1. Scope and application
These General Terms and Conditions govern access to and use of the public WalsonParker website and its materials. They address website use and general communications in the context of WalsonParker activities in the United States and Canada. Specific products, platforms, subscriptions or professional engagements may be subject to separate written terms.
These terms apply to the extent validly agreed and enforceable under applicable law. Where an activity requires express acceptance, the applicable terms must be presented for that purpose. Merely viewing a page does not create a paid engagement or authorize charges.
An individual acting for an organization must have authority for any commitments made on its behalf. Nothing in these terms limits rights or obligations that applicable law does not permit to be limited.
2. Website purpose and information
The website provides institutional information, research perspectives and descriptions of capabilities and digital solutions. Materials are intended for general informational purposes and professional audiences. They are not an offer of securities, a commitment to deliver a particular result or a substitute for advice tailored to a specific situation.
Content may reflect information, assumptions and circumstances available at the time of preparation. It may not capture later developments or every relevant fact. Publication does not create an obligation to continually revise every item; corrections or updates may be made when appropriate.
References to possible applications, interfaces and operational scenarios describe their stated context. Availability, implementation requirements and the scope of any deliverable must be established in the applicable agreement.
3. Permitted use
Subject to applicable law and any specific notice accompanying a document, publicly available materials may be viewed and used for personal reference or internal business evaluation. Any copies made for those purposes must retain attribution, copyright and other proprietary notices.
This limited permission does not transfer ownership or authorize commercial redistribution, republication, sublicensing, modification or presentation of materials as the work of another party. Additional use requires appropriate permission unless independently permitted by law.
Links to publicly accessible pages may be shared without implying sponsorship, affiliation or endorsement. A link must not bypass access restrictions or misleadingly frame WalsonParker content as part of another service.
4. Prohibited conduct
The website must not be used to violate applicable law or the rights of others. Prohibited conduct includes unauthorized access, attempts to bypass authentication or technical restrictions, malicious code, interference with availability, impersonation and fraudulent submissions.
Automated activity must not circumvent access controls, extract restricted information or impose an unreasonable load on the website. Bulk commercial extraction or reuse of protected materials requires authorization where no independent legal permission applies.
Access does not authorize security testing, collection of another person’s information or use of materials to create a misleading association with WalsonParker. Suspected vulnerabilities should be raised through the established contact channel without further unauthorized access.
5. Intellectual property
Website text, research, designs, software, graphics, branding and other materials are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws and remain the property of their respective owners. Access to the website does not transfer rights in those materials.
WalsonParker names and marks may not be used in a way that implies endorsement, affiliation or authorization that does not exist. References to third-party names or marks identify their respective owners and do not by themselves establish a commercial relationship.
Rights in commissioned work, software, datasets and deliverables are determined by the applicable written agreement. Any permitted quotation, criticism, research or other use under applicable law remains subject to the conditions of that permission.
6. Research, forecasts and analytical limitations
Research and intelligence involve judgment, uncertainty and the interpretation of evidence. Forecasts, scenarios and estimates depend on assumptions and are not guarantees that a particular event or outcome will occur. Historical performance does not establish future results.
Public materials do not constitute individualized financial, investment, legal, tax or other regulated professional advice. Decisions should take account of relevant circumstances, independent verification and appropriately qualified advice where required.
Responsibility for a decision remains with the person or organization making it, subject to any obligations established by a specific agreement or applicable law. This provision does not excuse misrepresentation or remove duties that cannot lawfully be excluded.
7. Artificial intelligence and digital solutions
AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs can contain inaccuracies, omissions or unsuitable recommendations. Their relevance depends on the input, system configuration, intended use and operating context. Outputs requiring verification should be reviewed before they are relied upon.
Descriptions of automation do not grant a system unrestricted authority to act for an organization. Permissions, integrations, data use, human review and operational responsibilities must be established for the particular implementation.
A demonstration or screenshot does not establish a service level, a guaranteed performance outcome or inclusion of every displayed feature in a particular offering. Specific commitments must be confirmed in the applicable documentation and agreement.
8. Inquiries and submitted information
Information submitted through the website must be accurate to the best of the sender’s knowledge and supplied with appropriate authority. Submitting an inquiry does not require WalsonParker to accept an engagement, provide advice or respond within an unspecified period.
A sender retains any rights held in submitted material. Submission permits handling of the material as necessary to receive, evaluate and respond to the inquiry, subject to the Privacy Policy and any applicable confidentiality obligations; it does not grant a general right to publish the material.
Public forms should not contain passwords, payment-card details, unnecessary sensitive personal information or third-party confidential information that the sender is not authorized to disclose. Any project-specific confidentiality requirements should be established through the relevant written arrangements.
9. Separate agreements and commercial terms
Professional work, licensed products and platform access require the applicable ordering, authorization or contracting process. Scope, deliverables, timing, fees, taxes, payment arrangements, renewal, cancellation and any refund entitlement must be established in the relevant agreement or transaction terms.
No payment obligation, automatic renewal or non-refundable charge is created solely by visiting this website or sending an inquiry. Statements on the public website do not amend an existing signed agreement.
Where a valid, specific written agreement conflicts with these general website terms on the same subject, that agreement governs the relationship to the extent permitted by law. Mandatory legal protections continue to apply.
10. Restricted access and credentials
Where restricted areas are made available, access is limited to authorized users and the permissions granted to them. Credentials must be protected and must not be shared or used to obtain access beyond the authorized scope.
Suspected compromise or unauthorized use should be reported promptly. Access may be restricted where reasonably necessary to address misuse, a security risk or a legal requirement. Rights concerning a paid or contracted service remain governed by its specific agreement and applicable law.
11. Privacy and confidentiality
Personal information is handled as described in the Privacy Policy and any notice applicable to the interaction. Cookie and analytics choices are addressed through the website privacy controls. Acceptance of general website terms does not replace consent where separate consent is required.
Contractual confidentiality obligations depend on the applicable agreement and the circumstances in which information is shared. These terms do not override a valid nondisclosure agreement or authorize disclosure contrary to an existing obligation.
12. Third-party content and services
The website may refer or link to external publications, platforms and services. Such references are provided in context and do not automatically imply endorsement, ownership or responsibility for the external service.
External services operate under their own terms and privacy practices. Compatibility, availability and pricing of third-party services can change. Their use in a particular solution is subject to the applicable arrangement and any relevant third-party conditions.
13. Availability and warranties
The public website may be changed, interrupted or unavailable because of maintenance, technical issues or other circumstances. No uninterrupted availability or error-free operation of the free public website is promised.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the public website and its informational materials are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without additional implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement.
This provision does not override an express commitment in a separate agreement or exclude any warranty, representation, remedy or protection that cannot lawfully be excluded. Specific platform or service obligations are governed by their respective terms.
14. Limitations of liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, WalsonParker is not liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss arising from use of the free public website or reliance on general informational materials, including resulting loss of profits, business opportunities or data.
The extent to which an exclusion applies depends on the relevant law and circumstances. Nothing in these terms excludes liability for fraud, willful misconduct or other conduct where exclusion is prohibited, or removes a mandatory statutory remedy.
Liability arising from a paid service or professional engagement is governed by the applicable agreement and law. These general terms do not establish an additional monetary liability cap or override an agreed allocation of responsibility.
15. Applicable law and disputes
Applicable law and the competent forum are determined by any valid agreement governing the matter and by the relevant legal rules. These general website terms do not designate an exclusive state, province or court, impose mandatory arbitration or require a class-action waiver.
Questions or concerns may first be raised through the existing contact channel so that the matter can be understood. This does not prevent a person from exercising legal rights, approaching a competent authority or seeking a remedy available under applicable law.
16. Changes, severability and interpretation
These terms may be revised to reflect changes in the website or its requirements. The date shown above identifies the latest revision. Changes apply prospectively, subject to legally required notice and acceptance; publication alone does not retroactively amend a separate contract.
If a provision is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue to apply to the extent permitted by law. Failure to enforce a provision on one occasion does not by itself waive the right to enforce it later.
Headings assist navigation and do not expand the meaning of a provision. Nothing in these terms creates a partnership, employment, agency or fiduciary relationship merely through website use.
17. Questions about these terms
Questions concerning these General Terms and Conditions should be directed to WalsonParker using the existing Contact us page. Select “Legal, Privacy & Compliance” as the department and “Legal, privacy or compliance” as the reason for contact.
Identify the relevant page, document or interaction and describe the question clearly. Information supplied through that channel is handled according to the Privacy Policy and any other applicable arrangements.