Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Rowan. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at trustrowan.com ("Site") and any related services provided by Rowan ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Site or use our services.

Description of Services

Rowan provides business advisory and M&A services to help business owners prepare for and navigate the sale of their companies. Our services include:

• Business valuation assessments
• Sale readiness consulting
• M&A advisory services
• Educational content and resources
• Buyer-seller matching services

Acceptable Use

When using our Site and services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials
• Use the Site only for lawful purposes
• Not interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site

Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Transmit any malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Collect or harvest user information without consent
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Engage in any activity that could damage our reputation or business interests
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Site without express permission

Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Rowan and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written consent.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any content from our Site without our written permission.

User Content

When you submit information through our forms, contact us, or otherwise provide content to us, you grant Rowan a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and process that information for the purpose of providing our services and communicating with you.

You represent that you own or have the right to submit any content you provide and that such content does not violate any third-party rights.

Disclaimers

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH IT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not warrant that:

• The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Results from using our services will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors or defects will be corrected
• The Site is free of viruses or harmful components

No Professional Advice

The information provided on our Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, accounting, or other professional advice. You should consult with qualified professionals before making any business decisions based on information from our Site.

Valuation Estimates

Any valuation estimates or ranges provided through our tools or services are for illustrative purposes only and do not guarantee actual sale prices or business values. Actual transaction values depend on numerous factors and market conditions.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ROWAN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or anticipated savings
• Loss of data or business information
• Loss of business opportunities
• Damage to reputation or goodwill
• Any other pecuniary or non-pecuniary loss

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Site or our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Rowan, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will cease immediately.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Indiana for the resolution of any disputes.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiations fail, the dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, with arbitration taking place in Indiana.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: