Direct2CEO Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: April 17, 2025
1. Service Overview
Direct2CEO ("we", "us", or "our") provides a technology platform that enables:
- Company owners and executives ("Listers") to embed a widget that displays an offer button on their websites
- Potential acquirers, investors, or partners ("Users") to submit non-binding expressions of interest
- Facilitation of initial introductions between interested parties
Direct2CEO does NOT:
- Act as a broker-dealer
- Provide investment or legal advice
- Participate in negotiations or due diligence
- Handle securities or funds
- Make valuations or define deal terms
- Verify information submitted by either party
- Guarantee completion of any deal
We provide a technology infrastructure only, including:
- A hosted directory of participating companies
- A system for submitting and forwarding offers
- Basic analytics and optional email introductions
- Processing of platform usage or submission fees
2. User Obligations
Listers agree to:
- Provide truthful and accurate company information
- Respond to inquiries in a timely manner
- Handle negotiations and due diligence independently
- Seek legal and financial advice as necessary
- Pay any applicable platform fees
Users agree to:
- Submit genuine expressions of interest
- Provide accurate and verifiable contact information
- Handle all communications and negotiations directly with companies
- Seek legal and financial advice as needed
3. Fees & Pricing
- Users may be required to pay a non-refundable fee to submit offers
- No success fees or transaction-based fees are collected
- Direct2CEO does not take a percentage of any deal
4. No Advisory Relationship
By using Direct2CEO, all parties acknowledge:
- We are not providing financial, legal, or investment advice
- We do not represent either party in a transaction
- We do not verify or guarantee the accuracy of submitted information
5. Risk Acknowledgement
Users and Listers understand:
- All partnerships, investments, or acquisitions carry risk
- Independent due diligence is their responsibility
- Direct2CEO does not influence or evaluate potential deals
6. Limitations of Liability
Our liability is limited to the fees paid to use the platform. We are not liable for:
- Failed transactions
- Inaccurate or misleading information
- Business outcomes
- Losses arising from use of the platform
7. User Representations
All users represent that they:
- Are legally able to enter binding agreements
- Will comply with relevant laws and regulations
- Understand Direct2CEO is not a financial intermediary
- Accept full responsibility for their actions on the platform
8. Platform Ownership
- The Direct2CEO platform and embedded widget code are the exclusive property of Direct2CEO
- Users are granted a limited, non-transferable license to use the platform
- Listers are granted a limited license to embed the Direct2CEO widget
9. Data Privacy
- Direct2CEO handles personal data according to its Privacy Policy
- Contact information is only shared with mutual consent
- Confidential or private data will not be disclosed without authorization
10. Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Suspend or terminate access at any time
- Remove listings or widget access
- Modify these terms with reasonable notice
11. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.
12. Contact
For questions or concerns about these terms, contact us at:
📧 support@direct2ceo.com