Legal documents governing your use of Veyond and our expert network.
1.1 Scope. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Platform and any content made available on or through it.
1.2 Other agreements may also apply. Certain services, features, or relationships may be governed by additional terms, including (as applicable):
If there is a conflict, the more specific document for the relevant service/relationship will control to the extent of the conflict.
1.3 Acceptance. By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms. If you use the Platform on behalf of an organization, you represent you have authority to bind that organization.
2.1 General information. The Platform may provide tools and information to help Clients and Experts connect and manage engagements. Content is provided for general informational purposes and may not be complete or current.
2.2 No professional advice. Veyond does not provide legal, tax, investment, medical, or other regulated professional advice, and nothing on the Platform creates a professional-client relationship of that kind.
3.1 Adults only. The Platform is intended for adults.
3.2 Your systems and access. You are responsible for obtaining and maintaining internet access, devices, and software needed to use the Platform.
3.3 Compliance with law and policies. You must use the Platform in compliance with applicable laws and these Terms.
4.1 Account creation. Some features require an account. You agree to provide accurate information and keep it current.
4.2 Credential protection. You are responsible for safeguarding login credentials and for activity under your account (except where prohibited by law).
4.3 Unauthorized access. If you suspect compromise, notify us promptly at contact@veyond.ai.
4.4 Account controls. We may suspend, disable, or restrict accounts where we reasonably believe there is misuse, security risk, or a violation of these Terms.
You agree not to, and not to attempt to:
5.1 Break the law or violate rights. Use the Platform in a way that violates law, infringes intellectual property or privacy rights, or misappropriates confidential information.
5.2 Interfere with the Platform. Disrupt, overload, damage, or impair the Platform, including through probing, scanning, or testing vulnerabilities without authorization.
5.3 Malware and exploitation. Introduce malware or malicious code, attempt unauthorized access, or conduct denial-of-service attacks.
5.4 Scraping and automated extraction. Use bots, scrapers, crawlers, browser extensions, automation scripts, or similar tools to extract data from the Platform unless we have expressly authorized it in writing.
5.5 Reverse engineering. Reverse engineer or attempt to derive source code or underlying models/algorithms, except to the extent such restriction is prohibited by law.
5.6 Circumvention. Circumvent access controls, usage limits, or security features.
6.1 Third-party and Expert content. Some content may be supplied by Experts, Clients, or third parties ("Third-Party Content"). Veyond does not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or suitability of Third-Party Content and does not necessarily verify it independently.
6.2 No endorsement. References to companies or roles in profiles or materials do not imply endorsement by those entities.
6.3 Your judgment. You are responsible for how you evaluate and use any content obtained through the Platform.
7.1 Platform confidentiality. Certain areas of the Platform may include non-public information about engagements, participants, communications, rates/fees, workflows, and materials ("Restricted Information").
7.2 Your obligations. You must not disclose, misuse, or exploit Restricted Information, including for personal benefit or competitive purposes. These obligations continue until the information becomes public through no fault of yours.
7.3 Legal compulsion. If you are legally required to disclose Restricted Information, you will (to the extent legally permitted) notify Veyond promptly and cooperate in seeking protective treatment.
8.1 Our IP. The Platform, including software, interfaces, design, and content owned by Veyond, is protected by intellectual property laws. Veyond retains all rights not expressly granted.
8.2 Limited permission. Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform for its intended purposes.
8.3 Restrictions. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from the Platform or our content except as explicitly permitted in writing.
8.4 Feedback. If you submit suggestions or feedback, you grant Veyond the right to use it without restriction or obligation (unless prohibited by law).
9.1 Your content. If you upload or submit content (including messages, forms, or files) ("Submissions"), you represent you have rights to do so and that it does not violate law or third-party rights.
9.2 License to operate. You grant Veyond a worldwide, non-exclusive license to host, process, transmit, and display Submissions as needed to provide and improve the Platform and to deliver requested services.
9.3 No expectation of confidentiality for general submissions. Unless you and Veyond have a separate written confidentiality agreement covering the submission, general inbound communications may be treated as non-confidential (e.g., general inquiries or suggestions).
