Welcome to Vertical Strategy (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms & Conditions govern your use of our website and advisory services. By accessing or using our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. About Vertical Strategy

Vertical Strategy is a fintech consulting and advisory firm providing strategic, regulatory, governance, and growth advisory services to financial institutions, fintech companies, and digital asset platforms.

2. Use of Website

You agree to use our website:

• For lawful purposes only

• In a way that does not infringe the rights of others

• Without attempting to disrupt website functionality or security

We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access if misuse is detected.

3. Advisory Services Disclaimer

Vertical Strategy provides strategic advisory and consulting services.

Our services:

• Do not constitute legal advice unless explicitly agreed in writing

• Do not replace independent legal, financial, or regulatory counsel

• Do not guarantee regulatory approval, licensing, or specific business outcomes

Clients remain responsible for final decisions and regulatory compliance.

4. Engagement Terms

All consulting engagements are governed by separate written agreements, proposals, or contracts. Those agreements will define:

• Scope of services

• Fees and payment terms

• Confidentiality obligations

• Deliverables

• Liability limitations

In case of conflict, the signed engagement agreement prevails over these Terms.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including:

• Text

• Graphics

• Branding

• Logos

• Research materials

is the property of Vertical Strategy unless otherwise stated.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify content without prior written permission.

6. Confidentiality

Any confidential information shared during advisory engagements will be handled in accordance with contractual confidentiality obligations.

However, website inquiries alone do not establish a confidential advisory relationship.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Vertical Strategy shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

• We are not responsible for losses arising from reliance on website content.

• Advisory outcomes depend on multiple external regulatory and market factors beyond our control.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external sites.

9. Compliance with Laws

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of our services complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of:

Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction unless otherwise agreed in writing.

11. Amendments

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us.