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These Terms govern your participation as an Expert Member in the RadixOne Expert Network. Please read them carefully before accepting or participating in any engagement.
By joining the RadixOne Expert Network and participating as an Expert Member, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). These Terms govern your membership in the RadixOne Network and supersede any prior terms or agreements relating to your expert membership. Raveda Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (“RadixOne”) reserves the right to update or modify these Terms from time to time and will notify you of material changes. Continuing to participate as an Expert Member after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. The English version of these Terms controls over any translation.
For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
By accepting these Terms, you represent and warrant that you are not prohibited or restricted from joining Network or performing Projects by any contract, agreement, policy, or other obligation to any third party (such as an employer’s policies, confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements, or other consulting or non-compete agreements). You confirm that you have obtained all necessary permissions or waivers from any current employer or relevant third party to the extent required for you to participate as an Expert Member. It is solely your responsibility to determine that you are permitted to join Network and undertake Projects. If you are uncertain about whether you can comply with these Terms or have conflicting obligations, you must decline participation as an Expert Member. You agree that RadixOne, in its sole discretion, may determine your eligibility or continued participation in Network, and may require you to provide information or certifications about your background or affiliations to confirm compliance. You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction (and in any event at least 18 years old) and fully legally competent to enter into these Terms. You agree to provide RadixOne with accurate and complete biographical and professional information, and to update such information as needed to ensure it remains current. This includes your current job title, experience, qualifications, and any relevant affiliations. You agree that RadixOne may share your profile information (excluding contact details) with Clients as needed for Project opportunities, subject to the confidentiality provisions herein.
Your relationship with RadixOne and with any Client is that of an independent contractor. Nothing in these Terms creates an employer-employee relationship, partnership, agency, or joint venture between you and RadixOne or you and any Client. As an independent contractor, you are not entitled to any benefits offered to RadixOne’s employees, and you have no authority to act on behalf of or bind RadixOne or any Client in any manner. You agree not to represent yourself as an agent, officer, or employee of RadixOne or any Client. You participate in Network solely in your individual capacity (and not on behalf of any other entity, unless specifically agreed between that entity and RadixOne). If you reside or work in a jurisdiction that requires special acknowledgment of independent contractor status (for example, California’s requirements for independent contractors), you confirm that you are participating as an independent business (e.g., sole proprietor) providing services.
You agree to act in good faith and in a professional, workmanlike manner in all interactions
related to the Network. You will exercise due care, diligence, and judgment in performing
any Project, and will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdictions
relevant to your participation. You will only accept Project opportunities that you are
qualified for and capable of completing in compliance with these Terms and your obligations
to any third parties. If at any time you feel unable to continue or to adhere to these
requirements, you must decline or withdraw from the Project.
RadixOne may require you to complete periodic training, tutorials, or compliance
certifications as a condition of continued membership (for example, an onboarding tutorial
or annual reaffirmation of these Terms). You agree to complete any such required training
and acknowledge that RadixOne may suspend or terminate your membership if you fail to comply
with training or compliance requirements.
When engaging in any Project or other Network activity, you agree to abide by any legal, contractual, ethical, or fiduciary obligations that limit what you can disclose or the scope of your participation. You must decline or discontinue any Project that would result in a conflict of interest or a violation of any applicable law, regulation, these Terms, or your obligations to any third party (past or present). This means that if a Project’s subject matter or the information sought by a client would put you in breach of a duty of confidentiality, violate securities trading laws, or otherwise conflict with any obligation you owe (for example, to a current or former employer or client), you must refuse or immediately withdraw from the Project. You agree to promptly inform RadixOne if you believe that your participation in any pending or ongoing Project may violate any such obligations, so that RadixOne can appropriately address the situation.
From time to time, RadixOne may inform you of additional specific rules or topic restrictions that Expert Members must observe (for example, certain industries, companies, or subjects that are off-limits, or categories of information that must not be discussed). You agree to comply with any such rules and limitations communicated to you. RadixOne may also update its Compliance or similar guidelines for Expert Members; you agree to review and abide by them (if provided) as an integral part of these Terms.
During your membership in Network (and thereafter as specified in Section 5), you shall not disclose to any Client or to RadixOne any confidential, proprietary, or non-public information that you are not permitted to share. In particular, you must not disclose any of the following categories of information in the course of any Project or Network activity:
Additionally, you must not disclose any information that you are otherwise prohibited from sharing under any law or regulation, or which could cause you to breach any regulatory, legal, ethical, or professional standard or rule. The restrictions in this Section apply to all forms of communication (oral, written, electronic, etc.) and cover both direct disclosures and indirect sharing of clues, hints, or confirmations. If a Client’s questions seem to call for Restricted Information, you should decline to answer and, if needed, remind them that you cannot discuss such topics.
You further agree to abide by the following specific restrictions when considering, accepting, or performing any Project:
Most current government officials and employees of government-owned or controlled entities are ineligible to participate in Projects that relate to their official duties. If you are a government official (including an employee or officer of a government agency or department, a state-owned enterprise, a public international organization like the UN or World Bank, or if you are an official advisor to a government), you agree not to discuss any confidential legislation, regulation, policy, contracts, or other matters that you have influence or decision-making authority over. Furthermore, you must promptly notify RadixOne if you currently occupy or later attain any such government position, or if you become an elected official, candidate for public office, or official of a political party. RadixOne may, at its discretion, restrict or terminate your participation in Network if you become a government official, in order to comply with global anti-corruption laws and avoid conflicts of interest. If you are one of the limited Expert Members allowed to consult while holding a public-sector role (which would be only with RadixOne’s explicit permission and under strictly controlled circumstances), you must stick to public, non-sensitive information and follow any additional protocols provided. In all cases, you are responsible for ensuring that your participation in Network does not violate any applicable ethics rules or laws governing public employees or officials.
If you become concerned about the nature of any Project inquiry or client request, or if you feel that an Client is asking you to do something that might violate these Terms or any law (for example, asking for confidential information or MNPI, or attempting to influence your decisions in your professional capacity outside of Network), you must immediately discontinue the Project and notify RadixOne. For instance, if a client begins to steer a conversation toward topics that would breach your obligations (such as asking about details you must keep confidential or trying to get you to comment on a pending merger you’re aware of), you should halt the discussion and inform RadixOne’s compliance team. Likewise, if an Client starts marketing their products or services to you (rather than seeking your insight), that is outside the scope of Network and you should end the conversation and report it.
RadixOne encourages Expert Members to err on the side of caution. If you withdraw from or refuse a Project because it seems to conflict with these Terms or legal/ethical obligations, promptly inform RadixOne of the situation. RadixOne will review and, if appropriate, compensate you for the time set aside for the Project (even if the consultation did not occur) to ensure you are not penalized for doing the right thing. You also agree to cooperate fully with any inquiry by RadixOne into potential violations of these Terms or law, including providing truthful information and relevant details if requested.
RadixOne may from time to time invite you to participate in a Project based on your expertise and the needs of an Client. Your participation in any Project is entirely voluntary and at your discretion. RadixOne makes no guarantee as to the frequency, quantity, or type of Project invitations you will receive, nor that you will be selected to consult on any given Project. You understand that Clients typically choose an Expert Member from a pool of candidates, and therefore an invitation is not a promise of engagement. There is no minimum commitment of Projects or hours required for membership (unless otherwise agreed in a separate written contract for a specific program). Membership in Network is non-exclusive; you remain free to provide services outside Network or participate in other expert networks, subject to the confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions of these Terms.
When you receive a Project invitation, you should carefully review the brief/description and only accept if you can comply with all stated requirements and these Terms. If you accept, you agree to perform the Project to the best of your ability and within any scope defined by RadixOne or the Client. All Projects must be arranged through RadixOne or its platform; you are not permitted to engage in off-platform projects with Clients you met through Network without RadixOne’s prior approval.
All communications and scheduling with Clients for Projects should be handled via RadixOne’s systems or with RadixOne’s knowledge. You may not provide your personal contact information directly to an Client or solicit their contact information to bypass the platform. If an Client contacts you directly (without a RadixOne-arranged invitation), and you have not yet informed RadixOne, you should not proceed with a consultation until you notify RadixOne. If a client attempts to engage you in a follow-up outside of RadixOne (even if the initial meeting was through RadixOne), you will direct them back to RadixOne to arrange the follow-up. In other words, do not accept any side engagements from Clients met through Network, unless RadixOne gives written permission. If you violate this rule and proceed with an unapproved consultation, you will not be eligible for payment from RadixOne for that consultation, even if it was a continuation of a project arranged via RadixOne.
Clients are also informed that they should not expand the scope of a Project without RadixOne’s approval. If a client asks you to do additional tasks outside the agreed Project scope (for example, requests to perform work or analysis beyond the initial consultation, or to meet other people or gather information), you must obtain RadixOne’s approval before proceeding. This ensures that the additional work is documented and compensated appropriately and that it doesn’t create compliance issues.
While performing any Project, you should conduct yourself professionally and adhere to the agreed scope and topics. If an Client’s questions stray into prohibited areas (e.g., asking for Restricted Information as defined above), you must refuse to answer and, if necessary, remind them of the boundaries. You are empowered (and expected) to say “I’m sorry, I cannot discuss that” if a question would cause you to breach any obligation or these Terms.
Do not present yourself under any false pretenses during a Project. Always be truthful about your background and current employment (to the extent disclosed through RadixOne). You should not claim to represent any company or entity that you do not, and specifically, you must not imply you are speaking on behalf of RadixOne or the Client. You are an independent expert, not an employee of RadixOne or the client, so avoid any phrasing that might mislead a third party about that. If during a Project you need to refer to information sources or involve discussing another company or person, do not disclose the actual identity of the Client or any confidential details of the Project to third parties. For example, if you are authorized to speak with a former colleague for their perspective as part of a consulting assignment, you should not reveal which firm or investor you are consulting for (you might describe them generically, e.g., “I’m doing some industry research for an investment firm” without naming the client). Moreover, you cannot engage any third party to assist in the Project or share fees with them unless RadixOne and the client agree in writing. You are expected to personally perform the work of the Project. When interacting with any third party in the context of a Project (if expressly authorized to do so by RadixOne), you agree to advise that third party not to reveal any confidential information to you and to respect any obligations they have to their employer or others. You also must not ask a third party for any information that would be off-limits if that third party were themselves an Expert Member. In other words, you cannot use someone else to obtain confidential information that you yourself are prohibited from disclosing. Additionally, you shall not offer or give anything of value to any third party in exchange for information or assistance on a Project without prior written consent, as that could violate anti-bribery laws or the third party’s own duties.
You represent that you are familiar with and will abide by all applicable anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws, including the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA)of India, Corporate Anti-Bribery Code, 2017of India,Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992,United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, and Singapore’s Prevention of Corruption Act, among others. If you have not received training on these laws, you agree to educate yourself about their requirements. In particular, when performing any work in connection with RadixOne or its Clients, you shall not accept, offer, promise, or pay any money, gift, or anything of value, whether directly or indirectly, to any person for an improper purpose. Prohibited purposes include, but are not limited to: (i) influencing any official act or decision of a government official (or anyone acting in an official capacity); (ii) inducing any person to do or omit any act in violation of their lawful duty, or to secure any improper advantage in order to obtain or retain business; or (iii) rewarding any person for past misuse of their position. These restrictions apply to dealings with government or public officials (to avoid unlawful bribery) and also to private sector transactions (to avoid commercial bribery). In short, you must not engage in any form of bribery or unethical inducement in relation to Network activities. Even offering a nominal gift or favor to an employee of an Client or a government official could be problematic, so do not do so without clearance from RadixOne. Any request from a client or third party for an improper payment should be declined and reported to RadixOne. You acknowledge that violating anti-corruption laws is a serious offense. If you are found to have engaged in bribery or corruption in connection with Network, RadixOne will terminate your membership immediately, and you may be reported to relevant authorities. You agree to cooperate with RadixOne in addressing any anti-corruption compliance inquiries.
As an Expert Member, you will receive or have access to certain confidential information belonging to RadixOne and Clients. You agree that both during your participation in Network and at all times thereafter, you will maintain the confidentiality of all Restricted Information and will not disclose it to anyone except as expressly permitted by these Terms or required by law. Furthermore, you will not use any Restricted Information for personal benefit, including for trading securities or making investment decisions, until that information becomes publicly available through no action of your own.
“Restricted Information” includes, but is not limited to:
You agree that if you are compelled by a valid legal order (from a court or government body) to disclose any Restricted Information, you will (to the extent not prohibited by law) give prompt written notice to RadixOne of the order or request. This allows RadixOne or the concerned Client to seek an appropriate protective order or other remedy. You will cooperate with RadixOne in any effort to prevent or limit the disclosure of Restricted Information, and in any event you will disclose only the minimum information that you are legally required to disclose.
Upon RadixOne’s or an Client’s request, you agree to immediately return or securely destroy (and certify such destruction if asked) all Restricted Information in your possession or control. This obligation may arise, for example, at the conclusion of a Project or upon termination of your membership, or anytime at RadixOne’s discretion. “Possession” includes information stored on your personal devices, cloud storage, email, or any other media.
Notwithstanding the above, you may make a limited disclosure of the general topic of a Project and a generic description of the client only to the extent necessary to obtain a required third-party consent. For example, if your employer’s compliance policy requires pre-approval for outside consulting, you may inform your employer’s compliance officer of the nature of the Project (e.g., “I’ve been invited to consult with a private equity firm about trends in the automotive industry”) to seek their consent. In doing so, you should not reveal the identity of the Client or any specific confidential details – just enough information for the third party to evaluate any conflicts. Any third party informed in this way should be reminded that they must also treat the information as confidential and only use it for giving consent. Aside from this narrow exception, you should not disclose any Restricted Information to any third party.
