Terms & Conditions

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Rational Exponent, Inc. – Website Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 21 July 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Rational Exponent website located at https://www.rationalexponent.com (the “Site”) and any content, data, insights, analysis, or other materials made available via the Site (collectively, the “Content”), you (“you” or “User”) agree to these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not access or use the Site.

2. No Legal Advice — No Attorney-Client Relationship

  • The Content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
  • Rational Exponent is not a law firm, and your use of the Site does not create an attorney-client relationship.
  • You should consult qualified legal counsel licensed in the relevant jurisdiction before acting on any information obtained from the Site.

3. No Investment, Tax, or Financial Advice — No Fiduciary Relationship

  • The Content is likewise not tax, investment, financial, or other professional advice.
  • Consult a certified tax professional regarding tax matters.
  • Consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment or financial decisions.
  • Nothing on the Site constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Rational Exponent (or any third-party provider) to buy or sell securities or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction.
  • Rational Exponent is not acting as a fiduciary by virtue of your access to or use of the Site or Content.

4. Use at Your Own Risk

  • You are solely responsible for evaluating the merits and risks associated with any reliance on the Content.
  • Assumption of Risk: You assume all risk for any decisions made in reliance on the Content.
  • Release of Claims: You agree not to hold Rational Exponent, its affiliates, or any third-party service providers liable for damages arising from decisions you make based on the Content.

5. Views and Opinions

Any views or opinions expressed on the Site are those of the designated authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Rational Exponent, its clients, prospective clients, prior employers, or any other individual or entity.

6. Intellectual Property

  • The Site, the name “Rational Exponent,” related product names (including “re:agent”), logos, graphics, and all Content are the property of Rational Exponent or its licensors and are protected by U.S. and international intellectual-property laws.
  • You receive a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal or internal business purposes only.
  • You may not copy, modify, distribute, display, perform, license, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit the Site or Content without our prior written consent.

7. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
  • Scrape, harvest, or commercially exploit the Site or Content without permission;
  • Introduce malware or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site;
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. Rational Exponent is not responsible for those sites or services, and linking does not imply endorsement. Use third-party sites at your own risk and subject to their terms.

9. Disclaimers; Limitation of Liability

  • “AS IS” / “AS AVAILABLE”: The Site and Content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
  • No Warranty: Rational Exponent disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
  • Limitation: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Rational Exponent and its affiliates will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, or for lost profits, revenues, or data, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Aggregate Cap: Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms will not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars (USD $100).
  • Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability; in such jurisdictions, the above exclusions and limitations apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Rational Exponent, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site or Content.

11. Modifications to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page and/or highlighted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after a revised version is posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause or notice. Sections intended to survive termination (including, without limitation, Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law) will so survive.

13. Governing Law; Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, U.S.A., without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Wilmington, Delaware for any such dispute.

14. Entire Agreement; Severability

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rational Exponent regarding the Site. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Us

Questions? Please email info@rationalexponent.com or write to us at our company offices as detailed on this site.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.