HedgeID Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: May 1, 2024
Last Updated: May 12, 2025
HedgeID, Inc. (HedgeID) is the developer and owner of its proprietary capital markets data solution, ‘HedgeID Data Platform’, to: (1) facilitate Customer’s access to comprehensive data, research, and tools for capital markets-facing data and technology vendors; and (2) provide user accounts for the Customer to interact with our platform (collectively the “Services”). HedgeID makes available the Services through its website, located at:
https://app.hedgeid.com (the “Web Application Website”).
https://www.hedgeid.com/ (the “Marketing Website”).
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the HedgeID Inc. (“HedgeID,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) data platform, software, and services, including any content, tools, or data made available to you (collectively, the “Services”). By signing an Order Form referencing these Terms, you (“Client”) agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Subject to the applicable Order Form and your compliance with these Terms, HedgeID grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Services solely for your internal business purposes during the subscription term.
You may not:
– Use the Services for competitive benchmarking or product development
– Sell, sublicense, distribute, or otherwise make the Services available to any third party
– Use the Services to train machine learning models or automated data extractors
– Scrape, download in bulk, or replicate the HedgeID database
All rights not expressly granted are reserved by HedgeID.
You may permit only the number of Authorized Users specified in your Order Form to access the Services. Each Authorized User must be an individual, identified by name, and use their own login credentials. Sharing credentials is strictly prohibited.
You are responsible for all use of the Services by your Authorized Users and for ensuring compliance with these Terms.
The Term of your access to the Services is defined in the applicable Order Form. Unless otherwise stated, subscriptions renew automatically for successive one-year terms unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the current term.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services for breach of these Terms or non-payment, with or without notice.
All payment terms, fees, and billing arrangements are set forth in the applicable Order Form. Late payments may be subject to a finance charge of 1.5% per month or the maximum permitted by law.
HedgeID retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Services, including all data, software, and content made available through the platform, and all related intellectual property rights.
You agree not to use HedgeID data outside the scope of your license. You may not reproduce, publish, or redistribute any portion of the Services except as expressly permitted in your Order Form.
HedgeID compiles data from publicly available sources, contributor submissions, and other legally obtained information. While we take reasonable steps to ensure accuracy, completeness and recency, we do not guarantee data correctness.
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.hedgeid.com/privacy-policy/
You agree that you will not use the Services to collect, store, or distribute personal data in violation of applicable laws. HedgeID collects and processes business-related data only, and is committed to maintaining compliance with applicable privacy frameworks, including PIPEDA, GDPR (to the extent applicable), and CPRA.
For Clients subject to the GDPR or UK GDPR, HedgeID acts as an independent data controller in connection with the professional data made available through the Services. Data subjects may contact us to exercise their rights under applicable data protection laws.
Client shall use the Services only for lawful and legitimate business purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws, including privacy, anti-spam, data protection, and communication laws.
Client is solely responsible for its use of any personal data made available through the Services and shall not:
– Use the Services for unsolicited mass marketing or spamming
– Harass or profile individuals based on sensitive or protected characteristics
– Store, share, or otherwise exploit personal information outside the context of legitimate professional engagement
You agree to treat all non-public information obtained through the Services as confidential and not to disclose it to any third party except as expressly permitted herein.
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. HEDGEID DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the data.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HEDGEID WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES.
HEDGEID’S TOTAL LIABILITY UNDER THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY CLIENT UNDER THE APPLICABLE ORDER FORM IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HedgeID from and against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
– Your or your Authorized Users’ misuse of the Services
– Breach of these Terms
– Violation of any law or third-party rights
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in Ottawa, Ontario.
We may modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes, and continued use of the Services after such changes constitute your acceptance of the updated Terms.
These Terms, together with any executed Order Form(s), constitute the entire agreement between you and HedgeID regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements.
To ensure the long-term integrity and resilience of the platform, HedgeID reserves the right to implement additional safeguards or enforce stricter usage policies if patterns of abuse, regulatory inquiries, or platform misuse are detected. We strive to balance openness and transparency with our responsibility to protect individuals’ rights, ensure ethical data use, and maintain a trusted professional ecosystem.
For questions or concerns about these Terms, contact us at: legal@hedgeid.com