Additionally, you owe the same duty of confidentiality to other Expert Members that you work with on collaborative Projects as you do to Clients. If a Project involves multiple experts in discussion, any information shared among you is for the purposes of that Project only and must not be divulged outside of it. Expert Members should not laterally share each other’s identities or insights beyond the Project scope.
As emphasized, you are strictly prohibited from using Restricted Information, including any material nonpublic information, for personal gain. You agree that you will not trade securities or advise anyone else to trade securities of any company on the basis of information learned through Network that is not publicly available. This obligation continues until such information becomes public through no action or breach by you. If you are in doubt whether certain information is public, err on the side of treating it as confidential. Insider trading and tipping (providing inside information to someone who trades) are illegal and can lead to severe civil and criminal penalties. RadixOne may require you to certify periodically that you have not misused any such information.
If you receive any inquiry from an outside party (e.g., a journalist, a securities analyst, a regulatory authority, or any person outside the Project) about the work you are doing through Network, any Client, or any information you learned in a Project, do not provide any information. You should refer any such inquiries to RadixOne. You should also notify RadixOne if you believe any unauthorized person has access to Restricted Information (for instance, if you accidentally sent an email with client info to the wrong recipient or lost a device containing such info).
During some Projects, an Client might request you to prepare tangible materials or deliverables – for example, write a report, create a presentation, perform research and compile findings, or develop other work product. All materials, content, or deliverables that you create specifically for an Client as part of a Project (“Project Content”) are considered works made for hire, and ownership of such Project Content is hereby assigned to the Client upon creation. This means the Client will exclusively own all right, title, and interest in and to the Project Content, including any intellectual property rights therein, worldwide. You agree that the Client may use, copy, publish, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Project Content for any lawful purpose, subject to their agreement with RadixOne. If by operation of law any Project Content might not be deemed owned by the client, you agree to assign, transfer, and convey all rights in such Project Content to the client. You further agree to cooperate with and sign any documents reasonably requested by RadixOne or the client to perfect the client’s ownership of Project Content and to secure any intellectual property filings (such as patents or copyrights) the client may seek for the Project Content.
License to Use Retained Content: Sometimes, you might incorporate or refer to pre-existing materials or knowledge of yours (your “Retained Content”) when providing insights to a client. For example, you might share a framework or data that you had created prior to the Project. You will retain ownership of your Retained Content, but by including it or using it in a Project, you grant the client a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, and incorporate that Retained Content as part of the deliverables they received. This license allows the client to fully exploit the combined work product without infringing your rights, though you remain free to use your Retained Content for other purposes outside the Project. You confirm that to the best of your knowledge, your Retained Content (and any Project Content you create) does not infringe on any third party’s intellectual property rights, and if it includes any third-party content, you have obtained all necessary permissions or such content is used in a lawful manner.
Use of Ideas: Without limiting the foregoing, you agree that each Client is free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how, or techniques that you communicate in the course of a Project for the client’s internal purposes, and you shall not assert any proprietary claim on such ideas or know-how. For clarity, if during a consultation you share a business idea or a suggestion, the client can act on it without any further obligation to you.
If you submit, upload, or post any content to RadixOne’s platform outside of a specific client Project – for example, contributing to an expert knowledge library, writing articles, participating in Q&A forums, or providing testimonials (collectively, “Expert Member Content”) – you agree to grant RadixOne a broad license to use that content. Specifically, for any content (other than Project Content delivered to a specific client) that you provide to RadixOne or post on Network, you grant RadixOne a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, copy, distribute, publish, create derivative works from, translate, or display such content (in whole or in part) in connection with RadixOne’s business and services. This license is exclusive for the purpose of RadixOne’s use (meaning you cannot provide the exact same content to a competitor for their use). For example, if you write a whitepaper or article for RadixOne’s website, RadixOne can publish and reuse that content in marketing or materials, and you should not give another expert network the right to use that same content. You represent that any content you provide is either your original work or you have all rights needed to grant this license, and that such content is lawful and does not contain defamatory or infringing material.
RadixOne will respect your moral rights in any content where applicable (e.g., the right to be identified as author, or not to have your work subjected to derogatory treatment), in accordance with applicable law.
Ordinarily, consultations (such as phone or video calls) are not recorded by RadixOne or the client without consent. However, some Clients may wish to record calls or conference sessions for their internal use, compliance, or note-taking. By participating in Network, you consent that certain Projects may be recorded or monitored (for example, a compliance officer listening in, or the call being transcribed) provided that: (a) the Client has agreed to keep such recordings confidential and use them only for internal purposes; and (b) any such recording is disclosed to you either by RadixOne or the client at the start of the Project. You also agree that RadixOne may, for compliance or training purposes, monitor live or listen to recorded calls (where permitted by law) to ensure adherence to these Terms. If you are uncomfortable with a session being recorded, you may decline the Project. All recordings, transcripts, or summaries of a Project are considered Confidential Information belonging to the client and/or RadixOne (as applicable) and are subject to the same confidentiality rules.
