This plain-English summary is provided as a convenience only and does not replace or limit the full terms set forth below. In the event of any conflict, the full text of these Terms of Use controls.

Table of Contents

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Agreement to Be Bound

These Terms of Use (the "Terms" or "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and VetForge, Inc. ("VetForge," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the VetForge platform, including all associated websites, mobile applications, application programming interfaces, tools, features, and content (collectively, the "Platform" or "Service").

By accessing, browsing, registering for, or otherwise using the Platform in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform.

1.2 Age Requirement

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to create an account or use the Platform. By using VetForge, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older. If you are accessing the Platform on behalf of a minor, you assume full responsibility for that minor's use of the Platform and agree to be bound by these Terms on the minor's behalf, subject to applicable eligibility requirements set forth in Section 3.

1.3 Account Creation as Acceptance

The act of creating a VetForge account, clicking "I Agree," or otherwise completing the registration process constitutes your affirmative acceptance of these Terms and VetForge's Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The Privacy Policy describes how VetForge collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information and is available at vetforge.io/privacy.

1.4 Electronic Agreement

You agree that these Terms are enforceable as a written agreement signed by you. You waive any rights or requirements under any applicable law that requires a non-electronic original signature or the delivery or retention of non-electronic records, to the extent such waiver is permitted under applicable law.

2. Description of Service

2.1 Platform Overview

VetForge is a Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") platform designed to support and empower the veteran community by providing tools and resources that assist with:

1. Career Transition Tools: Guidance, checklists, timelines, and resources to support transitions from military to civilian or government careers;
2. Benefits Tracking and Guidance: Informational resources and organizational tools to help users understand, track, and pursue VA and other veteran benefits;
3. Resume and Profile Building: Tools for translating military experience into civilian-ready resumes, profiles, and credentials;
4. Professional Networking: A veteran-focused community for professional connection, mentorship, and peer support; and
5. Employer Matching: Facilitation of connections between veteran job seekers and veteran-friendly employers and recruiters.

2.2 Informational and Assistive Nature — Not Professional Advice

THE VETFORGE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ASSISTIVE PURPOSES ONLY. VetForge is not a law firm, financial advisory firm, medical provider, or licensed benefits counselor. Nothing on the Platform constitutes or should be construed as:

1. Legal advice or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship;
2. Financial, investment, or tax advice;
3. Medical or mental health advice or diagnosis; or
4. An official determination of veterans' benefits eligibility or entitlement.

Users are encouraged to consult with qualified licensed professionals — including VA-accredited claims agents, attorneys, financial advisors, and healthcare providers — for guidance specific to their individual circumstances.

2.3 VA Benefits Information

Any information provided on the Platform relating to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA") benefits, programs, eligibility criteria, or application processes is provided for general guidance purposes only. VetForge does not represent the VA, the Department of Defense ("DoD"), or any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, and has no affiliation with any government agency. Official determinations of VA benefits eligibility are made solely by the VA. Users should consult VA.gov or visit a local VA office or Veterans Service Organization ("VSO") for authoritative information.

2.4 Service Availability

VetForge reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature, functionality, or aspect of the Platform at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including scheduled maintenance, upgrades, or business decisions. VetForge shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

3. Account Registration and Eligibility

3.1 Eligibility

Access to and use of the VetForge Platform is intended for the following categories of individuals (collectively, "Eligible Users"):

1. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, including all branches (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard);
2. Active duty service members;
3. Members of the Reserve Components, including the U.S. Army Reserve, U.S. Navy Reserve, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, U.S. Air Force Reserve, and U.S. Coast Guard Reserve;
4. Members of the National Guard (Army National Guard and Air National Guard); and
5. Military spouses and dependents of Eligible Users described in (a) through (d) above.

VetForge also welcomes employers, recruiters, and professionals who use the Platform solely to engage with veteran talent and communities through designated employer-facing features, subject to any additional terms applicable to employer accounts.

3.2 Accurate Information Requirement

When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information as prompted by the registration form. You further agree to maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate, current, and complete at all times. You represent that all information you provide to VetForge is truthful and accurate and that you have not knowingly omitted any material information.

3.3 Account Security

You are solely responsible for:

1. Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your username and password;
2. Restricting access to your device(s) and account;
3. All activities that occur under your account, whether or not authorized by you; and
4. Notifying VetForge immediately at security@vetforge.io if you suspect any unauthorized access to or use of your account.

VetForge will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account credentials.

3.4 One Account Per User

Each individual user is permitted to maintain only one (1) VetForge account. Creating multiple accounts, duplicate accounts, or accounts on behalf of another individual without their express authorization is prohibited and may result in the termination of all associated accounts.

3.5 Verification of Military Affiliation

VetForge reserves the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to request verification of your eligibility and military affiliation. Such verification may include, without limitation, requests for:

1. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or equivalent documentation;
2. Military identification;
3. Leave and Earnings Statements (LES) or other active-duty documentation; or
4. Such other documentation as VetForge reasonably deems appropriate.

Failure to provide requested verification documentation within a reasonable time may result in suspension or termination of your account. VetForge will handle all submitted verification documents in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, VetForge grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes consistent with these Terms and the intended functionality of the Service.

4.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree that you will not, directly or indirectly, do any of the following:

1. Harassment and Harmful Conduct: Harass, intimidate, bully, threaten, stalk, defame, or otherwise harm or attempt to harm any user, VetForge employee, or any other individual through or in connection with the Platform;
2. False Military Claims (Stolen Valor): Falsely claim, represent, or imply military service, rank, awards, decorations, or status that you have not lawfully earned, including any conduct that may violate the Stolen Valor Act of 2013, 18 U.S.C. § 704, or any successor statute;
3. Unauthorized Data Collection: Scrape, crawl, spider, data-mine, or otherwise collect or harvest any data, content, or information from the Platform through automated or manual means without VetForge's express prior written consent;
4. Reverse Engineering: Decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code, underlying ideas, algorithms, or structure of any part of the Platform;
5. Unauthorized Access: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Platform, other user accounts, VetForge's systems or networks, or any systems or networks connected to the Platform;
6. Malicious Code: Upload, transmit, or introduce any virus, worm, Trojan horse, ransomware, spyware, adware, or other malicious or harmful code or software to or through the Platform;
7. Impersonation: Impersonate any person or entity, including any VetForge employee, administrator, or moderator, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
8. Unauthorized Commercial Solicitation: Use the Platform to advertise, solicit, or promote any products, services, businesses, or commercial ventures without VetForge's express prior written consent;
9. Interference: Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Platform or the data contained therein, or attempt to do so;
10. Illegal Activity: Use the Platform in any manner that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation; and
11. Circumvention: Circumvent, disable, or interfere with any security, access control, or usage-limiting features of the Platform.

4.3 Consequences of Violations

VetForge reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to take any or all of the following actions in response to violations of this Acceptable Use Policy or these Terms generally:

1. Warning: Issue a formal warning to the offending user;
2. Content Removal: Remove, edit, or restrict any content that violates these Terms;
3. Suspension: Temporarily suspend the offending user's account;
4. Termination: Permanently terminate the offending user's account and bar the user from future use of the Platform; and/or
5. Legal Action: Report the conduct to law enforcement authorities and/or pursue applicable legal remedies.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 VetForge Ownership

The Platform and all content, features, and functionality made available through it — including but not limited to software, code, algorithms, databases, interfaces, text, graphics, logos, images, icons, audio and video clips, trademarks, service marks, trade dress, and the selection, compilation, and arrangement thereof — are and shall remain the exclusive property of VetForge, Inc. and its licensors (collectively, "VetForge IP"). All VetForge IP is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in or to any VetForge IP except for the limited license expressly set forth in Section 4.1. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by VetForge.

5.2 Trademarks

The name "VetForge," the VetForge logo, and all related marks, names, and trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of VetForge, Inc. You may not use any VetForge trademarks without the prior written permission of VetForge. You may not use VetForge's trademarks in any way that is likely to cause confusion, disparage VetForge, or imply endorsement without authorization.

5.3 User-Generated Content License

You retain ownership of all content, materials, data, documents, profile information, and other information that you create, upload, submit, or transmit through the Platform ("User Content"). By submitting User Content to the Platform, you grant VetForge a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify (for technical purposes only), display, and distribute your User Content solely to the extent necessary to:

1. Operate, maintain, and improve the Platform and its features;
2. Provide the Service to you and other users as intended; and
3. Comply with applicable legal requirements.

