Terms of Service

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Welcome to Solten Consulting. These terms of service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website vitalysolten.com, as well as any consulting services, products, or communications offered by Solten Consulting LLC.

By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the site or services.

Who we are

Solten Consulting LLC is a California-based strategy and venture consulting firm led by Vitaly Solten. We provide professional services in business strategy, investment due diligence, founder advisory, and operational oversight.

Use of this website

You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only. You may not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the functionality or security of the site
• Use content or data from the site for commercial purposes without permission
• Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the site for violations of these Terms.

Intellectual property

All content on this site — including text, graphics, reports, frameworks (such as The 5 Signals™ or Solten Score), logos, and documents — is the property of Solten Consulting LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any part of this site without prior written consent.

Services and engagements

Engagements for consulting services are governed by separate written agreements or proposals between you and Solten Consulting LLC. These agreements will outline the scope of services, deliverables, fees, timelines, and terms specific to your project.

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

Payment terms

All fees for services are clearly stated before the start of an engagement. Payments are due according to the terms specified in your proposal, subscription page, or invoice.

Failure to pay may result in delayed delivery or suspension of services. We do not offer refunds once a service engagement has commenced unless otherwise agreed in writing.

If you subscribe to any of our paid services, fees must be paid according to the agreed terms. Subscription fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified in a written agreement. We reserve the right to modify pricing with prior notice.

Confidentiality

We respect the confidentiality of your business information. All non-public information shared with us in the course of an engagement will be treated as confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent, except where legally required.

Disclaimers

Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available." We make no warranties or guarantees, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the content or services for your particular needs.

Consulting results vary based on numerous factors. We do not guarantee specific business outcomes or investment success.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Solten Consulting LLC is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this site or services — including lost profits, business interruptions, or data loss.

Our total liability, in any case, is limited to the amount you paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be handled in the appropriate courts located in Santa Clara County, California.

Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the effective date.

Last updated: March 28, 2025

Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:

Solten Consulting LLC

Email: hello@vitalysolten.com