Terms and Conditions for Benton & Bainbridge LLC

Last updated: October 2023

Introduction

Welcome to the Benton & Bainbridge LLC website (the "Site"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you must not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please refrain from using the Site.

2. Changes to the Terms

Benton & Bainbridge LLC reserves the right to revise and modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will become effective immediately upon being posted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Site. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.
• Transmit or procure the sending of any advertising or promotional material, including any "junk mail," "chain letter," "spam," or any other similar solicitation.
• Engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site, or which, as determined by us, may harm Benton & Bainbridge LLC or users of the Site, or expose them to liability.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

The content of this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, design, and software, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, alter, or create derivative works from any material on the Site without the express written consent of Benton & Bainbridge LLC.

4.1 No Endorsement

References and links on the Site to any third parties’ websites or resources do not constitute an endorsement by Benton & Bainbridge LLC of such third parties, their products, or services.

5. User-Generated Content

Users of this Site may be able to submit, post, or transmit content and materials (collectively, "User Content"). You retain any ownership rights in the User Content you submit, provided that you grant Benton & Bainbridge LLC a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and fully sub-licensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content in any media for any purpose.

5.1 Responsibility for User Content

You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting, publishing, or displaying it. Benton & Bainbridge LLC does not claim any ownership rights in User Content and does not endorse or take responsibility for any statement, opinion, information, or advice expressed in any User Content. We reserve the right to remove any User Content that we believe violates these Terms and Conditions or is otherwise objectionable.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only. Benton & Bainbridge LLC makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the Site or the information, services, or related graphics contained on the Site for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

6.1 Educational Purposes

The content provided by Benton & Bainbridge LLC is not a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the advice of your financial advisor, legal counsel, or other qualified professional with any questions you may have regarding a particular situation.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Benton & Bainbridge LLC, its directors, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Benton & Bainbridge LLC and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, as well as their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities