Terms of Service - Nexus Advisors

Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to Nexus Advisors. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our website, services, and consulting offerings. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our services. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Nexus Advisors.

We may modify these Terms of Service from time to time. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Service Description and Scope

Nexus Advisors provides professional business consulting services, including but not limited to business transformation, operational excellence, strategic planning, and related advisory services. Our services are delivered through various formats including in-person consultations, remote sessions, workshops, and ongoing advisory relationships.

Service Nature: Our consulting services are advisory in nature. We provide recommendations, guidance, and strategic insights based on our professional expertise and analysis. Implementation decisions remain with the client, and outcomes depend on various factors including client execution and market conditions.

The specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and fees for consulting engagements are outlined in separate service agreements or statements of work that supplement these Terms of Service.

Acceptable Use Policy

When using our services and website, you agree to the following usage guidelines:

Permitted Uses

Accessing information about our consulting services and expertise
Contacting us for legitimate business inquiries and consultation requests
Engaging with our services in good faith for legitimate business purposes
Providing feedback and suggestions to improve our services

Prohibited Uses

Using our services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable regulations
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or data
Interfering with or disrupting the operation of our website or services
Impersonating any person or entity or misrepresenting your affiliation
Transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code through our systems
Harvesting or collecting information about other users without permission
Using our services to compete with us or develop competing services
Reproducing, distributing, or creating derivative works from our proprietary content without authorization

Account Creation and Management

If you create an account or user profile with us, you are responsible for:

Accurate Information: Providing truthful, accurate, and complete information during registration and keeping it updated.
Security: Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access.
Authorized Use: Ensuring that only you or authorized representatives use your account.
Account Activity: You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in suspicious activities.

Service Availability and Modifications

Availability

We strive to maintain continuous availability of our website and services. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and may experience:

Scheduled maintenance periods for system updates and improvements
Temporary disruptions due to technical issues or circumstances beyond our control
Service limitations during peak usage times

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of planned maintenance when possible.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time, including:

Website features, functionality, and content
Service offerings, methodologies, and delivery formats
Pricing structures and fee schedules
Geographic availability and service areas

We will provide reasonable notice of material changes that may significantly impact existing client engagements.

Geographic Restrictions

Our services are primarily offered to clients in Japan and may be subject to geographic limitations based on regulatory requirements, resource availability, or business considerations.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Proprietary Rights

All content, materials, methodologies, frameworks, tools, and intellectual property on our website and in our services are owned by or licensed to Nexus Advisors. This includes:

Text, graphics, logos, images, and visual designs
Consulting frameworks, methodologies, and processes
Software, code, and technical implementations
Reports, analyses, and deliverable templates
Training materials and educational content

These materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, modify, or distribute our proprietary content without explicit written permission.

Client-Generated Content

You retain ownership of any information, data, or materials you provide to us during the course of our engagement. By sharing such content, you grant us a limited license to use it solely for the purpose of delivering consulting services to you.

Work Product and Deliverables

Ownership of specific deliverables, reports, and work product created during consulting engagements is addressed in individual service agreements. Generally, we grant clients a license to use deliverables for their internal business purposes while retaining rights to underlying methodologies and tools.

Payment Terms and Conditions

Payment terms for consulting services are specified in individual engagement agreements. General principles include:

Fees and Pricing: Service fees are outlined in proposals or statements of work. Pricing may be project-based, hourly, or retainer-based depending on the engagement type.
Payment Schedule: Payment terms, including deposits, milestones, and final payment, are defined in the service agreement.
Late Payments: Late payments may be subject to interest charges as specified in the agreement and permitted by law.
Expenses: Reasonable expenses incurred in connection with services (travel, materials, etc.) may be billed separately as outlined in the agreement.
Taxes: Fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, which will be added to invoices as required by law.

Confidentiality

We take client confidentiality seriously. Information shared during consulting engagements is protected under:

Professional Standards: We adhere to professional consulting standards regarding client confidentiality.
Confidentiality Agreements: Separate non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements may be executed for specific engagements.
Data Protection: Client data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection regulations.
Limited Disclosure: We may only disclose confidential information when required by law or with client consent.

Clients are expected to maintain confidentiality regarding our proprietary methodologies, tools, and business information shared during engagements.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Services Provided "As Is": Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of our advice for specific purposes.

While we strive to provide high-quality consulting services, we cannot guarantee specific business outcomes, financial results, or performance improvements.

No Guarantee of Results

Business outcomes depend on numerous factors including market conditions, competitive dynamics, execution capabilities, and circumstances beyond our control. Our recommendations are based on information available at the time and our professional judgment.

Third-Party Information

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or reference third-party information. We are not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or content of external sites or resources.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

Nexus Advisors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of our services.
Our total liability for any claims arising from our services shall not exceed the fees paid by the client for the specific engagement giving rise to the claim.
We are not liable for damages resulting from factors outside our reasonable control, including client decisions, market conditions, or third-party actions.
Claims must be brought within one year from the date the cause of action arose.

Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law, such as liability for fraud or intentional misconduct.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Nexus Advisors harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms of Service, misuse of our services, or infringement of any third-party rights.

Termination

Either party may terminate a service relationship in accordance with the terms of the applicable service agreement. Additionally:

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our website and services for violations of these terms.
Upon termination, you must cease use of our services and return or destroy confidential materials.
Provisions regarding confidentiality, intellectual property, and limitation of liability survive termination.
Termination does not affect obligations that accrued prior to the termination date.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from these terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Tokyo, Japan.

Before pursuing legal action, parties agree to attempt resolution through good faith negotiations.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with any service agreements and policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Nexus Advisors regarding use of our services.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these terms or your rights and obligations without our prior written consent. We may assign these terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform obligations due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, or other force majeure events.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Nexus Advisors

2 Chome-11-15 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan

Phone: +81 3-6629-1309

Email: info@melquinnshore.com