Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Meridian Path. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and the services we provide. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website or services.

These Terms of Service work in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and other policies referenced herein to define the relationship between you and Meridian Path. Please read all documents carefully before using our services.

Description of Services

Meridian Path provides international business advisory services focused on cross-border expansion, partnership facilitation, and regulatory navigation across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Our services include:

Strategic guidance for international market entry
Cross-border partnership identification and facilitation
Regulatory compliance research and advisory
Market analysis and opportunity assessment
Business development support for international operations

The specific scope of services provided to you will be defined in individual service agreements. These Terms of Service apply to all interactions with our website and form the foundation for more detailed service-specific agreements.

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use our website and services for lawful business purposes, including:

Researching international expansion opportunities
Learning about our advisory services
Contacting us regarding potential engagements
Accessing information and resources we provide
Communicating with our team regarding active projects

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Violate any laws in your jurisdiction or ours
Infringe upon intellectual property rights
Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Interfere with the proper functioning of our website
Collect information about other users without consent
Impersonate any person or entity
Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
Harass, abuse, or harm others

Professional Conduct

When engaging with our services, we expect professional behavior consistent with business norms. This includes honest communication, respect for confidentiality agreements, and good faith dealings in all interactions.

User Accounts and Communications

Information Accuracy

You are responsible for providing accurate, current, and complete information in all communications with us. This includes contact forms, email correspondence, and any information shared during service delivery.

Communication Preferences

By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from us regarding your inquiries, active projects, and service-related updates. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time while continuing to receive service-related messages.

Confidentiality

Information you share with us during service delivery is treated as confidential and subject to the terms of our engagement agreements. We maintain appropriate safeguards to protect sensitive business information.

Service Availability and Modifications

Website Availability

We strive to maintain continuous availability of our website but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control may cause temporary unavailability.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes that affect active service engagements.

Service Capacity

Our advisory services depend on available capacity and expertise. We reserve the right to decline engagements that fall outside our areas of competence or when we lack sufficient capacity to deliver quality results.

Geographic Limitations

While we focus on Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions, specific service availability may vary by location based on regulatory requirements, expertise availability, and practical considerations.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Meridian Path or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use requires our express written permission.

Your Content

When you submit information through our website or in communications with us, you retain ownership of that content. However, you grant us a license to use this information as necessary to provide our services and for business operations.

Deliverables created during service engagements are subject to the specific terms of our service agreements, which will clearly define ownership and usage rights.

Trademarks

"Meridian Path" and our logo are trademarks. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent. Other trademarks appearing on our website belong to their respective owners.

Fees and Payment

Service fees are specified in individual engagement agreements. General terms include:

Fee Structure

Our services are typically priced on a project basis, as outlined on our website and in engagement letters. All fees are quoted in Euros unless otherwise specified.

Payment Terms

Payment terms vary by service and will be clearly stated in your engagement agreement. Standard terms require payment within 30 days of invoice date unless alternative arrangements have been made.

Late Payment

Late payments may incur interest charges as permitted by law. Continued non-payment may result in suspension of services and collection actions.

Disputes

If you dispute any charges, please contact us within 30 days of the invoice date. We will work with you to resolve billing concerns fairly and promptly.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service "As Is"

Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Professional Advisory

Our services provide strategic guidance and advisory support. They do not constitute legal, accounting, or financial advice. You should consult with appropriate licensed professionals for specific legal, tax, or financial matters.

Results Not Guaranteed

While we apply our expertise and experience to every engagement, business outcomes depend on numerous factors beyond our control. We cannot guarantee specific results from our advisory services.

Third-Party Information

Our services may involve research using third-party sources. While we use reliable sources, we do not guarantee the accuracy of all third-party information and are not responsible for errors in such sources.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Meridian Path and its directors, employees, and representatives shall not be liable for:

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Business interruption or loss of use
Damages arising from your use or inability to use our services
Damages resulting from third-party actions or information

In any case, our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid by you for the specific services that gave rise to the liability claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Meridian Path, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

Your use of our website or services
Your violation of these Terms of Service
Your violation of any rights of another party
Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
Information you provide to us

This indemnification obligation survives termination of your use of our services.

Termination

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms of Service or for any other reason we deem appropriate.

Termination by You

You may stop using our services at any time. If you have active service engagements, termination terms will be governed by your specific service agreement.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately. Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, liability limitations, and indemnification survive termination.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Applicable Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Cyprus, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from these terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Cyprus, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

Dispute Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us to resolve disputes informally. Many concerns can be addressed through direct communication.

For disputes that cannot be resolved informally, both parties may agree to mediation or arbitration before pursuing litigation.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any service-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Meridian Path regarding use of our services.

Severability

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

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to in writing.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these terms without restriction.

Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or governmental actions.

Changes to Terms of Service

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website with an updated "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. If you do not agree with changes, you should discontinue use of our services.

For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify active clients via email or through prominent notices on our website.

Contact Information