As an Expert Member, you will be compensated for Projects you complete in accordance with the rate or fee agreed upon. Typically, your compensation for a Project will be based on an hourly rate that you have set in your Expert Member profile or as negotiated for a specific Project. For certain types of Projects (e.g., surveys or fixed-fee engagements), a flat fee may be specified. RadixOne will inform you of the applicable rate or fee when inviting you to a Project. If no specific rate is stated for a Project, then your default profile rate will apply for time spent consulting.
You are responsible for providing accurate payment details (such as bank account information or other payment platform details) in the Network system and keeping those details up-to-date. Payment will be made to the account or recipient that you designate. If you are employed and your employer requires that external consulting fees be paid to the employer (or if you have agreed with your employer to remit such fees to them), it is your responsibility to arrange and indicate that; RadixOne can direct payments to your employer if you so request, but RadixOne is not responsible for enforcing any such requirement absent your instruction.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, within 30 days after completion of a Project you must submit your time or deliverable for payment as directed by RadixOne employees. RadixOne will then process the payment to you typically within a specified payment cycle (which will be communicated, e.g., monthly). If you do not request payment for a completed Project within the required timeframe (e.g., 30 days), RadixOne reserves the right to consider that you have waived the fee for that Project, though RadixOne will endeavor to remind you to submit your hours.
For telephone or video consultations, you will be paid for the actual time of consultation (usually measured in minutes, as per rules) at the agreed rate. You will not be paid for preparation time, waiting time, or any blocked time for a consultation that does not occur, unless the client fails to show up for a scheduled call without notice or cancels at the last minute, in which case RadixOne may, at its discretion, approve a fee for the time you set aside (often a minimum call fee).
RadixOne may, in certain cases, combine multiple small payments due to you into a single payment (for efficiency or to meet minimum payout thresholds). You will receive a statement or confirmation of the breakdown when such combined payments are made.
If an Client disputes the hours or quality of work you submitted for a Project, RadixOne may withhold payment for that Project until the dispute is resolved. RadixOne will review the situation and may reach out to both you and the client for information. RadixOne’s determination on any payment dispute will be final and binding. By participating in Network, you agree that RadixOne has the final authority to decide, in a fair and reasonable manner, whether and how much you should be paid in cases of disagreement, and you agree to abide by its decision. RadixOne will of course act in good faith and try to be impartial in resolving any disputes.
If RadixOne discovers that you have violated these Terms or engaged in any misconduct in relation to a Project (for example, if you provided confidential information in breach of Section 3, or you conducted a consultation off-platform in violation of Section 4.2), RadixOne may decline to pay you for that Project and/or may require you to return fees already paid for such Project. RadixOne also reserves the right to set off any amounts you owe (such as indemnification obligations or overpayments) against future payments to you.
You are responsible for paying all applicable taxes, duties, or other governmental charges (collectively “taxes”) that may be due as a result of payments you receive from RadixOne, in accordance with the laws of your home jurisdiction. RadixOne will withhold any taxes from your payments wherever applicable (except where it is not required by law, like in the case of an e-voucher/gift card) since you are an independent contractor. This means you may need to file estimated tax payments or fulfill other tax obligations on your own. You agree that you are responsible for determining your own tax status and complying with tax laws, and you agree to provide RadixOne with any tax identification information or forms that are necessary for RadixOne to comply with reporting requirements. If you fail to provide required tax forms or information, RadixOne may delay payments until such documentation is received.
Depending on your country, RadixOne or its paying affiliate may be required to issue you an annual payment summary. You agree that RadixOne may electronically provide you with any required tax documents.
All bank transfer fees, currency conversion fees, or other charges imposed by your bank or payment provider in receiving funds from RadixOne are your responsibility. RadixOne will make efforts to use standard, cost-effective payment methods, but any fees on the receiving end (e.g. your bank charges to process an incoming wire) will not be reimbursed by RadixOne.
You further agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the reporting and payment of taxes on your income from Network. Upon reasonable request, you may be asked to confirm that you have paid applicable taxes on fees received. If required by law or by international agreements, RadixOne may report your income to relevant tax authorities.
As a condition of your participation in Network, you agree that for any Client to whom you are first introduced through RadixOne, you will not, for a period of one (1) year from the most recent Project or introduction with that client, knowingly solicit or accept any engagement to provide consulting services similar to those offered through Networkdirectly with that client, bypassing RadixOne. In other words, you will not “go around” RadixOne to work directly for clients you met via the network. This includes any kind of direct consulting, advisory relationship (such as sitting on a board or advisory panel), or employment arrangement with the client without RadixOne’s prior written consent. If a client approaches you to hire or consult with them independently, you must decline or refer the request to RadixOne and only proceed if RadixOne waives this restriction in writing.
This non-solicitation clause does not prohibit you from accepting a bona fide, full-time employment offer from a client (or being retained by a client as their legal counsel) if the opportunity arises. For example, if after a consultation a client wishes to hire you for a permanent role or a long-term legal advisory relationship, you are free to pursue that, but we request that you inform RadixOne as a professional courtesy (and so we know not to invite you to further Projects that could conflict). The intent of this clause is to prevent circumvention of the Network for short-term consulting gigs, not to hinder your overall career opportunities. However, note that if you do accept employment with an Client, you may become ineligible to consult on Network (at least regarding your new employer) due to conflict of interest.
You also agree that during your membership and for one (1) year after the termination of your relationship with RadixOne, you will not directly solicit for employment or consulting any person who is an employee of RadixOne, or any Expert Member or contractor of RadixOne, if you first met or learned of that person through Network. This means you will not, for example, recruit a RadixOne employee to join your own business, nor will you approach a fellow Expert Member you encountered on a joint Project to work with you outside Network, without written consent. This does not prevent you from working with people you already knew independently of Network, nor from general job applications or public hiring processes that are not targeted solicitations. It is meant to preserve the integrity of the network and RadixOne’s relationships.
You shall not take any action that circumvents RadixOne’s role in contracting or paying for Projects. The non-solicitation terms above essentially require that any repeat or follow-up engagements with Network clients within a year go through RadixOne. If RadixOne discovers that you have breached this Section 8 by working directly with an Client (on a substantially similar engagement) without consent, RadixOne reserves the right to pursue remedies including recovery of any fees it would have earned, disgorgement of amounts you were paid in violation of this clause, and termination of your membership. In addition, if your circumvention results in harm to RadixOne’s business relationships, RadixOne may seek injunctive relief or other equitable remedies.
RadixOne will collect and process personal data about you (such as your contact information, professional background, identification documents if needed for verification, bank/payment details, and records of Projects and payments) in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India’s DPDP Act),the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA), Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) and, to the extent applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK Data Protection Act and other similar acts. RadixOne’s processing of your personal data is described in our Privacy Policy, which is hereby incorporated by reference. The Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, the legal basis for processing, and your rights in relation to your data. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy, which may be updated from time to time and is available on our website.
By agreeing to these Terms, you acknowledge that your personal data may be transferred to and stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including India, and you consent to such transfer and storage. RadixOne will implement appropriate safeguards to protect personal data in cross-border transfers, such as standard contractual clauses or reliance on the European Commission’s adequacy decisions, as applicable, to ensure that an equivalent level of data protection is afforded. Your information will be used for purposes such as administering the Network platform, matching you with Project opportunities, processing payments, verifying conflicts or eligibility, and as otherwise detailed in the Privacy Policy. RadixOne will not disclose your personal data to Clients except as necessary for Project execution or compliance (for example, disclosing your name and resume to a client who is considering you for a Project, or informing them of the amount they paid you if required by their compliance). Clients are contractually bound to handle any personal data they receive in compliance with applicable laws and only for legitimate purposes.
If you reside in the European Union, the United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data, or object to or restrict certain processing. You can contact RadixOne’s support team as indicated in the Privacy Policy to exercise these rights. Additionally, if GDPR applies, RadixOne processes your data on lawful bases such as performance of a contract (these Terms), legitimate business interests (e.g., providing the expert network service), or your consent where requested (for example, for marketing communications).
During Projects, you might receive personal data about others (for example, you might learn the name or role of an individual at an Client’s company, or you may handle data provided by the client that includes personal data). You agree to treat any personal data you receive through Network as Restricted Information and to use and process it only as necessary for the respective Project and in accordance with these Terms and any instructions given by RadixOne. You will comply with applicable data protection laws in relation to any such data. In particular, you will not retain, copy, or use personal data beyond what is needed for the Project, and you will securely delete or return it upon completion. If an Client or RadixOne provides specific directives (e.g., a client might say “destroy these materials after our call”), you will follow those directives.
If you become aware of any personal data breach or unauthorized access/loss involving personal data obtained through Network, you must notify RadixOne immediately and provide reasonable cooperation in addressing the issue.
By participating in Network, you also agree that RadixOne may contact you via email, phone, or other means to provide Project invitations, scheduling updates, compliance confirmations, and general information about Network’s services. This communication is considered part of the service. If you have provided consent to certain communications (for example, newsletters or promotional updates), you can withdraw that consent at any time by opting out as described in those communications.
You make the following ongoing representations and warranties to RadixOne as of your acceptance of these Terms and each time you participate in a Project:
These representations and warranties are essential to RadixOne’s willingness to engage you as an Expert Member. You understand that Clients are intended to rely on these representations as well (see Section 12 on third-party beneficiaries).
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RadixOne, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (collectively, the “RadixOne Parties”) from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your breach of any of these Terms or any representation or warranty herein; (b) any content or information you provide during a Project that infringes any third party’s rights (including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights) or that is defamatory or otherwise unlawful; or (c) any negligent, willful, or unlawful acts or omissions by you in the performance of services as an Expert Member. This means if a third party (including an Client or any other person) brings a claim against RadixOne or its affiliates because you violated these Terms or acted improperly (for example, you disclosed confidential information you shouldn’t have, or you gave investment advice and caused someone harm, or you provided materials that violate a copyright), then you will be responsible for any resulting harm or costs.
RadixOne will promptly notify you of any such claim and allow you to assume the defense of the claim, provided that (i) you use counsel reasonably acceptable to RadixOne, and (ii) you keep RadixOne informed of the defense. RadixOne reserves the right to participate in the defense with counsel of its own choosing at its own expense. You shall not settle any claim without RadixOne’s prior written approval if the settlement would impose any liability or admission of fault on RadixOne or any RadixOne Party.
In addition to the above, you agree that RadixOne has no obligation to defend you or provide you with legal assistance in the event you are sued or investigated due to your actions as an Expert Member. You are solely responsible for your own legal compliance and will bear the cost of your legal counsel if needed. (For instance, if you are implicated in an insider trading investigation due to information shared during a Project, you should not expect RadixOne to pay for your lawyer – in fact, such a scenario would likely involve your breach of these Terms.)
To the maximum extent permitted by law, RadixOne’s liability to you for any claims arising out of or related to your participation in Network or these Terms is limited to the total amount of fees paid to you by RadixOne in the twelve (12) months prior to the event giving rise to the claim. In no event will RadixOne or any RadixOne Party be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, or for any loss of profits or business opportunities, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This means RadixOne is not responsible for things like lost income if you rely on getting Projects that don’t materialize, nor for any reputational harm, or for any damages that are not direct out-of-pocket losses.
Moreover, RadixOne agrees that it will not seek to impose any liability on you for any consequential, incidental, or special damages in connection with your performance as an Expert Member, so long as you have not violated these Terms or engaged in fraud or willful misconduct. In other words, as long as you abide by the rules and act in good faith, RadixOne will not hold you responsible for things like a client’s indirect losses or similar. However, if your breach of these Terms (or fraud/misconduct) causes harm, all bets are off – RadixOne or the affected party may pursue full damages against you, including consequential damages if applicable.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for any matter that cannot be limited by law (for example, liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, in jurisdictions that do not allow such limitation – though it is highly unlikely to be relevant in the context of consulting services).
You acknowledge that Clients are making significant business decisions based on the information provided in Projects, and that if you were to breach your obligations (like confidentiality or providing false information), monetary damages may not be a sufficient remedy. Therefore, you agree that RadixOne or the client may seek injunctive relief to prevent or stop any breach of your obligations, particularly concerning confidentiality, non-use of restricted information, or non-solicitation, in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity. For example, if you threaten to disclose a client’s confidential strategy, a court may order you to refrain from doing so (an injunction) even before any damages are assessed.
This Agreement becomes effective between you and RadixOne as of the date you accept these Terms (by signing or electronically acknowledging them) and continues until terminated as provided herein.
Your Right to Terminate: You may withdraw from Network and terminate this Agreement at any time by providing written notice to RadixOne (for example, via email to your RadixOne representative or through the platform settings). However, if at the time of your notice you have already accepted a Project or are in the midst of one, you agree to complete any Projects in progress (or cooperate in a transition if the client and RadixOne decide to pull you out) before your termination is finalized. After your termination, you will no longer receive Project invitations and must cease presenting yourself as associated with Network.
RadixOne’s Right to Terminate or Suspend:RadixOne reserves the right to terminate or suspend your Expert Member status at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice. This means RadixOne can remove you from Network in its discretion – for example, if RadixOne believes you violated these Terms, if your expertise is no longer needed, if an Client had a serious complaint about you, or even as part of a general platform downsizing. In most cases, RadixOne will try to inform you of the reason and discuss any issues, but it is not obligated to do so. RadixOne may also limityour participation (for instance, temporarily deactivate your profile or stop sending invitations) while investigating potential misconduct or compliance issues.
Termination (by you or RadixOne) does not automatically waive any rights or obligations that have already accrued prior to termination. RadixOne will pay you for any completed Projects up to the termination date (provided they are not in dispute or subject to forfeiture for violation), and you will still be bound by the ongoing obligations in these Terms as described below.
Survival of Terms: All provisions of these Terms that are intended by their nature to survive termination shall survive. This includes, without limitation: Confidentiality (Section 5), Intellectual Property and Content rights (Section 6), Non-Solicitation (Section 8), Data Protection (Section 9 as applicable), Representations and Warranties (Section 10), Indemnification (Section 11), Limitation of Liability (Section 12), Governing Law & Dispute Resolution (Section 14), and this survival clause itself. Any accrued rights to payment and any remedies for breach that occurred prior to termination also survive.
Upon termination, you must promptly return or destroy any Confidential or Restricted Information as outlined in Section 5. If you wish to rejoin Network after a voluntary termination, you may contact RadixOne, but re-admittance is at RadixOne’s discretion and may require signing a then-current version of Terms.
These Terms and Conditions, and any dispute or claim (whether contractual or non-contractual) arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provisions that would result in the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. If you are accessing Network from outside India, you understand that these Terms still apply under Indian law.
Jurisdiction: You and RadixOne agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India for the resolution of any disputes arising under these Terms or your participation in Network. You agree that any claim or cause of action you bring against RadixOne shall be brought solely in the courts of India, and you waive any objection to the convenience or fairness of such forum. RadixOne retains the right to seek injunctive relief in any jurisdiction as necessary to protect its confidential information or intellectual property, or to enforce the non-solicitation provisions, but the substantive law governing any such action will remain that of India.
No Arbitration / No Class Actions: The parties explicitly agree not to resolve disputes by arbitration (unless mutually agreed in a specific case). All disputes will be adjudicated in court as stated above. To the extent permitted by law, you waive any right to bring or participate in any class or collective action against RadixOne related to Network. All claims must be brought on an individual basis, and the court shall not consolidate more than one person’s claims without consent. This means you cannot act as a class representative or class member in any such proceeding.
These Terms (including any Schedule or exhibit, and the incorporated Privacy Policy or other policies referenced herein) constitute the entire agreement between you and RadixOne regarding the subject matter (your participation in Network) and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, or representations, whether written or oral, relating to the same. You acknowledge that you are not relying on any representation or warranty that is not expressly stated in these Terms.
RadixOne may modify or update these Terms from time to time. When we do so, we will provide notice to you (for example, by email or via the platform) and/or require you to accept the new terms before continuing Projects. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop participating in Network. Except for updates made by RadixOne as described, any amendment or modification of these Terms must be in writing and signed by both you and an authorized representative of RadixOne.
No failure or delay by RadixOne in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms shall operate as a waiver of that right or remedy, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right or power preclude any further exercise of it. If RadixOne chooses to overlook a breach of these Terms by you, that does not mean it has waived its rights to enforce these Terms in the future for that breach or any subsequent breach. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by RadixOne.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect. In other words, the invalid part will be severed, and the rest of the agreement remains valid. The parties shall endeavor in good faith to replace any invalid or unenforceable provision with a valid one that, as closely as possible, achieves the intended effect of the original.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any of your rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of RadixOne. Any attempted assignment by you without consent will be null and void. RadixOne may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these Terms to any affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets to which these Terms relate. These Terms shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon each party’s permitted successors and assigns.
You acknowledge and agree that Clients (RadixOne’s clients who engage Expert Members) are intended third-party beneficiaries of Sections 3 (Prohibited Activities), 5 (Confidentiality), 6 (Intellectual Property as it relates to Project Content), 8 (Non-Solicitation), 10 (Representations), 11 (Indemnification), and any other provisions of these Terms that directly relate to the protection of clients’ interests. This means that Clients have the right to rely on your compliance with those obligations and, in their own capacity, may enforce those provisions against you. For example, if you misuse a client’s confidential information, the client will have the right to take legal action against you for that breach as a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement. Aside from Clients and as otherwise explicitly provided in these Terms, there are no other third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement. These Terms are for the sole benefit of you and RadixOne (and permitted assigns), and nothing herein is intended to confer any other person or entity any legal or equitable right, benefit, or remedy.
These Terms are written in English. To the extent a translated version of these Terms conflicts with the English version, the English version controls. All communications and notices to be made or given pursuant to these Terms must be in the English language.
Any notices or communications required or permitted under these Terms (other than routine operational communications) should be given in writing. RadixOne may provide notice to you via the email address on file or through the Network. You should send any notices to RadixOne at the official contact email at support@radixone.in or by postal mail to RadixOne’s registered office in India. Notices will be deemed received: if by email, upon transmission (unless an error message is received); if by courier, upon delivery; and if by mail, 10 business days after posting.
By accepting these Terms, you acknowledge that you have carefully read and understood all the provisions above. You commit to uphold the high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism required by RadixOne, and you acknowledge that any breach of these Terms could result in termination and potential legal action.