1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd specialises in delivering market data and comprehensive analysis. These Terms & Conditions are primarily designed to safeguard both the users of this data and our platform. They include information about website usage, account creation and renewal, as well as intellectual property and the use of uploaded materials. We encourage you to read these Terms thoroughly and reach out with any questions.
1.2 These terms of use (the “Terms of Use”) outline the legally binding conditions for accessing, using, and visiting all web pages and associated services and materials of the site www.black-silo.com (the “Website”). Any materials and data provided directly by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd or through email, extracts, APIs, or any other delivery method are governed by the same terms outlined in this agreement.
1.3 These Terms of Use, along with any future revisions, are available on the Website.
2. ACCEPTANCE AND MODIFICATION OF THE TERMS OF USE
2.1 By accessing the Website, you (“You” or the “User”) confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms of Use, which may be updated from time to time by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd. If you disagree with these Terms of Use, you should refrain from using the Website.
2.2 As a dynamic and evolving company, Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd will update its features to better meet market needs. Consequently, our Terms and Conditions will also evolve. We reserve the right to modify or revise these Terms of Use at any time, at our discretion, and without prior notice. Any changes will take effect immediately upon their publication on the Website. It is your responsibility to review the latest version of these Terms of Use prior to accessing and/or using the Website.
3. COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
3.1 General Principle: The Content—including, but not limited to, data, text, trademarks, logos, diagrams, photographs, videos, sounds, layouts, designs, technologies, products, processes, and other materials published on the Website—belongs to Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd or is used with permission from the owners, and is therefore protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and all other applicable intellectual property rights. All rights not explicitly granted in these Terms of Use are reserved for Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd and its licensors and affiliates.
3.2 Publicly Accessible Content: Any publicly available Content is provided exclusively for your information, entertainment, and educational purposes. This Content must not be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, uploaded, posted, transmitted, displayed, modified, or used without prior written consent from Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd. Specifically, you must not utilize any of this Content on other websites, online services, or networked environments unless expressly permitted in writing by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd. You may download, display, or print publicly accessible Content solely for personal use, provided that you retain all copyright notices and proprietary rights notices included in the materials. Any other usage, including reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, or broadcasting of this Content in whole or in part, is strictly forbidden without prior written approval from Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd. Downloading any materials through the Website is done at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or data loss that may occur from such downloads. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd does not guarantee that your use of any Content displayed on the Website will not infringe on third-party rights and assumes no liability for unauthorized use or reproduction of third-party materials on the Website.
3.3 Restricted Area (Members Area): The restricted Content, excluding user-supplied materials, is provided solely for your information, entertainment, and educational purposes. Using Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd as a price-fixing tool is strictly prohibited unless prior explicit written consent has been obtained. This Content must not be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, uploaded, posted, transmitted, displayed, modified, or used without the prior written permission of Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd. Specifically, you must not use any of the Content on other websites, online services, or networked environments without written authorization. You may download, display, or print the restricted Content only for personal use while retaining all copyright and proprietary rights notices included in the materials. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, or broadcasting, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd. Downloading any materials is done at your own discretion and risk, and you are solely responsible for any damages to your computer system or data loss resulting from such downloads. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd does not guarantee that your use of any Content displayed will not infringe on third-party rights and assumes no liability for unauthorized use of third-party materials on the Website.
3.4 Copyright Notification: If you believe that any Content or data displayed on the Website infringes your intellectual property rights or those of a third party, please contact Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd with all relevant information and documentation regarding your claim at the contact details provided in Section 19.3, and we will promptly address your concerns.
4. CONTENT
4.1 Definition of Content: The website’s content includes, but is not limited to: (i) Two distinct areas: a public site and a restricted area for registered users; (ii) Data collected or generated by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd or its affiliates; (iii) Data gathered from third-party public sources; (iv) Data sourced from third-party vendors; (v) Data created and published by registered Members; (vi) Information about Members and their companies; (vii) Visual materials uploaded and shared by Members (e.g., logos, photos); (viii) General information about Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd’s business policies; (ix) News threads, comments, discussions; (x) Links to third-party websites; and (xi) Data related to agricultural commodities and their industries (collectively, the “Content”).
