Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Client," "you," or "your") and JCM Global Investment ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the website located at https://jcmglobalinvestment.com (the "Site") and any advisory or consulting services we provide (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using the Site, submitting an inquiry, requesting a consultation, or engaging our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access the Site or use our Services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Services

JCM Global Investment (Joint Cross-border Management) provides strategic advisory and consulting services to global manufacturers, technology companies, and professional service firms seeking to enter or expand within the United States market. Our Services may include, but are not limited to:

• U.S. market entry strategy development and planning
• Business entity formation coordination and guidance
• Regulatory compliance coordination with licensed professionals
• Sales channel and distribution strategy advisory
• Partner identification and vetting coordination
• Brand localization and market positioning advisory
• Ongoing operational support and strategic consulting retainer
• Resource materials, guides, and educational content (e.g., U.S. Market Entry Checklist)

3. Eligibility

To use our Services, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
• You have the legal capacity and authority to enter into these Terms on behalf of yourself or your company
• If acting on behalf of an organization, you are duly authorized to bind that organization to these Terms
• Your use of the Services does not violate any applicable laws or regulations in your jurisdiction
• All information you provide to us is accurate, complete, and current

4. Consultations and Engagements

Our advisory engagements are governed by the following terms:

5. Fees and Payment

All fees for paid Services will be set forth in the applicable engagement agreement or SOW. The following general terms apply:

• Fee Structure: We offer both project-based fixed fees and ongoing retainer arrangements. All pricing is communicated transparently in written proposals before engagement commencement.
• Payment Terms: Unless otherwise specified in the engagement agreement, invoices are due within 14 days of issuance. We reserve the right to pause or suspend Services for overdue payments.
• Taxes: You are responsible for all applicable taxes, duties, or levies arising from the Services in your jurisdiction. Our fees are exclusive of any such charges unless expressly stated otherwise.
• Refunds: All fees paid are non-refundable except as expressly stated in the engagement agreement or as required by applicable law. Work completed prior to any early termination will be invoiced at the agreed rate.
• Currency: All fees are denominated in U.S. Dollars (USD) unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. Intellectual Property

7. Confidentiality

Both parties acknowledge that in the course of an engagement, each may disclose confidential and proprietary information to the other. Each party agrees to:

• Hold the other party's confidential information in strict confidence
• Not disclose such information to any third party without prior written consent, except as required by law
• Use confidential information solely for the purposes of the engagement
• Implement reasonable security measures to protect confidential information from unauthorized access or disclosure

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that is publicly known, was previously known to the receiving party, was independently developed, or is required to be disclosed by law or court order.

8. Disclaimers and No Guarantees

THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We specifically disclaim the following:

• We do not guarantee specific business outcomes, revenue targets, successful U.S. market entry, regulatory approvals, or any particular result from our Services.
• U.S. market entry involves many variables beyond our control, including regulatory changes, market conditions, and third-party actions.
• Information on the Site is for general informational purposes only and may not be accurate, complete, or current. It should not be relied upon as professional advice.
• We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of any licensed third-party professionals (attorneys, CPAs, etc.) to whom we refer or coordinate on your behalf.
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any downloadable resources or materials provided through the Site.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, JCM GLOBAL INVESTMENT AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND PARTNERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities, data, or goodwill
• Damages arising from your reliance on information provided on the Site
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any matter beyond our reasonable control

In no event shall our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services exceed the total fees actually paid by you to JCM Global Investment in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or USD $500, whichever is greater.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless JCM Global Investment and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of the Site or Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; (d) any information or content you submit to us; or (e) your infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Site or Services to:

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Misrepresent your identity, authority, or affiliation with any organization
• Transmit any unauthorized advertising, spam, or unsolicited communications
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems
• Scrape, crawl, or copy Site content without our express written consent
• Use the Site for any unlawful, harmful, fraudulent, or deceptive purpose
• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Site

12. Termination

Either party may terminate a consulting engagement upon written notice as specified in the applicable engagement agreement. In the absence of a specific engagement agreement:

• We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site or Services at any time, without notice, for conduct we determine violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
• You may discontinue use of the Site at any time.
• Upon termination of an engagement, you shall pay for all Services rendered up to the date of termination.

Sections relating to intellectual property, confidentiality, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law shall survive any termination of these Terms.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, the parties agree to submit to binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in California for any such proceedings.

14. General Provisions

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: