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Terms of Service

Last updated: October 25, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Sterlyk.com website ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of the Site immediately. Your use of the Site constitutes your acknowledgment that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.

2. Definitions

"Sterlyk.com," "we," "our," or "us" refers to the operator of this Site. "The Site" refers to all content, features, and functionality offered through sterlyk.com. "You" or "User" refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Site. "Content" refers to all text, graphics, images, data, and other materials displayed on or available through the Site.

3. Services

Sterlyk.com provides contingency-based executive search and recruitment services to private equity firms and their portfolio companies. The Site enables candidates to submit profiles and firms to submit search inquiries. Submission of a profile or inquiry does not create a client relationship, an employment guarantee, or a commitment to provide services. Any formal engagement is subject to a separate signed agreement between the parties. The Site also offers optional accounts, job alerts, application status lookups, referrals, and call booking. If you refer another person, you confirm you have a reasonable basis to share their contact details for recruiting purposes. I may use AI tools to help review submissions, as described in the Privacy Policy, and decisions are made by a person.

4. User Responsibilities

You agree to provide accurate, current, and truthful information when using the Site. You are responsible for the content of any materials you upload or submit, including resumes, messages, and profile information. You agree not to submit any material that is unlawful, defamatory, fraudulent, infringing on intellectual property rights, or otherwise objectionable. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of or restrict the use of the Site by any third party.

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to: (a) use the Site for any unlawful purpose; (b) attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, other accounts, or computer systems; (c) introduce viruses, malware, or other malicious code; (d) scrape, copy, or aggregate content from the Site without permission; (e) use automated tools to submit forms or collect data; (f) impersonate another person or entity; or (g) use the Site to solicit candidates or clients for competing services.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, design, layout, logos, branding, graphics, and software, is the property of Sterlyk.com and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written consent. Nothing on the Site grants you any license to use any name, logo, or mark displayed on it.

7. User Content

By submitting content to the Site (including resumes, profile information, and messages), you grant Sterlyk.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, store, process, and share that content for the purpose of providing our executive search services. You represent and warrant that you own or have the right to submit all content and that it does not violate the rights of any third party.

8. No Warranties

The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sterlyk.com disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and reliability. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or that defects will be corrected.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sterlyk.com and its partners, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, business opportunities, or employment outcomes, arising from or related to your use of or inability to use the Site. Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising from the Site shall not exceed USD $100, except where a greater or different limit is required by applicable law. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sterlyk.com and its partners, employees, officers, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, your violation of any third-party rights, or any content you submit to the Site.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Davidson County, Tennessee, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration, to the extent permitted by law. You may opt out of arbitration and the class waiver by emailing bo.bennett.business@gmail.com with "Arbitration Opt-Out" in the subject line within 30 days of first using the Site. Either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court, and nothing here limits any right you have that cannot be waived by law.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, including for violation of these Terms. Upon termination, all licenses and rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court or arbitrator, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sterlyk.com regarding the use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, regarding the subject matter.

16. Professional Services Disclaimer

Sterlyk.com provides contingency-based executive search services. We are not a law firm, financial advisor, or investment adviser. Nothing on this website creates an attorney client relationship or any professional advisory relationship. Placement outcomes are not guaranteed. Any formal engagement is subject to a separate signed agreement.

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the inquiry form on our website or email bo.bennett.business@gmail.com with "Terms" in the subject line.