Updated Jan 1, 2025
Terms & Conditions
1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to the website (“Site”) of Silvan Ingredient Ecosystem (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our Site, you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using our Site.
2. Public Benefit Purpose
Silvan Ingredient Ecosystem is a public benefit corporation registered in Boulder, Colorado. We serve as a catalytic partner to a portfolio of scalable, high-impact agricultural businesses, brands and retailers. Our mission includes unlocking capital, providing tailored strategic consulting, and improving market access in ways that drive lasting growth and transparency in supply chains. While we share an annual impact report, these Terms govern your use of our Site regardless of our public benefit status.
3. Nature of Our Services
Consulting Services: We offer global consulting services focused on strategic planning, supply chain transparency, and growth for agricultural-related businesses.
No products are sold directly through this Site, and we do not currently accept online payments.
Any proposals or agreements for paid consulting services will be handled directly with clients through separate written agreements.
4. Intellectual Property
Ownership: All text, graphics, images, logos, designs, icons, and other content (“Content”) on this Site are owned by or licensed to Silvan Ingredient Ecosystem.
Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site’s Content for personal or informational purposes.
Restrictions: You agree not to reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any Content without our prior written consent.
5. User-Generated Content
Comments and Conduct: Our Site may allow for user comments on blog posts. By posting comments, you agree not to submit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, or infringing on others’ rights.
Rights Granted: By posting comments, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content on our Site.
Moderation: We reserve the right to remove or edit any user-generated content at our discretion if it violates these Terms or our policies.
6. Disclaimers of Warranties
As-Is and As-Available: We provide the Site and its Content on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Site, accuracy of the Content, or any services provided.
No Guarantee: We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free of viruses or harmful components.
No Professional Advice: While we share knowledge relating to agricultural and supply chain improvements, nothing on this Site should be construed as professional legal, financial, or regulatory advice.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Silvan Ingredient Ecosystem and its officers, directors, employees, or affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or these Terms, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Silvan Ingredient Ecosystem and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claim or demand (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.
9. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
Jurisdiction: These Terms and any disputes related to them or the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Venue: You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in or covering Boulder, Colorado for the resolution of any disputes.
10. Updates and Modifications
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Such changes will be posted on this page with a “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our Site after any updates constitute acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically.
11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact:
Email: andy@silvan.eco
Boulder, Colorado, USA
12. Disclaimer
These Terms & Conditions do not constitute legal advice. We encourage you to consult an attorney for advice regarding your own obligations under applicable local, state, and federal laws.