Terms of Use

Last updated: April 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of arterno.com (the “Site”), operated by Arterno Development LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Arterno,” “we,” “us”). By accessing or using the Site you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

You may use the Site for lawful informational purposes only. Without limitation, you agree not to:

reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any Site content without written permission
attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, related systems, or networks
use automated systems, scripts, or robots — including scrapers, crawlers, or harvesting tools — to extract data from the Site without our prior written consent
reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive source code from the Site
interfere with the operation of the Site, including by introducing malware or attempting to overload or disrupt service
submit false, misleading, or infringing information through any form, or impersonate any person or entity
use the Site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms

The Site is intended for use by residents of the United States. By accessing the Site from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local law.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — text, photographs, logos, and the “Arterno” wordmark — is the property of Arterno or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. A limited, revocable license is granted to view the Site for personal, non-commercial use.

3. Submissions

Information you submit through inquiry forms (name, email, phone, message) is used to respond to your inquiry and is handled per our Privacy Policy. You represent that information you submit is accurate and that you are authorized to submit it.

4. No Warranties

The Site and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Arterno and its affiliates are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility. In any event, Arterno’s total aggregate liability arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site, regardless of the form of action (contract, tort, strict liability, statute, or otherwise), shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100.00). The foregoing limitations apply to the fullest extent permitted by law and shall survive any failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy.

6. Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Arterno Development LLC and its affiliates, members, managers, officers, employees, agents, and licensors (collectively, the “Arterno Parties”) from and against any and all third-party claims, demands, actions, proceedings, losses, liabilities, damages, judgments, settlements, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising out of or relating to: (a) your access to or use of the Site; (b) your breach of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; (d) your infringement or violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights; (e) any content, information, or materials you submit through the Site, including through the inquiry form; or (f) any unauthorized use of your account credentials, device, or network in connection with the Site. This indemnification obligation does not apply to claims to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Arterno Parties. Arterno reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with Arterno’s defense. You will not settle any matter affecting the Arterno Parties without Arterno’s prior written consent.

Express Negligence Notice. THIS SECTION INCLUDES AN INDEMNITY UNDER WHICH YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO INDEMNIFY ARTERNO FOR CLAIMS ARISING IN PART FROM ARTERNO’S OWN NEGLIGENCE, EXCEPT FOR ARTERNO’S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT. THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE EXPRESS NEGLIGENCE DOCTRINE UNDER TEXAS LAW.

7. No Offer

Nothing on the Site constitutes an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, real estate, or other investment product. See our full Disclaimer.

8. Governing Law; Venue; Class Action Waiver; Jury Trial Waiver

(a) Governing Law. These Terms and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site (whether sounding in contract, tort, statute, or otherwise) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.

(b) Exclusive Venue. You and Arterno irrevocably agree that any action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state district courts located in Harris County, Texas, or, if federal subject-matter jurisdiction exists, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. You and Arterno irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of those courts and waive any objection to venue or any defense of inconvenient forum.

(c) Class Action Waiver. YOU AND ARTERNO AGREE THAT ANY CLAIM SHALL BE BROUGHT IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY ONLY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, REPRESENTATIVE, OR PRIVATE-ATTORNEY-GENERAL ACTION. NO COURT MAY CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PERSON’S CLAIMS OR PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING WITHOUT BOTH PARTIES’ EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT.

(d) Jury Trial Waiver. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND ARTERNO EACH KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, SUIT, OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SITE.

(e) Limitations Period. Any cause of action against Arterno arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues, except where a longer period is required by non-waivable law.

(f) Equitable Relief. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Arterno may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property, confidential information, or systems integrity.

9. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision will be modified only to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

10. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms is not a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Arterno.

11. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations under them without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets without notice to you.

12. Electronic Communications

By using the Site or submitting an inquiry, you consent to receive communications from Arterno electronically (by email or through the Site). You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that they be in writing. This consent is given pursuant to the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.) and the Texas Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code Ch. 322). You may withdraw this consent at any time by emailing legal@arterno.com, but doing so may limit your ability to use the Site.

13. Notice

Any legal notice to Arterno must be sent in writing to: Arterno Development LLC, Attn: General Counsel, 1325 S Creek Dr, Ste 200, Houston, TX 77084, with a copy by email to legal@arterno.com. Notices submitted through the Site’s public inquiry form do not constitute legal notice. Notice is deemed given on the earlier of (i) actual receipt by Arterno or (ii) three business days after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier with delivery confirmation.

14. Changes

We may update these Terms. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

15. Contact

Questions: legal@arterno.com