These Terms of Use (“Terms”) are a binding agreement between you (“you”, “User”) and AncoraOak Studio and its affiliates (“AncoraOak”, “AOS”, “we”, “us”, “our”) governing your access to and use of our websites, portals, content, and related services at ancoraoak.studio (collectively, the “Site”).
By accessing the Site, creating an account, or clicking “I agree”, you accept these Terms and our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy (incorporated by reference). If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
AncoraOak is a venture studio and private platform. The Site provides information about our studio-originated ventures, founder/advisor programs, and—by invitation only—a secure portal where eligible members may review opportunities curated by AncoraOak.
Nothing on the Site constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Any participation in a fund, syndicate/SPV, or direct entry (where permitted) occurs only pursuant to definitive, standalone legal documents and final approvals.
Minimum age. You must be at least 18 (or the age of majority where you live).
Investor access. Access to opportunities in the private portal is by invitation only and limited to accredited investors (U.S./Canada) and equivalent professional investors elsewhere, where lawful. AncoraOak retains full discretion to grant, condition, or revoke access.
Advisor & founder access. Advisors and founder candidates may apply to participate in programs or cycles. Selection is discretionary and may require NDAs and further documentation.
KYC/AML & sanctions. Access may be subject to identity verification, sanctions and adverse-media screening, and other compliance checks.
Indicating interest in a fund, SPV/syndicate, direct deal, or program does not guarantee participation. Allocation, participation route, and final admission are subject to (i) eligibility, (ii) conflicts screening, (iii) execution of definitive documents, and (iv) AncoraOak’s discretion. Opportunities may change or be withdrawn at any time.
The Site—and any redacted briefs or “decision cycle” summaries—are for educational and informational purposes only. We do not provide investment, legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. You are solely responsible for your decisions; consult qualified professionals.
When you create an account, you agree to:
(a) provide true, accurate, current, and complete information;
(b) update information within 30 days of any change;
(c) maintain the confidentiality of credentials; and
(d) accept responsibility for all activities under your account.
Notify [email protected] of any suspected unauthorized access within 24 hours.
7) Confidentiality; Non-Circumvention
Certain areas may display confidential or redacted information (including materials about third parties). You agree:
to treat such information as confidential;
not to copy, republish, scrape, or redistribute it; and
not to circumvent AncoraOak by using Site information to pursue investment or commercial activity outside our platform without our prior written consent.
We may seek injunctive relief and damages for breach.
You agree not to: (a) violate law; (b) post unlawful, defamatory, infringing, or obscene content; (c) attempt to gain unauthorized access; (d) use bots/scrapers; (e) reverse engineer the Site; (f) interfere with security or operations; (g) harass users; (h) solicit users for unaffiliated offerings; (i) use the Site in sanctioned/embargoed jurisdictions or if you appear on a sanctions list.
If you submit content (e.g., applications, reviews, feedback), you grant AncoraOak a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, host, reproduce, modify, and display such content solely to operate and improve the Site and related services. You represent you have all rights needed to grant this license. Do not share others’ confidential or personal data without permission.
The Site (including text, design, logos, images, videos, code, and redacted briefs) is owned by AncoraOak or its licensors and protected by IP laws. Except for limited personal use, you may not copy, modify, create derivative works, distribute, frame, or mirror any part of the Site without our prior written consent. “AncoraOak,” “AOS,” and related marks are trademarks of AncoraOak.
The Site may reference or integrate third-party content or services (e.g., data rooms, identity verification). We are not responsible for third-party sites, terms, or privacy practices. Your use of them is at your own risk and governed by their terms.
Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
GDPR/UK GDPR. If you are in the EEA/UK, you have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection to certain processing. Contact [email protected]. We rely on legitimate interests, consent, contract, or legal obligations as lawful bases, and may transfer data pursuant to appropriate safeguards (e.g., SCCs).
California. If applicable, CCPA/CPRA notices and rights are described in our Privacy Policy.
Security. We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, but no method is 100% secure.
We may modify the Site, opportunities, or these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted with a new effective date. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. We may suspend or terminate access for maintenance, security, or misuse.
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANCORAOAK DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND OUTCOME/SUCCESS OF ANY OPPORTUNITY OR PROGRAM.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANCORAOAK, ITS AFFILIATES, AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, OR DATA; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY.
TO THE EXTENT LIABILITY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SITE WILL NOT EXCEED USD 500 (OR CAD 650).
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AncoraOak and affiliates from and against claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your (a) use of the Site, (b) violation of these Terms, (c) violation of law or third-party rights, or (d) User Content.
By creating an account or contacting us, you consent to receive service, transactional, and administrative communications electronically. You agree that electronic signatures and records related to the Site have the same effect as paper versions, subject to applicable law. You can manage marketing preferences as described in our Privacy Policy.
You are responsible for compliance with local laws. You may not access or use the Site in jurisdictions where doing so is illegal, including jurisdictions subject to comprehensive sanctions. You agree to comply with U.S./Canadian/EU export control and sanctions laws.
We may suspend or terminate your access (and remove content) for any violation of these Terms, legal risk, or at our reasonable discretion. Sections intended to survive (including 5, 7–10, 12, 14–22) will survive termination.
These Terms are governed by:
If you reside in the U.S.: the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflicts principles; exclusive jurisdiction and venue in state or federal courts located in New York County, New York.
If you reside in Canada: the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein; exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the courts of Toronto, Ontario.
If you reside elsewhere: New York law and New York courts as above, unless mandatory local law requires otherwise.
You and AncoraOak waive any objection to venue and waive trial by jury to the extent permitted by law. Class actions are waived; claims must be brought individually.
(If you prefer arbitration for confidentiality, we can switch this to JAMS/AAA arbitration with a New York or Toronto seat.)
Entire agreement. These Terms (plus Privacy/Cookie policies and any specific program terms you sign) are the entire agreement.
Severability. If any provision is unlawful or unenforceable, it will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to be valid, and the rest remains in effect.
No waiver. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
Assignment. You may not assign your rights without our consent; we may assign to an affiliate or successor.
Contact. Questions: [email protected]. Complaints: [email protected]. Privacy: [email protected]. Legal: [email protected].