4.2 Purpose of the Content: Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd provides this Content for informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information provided. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this Content.
4.3 Use of Hypertext Links: As a convenience for our Users, the Website may contain hypertext links to external sites that are not operated or controlled by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd. We do not assume any responsibility for these sites and disclaim all liability concerning their content, legality, accuracy, functionality, or usage. Specifically, we bear no responsibility for the availability of such websites and are not liable for any loss or damage incurred due to your visit or use of these external resources, or reliance on their advertising, products, services, or other materials. By clicking on links to third-party websites provided by us, you agree to be bound by the Terms of Use of those websites. In case of any conflict between the Terms of Use of the external site and those of Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd, the Terms of Use of the external site will govern while you use it, and the Terms of Use of Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd will govern during your use of our services.
4.4 Forward-Looking Statements: The Content may include forward-looking statements based on the assumptions and expectations of Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd and/or any of its content suppliers mentioned in 4.1. These statements are subject to risks, and actual results may differ from expectations. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd does not guarantee the realization of any forward-looking statements and is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from actions taken by Users based on such statements.
5. OPERATION OF THE WEBSITE
Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd makes commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the Website and ensure its continuous operation, free from bugs, errors, technical issues, or defects. Should any such issues arise, we will promptly assign technicians to resolve them. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Website, nor that it will always be available. We cannot be held liable for any delays, interruptions, or downtime. While we take reasonable precautions to protect the Website from viruses and other harmful software, we cannot guarantee that it will always be free from such threats. We do not assume liability for any damage to your computer equipment or other property resulting from the use of the Website. We will strive to keep the platform operational but cannot ignore the possibility of issues. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd reserves the right to discontinue the Website’s operation at any time for any reason and to modify its functionality at our discretion.
6. USE OF THE WEBSITE
You agree to use the Website solely for legitimate purposes, including the potential subscription to or purchase of products and services offered by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd. You may utilize, store, and share relevant Data, or receive information pertinent to the Website’s offerings. Specifically, you commit to not using or misusing the Content in ways that contradict these Terms of Use, and you will respect all rights and restrictions outlined herein. Under these Terms, Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable right to access the Website and utilize its various features and Data, under the following conditions:
(a) You may not, under any circumstances, alter or attempt to alter any part of the Website, nor encourage or assist others in circumventing or modifying any components;
(b) You must keep your user credentials confidential and not share them for any reason. You are liable for any damage or loss resulting from third-party use of your account, regardless of whether the access occurs from your registered devices or other unknown devices;
(c) You may not modify, edit, translate, adapt, or disassemble the Content, nor create derivative works based on it;
(d) You are prohibited from using any engines, software tools, agents, or mechanisms (including browsers, spiders, robots, offline readers, or similar automated systems) that may adversely affect the Website, except through generally available third-party browsers;
(e) Access to the Website requires compatible devices, Internet connectivity, and certain software, which may require periodic updates. Your ability to use the Website may be influenced by the performance of these components, and you accept responsibility for meeting these system requirements as they may change;
(f) You agree to use the Website at your own risk. In particular, you acknowledge that Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd assumes no liability for any content that you might find offensive, indecent, or objectionable. If you encounter such content, please report it to Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd;
(g) You must not sell or market any data available on the Website, whether in public or restricted areas, unless the data was generated by you or you have received explicit written permission from Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd.
7. DEFINITIONS OF BLACK-SILO COMMODITY CONSULTING LTD. USERS
7.1 User Classification
Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd categorizes its users to provide tailored services and procedures. All users, regardless of category—including trial users—acknowledge that Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd does not function as a trading platform and does not guarantee or facilitate transactions between users. The company is not liable for any losses or damages resulting from trades or interactions among users. While Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd will make reasonable efforts to address abusive or offensive communications between users through its channels, it does not guarantee prevention of such issues and cannot be held accountable for them.
