Terms & Conditions

1. About Ascend

Ascend Accounting and Advisory is an Ethiopia-based professional advisory firm providing accounting, financial advisory, transaction support, and related consulting services. The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute accounting, tax, financial, legal, or investment advice. Accessing or using this website does not create a client relationship. A professional engagement is established only through a signed engagement letter.

2. Accounts and Eligibility

You must provide accurate information when creating an account. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure and for all activity that occurs under your account.

3. Permitted Use of the Platform

Founders may upload pitch decks and company information for review by Ascend and potential investors. Investors may access these materials for the sole purpose of evaluating investment opportunities. You agree to:

• Use the website only for lawful purposes
• Provide accurate and complete information when submitting forms
• Not misuse downloadable materials (including pitch decks)
• Not attempt to compromise website security

Ascend reserves the right to restrict access in cases of misuse.

4. Intellectual Property

All materials on this website, including but not limited to branding and logos, reports and insights, presentations and pitch materials, and written content and graphics, are the property of Ascend Accounting and Advisory unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification is prohibited.

Pitch decks and related materials remain the property of the founders who submit them. Investors agree not to share, redistribute, or publicly disclose confidential information obtained through the platform without prior written consent from the relevant founder, except as required by law.

5. Confidentiality and Communications

Information submitted through this website (including investor inquiries or CV submissions) is handled with reasonable care. However, website communication does not create fiduciary or confidentiality obligations beyond standard data protection practices. Confidentiality protections apply only once formal agreements are executed.

6. No Investment Advice

Ascend Finance & Advisory does not provide legal, tax, or investment advice. The materials on this website are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute accounting advice, tax advice, investment advice, or legal advice. No action should be taken based solely on website content without obtaining independent professional advice. Any decision to invest is made solely by the investor. You are responsible for conducting your own due diligence and seeking independent professional advice where appropriate.

7. Appointments and Communication

When you book appointments through the platform, you agree to attend at the scheduled time or cancel with reasonable notice. Ascend may monitor communication on the platform to ensure quality, security, and compliance with these terms.

8. Acceptable Use and Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to upload harmful, offensive, or illegal content; impersonate any person or entity; or attempt to interfere with the normal operation of the platform. Ascend may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.

9. Third-Party Links

The website may include links to external websites. Ascend does not control and is not responsible for third-party content or privacy practices.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ascend Accounting and Advisory shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

• Reliance on website content
• Business interruption
• Data loss
• Use of third-party links

Use of this website is at your own risk.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date and, where appropriate, notify you through the platform. Continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Ethics & Professional Standards

Ascend Accounting and Advisory is committed to:

• Integrity and independence
• Professional competence
• Confidentiality
• Compliance with applicable Ethiopian laws and professional standards
• Ethical conduct in all advisory engagements

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, you can contact us at: ascend@example.com

Or visit our contact page.