Terms of Service
Last updated: January 6, 2026
Overview
Before you start using Hofund Labs's services, please take a few minutes to read these Terms of Service. They're important and will tell you what you can and can't do.
Important: These Terms include an arbitration provision. This means that if you have a dispute with us, you may have to resolve it through arbitration rather than in court. Please read the Dispute Resolution section carefully.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@hofundlabs.com.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Hofund Inc ("Hofund Labs", "we", "us", or "our") provides you access to its website and related services (collectively, the "Site") subject to your agreement to follow these Terms of Service ("Terms").
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please exit the Site immediately and do not use any of the Site Content.
"Site Content" means all content on or through the Site, including text, software, images, articles, and other information or content.
By agreeing to these Terms, you are also agreeing to our Privacy Policy.
2. Description of Service
Hofund Labs is an Institutional Behavioral Intelligence Firm. We provide consulting and advisory services related to decision-making processes, behavioral analysis, and strategic engagement for institutional clients.
Our services are advisory in nature. Hofund Labs does not guarantee specific outcomes. All decisions and actions taken based on our insights remain the responsibility of the client.
3. Personal and Non-Commercial Use
The Site is for informational purposes. You may not:
- Modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works of, transfer, or sell Site Content
- Access or attempt to access any systems or servers on which the Site is hosted
- Forge headers, create a false identity, or otherwise manipulate identifiers
- Use any device, software, or routine to interfere with the proper working of the Site
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract the source code of the Site
4. Confidentiality
Hofund Labs operates with strict confidentiality. Any information shared during engagements is treated as confidential unless otherwise agreed in writing. Specific confidentiality terms are outlined in individual engagement agreements.
5. Access and Use Requirements
To access the Site, you will need a working internet connection, for which you are responsible for all costs, expenses, and fees.
The Site is intended for use solely by individuals who are:
- At least 18 years old
- Able to enter into a legally binding agreement
- Authorized to engage on behalf of their organization (if applicable)
6. Intellectual Property
Copyrights
All Site Content, including its organization and presentation, is protected by copyright law. Hofund Labs and its licensors own the copyright, and you may not use it without permission except as expressly permitted in these Terms.
Trademarks
"Hofund Labs", "Hofund", and related logos and names are trademarks owned by Hofund Labs or its licensors. You may not use these marks without prior written permission.
Proprietary Methodologies
Our methodologies, including Behavioral Reasoning Models (BRMs), decision mapping frameworks, and related systems are proprietary. Clients may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on these methodologies without express written consent.
7. Term and Termination
We may terminate your access to the Site at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. If you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that is harmful to others, we may immediately terminate your access.
The following sections survive termination: Intellectual Property, Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Dispute Resolution.
8. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites ("External Sites"). We provide these links for convenience only and do not endorse or control External Sites.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE, SITE CONTENT, AND ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hofund Labs disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties of title and non-infringement
- Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of Site Content
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HOFUND INC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
- Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Site
- Damages resulting from reliance on information provided through our services
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your data
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hofund Labs, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of any rights of a third party
12. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
THIS SECTION AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
Binding Arbitration
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you and Hofund Labs agree that any disputes arising in connection with the Site or these Terms will be resolved by binding arbitration rather than in court.
Waiver of Jury Trial
BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, YOU AND HOFUND INC ARE VOLUNTARILY WAIVING ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL FOR ALL DISPUTES COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE.
Waiver of Class Action
YOU AND HOFUND INC AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
Arbitration Rules
Any arbitration will be governed by the Consumer Dispute Resolution Procedures of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The AAA Rules are available at www.adr.org.
Exceptions
Either party may bring claims in small claims court if eligible. Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for violations of intellectual property rights.
13. Governing Law
Except for the arbitration provision above, these Terms and your use of the Site will be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. The updated version will be posted on the Site with an updated date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
15. General Provisions
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hofund Labs regarding the Site.
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.
- Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
- Assignment: We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without your consent. You may not assign your rights or obligations.
- No Agency: These Terms do not create any agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship between you and Hofund Labs.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about these Terms, please contact us:
- Email: contact@hofundlabs.com