10.1 AI may be available. The Platform may include AI-enabled features (e.g., transcription, summaries, search assistance, or recommendations) ("AI Features").
10.2 Outputs are informational. AI-generated results ("AI Output") may be incomplete, inaccurate, biased, or out of date. You are responsible for reviewing and validating AI Output before relying on it.
10.3 No attribution / redistribution (where applicable). If the Platform or your client agreement restricts quoting, identifying individuals, or sharing outputs externally, you must comply with those restrictions.
10.4 Usage limits. You may not automatically harvest AI Output or use it to compete with the Platform or undermine our services, except as permitted in writing.
The Platform may link to external websites or resources. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, availability, or practices. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
Our collection and use of personal data are described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Platform, you acknowledge we may process personal data as described there.
13.1 Platform provided as-is. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Platform and content are provided "as is" and "as available." We disclaim warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
13.2 No uninterrupted service. We do not guarantee continuous, error-free, secure, or uninterrupted availability and may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time.
13.3 Security. No system is perfectly secure. You are responsible for maintaining appropriate security protections on your devices.
14.1 Exclusions. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be excluded under law (e.g., fraud, certain statutory protections, or liability for death/personal injury caused by negligence where applicable).
14.2 Indirect damages excluded. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Veyond will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, or data.
14.3 Cap. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Veyond's aggregate liability arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform will not exceed USD 100.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Veyond and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your misuse of the Platform; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your infringement or misappropriation of third-party rights.
16.1 We may act. If we reasonably believe you violated these Terms or pose risk to the Platform, users, or Veyond, we may suspend, restrict, or terminate access (and/or remove content) without liability, to the extent permitted by law.
16.2 Effect. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases. Sections that by their nature should survive (e.g., confidentiality, IP, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnity, governing law) will survive.
If you believe content on the Platform infringes your copyright or other IP rights, contact contact@veyond.ai with: (i) identification of the work, (ii) identification of the allegedly infringing material and where it appears, (iii) your contact information, and (iv) a statement of good-faith belief and authority to act. We may remove or restrict content as appropriate.
We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last Updated" date reflects the current version. Your continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
19.1 Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.
19.2 No waiver. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
19.3 Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our consent; we may assign to an affiliate or successor in connection with a corporate transaction.
19.4 Entire agreement for Platform use. These Terms form the entire agreement between you and Veyond regarding your Platform use, except where superseded by a written service agreement or membership terms applicable to you.
Support: contact@veyond.ai
This Privacy Policy explains how Veyond collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data when you (i) visit our website(s), (ii) join or interact with our expert network, (iii) use our platform as a client user, (iv) communicate with us, or (v) participate in any engagement we facilitate.
Our services are intended for adults and are not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect children's personal data.
Veyond is the "controller" (or equivalent concept under applicable law) for the personal data described in this Policy, meaning we determine the purposes and means of processing.
Privacy / Data Protection Contact: contact@veyond.ai
Compliance Contact: contact@veyond.ai
If you have concerns, please contact us first. Depending on your location, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
This Policy covers personal data processed through:
This Policy does not cover third-party websites or services that you access through links on our site.
"Personal data" means information that identifies or can reasonably identify an individual.
We may collect the following categories (depending on your relationship with Veyond):
A. Identity & contact data
B. Professional & profile data
C. Engagement and interaction data
D. Payment and tax data (primarily for Experts)
E. Technical and usage data
F. Marketing preferences
In limited cases, we may process "special category" or sensitive personal data (e.g., health, biometric, political opinions) only when necessary and with appropriate safeguards and lawful basis (including explicit consent where required). We do not request sensitive data as a default.
We collect personal data through:
Depending on jurisdiction (e.g., UK GDPR / EU GDPR), we rely on one or more lawful bases:
If we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time (withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing).
We aim to share only what is necessary for the engagement and client's lawful purposes.
We use vendors for hosting, security, payments, analytics, communications, scheduling, transcription, customer support, and similar services. They may access personal data only to provide services under contractual confidentiality and security obligations.
Lawyers, accountants, auditors, and insurers where necessary.
We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or to protect rights, safety, and security, investigate fraud, or enforce policies.
