Terms and Conditions

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using this website or relying on any information made available by Benchmark Analytics Group.

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Benchmark Analytics Group website, its content, and any information, materials, products, or services made available through it (together, the “Site”).

1.2 By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms.

1.3 If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

2. Operator

2.1 The site is operated by Benchmark Analytics Group, with an address at Rockefeller Center, 1270 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York, United States.

2.2 Benchmark Analytics Group Holdings is registered in the State of Delaware, United States.

2.3 Benchmark Analytics Group is not authorized, registered, or regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), or any other financial regulatory or supervisory authority, unless expressly stated otherwise in writing.

3. Local Restrictions

3.1 The information and services described on this site are not directed at any person in any jurisdiction where accessing, using, or distributing the site or its content would be unlawful or restricted.

3.2 If you are subject to any such restriction because of your nationality, residence, domicile, or other circumstances, you must not access or use the Site.

3.3 Certain information, products, or services referred to on the Site may not be available in all jurisdictions or may be available only to certain categories of persons.

3.4 You are responsible for understanding and complying with the laws and regulations that apply to you. You should seek independent professional advice where necessary.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 The Benchmark Analytics Group name, logos, trademarks, design elements, and other brand assets are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

4.2 Unless otherwise stated, all site content, including text, graphics, images, reports, analyses, layouts, databases, and materials, is owned by or licensed to Benchmark Analytics Group and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights.

4.3 All third-party trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property rights remain the property of their respective owners.

4.4 You may view and use the Site for personal, lawful, and non-commercial purposes only. You must not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, transmit, display, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit any Site content without Benchmark Analytics Group’s prior written consent.

4.5 You must not use the name, logos, or trademarks of Benchmark Analytics Group without prior written approval.

4.6 You must not frame, embed, mirror, or otherwise link to the Site in a manner that suggests an affiliation, endorsement, or approval by Benchmark Analytics Group without prior written consent.

4.7 Use of the Site or its content for advertising, promotional, or commercial purposes is prohibited without prior written consent.

5. No Offer, Solicitation, or Recommendation

5.1 The site and all content available through it are provided for general information purposes only.

5.2 Nothing on the Site constitutes, or should be interpreted as, an offer, invitation, recommendation, solicitation, or inducement to buy, sell, subscribe for, or otherwise deal in any investment, security, financial product, or instrument.

5.3 Nothing on the site constitutes investment, financial, legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice.

5.4 Any reference to a project, asset, opportunity, market, business, product, service, or strategy is provided for information and discussion only. It should not be treated as a personal recommendation or a statement that any particular action is suitable for you.

5.5 Where relevant, access to certain information or engagement with Benchmark Analytics Group may be limited to high-net-worth individuals, accredited investors, sophisticated investors, or other eligible persons. Any such eligibility requirements will be confirmed separately and remain subject to applicable law.

5.6 You should obtain independent financial, legal, tax, accounting, and other professional advice before making any financial or commercial decision.

6. Investment and Risk Warning

6.1 Investments and financial products involve risk and may not be suitable for all individuals or organizations.

6.2 The value of an investment may rise or fall. You may receive back less than you invested and may lose some or all of your original investment.

6.3 Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and does not guarantee future results.

6.4 Forecasts, projections, targets, and forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Actual outcomes may differ materially from expectations.

6.5 Exchange-rate movements may affect the value of an investment positively or negatively.

6.6 Certain investments may be illiquid. This means that you may not be able to sell, transfer, or exit an investment when you wish, or at all.

6.7 You should not make an investment unless you understand the relevant risks and are prepared to bear a loss of some or all of the capital committed.

7. No Legal, Tax, or Accounting Advice

7.1 Benchmark Analytics Group is not a law firm, accounting firm, or tax advisory practice.

7.2 No content on this site should be relied upon as legal, tax, accounting, regulatory, or financial advice.

7.3 Information published on the Site reflects Benchmark Analytics Group’s understanding at the time of publication and may not be complete, accurate, or appropriate for your individual circumstances.

7.4 You should seek independent advice from appropriately qualified professionals before taking action in relation to legal, tax, accounting, financial, or regulatory matters.

8. Accuracy and Reliability of Information

8.1 Benchmark Analytics Group aims to use sources and information it considers reliable. However, it makes no representation or warranty that any site content is accurate, complete, current, suitable, or free from error.

8.2 Market conditions, economic data, regulations, company information, and other relevant circumstances may change without notice.

