Terms of Use

General

Southmere is providing this website as an information service to the Internet community. Use of this website and access to the material it contains is subject to the following terms and conditions as well as all applicable laws. Your access to and browsing of the website constitutes your full acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to abide by these terms and conditions, do not use this website. All material on this site is information of a general nature and does not address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Nothing in this site constitutes professional and/or financial advice, nor does any information on this site constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed or the law relating thereto. No action should be taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon information on this site. Advice from a suitably qualified professional should always be sought in relation to any particular matter or circumstance.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”. NEITHER SOUTHMERE NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES IS PROVIDING ANY WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THIS WEBSITE. SOUTHMERE AND ITS AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL CODE, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOUTHMERE AND ITS AFFILIATES DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, ADEQUACY, OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS CONTAINED ON THE WEBSITE AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE MATERIALS AND INFORMATION.

Information Submitted to Southmere

Under no circumstances will Southmere or its affiliates be liable for any consequential, incidental, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of any use of or inability to use the website or any portion thereof, regardless of whether Southmere or its affiliates have been apprised of the likelihood of such damages occurring and regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise.

Please do not send any information to Southmere that constitutes a trade secret or is confidential or proprietary. Southmere cannot agree to obligations of confidentiality or non-disclosure with regard to information submitted to it. By submitting information or materials to Southmere, you and anyone acting on your behalf, agree that any such information or materials will not be considered confidential or proprietary. Southmere is not obligated to review any information or materials sent to it, Southmere reserves the right to reject information or materials in its sole discretion and Southmere shall be under no obligation to return any information or materials to you. It is possible that Southmere will receive a number of similar plans and ideas, you understand that your idea may have previously been submitted to Southmere and may be under our consideration. In no event shall Southmere be limited or restricted from pursuing any opportunities with others.

User Accounts and Passwords

Access to certain portions of this website is password protected. Passwords should be kept strictly confidential and should not be shared with any other persons not authorized by Southmere. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. Southmere reserves the right to terminate any user's access to password-protected portions of this website at any time for any reason.

Linked Sites

When you select certain hyperlinks, you will be leaving the Southmere site. These hyperlinks take you to publicly available sites, which are not within the control of Southmere. Southmere and its affiliates make no warranties, either express or implied, concerning the content of such sites, including the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability thereof for any particular purpose, nor do Southmere and its affiliates warrant that such sites or their content are free from any claims of copyright, trademark, or other infringement of the rights of third parties or that such sites or content are devoid of viruses or other contamination. Links to the non-Southmere sites do not imply any endorsement of or responsibility for the opinions, ideas, products, information, or services offered at such sites, or any representation regarding the content at such sites.

Copyright

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Southmere and is protected by copyright laws. All rights are reserved. Other than as necessary for the purpose of viewing the site in the course of business, it is strictly forbidden to copy any material on this site for commercial use or to republish any or all of the contents of this site on a proxy server, cache, or other similar form of storage.

Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have regarding your information.

Information We Collect

We collect information to operate effectively and provide you with the best experience. The types of information we collect include:

  • Information you provide: We collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, or any other details you submit through forms on our website.
  • Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information from your device, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and a record of the pages you visit. This data is collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services: We use your information to operate and maintain the website, respond to your inquiries, and analyze how the site is used to enhance functionality and user experience.
  • For communication: We may use your contact information to send you updates, newsletters, or other information related to our services. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
  • For security: We use the collected data to monitor and prevent fraudulent activity and ensure the security of our website and services.
  • For legal compliance: We may use your information to comply with our legal obligations.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except in the following limited circumstances:

  • With service providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and conduct our business, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
  • For legal reasons: We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others' rights, property, or safety.

Your Choices and Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, update, or delete your data. You can often do this by contacting us directly. You can also manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the site. Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:

  • Using the website to post or transmit illegal, obscene, defamatory, or threatening material.
  • Engaging in spamming, hacking, or any form of unauthorized access to the website or its data.
  • Attempting to interfere with the proper functioning of the website.

Changes to the Terms

Southmere reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. When we make changes, we will post the updated terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Delaware. Any disputes relating to these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Delaware.

Local Restrictions

There are legal requirements in various countries and jurisdictions that may restrict the information that Southmere can lawfully provide to the user. Persons into whose possession the information in this website comes should inform themselves about and observe any restrictions imposed in the jurisdiction in which the website is accessed.

Last Updated: September 2025