Terms of Service

Last updated: 3 June 2026  ·  Effective: 3 June 2026

Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing or using SI Reach you agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.

Contents

  1. Definitions
  2. Acceptance of Terms
  3. The Platform
  4. Registration & Accounts
  5. Client Terms
  6. Expert Terms
  7. Compliance & Insider Trading
  8. Payments & Fees
  9. Intellectual Property
  10. Confidentiality
  11. Prohibited Conduct
  12. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
  13. Indemnification
  14. Termination
  15. Governing Law & Disputes
  16. Changes to Terms
  17. Contact

1. Definitions

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the Platform, submitting a form, creating an account, or conducting an Engagement, you confirm that you:

If you are accessing the Platform on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

3. The Platform

SI Reach is an intermediary platform that facilitates connections between Clients and Experts. SI Reach:

4. Registration & Accounts

Some features require registration. You agree to:

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that we believe pose a compliance risk.

5. Client Terms

5.1 Permitted Use

Clients may use the Platform solely to obtain lawful, legitimate primary research insights for internal business purposes. Clients must not use Expert insights to:

5.2 Research Briefs

Clients are responsible for ensuring that their research briefs do not request MNPI, proprietary data, or information that the Expert would be prohibited from sharing. SI Reach reviews briefs for compliance but this does not constitute legal advice to the Client.

5.3 Recording & Transcripts

Engagements may be recorded and transcribed by SI Reach for compliance and quality purposes. Clients must not make independent recordings without disclosing this to the Expert and to SI Reach in advance.

6. Expert Terms

6.1 Eligibility

Experts must have genuine, verifiable professional experience in their stated area of expertise. Misrepresentation is grounds for immediate termination and may result in legal action.

6.2 Independent Contractor

Experts are independent contractors, not employees or agents of SI Reach. Experts are solely responsible for their tax obligations arising from honoraria received.

6.3 Compliance Obligations

Experts must:

6.4 Honoraria

Honoraria rates are agreed before each Engagement. Payment is typically processed within 5 business days of the completed Engagement, subject to compliance clearance. SI Reach's standard commission/service fee will be disclosed in the Expert Agreement prior to engagement.

7. Compliance & Insider Trading

Zero-tolerance policy: The sharing or use of material non-public information (MNPI) through the SI Reach platform is strictly prohibited and may constitute a criminal offence under applicable securities laws.

SI Reach operates a compliance programme that includes:

Users must immediately report any suspected compliance violation to compliance@sireach.com. SI Reach cooperates fully with regulatory authorities.

8. Payments & Fees

Client fees are as stated on our Pricing page or in the applicable order form. All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes (GST, VAT, etc.) unless stated otherwise. Invoices are payable within 30 days. Late payments may attract interest at 1.5% per month. Fees are non-refundable except where SI Reach fails to deliver a matched Expert and our quality guarantee applies.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on the Platform (text, design, code, branding) is owned by or licensed to SI Reach and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

Expert-generated content shared during Engagements remains the intellectual property of the Expert. Clients receive a limited, non-exclusive licence to use such content for their internal research purposes only.

10. Confidentiality

Both Clients and Experts agree to treat all Confidential Information disclosed in an Engagement as strictly confidential, and not to disclose it to any third party without the prior written consent of the disclosing party. This obligation survives termination of the relationship for a period of 3 years.

11. Prohibited Conduct

You must not:

12. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. SI Reach does not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses.

Expert opinions are not investment advice. SI Reach is not a registered investment adviser. Nothing on the Platform constitutes a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, SI Reach's aggregate liability to any User shall not exceed the greater of USD 500 or the total fees paid by that User in the 3 months preceding the claim. SI Reach shall not be liable for indirect, consequential, incidental, or punitive damages.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SI Reach and its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Platform; (b) your breach of these Terms; (c) any third-party claim arising from content you provide; or (d) your violation of any applicable law.

14. Termination

Either party may terminate the relationship at any time by giving written notice. SI Reach may suspend or terminate your access immediately and without notice if you breach these Terms, engage in prohibited conduct, or create legal or compliance risk. Sections 9 (IP), 10 (Confidentiality), 12 (Liability), and 13 (Indemnity) survive termination.

15. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, disputes shall be referred to binding arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the seat of arbitration in [City, India], and proceedings conducted in English.

Users in other jurisdictions may also have rights under local consumer or privacy laws which these Terms do not exclude.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision. For material changes, we will provide at least 14 days' notice by email or a prominent site notice. Continued use of the Platform after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

17. Contact

For legal notices or questions about these Terms: