​Privacy Policy​​

Privacy and Cookie Policy

8.1 Synquery Inc. is committed to safeguarding the privacy of those with whom it interacts, including its Clients, its Experts, and third parties who visit its websites.

8.2 The Privacy and Cookie Policy set out on the Platform at synquery.com/privacy-policy sets out how Synquery Inc. collects and processes Personal Information gathered from the Platform and through other channels. If a Client or Expert provides Personal Information to Synquery Inc. (either via the Platform, in person, over the phone, by email, or by other means of electronic communication), such Client or Expert agrees to the processing set out in such Privacy and Cookies Policy.

8.3 Synquery Inc. may change or update such Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time without notice and any such changes will take effect from the time the revised version is available on the Platform. Synquery Inc. therefore requests Clients and Experts periodically to review this agreement to ensure understanding of, and agreement with, the latest Policy.

2. Disclaimer and Indemnity

9.1 Synquery Inc. will not be liable to the Client for any acts or omissions of any Expert except as outlined in this Agreement.

9.2 Synquery Inc. will not be liable to the Expert for any acts or omissions of the Client including any failure to pay a fee except as outlined in this Agreement.

9.3 Synquery Inc. does not supervise, direct, or control Interactions facilitated over the Platform and as such, makes no representations and will in no way be responsible for the quality, safety, or legality of information exchanged in Interactions. Synquery Inc. cannot guarantee the ability of the Expert to deliver services, or that the Expert can or will actually complete an assignment.

9.4 Synquery Inc. will not be liable for the information exchange between the Client and the Expert, and the Client acknowledges that it assumes full responsibility for all information in this regard, except that Synquery Inc. will be liable to the Client to the extent of Synquery Inc.’s recklessness, negligence, fraudulent, or willful misconduct in carrying out its responsibilities under this Agreement.

9.5 The Expert agrees that, unless expressly agreed by Synquery Inc. in writing in advance, the provision of information to the Client on the remuneration terms set out in the Engagement Agreement, will not create any right by such Expert to any benefits accrued by such Client as a result of such information.

9.6 If a Client uses the Services or the Platform to share Work Product and Personal Information, that Work Product and Personal Information will be made available to such Client’s employees or contractors with whom such Client agrees to share such information. These users, and not Synquery Inc., will be responsible for the privacy and security of such Client’s Work Product and Personal Information in accordance with the terms of any arrangement, including, without limitation, any non-disclosure agreement entered into with these users.

9.7 The Client should not make business decisions based on the view of the Expert, and neither Synquery Inc. nor the Expert will be liable for damages in the event of an unsound business decision unless otherwise specified in this Agreement. The Client agrees and understands that information provided by the Expert can in no way be construed as investment advice.

9.8 Synquery Inc. makes no representations as to the reliability, capability, qualifications, backgrounds, and identities of any Experts. Synquery Inc. will endeavor to provide an Expert’s profile information, third-party reviews, and credentials but cannot guarantee the truth or accuracy of listings and disclaims any and all liability relating thereto unless otherwise specified in this Agreement.

9.9 Such data is solely based on information provided to Synquery Inc. by Experts and is purely made available to Clients for their own convenience. The Client undertakes to cross-check the validity of all such information.

9.10 In no event shall any party be liable to the other party, or to any third party, for any lost profits, incidental, consequential, punitive, special, or indirect damages arising out of or in connection with the Services or this Agreement, even if advised as to the possibility of such damages, regardless of whether the claim for such damages is based in contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise. In particular, Synquery Inc. will not be liable for any damages relating to loss of opportunities if any business event does not materialize following the engagement of an Expert. Neither Synquery Inc., nor any of its Experts, provides any guarantees of outcomes and as such will accept no liability in this regard.

9.11 The total aggregate liability of a party hereunder for any claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement will not exceed the Fees payable by Client for the Interaction in respect of which such liability arises.

9.12 Each party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party, its group, and its affiliates, officers, employees, representatives, and agents (each, an “Indemnified Party”) from any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable legal fees and all related costs and expenses) arising from or relating to:

9.12.1.1 the use of Services or of the Platform;

9.12.1.2 the Work Product;

9.12.1.3 any Services provided under this Agreement;

9.12.1.4 Content under this Agreement; and

9.12.1.5 any violation of this Agreement or of the Engagement Agreement.

3. Term and Termination

10.1 This Agreement may be terminated by either party on 30 days' written notice delivered to Synquery Inc., [Address]. Termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of each of the parties hereto, hereunder or at law, and will not affect any accrued rights or liabilities of each of the Parties at the date of such termination.

10.2 Clauses 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 11 and any other provision that might reasonably be contemplated or intended to operate or have effect after termination of this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement.

4. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Each of the Client and the Expert agrees that in the event of any dispute between them or between any of them and Synquery Inc., it will first contact the other of them or Synquery Inc. as the case may be and make a good faith sustained effort to resolve the dispute amicably and efficiently. If after a reasonable time, the parties to the dispute are for any reason unable to resolve the dispute, any party may take such further steps as it considers appropriate to resolve the dispute, including the initiation of court proceedings.

5. General

11.1 Each of the Client and the Expert agrees that in the event of any dispute between them or between any of them and Synquery Inc., it will first contact the other of them or Synquery Inc. as the case may be and make a good faith sustained effort to resolve the dispute amicably and efficiently. If after a reasonable time, the parties to the dispute are for any reason unable to resolve the dispute, any party may take such further steps as it considers appropriate to resolve the dispute, including the initiation of court proceedings.

5.1 Entire Agreement

This Agreement and the Schedule hereto form the entire agreement and understanding of the parties relating to its subject matter and cancels and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous discussions, agreements, representations, warranties, and other communications between them. In the event that there is a conflict between this Agreement and any other agreement between the parties, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.

5.2 Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by English Law and the parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

5.3 Notices and Variation of Terms

Variations or additions to this Agreement may at times be necessary and the Client and Expert will be made aware of such variations by a notice on the Platform or via email communication. It is the responsibility of each of the Client and the Expert to familiarise itself with such changes and continued use of the Services represents implied agreement to the amended Agreement.

5.4 No Waiver

The failure or delay of either party to exercise or enforce any right or claim does not constitute a waiver of such right or claim and will in no way affect that party’s right to enforce or exercise it later, unless that party issues an express written waiver, signed by a duly authorized representative of that party.

5.5 Severability

If and to the extent any provision of this Agreement is held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable in whole or in part under applicable law, such provision or such portion thereof will be ineffective as to the jurisdiction in which it is illegal, invalid, or unenforceable to the extent of its illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability, and will be deemed modified to the extent necessary to conform to applicable law so as to give the maximum effect to the intent of the parties.

5.6 Assignment

This Agreement shall be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties’ respective successors and assigns. Either party shall be entitled to assign or transfer any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement with the prior written consent of the other party.