TERMS
OF USE.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website at lightningpathpartners.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

Lightning Path Partners ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We will update the "Last Updated" date above when changes are made.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material, or any other form of spam.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, or any system or network connected to the Site.
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission.
• Introduce any virus, Trojan horse, worm, or other material that is malicious or harmful to the Site or its users.
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person.
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site.

3. Not Financial, Investment, Legal, or Tax Advice

THE CONTENT ON THIS SITE IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS:

• Financial advice of any kind
• Investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment, security, or asset
• Legal advice or a solicitation of an attorney-client relationship
• Tax advice or guidance regarding your specific tax situation
• Accounting advice or professional accounting services
• A valuation of any business, asset, or investment
• A recommendation to buy or sell any business

Information on this Site about business valuations, EBITDA multiples, transaction structures, buyer types, and market conditions is general in nature and based on publicly available information, general industry knowledge, and the Company's observations. Every business is different, and such information may not be accurate, complete, or applicable to your specific situation.

Before making any business, financial, legal, or tax decision — including any decision related to selling, acquiring, recapitalizing, or otherwise transacting with your business — you should consult with:

• A licensed business broker or M&A advisor
• A qualified financial advisor or investment banker
• A licensed attorney experienced in mergers and acquisitions
• A certified public accountant (CPA) or tax professional

Lightning Path Partners is not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, financial planner, or legal or tax professional. Nothing on this Site creates a professional advisory relationship between you and Lightning Path Partners.

4. No Warranty — Accuracy and Completeness

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of the content on this Site. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

Market conditions, valuations, transaction norms, interest rates, and legal and regulatory requirements change frequently. Information that was accurate at the time of publication may become outdated. We do not undertake any obligation to update content on this Site.

5. Limitation of Liability

This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of business value, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. The foregoing limitation of liability shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

6. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Lightning Path Partners and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

7. Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content, features, functionality, design, graphics, text, and trademarks are owned by Lightning Path Partners and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from this Site solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, transmit, or otherwise exploit any portion of the Site or its content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

The Lightning Path Partners name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Lightning Path Partners. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.

8. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not under our control. Such links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites and assume no responsibility for them. The inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement of the linked site or any association with its operators.

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. User Submissions and Communications

If you submit information through a contact form, email, or other communication method, you represent that: (a) you are at least 18 years of age; (b) you have the right to submit the information; and (c) the information is truthful and accurate.

Any information you submit to us through the Site or by email will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You acknowledge that submitting information does not create any professional advisory, confidential, or business relationship between you and Lightning Path Partners, unless and until a separate written agreement has been executed by both parties.

10. No Solicitation; Investment Disclosure

Nothing on this Site constitutes a solicitation to purchase or sell securities of any kind. Lightning Path Partners is not a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer. References to equity participation, growth equity, or minority ownership on this Site describe the general nature of Lightning Path Partners' business model and are not an offer to buy or sell securities.

Any potential partnership, equity arrangement, or transaction between Lightning Path Partners and a business owner would be subject to separate written agreements, due diligence, and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to them or your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, United States, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to the laying of venue in such courts.

12. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any legal action, you agree to first contact us at tim@hookagency.com and provide written notice of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site. The parties agree to attempt to resolve any such dispute informally for a period of thirty (30) days following notice. If the dispute is not resolved within that period, either party may pursue the available legal remedies described in Section 11.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without notice and for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including without limitation provisions relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and governing law.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, will be severed from these Terms, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lightning Path Partners with respect to your use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

• Email: tim@hookagency.com
• Company: Lightning Path Partners
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota