Welcome to Validus. By accessing or using our websites, mobile applications, products, and services (“Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”).
1. Introduction
Validus offers a secure, high-trust environment for networking, collaboration, and precision matchmaking. These Terms form a binding agreement between you and Validus governing your use of the Services.
2. Core Values and Mission
Our community is built on Dignity, Integrity, Liberty, Courage, Fidelity, Authority, and Legacy. We maintain a highly vetted network of founders, funders, leaders, and professionals to enable authentic interactions and successful ventures.
3. User Responsibilities and Code of Conduct
- Account Registration: Provide accurate and current information and keep it updated.
- Professional Conduct: Maintain integrity and confidentiality; avoid conduct that harms Validus or its members.
- Priority of Engagement: No pitching, promotion, or solicitation without prior consent (pre-existing relationships excluded).
- Prohibited Activities: illegal content; privacy/IP violations; unauthorized access; unverified or misleading information; harassment, discrimination, or personal attacks; any unlawful or unethical conduct.
- Political Activities: Use of the Services for political campaigns, endorsements, or advocacy is prohibited.
4. Intellectual Property
Ownership: All content, design, trademarks, logos, and platform functionality are owned by Validus or its licensors.
User-Generated Content: By posting content, you grant Validus a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute it in connection with the Services. You retain ownership of your content.
5. Confidentiality and Data Protection
Confidentiality: You may access confidential information about Validus programs and network. Do not disclose or use such information except as permitted. Upon termination, return or delete confidential materials.
Data Protection: Our processing of personal data is described in the Privacy Policy. By using the Services, you consent to such processing.
6. Compliance and Legal Obligations
Background Checks: You consent to screening to help preserve community integrity (e.g., OFAC/FATF checks).
Legal Compliance: You will comply with applicable laws, including AML, sanctions, and data-protection regulations.
7. Payment and Fees
Certain features may require fees disclosed at purchase or subscription. You agree to pay all applicable charges. Fees are non-refundable unless required by law. Report billing issues within 30 days.
8. Termination and Suspension
By You: You may terminate your account at any time; provisions intended to survive will remain in effect.
By Validus: We may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms; relevant obligations survive termination.
9. Limitation of Liability
The Services are provided “as is.” To the maximum extent permitted by law, Validus disclaims all warranties and will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Validus and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from claims, damages, and expenses arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of rights.
11. Dispute Resolution
Governing Law: Delaware, USA (without regard to conflict-of-laws principles).
Arbitration: Disputes will be resolved by binding arbitration in New York City, NY, under AAA rules, unless the parties agree otherwise.
Courts: If arbitration is not agreed, disputes shall be brought in the courts of New York County, NY, and the parties consent to exclusive jurisdiction there.
12. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated (e.g., email or in-app). Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
13. Miscellaneous Provisions
- Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, the Privacy Policy, and referenced documents constitute the entire agreement.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, contact:
Validus — Compliance Officer860 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
support@validus.nexus
Version 1.0 · August 2025. We may update these Terms and will revise the date above when changes occur.