Terms of Use

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website operated by Ampersand Solutions Group, Inc. ("AMPERSAND," "we," "us," or "our") at ampersand.us (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

2. Use of the Site

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or any systems or networks connected to the Site
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Site without our express written permission
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate AMPERSAND, an AMPERSAND employee, or any other person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or the servers and networks used to make the Site available

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality — including but not limited to all text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof — are owned by AMPERSAND, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

The AMPERSAND name, logo, SPECTREIQ name and logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of AMPERSAND or its affiliates. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of AMPERSAND.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER AMPERSAND NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH AMPERSAND MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SITE.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER AMPERSAND NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH AMPERSAND REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, OR ANY SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE SITE WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS.

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL AMPERSAND, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

6. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AMPERSAND, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by AMPERSAND. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that AMPERSAND shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such content or services.

8. Government Contracting Information

Information presented on the Site regarding AMPERSAND's capabilities, contract vehicles, and services is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on the Site constitutes a binding offer, proposal, or commitment to perform work under any government or commercial contract. Specific terms, conditions, and commitments are established solely through formal contractual agreements.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to revise and update these Terms at our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when posted and apply to all access to and use of the Site thereafter. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Madison County, Alabama.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and AMPERSAND regarding the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: