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Terms of Use

Last updated: 21st January 2026

1. Introduction

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of websites, content, products, services, assessments, tools, and communications operated by The Venture Operator (“we”, “us”, “our”).

References to “The Venture Operator”, “we”, “us”, or “our” include any content, publications, or communications issued under prior trading or publishing names.

By accessing, viewing, using, or interacting with our websites, content, assessments, tools, or communications (collectively, the “Websites”), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

These Terms should be read together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Disclaimer.

2. Nature of the Websites and Content

The Websites provide informational content, assessments, frameworks, diagnostic tools, and digital products relating to venture execution, decision-making, and capability development.

All content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on the Websites constitutes, or should be relied upon as:

  • investment advice
  • financial advice
  • legal advice
  • accounting or tax advice
  • professional consulting advice
  • a recommendation to invest, raise capital, acquire securities, or pursue any transaction

You are solely responsible for your decisions and actions.

3. No Professional Relationship

Use of the Websites does not create any client, advisor, consultant, fiduciary, partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship.

Any formal engagement, if offered, will only arise after:

  • eligibility assessment
  • mutual agreement
  • execution of a separate written agreement

No obligation exists until such agreement is executed.

4. Eligibility, Discretion, and Engagement

Participation in assessments, reviews, or discussions:

  • does not guarantee acceptance
  • does not constitute an offer to engage
  • does not create reliance

We reserve absolute discretion to:

  • decline participation
  • discontinue discussions
  • limit access to content, products, or services

Eligibility checks are screening tools, not promises.

5. Digital Products, Payments, and Point-of-Purchase Terms

Some products or services may be offered for purchase.

5.1 Point-of-Purchase Terms

Before completing a purchase, you may be required to:

  • accept product-specific terms
  • acknowledge disclaimers
  • consent electronically

These terms form part of this agreement.

5.2 Payments

Payments are processed through third-party providers.

We do not store payment credentials.

5.3 Refunds

Unless otherwise stated:

  • purchases are discretionary
  • refunds are limited or excluded
  • assessments are non-transferable

Any exceptions will be stated at purchase.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, frameworks, tools, assessments, models, methodologies, text, graphics, branding, and materials (“Content”) are owned by or licensed to The Venture Operator.

You may not:

  • copy
  • reproduce
  • modify
  • distribute
  • reverse engineer
  • create derivative works

without prior written consent.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

7. Feedback Licence

Any feedback, suggestions, or submissions you provide may be used by us without restriction, attribution, or compensation.

8. User Accounts and Submissions

Where user accounts or uploads are enabled:

  • you are responsible for your account
  • you warrant content you submit is lawful and non-infringing
  • you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use submitted materials for service delivery

We may remove content or suspend access at our discretion.

9. User-Generated Content Risks

User-generated content (including comments, uploads, or submissions) carries inherent risk.

We do not endorse or verify user-generated content and are not responsible for outcomes arising from reliance on it.

10. Testimonials and Outcomes

Any testimonials, examples, or outcomes referenced:

  • reflect individual experiences
  • do not guarantee similar results
  • are not predictive of future outcomes

Results vary based on context, capability, execution, and decisions.

11. External Links and Third-Party Services

The Websites may link to or embed third-party platforms (including newsletters, scheduling tools, analytics, or content hosts).

We do not control third-party services and are not responsible for their content, availability, policies, or practices.

Your use of third-party services is governed by their terms.

12. Service Availability and Changes

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Websites, products, or services at any time without notice.

We are not liable for any resulting unavailability.

13. No Partnership or Agency

Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, agency, employment, or fiduciary relationship.

14. Disclaimers

All content is provided “as is” and “as available”.

We make no warranties regarding:

  • accuracy
  • completeness
  • reliability
  • suitability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, all warranties are excluded.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • we are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages
  • liability is limited to the amount paid (if any) for the relevant product

16. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Venture Operator from claims arising from:

  • your use of the Websites
  • your breach of these Terms
  • your submissions or actions

17. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia, excluding conflict-of-law principles.

18. Assignment

We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.

You may not assign your rights without written consent.

19. Electronic Communications

You consent to receiving communications electronically and agree electronic agreements satisfy legal requirements.

20. Survival

Sections relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnity, governing law, and interpretation survive termination.

21. Interpretation

Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

22. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Venture Operator relating to use of the Websites and supersede any prior representations, communications, or understandings.

23. No Waiver

Failure by The Venture Operator to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

23. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.

Continued use constitutes acceptance of updates.

24. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms should be submitted via the Website contact form.

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