If Veyond undergoes a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or asset sale, personal data may be transferred subject to appropriate safeguards and notices as required by law.
No sale of personal data for third-party marketing: We do not sell your personal data for others' direct marketing. If we ever share personal data for third-party marketing in a manner requiring consent, we will obtain that consent first.
Veyond may process and store personal data in countries other than where you live. When transferring personal data internationally, we implement safeguards required by applicable law (e.g., adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, and/or other lawful mechanisms), plus security controls.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and loss. Measures may include access controls, encryption in transit where applicable, logging, vendor risk review, and incident response procedures.
No system is 100% secure; however, we maintain and improve controls appropriate to the nature of the data processed.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including:
Retention periods vary by data type and relationship. We may retain data longer where required by law or where we reasonably anticipate disputes. Where feasible, we will delete or de-identify data when it is no longer needed.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:
To exercise rights, contact us at contact@veyond.ai. We may request verification to protect your data and prevent unauthorized disclosures.
We use cookies and similar tools for:
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser controls. Some features may not work properly if you disable certain cookies.
You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us. Service/transactional messages (e.g., account and engagement communications) may still be sent as needed.
We may update this Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date reflects the latest revision. If we make material changes, we will provide notice as required by law (e.g., on our website or via email).
If you operate in multiple jurisdictions, addenda may apply such as:
Questions or requests: contact@veyond.ai
These Terms ("Terms") apply when you register for the Veyond expert network (the "Network") or participate in any projects/activities through systems provided and operated by Veyond. By registering and/or participating, you agree to these Terms.
Veyond operates a platform that connects experts across various industries and functions with clients ("Client") such as research organizations, consulting firms, investment institutions, and companies, to facilitate the exchange of knowledge- and experience-based insights.
You may receive invitations to participate in projects in the following formats (non-exhaustive examples):
In addition to Projects, Veyond may offer supplementary activities such as referrals/recommendations, content submissions, and networking or educational programs. Separate terms may apply to such activities.
Veyond does not guarantee the frequency, scale, quantity, or revenue of Projects/activities offered to you. Participation is always your choice.
You confirm that your participation in the Network does not violate: (i) any employment agreement, advisory agreement, confidentiality obligations (NDA), internal rules/compliance policies; (ii) any laws, regulations, or professional ethics; or (iii) conflict-of-interest restrictions. Where required, you must obtain prior approval or a waiver from your organization/employer/association/government authority, etc.
Veyond may require you, prior to participation and/or periodically, to complete compliance guides/tutorials and to reconfirm compliance (annually or as needed). Failure to complete required procedures may restrict your participation in Projects.
Where reasonably necessary, Veyond may, at its discretion, limit or modify your membership approval, assignment to specific Projects, or eligibility for certain programs.
You participate as an independent contractor in relation to Veyond and any Client, and you confirm that: (i) you are not an employee/agent/partner of Veyond; (ii) you have no authority to enter into agreements on behalf of or bind Veyond; and (iii) you are not entitled to any employment benefits.
You participate in your personal capacity and do not speak or advise on behalf of your organization, unless otherwise agreed in writing (as an exception).
You will participate in Projects/activities diligently and professionally, and comply with applicable laws, these Terms, and any Project-specific conditions provided to you.
If you believe a Project request is inappropriate in scope, creates a conflict of interest, risks a compliance breach, or could expose confidential information, you must immediately decline or discontinue participation and, if necessary, share the reason with Veyond.
You must not, under any circumstances, provide, imply, or induce disclosure of the following:
If it is unclear whether information is public, you should speak only in general terms based on publicly available information, and avoid specific figures, internal processes, and future plans.
As a general rule, you should not accept Projects that:
To the extent necessary to assess Project suitability, you must disclose relevant conflicts to Veyond in advance; if disclosure is difficult, you should decline the Project.
Professionals such as attorneys, accountants, and medical practitioners must comply with applicable professional ethics, confidentiality obligations, and licensing restrictions. If a Project may conflict with such rules, participation must be limited.
You will not do any of the following in Projects/activities:
If you are, or become, a government official, employee of a public institution, or hold a role with governmental influence (including candidates/party affiliates, etc.), you must notify Veyond immediately. Projects that involve sensitive topics such as policy, procurement, or regulatory enforcement within your scope of influence will be restricted.
You will strictly keep confidential the following information learned through participation in the Network ("Restricted Information"):
If disclosure of Restricted Information is unavoidable due to a court or government request, you must, unless legally prohibited, notify Veyond in advance and cooperate in protecting confidentiality to the extent possible.
Upon request, you must promptly return or securely destroy Restricted Information.
You will provide accurate information regarding your experience, title, affiliation, background, interests, availability, etc., and promptly update any changes.
Veyond may conduct reasonable verification or background checks relating to identity, experience, education, sanctions, or dispute history, and you will cooperate.
Veyond may contact you via email/phone/SMS/messaging apps for project invitations, compliance confirmation, payment/tax processing, and account operations.
Veyond processes personal data in accordance with applicable laws and Veyond's privacy policy. You consent to Veyond using, transferring, and providing personal data as necessary for project operations, compliance, and payment processing. Where a Client must disclose participation and payment amounts to third parties under internal policies or law, you will cooperate within that disclosure scope.
Projects are assigned and managed through Veyond systems, and any expansion of Project scope is not permitted without Veyond's prior approval.
Without Veyond's prior approval, you must not exchange direct contact information with a Client or perform follow-on work by bypassing Veyond.
If contacting third parties (other than you) is necessary during a Project for outreach/questions/information gathering, it is permitted only within the scope of Veyond's prior written approval. You must not request or induce third parties to disclose confidential information.
Veyond or a Client may record (audio/video) and/or transcribe engagements for compliance, quality control, and documentation purposes. You consent to such recording/transcription to the extent permitted by law.
Certain Projects may allow third parties (e.g., compliance personnel) to attend or listen in under a Client's policies, and advance notice may be limited to the extent permitted by law.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, documents, slides, summaries, analyses, responses, and other outputs created or provided during a Project may be used, reproduced, and distributed by the Client within the scope of the Project purpose.
Materials you owned before a Project remain yours; however, if such materials are included in Project Outputs, you grant the Client the rights necessary to use them for the Project purpose.
You will not provide materials that infringe third-party rights. If disputes arise due to infringement, you will cooperate in defending and indemnifying Veyond/Client to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Compensation is determined by the rate/conditions set out in the Project invitation or separate notice, and is payable only for Projects actually performed and completed. Preparation/waiting time is not compensated unless explicitly stated.
You must request payment in the manner specified by Veyond (e.g., platform invoicing, verification steps, compliance confirmation), and complete any required confirmations (e.g., post-engagement compliance attestations).
If a Client or Veyond has a reasonable objection regarding compliance, quality, or time records, payment may be held until fact verification is completed.
You are responsible for reporting and paying any taxes related to compensation, and may also bear banking/transfer fees unless otherwise required by law or agreed.
If you breach these Terms or compliance standards, Veyond may deny payment and/or seek repayment of amounts already paid, to the extent permitted by law.
For 12 months from the last Project or the date of last introduction, with respect to any Client you first learned of or were introduced to through Veyond, you must not, without Veyond's prior written approval, directly or indirectly: (i) propose advisory/consulting/employment/board/advisory relationships; or (ii) approach the Client to obtain work or projects.
Without Veyond's approval, you must not recruit or solicit Veyond personnel or other Experts you became aware of through Veyond for external projects (reasonable exceptions may apply under Veyond policy).
You will comply with all anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws and will not offer, request, or accept improper benefits in connection with any Project. Where contact with government/public-sector individuals is necessary, you will follow any required pre-approval procedures.
If you encounter inappropriate requests (e.g., demands for confidential information), improper Client influence, or marketing/business-development approaches during a Project, you must immediately stop and notify Veyond. You will cooperate reasonably with investigations and fact-finding.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Veyond will not be liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages arising out of Network participation or Project performance. You are responsible for damages arising from your breach of these Terms or unlawful conduct.