7.2 Subscribers
Subscribers are users who pay for specific services provided by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd according to the payment plan selected. Sharing login details is prohibited, and subscribers are liable for any damages or losses incurred due to unauthorized sharing of access credentials.
7.3 Users
Users utilize Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd services without a subscription fee. They consent to the publication of any content they provide to Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd (or its affiliates) on the Website. The company reserves the right to reject any submitted content. Regardless of whether such content is published, it will be associated with the user’s account. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd retains the right to monitor and decide on the compliance of such content with its requirements, and may remove content or terminate a user’s account without prior notice at its discretion. Users are responsible for ensuring that their contact information is accurate and current.
7.5 User IP Rights
Users maintain ownership of their content but grant Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd and other members an unlimited license as described in Section 13. They confirm that any content submitted will not infringe on third-party copyright or proprietary rights unless they have obtained the necessary permissions. Specifications for the content provided will be established prior to granting access. Users may have limited access to services, as determined by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd, and different agreements may be made based on internal content policies. Users are responsible for their content and the consequences of its publication. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd does not endorse any submitted content and disclaims liability related to it. Users warrant that they have the necessary rights and permissions for Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd to use and publish their content.
8. REGISTRATION
By accepting the invitation, you will become a registered user of Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd. All provided information must be accurate and professional. Users are responsible for any legal repercussions resulting from incorrect registration details. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd may impose certain restrictions on registration requirements, including the use of a company domain email. The company reserves the right to refuse sign-up requests or to modify, suspend, or extend access periods.
9. SUBSCRIPTION
9.1 Subscription begins upon payment for a specific service offered by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd for a defined duration. Users may choose between limited or full service options, each with different payment plans. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd does not guarantee immediate updates to services linked in this clause but commits to providing the latest information in the subscription form. In case of discrepancies, the subscription form prevails.
9.2 Subscriptions can be individual or for enterprise plans, which include multiple access points as agreed with the client at a different pricing structure. Enterprise plans are not included on the payment page and are subject to a separate “Enterprise Plan Contract.” In case of conflicts between the Terms here and those of the Enterprise Plan Contract, the Contract will take precedence.
10. PAYMENT
10.1 Subscribers acknowledge that the “Subscription Contract” provided by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd is a legal document. By registering, you agree to complete all payments promptly.
10.2 Failure to make timely payments will result in service interruptions and potential legal action.
10.3 Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd does not guarantee immediate updates to the payment page concerning current services and plans. The company reserves the right to change services and payment options at any time without prior notice. Subscribers will not be affected by these changes during their active subscription.
10.4 All transfer fees are the responsibility of the Subscribers. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd reserves the right to consider a payment as not executed and request the remaining balance if any transfer fees are deducted from the total.
11. RENEWALS
11.1 Accounts will automatically renew unless the Subscriber provides written notice one month in advance. Failure to notify Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd will result in the user accepting all charges associated with the renewed service.
11.2 Renewals will be processed based on the most recent subscription plan. Renewal notifications may include offers for upgrades to other services, but automatic upgrades will not occur unless explicitly requested.
12. TERMINATION
12.1 Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd reserves the right to terminate any user account at its discretion, with or without cause, and will not be liable for any losses incurred as a result.
12.2 Generally, your account will remain active until the subscription period ends. However, Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd may terminate your account immediately with a brief explanatory email. If terminated without cause, a prorated refund of your subscription fee will be issued, but no refund will apply for terminations due to user requests or violations.
12.3 For trial accounts, violations of these Terms will result in termination of free access. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd retains the right to terminate such accounts at any time without notification.
12.4 User accounts may be terminated for violations of these Terms, decreased engagement, inaccuracies in shared content, or breaches of the contribution agreement. Termination requests must be submitted in writing one month in advance.
13. LICENSE GRANTED BY YOU
13.1 Principle: By contributing or posting content to Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd or its affiliates, you grant:
(a) Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd a global, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license (with the right to sublicense) to use, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, display, and perform that content in connection with the Website and Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd’s business, including for promoting and redistributing part or all of the content in any media;
(b) Each member a global, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to access your content on the Website and to use, reproduce, and create derivative works to the extent allowed under these Terms.
