Terms of Use

Last Updated: 30 June 2026

These Terms of Use, together with any document referenced in them by hyperlink or otherwise (collectively, these "Terms"), govern your access to and use of the websites, applications, subscriptions, publications, briefings, reference materials, and other products and services (collectively, the "Services") provided by Blackgrove Global Risk ("Blackgrove," "we," or "us").

Please read these Terms carefully. They contain important provisions that affect your rights, including limits on our liability and, where applicable, a requirement that certain disputes be resolved by arbitration. If you are agreeing to these Terms in your professional or business capacity, or on behalf of a company or other organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization, and "you" and "your" then refer to you and that organization and its personnel. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not access or use the Services.

These Terms do not modify the terms of any separate written agreement you may have with us. Where a signed order form, subscription agreement, or enterprise agreement conflicts with these Terms, that agreement governs to the extent of the conflict.

We may revise these Terms at any time in our discretion. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice, such as by email or through the Services. Your continued use of the Services after a revision takes effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not accept a revision, you must stop using the Services.

1. Privacy

Our collection, use, and disclosure of information are described in our Privacy Policy and our Cookie Policy. By using the Services, you acknowledge those practices. Nothing in these Terms modifies the Privacy Policy. If you provide us personal information about other individuals, you represent that you are authorized to do so.

2. Eligibility and Accounts

The Services are intended for professional and business use and are not directed to anyone under 18. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 years old, that you have not previously been suspended or removed from the Services, and that your use will not violate any agreement to which you are bound.

Certain features require an account. Access is granted to authorized users only and may not be shared except as we expressly permit. You agree to provide accurate and current account information, to keep it updated, to safeguard your credentials, and to notify us promptly of any suspected unauthorized access. You are responsible for activity under your account. We may suspend or terminate access for any material breach of these Terms.

3. Subscriptions, Fees, and Cancellation

Where the Services are offered on a paid or subscription basis, you agree to pay all applicable fees and charges in the currency and on the schedule stated at the point of purchase or in your order documentation. Except where we agree otherwise in writing, fees are billed in advance and are non-refundable once charged.

Unless your order states otherwise, subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each term at our then-current rate, and we will charge your payment method in advance of each renewal until you cancel. You may cancel a renewal by contacting subscriber services at info@blackgroveglobalrisk.com before the renewal date. Cancellation stops future renewals; it does not entitle you to a refund of fees already charged, except where required by law or agreed by us in writing. If a charge fails, we may retry it and may suspend or terminate your access until payment is resolved. You are responsible for any taxes arising from your purchase, which we may add to your charges.

4. License to Use the Services

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Services for your own internal professional purposes. This license does not permit you to: resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit the Services; reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or publish the Services or any material within them beyond any sharing feature we expressly provide; create derivative works from the Services; use any robot, scraper, crawler, or other automated means to access, extract, or index the Services or their content; download or copy any portion except as we expressly allow; or use the Services for any purpose other than that for which we provide them. Any use outside this license terminates the rights granted and may violate applicable law.

5. Intellectual Property

Except where we indicate otherwise, the Services and all material within them, including text, analysis, briefings, reference taxonomies, scoring frameworks, data, compilations, graphics, and the selection and arrangement of all of the foregoing, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Our analytical methods, frameworks, and reference instruments are proprietary. Our copyright and proprietary notices must remain intact on any material you are permitted to retain or share. No rights are granted except as expressly stated in these Terms.

6. Trademarks

"Blackgrove," "Blackgrove Global Risk," our logos, and our product and service names are our trademarks and may not be used, copied, or imitated, in whole or in part, without our prior written permission. The look and feel of the Services is protected as our trade dress. Third-party names and marks appearing in the Services are the property of their owners, and their appearance does not imply our endorsement or any endorsement of us.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Services to store, transmit, or share any material, or to engage in any conduct, that: infringes or violates the rights of any third party; you are not authorized to make available; is designed to damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Services or interfere with others' use; contains malware or other harmful code; or violates any applicable law, rule, or regulation, or any policy applicable to the Services. We may monitor use of the Services to confirm compliance with these Terms.

8. Third-Party Content and Links

The Services may reference or link to content, sources, and websites operated by third parties. We provide these for convenience and do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party content, and we make no warranty as to its accuracy or completeness. Your use of third-party content and sites is at your own risk and is governed by those third parties' terms, not ours.

9. Feedback

If you send us suggestions, comments, or ideas about the Services ("Feedback"), that Feedback is non-confidential and becomes our property. We may use it for any purpose without obligation or compensation to you.

10. Nature of the Services; No Reliance; Disclaimers

The Services consist of analysis, assessment, and intelligence products. Our products reflect the judgment of our analysts at the time of publication, based on sources we believe to be reliable, and they are subject to change without notice. We identify the confidence and sourcing behind our assessments as a matter of practice, and you acknowledge that our products express analytical opinion and estimative judgment rather than statements of certain fact. We do not provide investment, legal, security, tax, medical, or other professional advice, and nothing in the Services is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or to take or refrain from any action. Any decision you make in reliance on the Services is your own, and you assume all risk of that reliance.

Except as expressly stated in a written agreement signed by us, the Services are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranty of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement, and we do not warrant that the Services or their content are accurate, complete, reliable, current, error-free, or free of harmful components. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of these exclusions may not apply to you.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the Services, or for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, revenues, data, or goodwill, arising out of or relating to the Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability arising out of or relating to the Services, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, will not exceed the amount you paid us for the Service giving rise to the claim in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to liability.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Blackgrove and its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, and service providers from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or relating to your use of the Services, your breach of these Terms, any material you transmit through the Services, or your violation of the rights of any third party.

13. Modification and Discontinuation of the Services

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services or any part of them at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

14. Term and Termination

These Terms remain in effect while you use the Services. We may suspend or terminate your access at any time, without notice, for any breach of these Terms or where we reasonably consider it necessary to protect the Services or others. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination, including those on intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution, will survive.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them or the Services are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.

Except for claims seeking equitable relief for the alleged infringement or misuse of intellectual property, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its then-current rules, conducted in the United States. Arbitration means you and we are waiving the right to a trial by jury. To the extent permitted by law, disputes will be resolved on an individual basis, and no class, collective, or representative proceeding will be permitted. You must provide written notice of any dispute within [30] days after it arises to the address in Section 18.

16. Government Users

If you are a governmental entity, the Services, including any related software and technology, are provided as commercial items with only those rights we make generally available to the public, except as separately agreed in writing signed by us.

17. General

In these Terms, "including" means "including without limitation." If any provision is held unenforceable, it will be severed and the remaining provisions will remain in effect. These Terms, together with any documents they incorporate and any signed agreement between us, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services and supersede any preprinted terms on your ordering documents. You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our written consent. Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of it.

18. Contact

Questions about these Terms may be directed to:

Blackgrove Global Risk Inc. | info@blackgroveglobalrisk.com