If you breach (or are likely to breach) core obligations such as confidentiality, non-circumvention/non-solicitation, or unauthorized recording, monetary damages may be insufficient. Accordingly, Veyond and/or Clients may seek injunctive relief and other remedies permitted by law.
You may request withdrawal from the Network at any time. However, Projects you have already accepted should be completed within a reasonable scope unless otherwise agreed or impossible due to unavoidable circumstances.
Veyond may restrict, suspend, or terminate your participation where reasonably necessary due to compliance risk, breach of Terms, or reputational concerns.
The following provisions survive termination: confidentiality, non-circumvention/non-solicitation, intellectual property, limitation of liability, dispute resolution, and any provisions that by their nature should survive.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the applicable jurisdiction.
Class actions/class arbitrations are not permitted to the extent allowed by law, and each party will resolve disputes on an individual basis.
If any provision is invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. These Terms and any Project-specific terms (invitations, confirmations, addenda) constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding Network participation.
Compliance/Terms inquiries: contact@veyond.ai
General inquiries: contact@veyond.ai
Veyond's mission is to connect vetted professionals with Clients seeking lawful, ethical, and high-quality insights. This Code of Conduct (the "Code") sets expectations to protect confidentiality, prevent misuse of information, ensure accurate representation of expertise, and promote respectful and professional interactions.
This Code does not attempt to describe every prohibited scenario. It should be read together with the Membership Terms and any project instructions. Veyond may restrict or terminate participation where necessary to manage compliance, integrity, or reputational risk.
By remaining in the Veyond Network and accepting engagements, you agree to:
You must not disclose, hint at, or help infer any information that is confidential or non-public, including (without limitation):
If you are uncertain whether information is public, limit your response to general, high-level commentary based on public sources and avoid specifics (numbers, names, internal processes, timelines, or non-public plans).
You must not disclose or discuss:
You must not use any information learned through Veyond engagements for personal gain or to benefit or harm any party.
You must decline or withdraw from engagements when participation could:
You must promptly notify Veyond of any conflict or potential conflict that could affect project suitability. If disclosure is not feasible, decline the engagement.
You must communicate respectfully with Veyond staff, Clients, and other participants. Harassing, threatening, abusive, or otherwise inappropriate language or behavior is prohibited.
Veyond prohibits discrimination or harassment based on legally protected characteristics (including, where applicable, age, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or other protected categories). Sexual harassment or unwelcome conduct is strictly prohibited.
You must provide truthful, complete, and current information regarding your identity, role, employer/affiliation, work history, and qualifications. You must update your profile promptly if material information changes.
You must not misstate your identity, role, responsibilities, achievements, or access to information. You must not mislead Veyond or any Client.
Do not accept or continue a project where you lack adequate knowledge to contribute responsibly. If a discussion moves outside your expertise, say so and steer back to appropriate areas.
Your contributions should reflect your own professional experience and viewpoints.
You must not copy or repackage another person's or organization's wording, analysis, ideas, or expressions as your own. If referencing public materials, do so in a fair, high-level manner and avoid reproducing protected text.
Do not share copyrighted or proprietary materials (reports, paywalled research, internal documents) unless you have clear permission and such sharing is allowed under project instructions and applicable law.
Unless Veyond has expressly authorized AI use for a specific engagement or the platform provides embedded AI tools for that purpose, you must not submit AI-generated responses or rely on AI to create deliverables or written answers presented as your own work.
Where Veyond allows AI assistance for a project, you must follow the project's disclosure and usage rules (e.g., identifying AI-assisted portions, verifying accuracy, and ensuring no prohibited information is included).
You must not contact, exchange personal contact details with, or transmit documents to a Client outside Veyond channels unless Veyond has explicitly approved it.
You must not record, transcribe, or allow third-party attendance/listening unless all required consents are obtained and the project instructions permit it.
Comply with scheduling rules, identity verification steps, and any chaperone/compliance monitoring requirements specified for the engagement.
If you believe a Client request or discussion:
you must stop the discussion and promptly notify Veyond with a brief description of the concern.
Violations of this Code may result in actions including:
Veyond may act on credible concerns even where facts are still being assessed, to manage compliance risk.
Compliance: contact@veyond.ai
Support: contact@veyond.ai