Website and Content
Acren provides research, publications, information and other content for general informational purposes.You may use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms.
We may update, modify, suspend or remove any part of the website or its content at any time. We do not guarantee that the website or any content will always be available, uninterrupted, current, complete or error-free.
Research and Investment Disclaimer
Acren's research is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
Nothing published by Acren constitutes or should be treated as investment, financial, securities, legal, tax, accounting, valuation, portfolio-management or other professional advice.
Acren does not provide personalized investment recommendations through its publications.
The content does not constitute an offer, solicitation or recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any security, investment, business or financial instrument.
Investing and allocating capital involve risk, including the possible loss of capital. Historical performance, financial results, case studies and past outcomes are not guarantees or indications of future results.
You are solely responsible for your own decisions, due diligence and professional advice.
Acren does not guarantee any financial return, investment outcome, business outcome, capital appreciation, wealth creation or other result from the use of its research or products.
Research Sources and Accuracy
Acren's research may use publicly available company records, filings, annual reports, financial statements, investor materials, documented historical information and other available sources. Relevant sources are identified within the applicable publication where appropriate.Users should independently verify information before relying on it.
Acren seeks to present information accurately, but does not warrant that all third-party information is complete, current, error-free or suitable for any particular purpose.
Underlying facts, data, quotations, trademarks and other material belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners.
Digital Products
Digital products purchased through Acren are supplied electronically. No physical product or physical shipping is involved.
Your purchase gives you the access and licence expressly stated for the applicable product.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, the purchase is for the purchaser's personal use or the internal use of the purchasing organisation.
You may not reproduce, resell, sublicense, redistribute, publish, upload, share, transfer, commercially exploit or otherwise make the purchased material available to third parties without Acren's written permission, except where permitted by applicable law.
Unauthorised distribution may result in suspension or termination of access and may give rise to legal claims.
Acren may make reasonable corrections, updates or improvements to a publication. Unless expressly stated otherwise, purchasing one edition does not create an entitlement to future editions or updates.
Intellectual Property
All rights in Acren's original website content, publications, written material, graphics, visual identity, layouts, logos and other original works are owned by or licensed to Acren, except where expressly stated otherwise.
The purchase or use of an Acren product does not transfer ownership of its intellectual property to the purchaser.
The Acren name, branding and related identifiers are proprietary to Acren to the extent of applicable rights. No licence to use them is granted except as expressly permitted in writing.
Third-party names, trademarks, logos and other intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.
Nothing on the website grants you any ownership interest or implied licence in intellectual property belonging to Acren or third parties.
Payments and Digital Delivery
All applicable pricing, taxes and charges will be presented during the purchase process where applicable.
Payment may be processed through third-party payment providers. Acren does not require customers to send full card, banking or payment credentials to office@acren.co.
Digital access or delivery may depend on successful payment and the accuracy of the email address supplied by the purchaser.
You are responsible for maintaining access to the email address and account details used for your purchase.
Refunds and Cancellations
Because Acren's digital products are supplied electronically, there is no physical return or shipping process.
Once digital access has been delivered or made available, cancellation or refund requests may be declined where permitted by applicable law.
Acren may consider refunds where payment was successful but the purchased product was not delivered or where the product is materially different from what was represented at the time of purchase.
Nothing in this policy limits any consumer right, remedy or protection that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.
M&A Enquiries
The M&A section of the website is provided for initial enquiries and relationship development.
Submitting information through an M&A form does not create an advisory relationship, engagement, mandate, agency relationship, fiduciary relationship or other professional relationship with Acren.
No transaction, introduction, advisory assignment or other service is guaranteed merely because information has been submitted.
Any actual M&A or advisory engagement will be subject to separate written terms where applicable.
Privacy
Acren may collect information that you voluntarily provide through the website, including your name, email address, LinkedIn profile, messages, transaction preferences and information submitted through forms.
Acren may use this information to:
- respond to enquiries;
- provide purchased products or services;
- maintain customer and transaction records;
- communicate about relevant products, services or opportunities where permitted;
- maintain website security and functionality;
- comply with legal obligations; and
- protect Acren's rights and interests.
Payment information may be processed directly by third-party payment providers according to their own terms and privacy practices.
Acren does not ask users to submit sensitive payment credentials through ordinary website forms or email.
Acren will retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, legal obligations, legitimate business records, security, dispute resolution or other lawful purposes.
Acren may use service providers that process information on its behalf. Such processing will be subject to applicable law and the relevant service provider's terms.
Acren uses reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information, but no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Where applicable under data-protection law, you may have rights relating to your personal data, including rights concerning access, correction, withdrawal of consent, deletion or other applicable rights, subject to legal limitations and the applicable stage of the governing law.
Acren processes personal data in accordance with applicable Indian data-protection law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and applicable provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. The statutory framework is being brought into force in phases.
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Cookies
Acren may use cookies and similar technologies for essential website functions, security, preferences, analytics and performance.
Where consent is required by applicable law, appropriate consent mechanisms may be used.
You may restrict or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website functions may not operate correctly when certain cookies are disabled.
Third-party services used on the website may also place their own cookies or similar technologies subject to their applicable policies.
Third-Party Services and Links
The website may contain links to third-party websites, payment providers, platforms, research sources or other services.
Acren does not control and is not responsible for third-party websites, services, content, availability, security, privacy practices or terms.
Your dealings with third parties are governed by their applicable terms and policies.
Prohibited Use
You must not use the website or Acren content to:
- violate applicable law;
- infringe intellectual property or other rights;
- distribute unauthorised copies of Acren content;
- interfere with website security or operation;
- introduce malicious code or harmful material;
- scrape, extract or systematically reproduce website content without permission; or
- misrepresent your identity, affiliation or relationship with Acren.
Disclaimer of Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the website, research and digital products are provided on an “as available” and “as is” basis.
Acren makes no representation or warranty that the website, content or products will be uninterrupted, error-free, complete, current, secure or suitable for every purpose.
No information provided by Acren creates a warranty, guarantee or promise of any particular result unless expressly stated in a separate written agreement.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Acren will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or punitive loss, or for loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities, investments, data, goodwill or anticipated savings arising from or connected with use of the website, research, products or services.
Acren is not responsible for investment losses, business decisions, market movements, third-party conduct, technical failures, interruptions, unauthorised access or events outside Acren's reasonable control.
Where liability cannot lawfully be excluded, it will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
Indemnity
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold Acren harmless from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website or content, breach of these terms, infringement of third-party rights, fraud, misuse or unauthorised distribution of Acren material.
Changes
Acren may update these terms, policies or website content from time to time.
The updated version will become effective when published on acren.co, unless a different effective date is stated.
Your continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the updated terms to the extent permitted by law.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of India.
Any dispute will be subject to the courts and legal forums having jurisdiction under applicable law, subject to any mandatory rights or protections available to consumers under applicable law.
General
If any provision of these terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.
Failure by Acren to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
These terms, together with any product-specific terms or written agreements expressly referenced by Acren, constitute the applicable agreement governing your use of the relevant website, content or product.
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