marks, trade names, designs, photographs, videos, audio, presentations, reports, white papers, research, methodologies, frameworks, publications, downloadable materials, software, and other intellectual property made available through the Website (collectively, the "Content") are owned by or licensed to CERNO and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
Nothing contained on the Website grants, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any Content, trademark, service mark, logo, or other intellectual property displayed on the Website without the prior written permission of CERNO or the applicable rights holder.
You may access and use the Website solely for your personal, informational, and non-commercial use. Except as expressly permitted by applicable law or with CERNO's prior written consent, you may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, transmit, display, perform, create derivative works from, exploit, sell, license, or otherwise use any Content for any commercial or public purpose.
You may not use the Website or any Content to train, develop, test, validate, or improve any artificial intelligence, machine learning, large language model, automated decision-making system, or similar technology, nor may you use automated tools, bots, crawlers, scrapers, or other automated means to access, extract, collect, copy, index, or harvest Content except as expressly authorized by CERNO or by generally recognized search engines operating in accordance with applicable industry standards and CERNO's published website directives.
Any unauthorized use of the Website or its Content may violate applicable intellectual property and other laws and may result in legal action.
CERNO reserves all rights not expressly granted in these Terms.
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You shall not, directly or indirectly:
Use the Website in any manner that violates any applicable law or regulation.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its servers, systems, networks, or related infrastructure.
Introduce viruses, malware, ransomware, malicious code, or other harmful technologies.
Interfere with, disrupt, damage, impair, or compromise the operation, security, or availability of the Website.
Attempt to probe, scan, test, or circumvent the security or integrity of the Website.
Use the Website in a manner that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionate burden on CERNO's systems or infrastructure.
Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation with CERNO or any other person or organization.
Use the Website to transmit unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, abusive, or otherwise objectionable material.
Use any automated means, including bots, crawlers, scrapers, spiders, or similar technologies, except as expressly permitted by these Terms or authorized by CERNO.
Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, proprietary notice, or other legal notice displayed on the Website or within its Content.
Encourage, facilitate, or assist any other person in engaging in any activity prohibited by these Terms.
CERNO reserves the right to investigate suspected violations of these Terms and to take any action it considers appropriate to protect the Website, its users, and its intellectual property, including restricting or terminating access to the Website where permitted by applicable law.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CERNO, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, partners, contractors, agents, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or other damages, including damages for loss of profits, revenue, business, goodwill, opportunity, data, or business interruption, arising out of or relating to:
your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Website;
your reliance on any content made available through the Website;
any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or interruptions in the operation of the Website;
any viruses, malware, or other harmful components transmitted through the Website; or
any unauthorized access to or use of the Website or its supporting systems.
This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory on which a claim is based, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, statute, or otherwise, and regardless of whether CERNO has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability to the extent such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, applications, or services that are not owned, operated, or controlled by CERNO.
These links are provided solely for convenience and informational purposes. CERNO does not endorse, sponsor, monitor, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party websites or for their content, products, services, privacy practices, security, availability, or terms of use.
Your access to and use of any third-party website is solely at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of that third party. CERNO shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of or relating to your access to or use of any third-party website.
The Website may include descriptions of client engagements, case studies, representative experience, insights, projections, opinions, or forward-looking statements regarding industries, markets, organizations, or business conditions.
Such information is provided solely for illustrative and informational purposes. Past engagements, prior results, or representative experience are not guarantees or predictions of future outcomes. Every organization, situation, and engagement is unique, and results will vary based on numerous factors beyond CERNO's control.
Any opinions, forecasts, expectations, or forward-looking statements reflect judgments as of the date published and are subject to change without notice. CERNO undertakes no obligation to update or revise such information except as required by applicable law.
If you submit or transmit to CERNO any ideas, concepts, suggestions, proposals, creative materials, business plans, feedback, comments, or other materials that have not been specifically requested by CERNO (collectively, "Submissions"), you acknowledge and agree that:
CERNO has no obligation to review, accept, or respond to any Submission.
CERNO has no obligation to treat any Submission as confidential or proprietary, except as required by applicable law or a separate written agreement.
Your Submission does not create any fiduciary, advisory, contractual, or other relationship between you and CERNO.
CERNO may already be developing, or may in the future independently develop, ideas, strategies, products, services, or content that are similar or identical to your Submission.
CERNO shall be free to use, develop, evaluate, disclose, or disregard any Submission without restriction or compensation to you, except where prohibited by applicable law.
Except where expressly requested by CERNO or pursuant to a separate written agreement, you should not submit confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information through the Website or any general contact email address published on the Website. Information submitted through these channels will not be treated as confidential solely because it is submitted to CERNO.
If you wish to engage CERNO regarding professional services, you should contact us through the contact information provided on the Website rather than submitting confidential or proprietary information through the Website.
These Terms and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to the Website or these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Delaware. You irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection based on venue or forum non conveniens.
Nothing in these Terms limits CERNO's right to seek injunctive or equitable relief in any jurisdiction where such relief may be necessary to protect its intellectual property, confidential information, or other legal rights.
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
No failure or delay by CERNO in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms shall constitute a waiver of that right or remedy. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of CERNO.
By communicating with CERNO through the Website or by email, you consent to receive communications electronically. You agree that any notices, disclosures, agreements, or other communications provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and CERNO regarding your access to and use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings relating to the Website.
You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without CERNO's prior written consent. CERNO may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.
Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination or expiration, including those relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, governing law, jurisdiction, and any accrued rights or obligations, shall survive.
The section headings in these Terms are provided for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.
Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:
CERNO Global, Inc.
Email: cerno@cernoglobal.com
Website: www.cernoglobal.com