Privacy and Terms of Use Policy

 

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

 

Welcome to PE Operators Community (the "Service"), operated by Fiske Su Services LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). Before using our Service, please read this Privacy and Terms of Use Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions described in this policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

 

Privacy Policy:

1. Information Collection:

   a. User Provided Information: We may collect personal information when you register, create a profile, make posts, or communicate with others on the Service. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, and other relevant details.

   b. Automatically Collected Information: We may collect information about your usage patterns, IP address, device information, and other browsing-related data through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies.

 

2. Use of Information:

   a. We use the information collected to provide and improve the Service, personalize user experience, communicate with users, and for marketing purposes.

   b. We may share non-personal information with third parties for analytics and advertising purposes.

 

3. User Contributions:

   a. Users are responsible for the content they post on the Service.

   b. Users agree that any information contributed must be in compliance with their current employment agreement and employer company policies.

   c. Users confirm they have the necessary rights and permissions for any files or submissions posted.

 

4. Security:

   a. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, but we cannot guarantee the security of your data.

 

5. Third-Party Links:

   a. The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties.

 

6. Children’s Privacy:

   a. The Service is intended solely for professionals in operating roles at private equity firms. Users under the age of 13 are prohibited from using the Service, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals in this age group.

 

7. Sharing Information with Outside Firms or Individuals:

   a. Users acknowledge that certain information, including user profiles and contributions, may be shared with outside firms or individuals for networking, collaboration, and professional opportunities within and outside the private equity industry. Importantly, such sharing will only occur on a double opt-in basis for each specific instance unless a user has otherwise opted in to a service where such sharing is to be expected, for example, job matching. This ensures that users have explicit consent before their information is shared with outside firms or individuals.

 

8. Confidentiality Obligations:

   a. Users understand and agree to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information shared within the community, respecting the proprietary nature of discussions and content related to private equity operations.

 

Terms of Use:

1. Acceptance of Terms:

   a. By using the Service, you agree to abide by these Terms of Use.

 

2. User Conduct:

   a. Users agree not to engage in illegal, harmful, or offensive activities on the Service.

   b. Users must respect the rights of others and not engage in harassment, discrimination, or any behavior that disrupts the community.

 

3. Intellectual Property:

   a. Users retain ownership of their content but grant us a non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute it on the Service.

   b. Users shall not use information submitted to the Service for monetization or to contribute to or develop services competitive with us.

 

4. Liability:

   a. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or legality of user-generated content.

   b. Users are solely responsible for their interactions with others on the Service.

 

5. Disclaimer:

   a. The Service is provided "as is" without any warranty. We disclaim all warranties, whether expressed or implied.

 

6. Limitation of Liability:

   a. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service.

 

7. Indemnification:

   a. Users agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, or damages, including legal fees, arising out of their use of the Service.

 

8. Waiver:

   a. The failure to exercise or enforce any provision of these terms by the Service shall not constitute a waiver of such provision or any other provision.

 

9. Governing Law:

   a. These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of California.

 

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by both the Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use outlined above. If you have any questions, please contact us at admin@peops.net.