Terms & Conditions
Sliceo LLC | Terms and Conditions | Effective Date: January 2026
These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between Sliceo LLC, a Virginia limited liability company, and the client or user engaging Sliceo’s services. By accessing Sliceo’s website, executing any statement of work, proposal, engagement letter, or otherwise using Sliceo’s services, the client agrees to be bound by these Terms. If the client does not agree, the services may not be used.
These Terms apply to all consulting and advisory services provided by Sliceo, including retainer services, project-based engagements, success-fee or transaction support, fractional or interim executive services, on-demand consulting, and any other services agreed in writing.
Scope of Services
Sliceo will perform services as outlined in one or more written engagement documents agreed to by the parties. Each engagement document defines the applicable scope, deliverables, timelines, and fees and is incorporated into these Terms. In the event of a conflict between an engagement document and these Terms, the engagement document governs solely for that engagement.
Sliceo’s ability to perform services depends on the client’s timely cooperation, including providing accurate information, access to necessary resources, and prompt decisions. Any material change in scope or additional services must be approved in writing and may result in additional fees.
Independent Contractor Relationship
Sliceo performs all services as an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, fiduciary duty, or employer-employee relationship. Sliceo retains control over how services are performed and may provide services to other clients, including competitors, provided confidentiality obligations are met. Neither party has authority to bind the other.
Client Responsibilities
The client agrees to cooperate in good faith and provide accurate, complete, and timely information. The client remains solely responsible for all business decisions and outcomes resulting from the services. Sliceo does not make decisions on the client’s behalf.
The client agrees to comply with all applicable laws and will not request services that are unlawful, unethical, or infringe third-party rights. If services involve regulated activities or sensitive data, the client will notify Sliceo and cooperate in implementing required safeguards.
Payment Terms
Fees, billing structure, and payment schedules are set forth in the applicable engagement document. Unless otherwise stated, invoices are due within thirty (30) days of issuance. Late payments may accrue interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law. Sliceo may suspend services for non-payment without liability for resulting delays.
Disputed charges must be submitted in writing within ten (10) days of the invoice date. Undisputed portions must be paid on time. Failure to dispute within this period constitutes acceptance of the invoice.
Unless expressly included, fees do not include out-of-pocket expenses. Approved expenses will be billed at cost. Any success-based compensation or equity arrangements must be documented in writing and do not create a partnership, broker relationship, or fiduciary duty.
Intellectual Property and Ownership
Upon full payment, the client owns deliverables created specifically and exclusively for the client, excluding Sliceo’s pre-existing materials, methodologies, tools, templates, and know-how. Sliceo retains ownership of its proprietary materials and grants the client a perpetual, non-exclusive license to use such materials only as embedded in the deliverables for internal business purposes.
Third-party materials included in deliverables remain subject to their respective licenses. Client-provided materials remain the client’s property, and the client represents it has the right to provide such materials for use.
Confidentiality
Each party agrees to protect the other’s confidential information using reasonable care and to use such information solely for purposes of the engagement. Confidential information excludes information that is publicly available, independently developed, or lawfully obtained without restriction.
Confidentiality obligations survive termination for five (5) years, or longer for trade secrets or where required by applicable law.
Non-Solicitation
During the engagement and for twelve (12) months following termination, the client will not solicit or hire Sliceo personnel who had direct involvement with the client, except through general public job postings not targeted at Sliceo personnel. Breach may result in injunctive relief and liquidated damages equal to fifty percent (50%) of the individual’s annual compensation.
Indemnification
Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other harmless from third-party claims arising from its breach, negligence, misconduct, or violation of law. Sliceo will indemnify the client against third-party claims alleging that deliverables infringe U.S. intellectual property rights, subject to stated limitations and exclusions.
Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement with thirty (30) days’ written notice. Immediate termination is permitted for uncured material breach, unlawful requests, or unsafe or unethical circumstances. Upon termination, the client must pay for all services rendered through the termination date.
Limitation of Liability
Neither party is liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages. Each party’s total liability is capped at the fees paid or payable for the services giving rise to the claim during the twelve (12) months preceding the event. These limitations do not apply to fraud, willful misconduct, or liabilities that cannot be limited by law.
Disclaimers
Services are provided as-is, without warranties of results. Sliceo warrants only that services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner. The client’s exclusive remedy for non-conforming services is re-performance or refund of fees for the affected services.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Except for excluded claims, disputes will be resolved by binding arbitration in Virginia. Jury trials and class actions are waived.
Acceptance and Entire Agreement
By using Sliceo’s services or entering into an engagement, the client confirms acceptance of these Terms. These Terms, together with any written engagement documents, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior agreements. Amendments must be in writing and agreed by both parties.