13.2 Duration: The licenses granted are perpetual and irrevocable but do not affect your ownership rights, as described in Section 7.5.
14. PRIVACY POLICY
14.1 Collection and Processing of Personal Data: Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd collects personally identifiable information during user registration. Once registered and logged in, users are no longer anonymous to Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd. You agree to provide accurate and complete information, maintain password security, and update your personal data as needed. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd may also gather information from third parties for marketing or data accuracy purposes. Personal information will not be published without user consent, and is used for business purposes including registration, administration, marketing, and research.
14.2 Information Security Policies: Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd has its own information security policies which protects the User information except for the Terms stated in Section 14.1. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd endeavours to keep sensitive information about the Users confidential. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd identifies sensitive information as such, but not limited to; (a) information except the basic contact details the phone numbers such as but not limited to: User name, company name, phone numbers, email addresses, fax numbers, company address and country, Users’ business title, publicly known area of business, (b) bank account information, credit card details and accounting details; (c) non-business related personal information such as political view, religion, social security number, information related any type of personal life and preferences, criminal record and medical record. (d) business secrets if known for any reason. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd shall not be liable for any circumstances when sensitive data is known to third parties by; (a) reasons beyond Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd control, (b) the mistake of third parties who are not Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd’s employees, shareholders or contractors (c) Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd’s database is reached through illegal actions by third-parties, (d) Legal obligations.
14.3 Duration: Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd will keep personal information as long as the company needs it for business or legal purposes. The information may be kept even after the termination of the access, at Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd’s option.
14.4 Internet Based Advertising: Users shall hold the right to request being excluded from Internet Based advertising. Users accept and acknowledge the fact that this request does not necessarily mean they will stop receiving marketing materials. This clause only guarantees the fact that this advertisement will not include you or your company whatsoever.
14.5 Electronic Communications: Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd mainly uses electronic means of communication to interact with their clients. Both Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd and the Users shall accept and acknowledge the fact that all communication may be recorded and kept for future reference and all written electronic communication shall be satisfactory in terms of legal actions.
14.6 Compliance with Irish Data Protection Act: Any personal data communicated to Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd is processed and used by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd, which will, if applicable, act as the data controller within implementing the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (‘GDPR’), entered into force on 25 May 2018. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd will process the personal data for the following purposes: (i) the promotion of Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd’s activities; (ii) management of Members (client management); and (iii) performance of agreements has entered into. The Member hereby gives his/her/its free and informed consent to Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd to process and use any personal data communicated by him/her/it to Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd.
14.7 IP Identification: Regardless of any formal registration, web servers automatically identify Your computer by the IP address assigned to it during Your session online. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd also automatically receives and records information on its server logs from Your browser including Your IP address which identifies Your computer, Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd cookies information and the page You requested. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd logs the User’s IP address but, unless the User has voluntarily registered as a Member, it shall not link IP addresses to any personally identifiable information. IP addresses of Users are used for systems administration purposes only. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd shall use such data in order to establish internal statistics and to improve the quality of the services delivered to the User. In practice, this means that the User’s session will be tracked, but the User will not be identified. However, Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd may use IP addresses to identify Users when it is necessary to enforce compliance with any legal obligation, these Terms and Conditions, or to protect the Website and/or other Users.
14.8 Non-Personally Identifiable Information: Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd may also collect and process non-personally identifiable information in aggregate form to track data and for statistical purposes (the total number of visits to the Website, the number of visitors to each page of the Website, the third party links that are shown in using the Website and the domain names of the Users’ internet service providers, etc.) Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd may use this information, which remains in aggregate form, to understand how Users use the Website so that Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd may improve it and the services which are offered.
14.9 Third-Party Links: The Website may display content of, and/or contain links to, third-party sites that are independently run sites outside of the Website domain. Please read each third-party site’s privacy policy carefully, since it may differ significantly from this Section. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third-party sites to which You choose to link from the Website.
