1. Stanford Angels of France (“SAF”) is providing this website as an information service to the Internet community. The SAF website includes, but is not limited to, the text, images, links, sounds, graphics, video sequences displayed, and any information on the website (the “Materials”). Use of this website and access to the material it contains, including, without limitation, the Materials, is subject to the following terms and conditions as well as all applicable laws. The SAF Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions of Use by reference.
2. Your access to and browsing of the website constitutes your full acceptance of these terms and conditions. The information in the SAF website is only for the attention of the residents of jurisdictions where it can be lawfully disseminated.
3. 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.
4. Nothing on this site constitutes or forms a part of any offer for sale or subscription of, or any invitation to offer to buy or subscribe for, any securities, nor should it or any part of it form the basis of, or be relied upon in any connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever.
5. SAF is an alumni club of the Stanford Alumni Association (the “Alumni Association”) of Stanford University (the “University,” and together with the Alumni Association, “Stanford”). The Alumni Association does not review, monitor, verify or guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of or otherwise endorse information provided by SAF, give advice or advocate the purchase or sale of any product or service not directly offered by the University or its affiliates. The text and other materials on the SAF website is the opinion of the SAF and are not statements of advice, opinion, or information of Stanford.
6. The SAF website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned by, affiliated with or controlled by the University, the Alumni Association or SAF (the “Stanford Affiliated Parties”). The Stanford Affiliated Parties have no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites not directly affiliated with the Stanford Affiliated Parties.
7. Certain statements in the Materials or on the SAF website constitute forward-looking statements. No representation or warranty is made as to future performance or such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in the Materials or on the SAF website speak only as of the date thereof. SAF expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained in the Materials or on the SAF website to reflect any change in its expectation with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Limitation of Liability
8. Nothing in these terms and conditions shall be taken to limit or exclude any liability that may not otherwise be limited or excluded under applicable law. By using the SAF website, you expressly release Stanford from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party website.
YOU AGREE THAT THE STANFORD AFFILIATED PARTIES WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES, EITHER ACTUAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF USE, OR TO YOUR (OR ANY THIRD PARTY’S) USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SAF WEBSITE, OR TO YOUR RELIANCE UPON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM OR THROUGH THE SAF WEBSITE. IN PARTICULAR, THE STANFORD AFFILIATED PARTIES WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE, (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CLAIMS FOR DEFAMATION, ERRORS, MISUSE OF EMAIL OR OTHER SERVICES, LOSS OF DATA, OR INTERRUPTION IN AVAILABILITY OF DATA), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SA&E WEBSITE, OR YOUR PLACEMENT OF CONTENT ON A WEBSITE, OR YOUR RELIANCE UPON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM OR THROUGH THE SA&E WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, STATUTORY OR OTHER LAW, EXCEPT ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT APPLICABLE LAW REQUIRES SUCH LIABILITY.
Stanford makes no representation regarding your ability to transmit and receive information from or through the SAF website and you agree and acknowledge that your ability to access the SAF website may be impaired. Stanford disclaims any and all liability resulting from or related to such events.
You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or any content posted to the SAF website, including copies and republication thereof, whether based in contract, tort, statutory or other law, will be governed by the laws of France, excluding its conflicts of law provisions. You further consent to the personal jurisdiction of and exclusive venue in the courts located in France as the legal forum for any such dispute.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold the Stanford Affiliated Parties, their trustees, officers, employees and agents, as applicable, harmless from any claims, losses or damages, including legal fees, resulting from your violation of these Terms of Use, your use of the SAF website or your placement of any content onto the SAF website, and to fully cooperate in the Stanford Affiliated Parties’ defense against any such claims.
The Stanford Affiliated Parties may, in their sole discretion, modify or revise these Terms of Use and policies at any time. Notice of any such change or addition will be made within approved interfaces to the SAF website and/or by email. By using the SAF website after any change or addition is announced, you agree to be bound by all such changes or additions.
Disclaimer
9. DISCLAIMER: Stanford Angels serves as an alumni resource and educational organization in the area of private equity and venture investing for alumni of Stanford generally. Stanford does not endorse or solicit investment in any company featured on Stanford Angels’ website or in Stanford Angel’s events.
Each Member of Stanford Angels is individually responsible for their own due diligence and research before making any investments. Should a Member of Stanford Angels choose to make an investment in any company featured on Stanford Angels’ website or events, that decision should be based on the Member’s own personal.
Potential or actual investors understand that angel investing entails significant risks and may result in a complete loss of investment : angel investing is a high-risk activity, and one should not invest any money unless they are comfortable losing 100% of their investment. On average, early-stage investments are illiquid for 10 years. The Stanford Alumni Angel Network, the local chapter of the Stanford Alumni Angel Network or the Stanford School are not responsible for, and shall have no liability for, any investment decisions.
Copyright and Trademarks
10. The logo, name and all graphics on the SAF website or their affiliates are trademarks of SAF and Stanford or their affiliates, as applicable. Use, reproduction, copying or redistribution of trademarks without the written permission of the applicable Stanford Affiliated Parties or their affiliates is prohibited. All other trademarks or service marks appearing on the SAF website are the marks of their respective owners.
Code of Conduct
I understand and recognize that Stanford Angels of France meetings and communications are focused on investment pursuits. I understand Stanford does not endorse or solicit investment in any company featured on Stanford Angels’ website or in Stanford Angel’s events.
I am serious about my intention for investing and am joining the group for that express purpose.
I will conduct myself in a professional manner at all times and will engage in such a way that adds value to the investment activity of the group.
I will respect the privacy of other members and not provide their names to any third party without their permission.
I will keep membership information confidential and I will never seek personal advantage from confidential information received and utilise client data only for a defined purpose.
I will disclose to the group any relationship I have or may have with a presenting company, including any personal gain I may receive from the company.
I will not solicit another member for business.
To the extent investments are over-subscribed, I agree that precedence will always be given to Stanford Angels members in their individual capacity over members or others who are looking to invest on behalf of a fund, similar legal entity, or third party. I will also not circumvent Stanford Angels or enter into a side agreement with a start-up looking for funding if such a side agreement would reduce the investment capacity available to other Stanford Angels members.
I will provide details of investments that I make via the group’s activities, both upon investment entry and exit.
Grievances – Please bring grievances to the Stanford Club of France, which has sole discretion, with or without notice, to permanently expel a member at any time for a violation of any of these policies.
I have been alerted to and actively manage fairly and effectively any personal or other conflicts of interest, to obey legislation and comply with regulations to the best of my ability, ensure I am open and cooperative with all regulators, to challenge and report unlawful or unethical behaviour.
These Terms of Use were last updated in October 2022.