8.3 You are solely responsible for any decision you make based on information available through the site.

8.4 Benchmark Analytics Group may amend, remove, update, or replace site content at any time without prior notice.

9. No Warranty and Limitation of Liability

9.1 The site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

9.2 To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Benchmark Analytics Group, Benchmark Analytics Group Holdings, their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, shareholders, and third-party information providers exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions, whether express, implied, or statutory.

9.3 Benchmark Analytics Group shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive loss or damage arising from or connected with:

• Access to, use of, or inability to use the Site;

• Reliance on site content;

• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in site content;

• System failures, technical faults, maintenance, service interruptions, or delays;

• Viruses, malware, unauthorized access, or cyber incidents;

• Failures of telecommunications networks, internet service providers, or third-party systems; or

• Any action or decision taken in reliance on site content.

9.4 Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

10. Indemnity

10.1 You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Benchmark Analytics Group, Benchmark Analytics Group Holdings, their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Site;

• Your breach of these Terms;

• Your violation of applicable law; or

• Your infringement of another person’s rights.

11. Severability

11.1 If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it lawful, valid, and enforceable.

11.2 If modification is not possible, the relevant provision will be treated as severed. The remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

12.1 These Terms and any non-contractual obligations arising from or connected with them are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

12.2 Subject to mandatory applicable law, only the courts of Delaware will have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute arising from or connected with these Terms or your use of the Site.

12.3 Benchmark Analytics Group may bring proceedings against you in the courts of your residence, domicile, or any other court with appropriate jurisdiction where permitted by law.

13. Force Majeure

13.1 Benchmark Analytics Group will not be liable for any failure or delay in performing an obligation where that failure or delay results from circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

13.2 Such circumstances may include natural disasters, extreme weather, war, terrorism, civil disturbance, labor disputes, pandemics, disease outbreaks, power failures, cyberattacks, telecommunications failures, internet disruptions, government action, or other events outside its reasonable control.

13.3 Any affected obligation will be suspended for the duration of the relevant event, and any time for performance will be extended accordingly.

14. Changes to These Terms

14.1 Benchmark Analytics Group may update these Terms at any time without prior notice.

14.2 The latest version will be published on this site.

14.3 By continuing to use the Site after revised terms have been published, you agree to be bound by the updated terms.

15. Cookies and Analytics

15.1 The site may use cookies and similar technologies to operate effectively, understand visitor activity, and improve user experience.

15.2 Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

15.3 Where required by law, Benchmark Analytics Group will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

15.4 You may manage or withdraw cookie preferences through the cookie controls provided on the site or through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

15.5 The site may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google. Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze how visitors use the site.

15.6 Information generated through Google Analytics may include information about your use of the site, browser, device, and IP address. This information may be transmitted to and processed by Google in the United States or other locations where Google or its service providers operate.

15.7 Google may use this information to evaluate site use, compile activity reports, and provide related services to Benchmark Analytics Group.

15.8 For further details about cookies and the processing of personal data, please refer to the Benchmark Analytics Group Privacy Notice and Cookie Notice.

16. Regulatory Status and Disclaimer

16.1 Benchmark Analytics Group is not authorized by, registered with, or supervised by the SEC, the FCA, or any other financial regulatory authority, unless expressly stated otherwise in writing.

16.2 Benchmark Analytics Group does not provide regulated investment advice, brokerage services, portfolio management, legal advice, tax advice, or accounting advice through this site.

16.3 Nothing on this site constitutes an offer of securities, a collective investment scheme, a regulated investment activity, or a solicitation to invest.

16.4 Any products, goods, services, assets, or opportunities referred to on this site may involve commercial, operational, market, liquidity, valuation, legal, tax, and regulatory risks.

16.5 If you engage with any opportunity, product, or service described by Benchmark Analytics Group, you may not have access to the protections available to clients of regulated financial-services firms.

16.6 In particular, you may not be entitled to compensation from the U.S. Securities Investor Protection Corporation, the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the Financial Ombudsman Service, or an equivalent investor-protection or dispute-resolution scheme.

16.7 You should seek independent professional advice before making any investment or commercial or financial decision.

17. External Links

17.1 The site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources.

17.2 These links are provided for convenience only. Benchmark Analytics Group does not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for third-party websites or their content, availability, products, services, security, or privacy practices.

17.3 You access and use external websites at your own risk.

Sustainable Development Commitment

18. Our Commitment

18.1 Benchmark Analytics Group is committed to responsible and sustainable business practices.

18.2 We seek to integrate relevant environmental, social, and governance considerations into our operations, decision-making and relationships with stakeholders.

