Terms and Conditions of Use

Effective Date: January 1st, 2025

Welcome to DEF 14 Inc. ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of:
  1. The DEF 14 Platform, including free trial access to the shareholder activism intelligence platform.
  2. The Public Website available at www.def14.co.
By accessing or using the platform (whether on a trial or paid basis) or the website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not accept them, you must not use our platform or website.

1. Free Trial Terms for the DEF 14 Platform

1.1 Eligibility and Registration

  • Free trial access is available to eligible users who register with accurate and complete information.
  • We reserve the right to deny or terminate a trial at our discretion.

1.2 Trial Period and Access

  • The free trial grants temporary access to specified features of the DEF 14 platform for evaluation purposes only.
  • The trial period is limited to the duration specified at the time of registration.
  • At the end of the trial, access will automatically expire unless the user subscribes to a paid plan.

1.3 No Automatic Conversion to Paid Subscription

  • The free trial will not automatically convert to a paid subscription.
  • Users must opt-in and provide payment details if they wish to continue with a paid plan.

1.4 Restrictions on Use

During the trial period, you must not:

  • Use the platform for commercial resale or redistribution.
  • Scrape, extract, or mine data from the platform.
  • Use the platform for any activity that competes with DEF 14 Inc.
  • Share your access credentials with others.

1.5 Termination of Free Trial

  • We may terminate a free trial if a user breaches these Terms.
  • Upon expiration or termination, users must cease using the platform.

2. General Terms for Public Website Use

2.1 License for Website Access

  • We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to access and use the website for informational purposes only.
  • You may not copy, modify, distribute, or exploit website content without our written consent.

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or data.
  • Interfere with the website's functionality.
  • Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to extract website data.
  • Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws.

2.3 Intellectual Property

  • All content, trademarks, and materials on the website are owned by DEF 14 Inc.
  • Users may not reproduce or modify any intellectual property without our consent.

3. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

3.1 No Warranties

  • The platform and website are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.
  • We do not guarantee accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information.

3.2 Limitation of Liability

  • DEF 14 Inc. is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform or website.

4. Changes to These Terms

  • We may update these Terms at any time.
  • Continued use of the platform or website after changes constitute acceptance of the revised Terms.

5. Governing Law

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States.
  • Any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Delaware.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at: 📩 demo@def14.co