Terms & Conditions.
Effective Date: April 19, 2025
Introduction
These Terms & Conditions govern the use of Sirotin Ventures' strategic communications and intelligence services. By engaging our services, you agree to these terms. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time, with changes effective upon posting to our website.
Services
We provide strategic communications, intelligence research, fractional advisory, and business strategy services. All deliverables are custom-created for each client. Work product becomes your property upon full payment. We maintain the right to showcase anonymized case studies unless otherwise agreed.
Engagement Terms.
Services begin upon signed agreement and deposit receipt. Project scopes are fixed unless mutually agreed in writing. Additional requests beyond original scope will be quoted separately. Rush delivery (under 72 hours) incurs a 50% premium. Retainer clients receive priority scheduling and response times.
Confidentiality
We maintain strict confidentiality of all client information, strategies, and business intelligence. Non-disclosure agreements are standard. We will not work with direct competitors during your engagement plus 90 days. All client data is deleted 90 days post-engagement unless retention is requested.
Payment Terms
Project work requires 50% deposit to begin, balance due on delivery. Retainers are billed monthly in advance. Payments are due within 15 days of invoice. Late payments incur 2% monthly interest. All fees are non-refundable once work has commenced.
Intellectual Property
Upon full payment, you own all deliverables created specifically for you. We retain the right to our methodologies, frameworks, and pre-existing intellectual property. You grant us license to use your name and general project description for marketing unless confidentiality is requested.
Limitation of Liability
Our total liability is limited to the amount paid for services. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or speculative damages. We do not guarantee specific business outcomes, funding success, or market results. Our work provides strategic recommendations; implementation and results are your responsibility.
Termination
Either party may terminate with 7 days written notice. You remain liable for work completed and in-progress. Retainer agreements require 30 days notice. Upon termination, we will deliver all completed work and return any confidential materials.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by Minnesota law. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Both parties waive the right to jury trial.
Contact
For questions about these terms, contact: angelica@sirotinventures.com