Terms of Use

Welcome to Veriance ("Veriance," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at www.veriance.net (the "Website") and any information, content, services, or materials made available through the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not access or use the Website.

Veriance provides governance, risk management, compliance (GRC), audit, cybersecurity, privacy, and advisory consulting services to businesses and organizations. Information provided through the Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, regulatory, accounting, cybersecurity, audit, or professional advice.

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to: • Use the Website in violation of any applicable law or regulation. • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, systems, networks, or data. • Introduce malicious code, malware, viruses, or harmful technologies. • Interfere with the operation, availability, or security of the Website. • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or exploit Website content without written authorization. • Use the Website in a manner that could damage Veriance's reputation or operations.

All Website content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, branding, service descriptions, reports, methodologies, templates, frameworks, documentation, and software, are owned by Veriance or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. No ownership rights are transferred to users through access to the Website. You may view, download, and print Website content solely for personal or internal business evaluation purposes.

The Website may contain information regarding cybersecurity, governance, risk management, compliance, privacy, regulatory requirements, audits, and related topics. Such information is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, regulatory, accounting, cybersecurity, or professional advice. Organizations should consult qualified professionals regarding their specific circumstances. Use of the Website does not create a client relationship between you and Veriance.

Professional consulting services provided by Veriance are governed by separate written agreements, statements of work (SOWs), engagement letters, or contracts. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and a client agreement, the client agreement will control.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. Veriance does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, privacy practices, security practices, accuracy of information, or products and services offered by third parties. Accessing third-party resources is at your own risk.

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VERIANCE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AVAILABILITY, AND SECURITY. Veriance does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, free from harmful components, or that information on the Website will always be current or accurate.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VERIANCE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO USE OF THE WEBSITE, INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, RELIANCE ON WEBSITE CONTENT, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO SYSTEMS OR INFORMATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Veriance, its owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, and representatives from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses arising from: • Your use of the Website • Your violation of these Terms • Your violation of applicable laws • Your infringement of any third-party rights

Information submitted through contact forms, inquiries, or communications may not be considered confidential unless and until a formal client relationship has been established. Users should avoid submitting highly sensitive, proprietary, regulated, or confidential information through public Website forms.

Your use of the Website is also governed by the Veriance Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Veriance is committed to improving accessibility and usability for all visitors. We continually work to enhance Website accessibility and welcome feedback regarding accessibility concerns.

Veriance reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting to the Website. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the use of the Website shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Georgia.

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact: Veriance Website: www.veriance.net Email: [email protected] Phone: (973) 207-9913