Terms of Use

These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Hudson Research Partners Inc. ("Hudson," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing our website, engaging Hudson as a client, or participating as an expert in our network, you agree to comply with these Terms.

If you are entering into these Terms on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our services.

These Terms may be supplemented by additional agreements (e.g., Master Services Agreements, Expert Engagement Agreements, Statements of Work) that take precedence in case of conflict.

• "Client" means an organization or individual that engages Hudson to provide expert network services
• "Expert" or "Network Member" means an individual professional who participates in Hudson's network and may be matched with Clients for engagements
• "Engagement" means any expert interview, survey response, advisory project, or speaker program facilitated by Hudson
• "Services" means all products, services, and platform access provided by Hudson
• "Restricted Information" has the meaning given in Section 6
• "Deliverables" means transcripts, reports, summaries, and other materials produced by Hudson in connection with Services

Hudson provides expert network services that connect Clients with industry practitioners for the purpose of primary research. Our core services include:

• Expert Interviews: 1:1 conversations between Clients and screened Experts
• B2B Surveys: structured quantitative research with targeted respondent pools
• Expert Speaker Programs: facilitated speaker engagements for corporate or institutional audiences
• Custom Research: end-to-end research engagements combining multiple primary methods

Hudson reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services with reasonable notice.

Clients accessing Hudson's Services agree to the following obligations:

Experts participating in Hudson's network agree to the following obligations:

The following categories of information may not be shared during any Engagement:

• Material Non-Public Information (MNPI): any information that has not been disclosed publicly and would reasonably be expected to affect the price of a security if disclosed
• Trade Secrets & Proprietary Data: confidential business information including formulas, processes, customer lists, financial data, or strategic plans
• Privileged Communications: attorney-client communications, attorney work product, or other legally privileged materials
• Personal Health Information (PHI): protected under HIPAA, GDPR, or equivalent regulations
• Classified or Export-Controlled Information: government-classified data or information subject to export control regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR)
• Information Subject to Active NDAs: any information covered by an active confidentiality agreement

⚠ Important: If at any point during an Engagement either party suspects that Restricted Information may be involved, the Engagement must be paused immediately. Hudson should be notified, and the Engagement may be terminated without penalty to either party.

Both Clients and Experts must keep the following confidential during and after the engagement:

• Identity of the counterparty (Client or Expert) unless explicitly disclosed
• Topics, scope, and content of Engagements
• Hudson's proprietary processes, technology, and methodologies
• Network Member profiles, ratings, and ranking information
• Compensation rates and fee structures

Confidentiality obligations survive termination of the engagement and continue indefinitely except where information becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party.

Hudson retains all rights, title, and interest in our website, platform, methodologies, and proprietary materials.

HUDSON'S SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HUDSON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Specifically, Hudson does not warrant that:

• Information shared by Experts is accurate, complete, or current
• Engagements will produce specific outcomes or insights
• Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected within any specified timeframe

Clients are responsible for independently verifying any information used to inform business decisions, particularly those with material financial or legal consequences.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HUDSON'S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE CLIENT TO HUDSON IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

HUDSON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

The above limitations do not apply to: (i) breaches of confidentiality obligations, (ii) intentional misconduct or gross negligence, or (iii) liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.

Clients agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hudson, its officers, directors, employees, and Experts from any third-party claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Client's misuse of Engagement information or Deliverables
• Client's breach of these Terms or applicable law
• Client's solicitation of Experts in violation of Section 4
• Trading or business decisions based on Engagement insights

Hudson agrees to indemnify Clients against third-party claims that Hudson's Services infringe valid intellectual property rights, subject to the limitations in Section 11.

These Terms remain in effect until terminated by either party.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Singapore, without regard to conflicts of law principles.

Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms shall be resolved as follows:

• Step 1 — Good faith negotiation: the parties shall first attempt to resolve disputes through direct discussion within 30 days
• Step 2 — Mediation: unresolved disputes shall be submitted to mediation under the rules of the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC)
• Step 3 — Arbitration: if mediation fails, disputes shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) in accordance with its rules in force at the time, conducted in Singapore, in English, by a sole arbitrator

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property or confidentiality rights.