This license is limited in scope to the purposes described above and does not grant VetForge any right to sell your User Content to third parties or use it for advertising purposes without your separate consent.

5.4 Feedback and Suggestions

If you submit to VetForge any ideas, feedback, suggestions, feature requests, recommendations, or other communications regarding the Platform ("Feedback"), you hereby assign to VetForge all right, title, and interest in and to such Feedback, including all intellectual property rights therein. VetForge shall be free to use, disclose, reproduce, license, commercialize, and otherwise exploit such Feedback in any manner and for any purpose, without restriction, compensation, or obligation to you.

6. User Content and Conduct

6.1 User Responsibility for Content Accuracy

You are solely responsible for all User Content that you submit to the Platform, including but not limited to:

1. Military service records, discharge documents, and service history;
2. Resume content, work history, and professional credentials;
3. Education records, certifications, and training documentation; and
4. Any other biographical, professional, or personal information.

You represent and warrant that all User Content you submit is accurate, truthful, and does not misrepresent your qualifications, service history, credentials, or identity.

6.2 Prohibition on False Service Records and Fraudulent Information

You expressly agree that you will not upload, submit, transmit, or otherwise make available through the Platform any:

1. Fabricated, altered, or fraudulent military service records, discharge papers, or documentation;
2. False claims of military rank, service branch, awards, decorations, or qualifications;
3. Misrepresentations of your identity, eligibility status, or military affiliation; or
4. Any other fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading information.

VetForge takes the integrity of the veteran community with the utmost seriousness. Submission of false military service documentation or fraudulent misrepresentation of military service may constitute a violation of the Stolen Valor Act of 2013 (18 U.S.C. § 704), federal fraud statutes, and other applicable laws. VetForge reserves the right to report such conduct to appropriate law enforcement authorities.

6.3 VetForge Right to Remove Content

VetForge reserves the right, but does not assume the obligation, to review, monitor, edit, refuse to post, or remove any User Content at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to User Content that VetForge determines, in its sole discretion, to:

1. Violate these Terms or any applicable law;
2. Be fraudulent, false, misleading, or deceptive;
3. Be harmful, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable; or
4. Infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party.

VetForge's exercise of its content moderation rights does not constitute an endorsement of any User Content that is permitted to remain on the Platform.

7. Subscription, Fees, and Payment

7.1 Service Tiers

VetForge offers the following service tiers:

VetForge reserves the right to modify, add, or discontinue service tiers at any time in accordance with Section 13 of these Terms.

7.2 Billing Terms and Auto-Renewal

Premium subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, as selected by the user) and will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled by the user prior to the renewal date. By subscribing to a Premium tier, you:

1. Authorize VetForge to charge your designated payment method on a recurring basis for the applicable subscription fee;
2. Acknowledge that your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel prior to the renewal date; and
3. Agree to keep your payment information current and accurate.

7.3 Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your Premium subscription at any time by accessing your account settings or by contacting support@vetforge.io. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the then-current billing period. Your access to Premium features will continue through the end of the paid period, and you will not be charged for subsequent billing periods following cancellation.

7.4 Refund Policy

VetForge does not offer refunds for partial billing periods or unused portions of a subscription term, except as required by applicable law. In lieu of cash refunds for certain circumstances at VetForge's sole discretion, VetForge may offer pro-rated account credits applicable to future billing periods. Refund requests should be directed to billing@vetforge.io and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

7.5 Price Change Notification

VetForge reserves the right to change subscription pricing at any time. If VetForge changes the price of your current subscription tier, VetForge will provide you with at least thirty (30) days' advance written notice of the price change via the email address associated with your account. Your continued use of the Premium subscription after the effective date of a price change constitutes your acceptance of the new pricing.

7.6 Taxes

Subscription fees do not include applicable federal, state, local, or foreign taxes, levies, duties, or similar governmental assessments. You are responsible for paying all such taxes associated with your subscription, except for taxes based on VetForge's net income.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

8.1 Third-Party Integrations

The Platform may integrate with, link to, or reference third-party websites, services, tools, and resources, including but not limited to:

1. VA.gov and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs digital resources;
2. Department of Defense (DoD) official resources and portals;
3. LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms;
4. Employer job boards and career portals; and
5. Other third-party career, benefits, or professional development services.

8.2 No Endorsement

The inclusion of any third-party link, integration, or reference on the Platform does not constitute or imply VetForge's endorsement, sponsorship, recommendation, or affiliation with such third party or its content, products, or services. VetForge makes no representations or warranties with respect to any third-party content, services, or websites.

8.3 Third-Party Terms Govern

Your use of any third-party service accessed through or in connection with the Platform is subject to that third party's own terms of service, privacy policy, and other applicable terms and conditions. VetForge is not responsible or liable for your interactions with, or the practices of, any third-party service provider. You access third-party services at your own risk.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 "As Is" and "As Available" Disclaimer

THE VETFORGE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT, FEATURES, AND FUNCTIONALITY PROVIDED THEREIN ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, VETFORGE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT;
2. WARRANTIES THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS;
3. WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, CURRENCY, OR USEFULNESS OF ANY CONTENT ON THE PLATFORM; AND
4. WARRANTIES THAT THE PLATFORM WILL MEET YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS.

9.2 No Warranty on Outcomes

VETFORGE MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES THAT:

1. ANY USER WILL BE FOUND ELIGIBLE FOR ANY VA BENEFITS OR GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE PLATFORM;
2. ANY USER WILL OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT, ACHIEVE CAREER OUTCOMES, OR REALIZE ANY PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES AS A RESULT OF USING THE PLATFORM; OR
3. ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE PLATFORM REGARDING BENEFITS, PROGRAMS, OR ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA IS CURRENT, COMPLETE, OR APPLICABLE TO ANY USER'S INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VETFORGE, INC., ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY:

1. INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES;
2. LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, BUSINESS, OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS;
3. PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE; OR
4. ANY OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSSES,

ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE PLATFORM, EVEN IF VETFORGE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

9.4 Aggregate Liability Cap

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, VETFORGE'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

1. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (US$100.00); OR
2. THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO VETFORGE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

9.5 Essential Basis of Bargain

The disclaimers, exclusions, and limitations of liability set forth in this Section 9 reflect a reasonable allocation of risk and form an essential basis of the bargain between you and VetForge. VetForge would not be able to provide the Platform to you on the terms set forth herein without these limitations.

10. Indemnification

10.1 User Indemnification Obligation

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless VetForge, Inc. and its respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns (collectively, the "VetForge Indemnitees") from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of or relating to:

1. Your access to or use of the Platform;
2. Your User Content, including any claim that your User Content infringes, misappropriates, or violates any third-party right;
3. Your breach or alleged breach of any representation, warranty, obligation, or covenant in these Terms;
4. Your violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation;
5. Any fraudulent, false, or misleading information you submit to the Platform, including false claims of military service; or
6. Your misuse of the Platform or any violation of these Terms.

10.2 VetForge Control of Defense

VetForge reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are obligated to indemnify VetForge, and you agree to cooperate with VetForge's defense of such claims. You shall not settle any matter without VetForge's prior written consent.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [STATE], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to these Terms.

11.2 Informal Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, you and VetForge agree to use good faith efforts to resolve any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform informally. The party asserting the dispute shall send written notice of the dispute to the other party (for VetForge: legal@vetforge.io; for users: the email address associated with your account). The parties shall then attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days following receipt of such notice (the "Informal Resolution Period"). Neither party may initiate formal dispute resolution proceedings until the expiration of the Informal Resolution Period, unless exigent circumstances require immediate relief.

11.3 Binding Arbitration

If a dispute is not resolved during the Informal Resolution Period, you and VetForge agree that any and all disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Privacy Policy, or your use of the Platform shall be resolved by final and binding individual arbitration administered by JAMS (or a mutually agreed-upon arbitration provider) pursuant to its applicable rules then in effect. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

11.4 Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver

11.5 Small Claims Court Exception

Notwithstanding the foregoing arbitration agreement, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes or claims within the jurisdictional limits of such court, provided the action remains in small claims court and is not transferred or appealed to a court of general jurisdiction.

