Elite Consulting Group — Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of consulting services, the FormSecure platform, and any related websites, tools, and services (collectively, the "Services") provided by Elite Consulting Group ("Elite Consulting Group", "we", "us", or "our").

By accessing or using the Services, executing a proposal, statement of work ("SOW"), or order form, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Last updated: March 13, 2026


1. Eligibility & Acceptance

You may use the Services only if you are at least 18 years old and have the legal authority to enter into a binding agreement on behalf of yourself or the entity you represent.

By executing a proposal, statement of work ("SOW"), order form, or by otherwise accessing or using the Services, you confirm that you accept and agree to these Terms.

If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.


2. Scope of Services

Elite Consulting Group provides strategic consulting, advisory services, software tools, and related professional services, including the FormSecure platform.

Specific deliverables, timelines, and fees for consulting engagements will be defined in a Statement of Work ("SOW"), engagement letter, or order form (each an "Engagement"). Those documents form part of these Terms.

If there is a conflict between these Terms and an Engagement document, the Engagement document will control for that specific Engagement.


3. Accounts and Platform Access

Certain Services may require you to create an account.

You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete registration information

Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials

Be responsible for all activities conducted under your account

You must notify us promptly if you believe your account has been accessed without authorization.

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


4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Services only for lawful and legitimate purposes.

You may not:

Use the Services for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activities

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or data

Interfere with the security, performance, or availability of the Services

Upload or distribute malware, viruses, or malicious code

Use the Services to send spam or unsolicited communications

Reverse engineer, copy, or attempt to extract source code from our software or systems

We may suspend or terminate access if we believe your use violates these Terms or applicable law.


5. Client Responsibilities

You agree to:

Provide timely access to information, materials, personnel, and systems reasonably required for us to perform the Services

Ensure that all information and instructions you provide are accurate and complete

Review deliverables and provide feedback within the timeframes specified in the Engagement

Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in connection with your use of the Services


6. Fees, Invoicing & Payment

Fees for the Services are specified in the applicable Engagement and are exclusive of all taxes, which you are responsible for paying.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

Invoices are due within 14 days of the invoice date.

Late payments may result in suspension of Services.

We may charge reasonable late fees where permitted by law.

You are responsible for any costs incurred in collecting overdue payments.


7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated in the applicable Engagement:

Elite Consulting Group retains all right, title, and interest in and to:

methodologies

frameworks

tools

software

know-how

templates

and other pre-existing materials

(collectively, "Elite Consulting Group Materials").

Subject to payment of all applicable fees, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to use deliverables provided under an Engagement for your internal business purposes.

You may not resell, distribute, or publicly share our materials without prior written consent.


8. Confidentiality

Each party agrees to protect the other party’s confidential information using at least the same degree of care used to protect its own similar information.

Confidential information may only be used for purposes related to the Services.

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that:

is publicly available

was already known without restriction

is independently developed

is lawfully received from a third party without confidentiality obligations


9. Third-Party Services

The Services may rely on or integrate with third-party service providers, such as cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing, or email delivery providers.

Elite Consulting Group is not responsible for the availability, reliability, or performance of third-party services that are outside our control.


10. Disclaimers

Our Services are advisory in nature.

You are solely responsible for how you implement or act on our recommendations.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Services and any deliverables are provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including any implied warranties of:

accuracy

fitness for a particular purpose

merchantability

non-infringement


11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Elite Consulting Group will not be liable for any:

indirect

incidental

consequential

special

punitive damages

loss of profits

loss of revenue

loss of data

arising out of or relating to the Services or these Terms.

Our total aggregate liability for all claims related to the Services will not exceed the total fees paid by you to Elite Consulting Group in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

We are not responsible for damages resulting from:

internet outages

third-party services

events beyond our reasonable control.


12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Elite Consulting Group and its affiliates, officers, employees, and contractors from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising out of or related to:

your use of the Services

your violation of these Terms

any content, data, or materials you submit through the Services

your violation of applicable laws or regulations.


13. Term, Termination & Suspension

These Terms apply for the duration of each Engagement unless terminated earlier in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate an Engagement for material breach if the breach is not cured within 30 days after written notice.

We may immediately suspend or terminate Services if:

you fail to pay amounts due

your use violates these Terms

your activities pose security or legal risks.

Upon termination, you must pay all fees accrued up to the effective termination date.


14. Force Majeure

Neither party will be liable for delays or failure to perform obligations due to events beyond reasonable control, including:

natural disasters

internet or infrastructure failures

acts of government

labor disputes

cyber incidents affecting infrastructure providers.


15. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, United States, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, the parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes in good faith through discussions between senior representatives.


16. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our Services, business operations, or legal requirements.

When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date and provide notice where appropriate.

Your continued use of the Services after updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.


17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.


18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any applicable Engagement documents (including SOWs or order forms), constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Services.

They supersede any prior agreements, proposals, or understandings relating to the Services.


19. Independent Contractor Relationship

Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between the parties.

Elite Consulting Group operates as an independent contractor.


20. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or the Services, you may contact:

Elite Consulting Group
Email: [email protected]