18.3 Our objective is to support long-term value creation while recognizing the importance of environmental stewardship, responsible conduct, resilience, and transparent governance.

19. Environmental Stewardship

19.1 We aim to reduce the environmental impact of our operations through efficient use of resources and considered business practices.

19.2 This may include reducing energy and water consumption, minimizing waste, encouraging reuse and recycling, and considering the sourcing of materials and services.

19.3 We recognize the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions where practicable and supporting more circular approaches to technology, materials, and operations.

19.4 We will continue to review our practices as our business develops and as relevant standards, technologies, and opportunities evolve.

20. Social Responsibility and Ethical Labor

20.1 Benchmark Analytics Group is committed to fostering a culture of integrity, respect, diversity, and inclusion.

20.2 We aim to maintain ethical labor practices, fair treatment, a safe working environment, and appropriate opportunities for professional development.

20.3 We expect responsible conduct within our business relationships and seek to consider human rights, ethical practices, and community impact where relevant to our activities.

21. Governance and Accountability

21.1 Our sustainability approach is supported by responsible governance, ethical conduct, and ongoing review.

21.2 We seek to comply with applicable environmental, social, labor, privacy, and business laws and regulations.

21.3 We will review relevant policies, practices, and objectives periodically to support accountability and continuous improvement.

Privacy Notice

22. Our Commitment to Privacy

22.1 Benchmark Analytics Group is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data.

22.2 This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data when you visit the Site, contact us, or engage with our services.

22.3 Where the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), UK GDPR, or other data-protection laws apply, Benchmark Analytics Group will process personal data in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

22.4 For the purposes of applicable data-protection law, the data controller is Benchmark Analytics Group, unless another entity is identified when your data is collected.

23. Personal Data We Collect

23.1 We may collect personal data that you provide directly to us, including your name, email address, telephone number, business name, job title, location, and the content of inquiries or communications.

23.2 We may also collect technical and usage information when you use the Site, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referral source, approximate location, cookie identifiers, and interaction data.

23.3 We may receive personal data from third parties, including service providers, analytics providers, publicly available sources, professional contacts, and business partners, where permitted by law.

24. How We Use Personal Data

24.1 Benchmark Analytics Group may use personal data to:

• Respond to inquiries and communications;

• Provide requested information, products, or services;

• Manage client, supplier, and business relationships;

• Improve the site, communications, and services;

• Analyze site usage and performance;

• Protect the security and integrity of our systems;

• Prevent fraud, misuse, or unlawful activity;

• Meet legal, compliance, and record-keeping obligations; and

• Send relevant marketing communications where permitted by law.

25. Lawful Bases for Processing

25.1 Where GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we process personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so.

25.2 Depending on the circumstances, the lawful basis may include:

• Your consent;

• Performance of a contract or steps taken at your request before entering into a contract;

• Compliance with a legal obligation;

• Protection of vital interests; or

• Our legitimate interests, including operating and improving our business, maintaining security, preventing fraud, and communicating with relevant professional contacts.

25.3 Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing completed before consent was withdrawn.

26. Sharing Personal Data

26.1 We may share personal data with service providers and professional advisers who support our operations, including website hosting providers, IT providers, analytics providers, legal advisers, accountants, insurers, and compliance advisers.

26.2 We may disclose personal data where required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority, or where necessary to protect our rights, property, security, or the rights and safety of others.

26.3 We do not sell personal data.

27. International Transfers

27.1 Benchmark Analytics Group may process or transfer personal data outside your country of residence, including to the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

27.2 Where required by applicable law, we will use appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, such as adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other recognized transfer mechanisms.

28. Data Retention

28.1 We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Notice, including to meet legal, regulatory, accounting, tax, reporting, and security requirements.

28.2 The appropriate retention period will depend on the nature of the data, the purpose for which it was collected, the relationship involved, and applicable legal obligations.

29. Your Data Protection Rights

29.1 Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data;

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;

• Request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances;

• Request restriction of processing;

• Object to certain processing activities;

• Request data portability;

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and

• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data-protection authority.

29.2 We will respond to valid requests in accordance with applicable law. Where GDPR applies, we aim to respond within one month, subject to lawful extensions where appropriate.

30. Data Security and Contact

30.1 Benchmark Analytics Group uses reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

30.2 No internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should take appropriate care when sending information electronically.

30.3 For questions about this Privacy Notice, personal data, or to exercise applicable data-protection rights, contact Benchmark Analytics Group at info@benchmarkanalyticsgroup.com.