11.6 Venue for Non-Arbitration Disputes

For any disputes not subject to arbitration under these Terms (including but not limited to actions in small claims court and actions for injunctive or other equitable relief), the parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the federal and state courts located in [COUNTY], [STATE], and each party waives any objection to such jurisdiction and venue.

12. Termination

12.1 User Right to Terminate

You may terminate your VetForge account at any time by following the account deletion procedures in your account settings or by contacting support@vetforge.io. Termination of your account will result in the deactivation and deletion of your account and content, subject to the data retention practices described in VetForge's Privacy Policy.

12.2 VetForge Right to Suspend or Terminate

VetForge reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice or liability, to suspend or permanently terminate your access to all or any part of the Platform for any reason, including but not limited to:

1. Breach of any provision of these Terms;
2. Fraudulent, abusive, or otherwise illegal activity;
3. Conduct that VetForge determines is harmful to other users, the veteran community, or the Platform; or
4. Inactivity for an extended period of time, as determined by VetForge.

12.3 Effect of Termination on Data

Upon termination of your account for any reason, VetForge will handle your personal data and User Content in accordance with its Privacy Policy (vetforge.io/privacy). Certain data may be retained for a period of time as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, as described in the Privacy Policy.

12.4 Survival of Terms

The following provisions of these Terms shall survive the termination or expiration of your account or these Terms for any reason: Section 5 (Intellectual Property), Section 6 (User Content and Conduct), Section 9 (Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability), Section 10 (Indemnification), Section 11 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution), and Section 14 (General Provisions), as well as any other provisions that by their nature should survive termination.

13. Modifications to Terms

13.1 Right to Modify

VetForge reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time at its sole discretion. VetForge may update these Terms to reflect changes in applicable law, platform functionality, business practices, or for any other reason.

13.2 Notice of Changes

If VetForge makes material changes to these Terms, VetForge will provide notice to you by one or more of the following methods:

1. Sending an email notification to the email address associated with your account;
2. Posting a prominent notice on the Platform; and/or
3. Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of these Terms.

For non-material changes, VetForge may update these Terms without individual notice, and it is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

13.3 Continued Use as Acceptance

Your continued access to or use of the Platform after the effective date of any modification to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must cease using the Platform and terminate your account.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with VetForge's Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated herein by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and VetForge with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether written or oral, between the parties regarding such subject matter.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect, unaffected by the invalidity or unenforceability of any individual provision.

14.3 Waiver

VetForge's failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of VetForge's right to enforce such provision or any other provision in the future. No waiver of any term or provision of these Terms shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of VetForge.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign, delegate, sublicense, or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms to any third party without VetForge's prior written consent. Any purported assignment in violation of this provision shall be null and void. VetForge may freely assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, to any affiliate, successor entity, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of VetForge's assets, without your consent and without prior notice.

14.5 Force Majeure

VetForge shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under these Terms to the extent such failure or delay is caused by events beyond VetForge's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics, acts of war or terrorism, government orders or actions, power failures, telecommunications failures, internet outages, labor disputes, or supplier failures (each, a "Force Majeure Event"). VetForge shall use commercially reasonable efforts to resume performance as soon as practicable following the cessation of a Force Majeure Event.

14.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are entered into solely for the benefit of you and VetForge and do not create any rights in, or obligations to, any third party. No third party shall be deemed a beneficiary of these Terms or shall have any right to enforce any provision hereof.

14.7 Headings

Section headings in these Terms are for convenience of reference only and shall have no effect on the interpretation or construction of these Terms.

14.8 Notices

All legal notices to VetForge required or permitted under these Terms must be provided in writing by email to legal@vetforge.io or by certified mail to the mailing address set forth in Section 15. Notices to you will be sent to the email address associated with your account. Notices shall be deemed received upon delivery (for email) or three (3) business days after mailing (for certified mail).

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Use or the VetForge Platform, please contact us using the information below. VetForge is committed to responding to all inquiries in a timely and respectful manner.

VetForge is proud to serve those who have served. Thank you for being a member of the VetForge community.

Acknowledgment and Agreement

By creating an account or using the VetForge Platform, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Use in their entirety, that you understand them, and that you agree to be legally bound by them.