14.10 Right to Access: You have the right to access and update your personal data or to require their deletion. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd endeavours to ensure that Your personal data are up to date, accurate and complete. If You wish to access, correct or delete Your personal data held by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd, please contact Black-Silo Commodity Consulting ltd at the contact details mentioned below under Section 19.3.
15. COOKIES
The Website utilizes “Cookies.” Cookies are placed on the Website solely to facilitate the transmission of communications over electronic networks or to provide an information society service that the User has explicitly requested, such as recording the User’s acceptance of the general conditions, tracking the User’s language preferences during a browser session, and confirming that a payment has been completed. Users can configure their web browsers to notify them when a cookie is received or to block cookies altogether. However, Users should be aware that rejecting cookies may result in certain sections of the Website not functioning properly, being inaccessible, or not providing the requested information, service, or activity.
16. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
Subject to the provisions of section 17 below, all materials and information available on the Website are provided “as is,” based on their availability, and without any guarantees, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or suitability for a specific purpose. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd does not assure that its Website or its content will meet your expectations, will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. Certain jurisdictions may not permit limitations on warranties, so some exclusions mentioned above may not be applicable to you. However, warranty limitations will still apply to the fullest extent permitted. Any advice or information, whether spoken or written, received from Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd or during the use of services available on the Website, does not create any guarantees not explicitly stated in these Terms of Use.
17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Your access to, use of, browsing, and navigation on the Website is done at your own risk. You acknowledge and agree that, to the maximum extent allowed by applicable laws, neither Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd nor any other party involved in creating, producing, or delivering the Website can be held liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages, harm to reputation, costs, losses, declines in revenue or profit, or any liabilities of any kind (even if the possibility of such damages was known or could have been anticipated by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd) that may arise from (i) your access to or use of, or inability to use, the Website or its content; (ii) unauthorized access to the Website; (iii) statements or actions of any third-party sites linked to or from it and any materials or information posted there; (iv) reliance on data collected by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd or provided by any other member; and (vi) any other issues related to the Website. Any materials downloaded or otherwise obtained while using the Website are done so at your own risk. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd is not responsible for any damage or viruses that may affect your computer or other property as a result of your access to, use of, or downloading of any materials from the Website or for any unauthorized intrusion into its IT systems. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd reserves the right to suspend or terminate any or all functions of its Website. Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd accepts no liability for any interruption or cessation of any or all functionality of its Website resulting from actions or omissions by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd or any third party.
18. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, actions, liabilities, costs, settlement payments, interest, awards, judgments, loss of value, fines, fees, penalties, damages, or other charges asserted by any third party arising from or related to your use of the Website or your conduct in connection with it, or otherwise arising from or related to your use of the Website and/or the Data. You also agree to cover Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd’s attorney and expert witness fees and costs resulting from any actions or claims under this section and those incurred in establishing the applicability of this provision.
19. MISCELLANEOUS
19.1 Severability: If any provision or condition in these Terms of Use is deemed invalid or unenforceable for any reason, this will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. The meaning of the invalid provision will be interpreted, where feasible, to make it enforceable, and you accept that a similar condition will apply as closely as possible to the intent and consequences of the invalid or unenforceable provision. If no feasible interpretation can save such provision, it will be severed from the rest of these Terms of Use, which will remain in full force and effect.
19.2 No Waiver: The failure of Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd to enforce any provision of these Terms of Use, or to tolerate a breach by you of any obligation hereunder, shall not be considered a waiver of its right to enforce such provisions or any other rights under these Terms or applicable law.
19.3 Contact Information: The website located at www.black-silo.com and the services available on this site and any related subdomains are owned and operated by Black-Silo Commodity Consulting, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland.
19.4 Additional Documents: You may be required to comply with additional documents such as agreements, forms, or contracts according to the requirements of Black-Silo Commodity Consulting Ltd. In the event of a conflict between these additional documents and these Terms and Conditions, the terms in the additional document will take precedence.
20. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms of Use shall be governed by, interpreted, and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the Republic of Ireland.
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