Last updated: 1/10/25
Welcome to Siena Lending Group. By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service (the “Terms”). These Terms apply to all users of the Siena Lending Group website (the “Site”) and services (the “Services”). If you do not agree with any of these Terms, you must not access or use the Site or Services.
1. Introduction
Siena Lending Group (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a professional services firm focused on helping investment managers mitigate risks, increase transparency, and implement effective compliance programs. We leverage our industry experience, regulatory expertise, and rigorous consulting approach to provide clients with the support they need to protect and grow their business in the private market sector.
These Terms govern your use of our Site and Services, and outline your rights and obligations when interacting with us. By using our Site or Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
2. Services We Provide
Siena Lending Group offers a variety of services to investment managers, including but not limited to:
- Risk mitigation consulting
- Compliance program design and management
- SEC adviser registration and regulatory compliance support
- Regulatory marketing and advertising reviews
- Cybersecurity reviews
- Ongoing compliance support and assessments
- Risk-based compliance audits and operational due diligence
- Training and education for compliance teams
- Our team consists of former chief compliance officers, general partners, limited partners, and former SEC regulators, enabling us to provide comprehensive, expert solutions tailored to your needs.
3. Client Obligations
By using our Services, you agree to:
Provide accurate, current, and complete information when necessary for registration or communication purposes.
Maintain the confidentiality of any account information or login credentials and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
Use our Services in compliance with applicable laws, including any local, state, national, and international regulations that apply to your business.
Not engage in any activity that could disrupt, damage, or impair the functionality or security of our Site or Services.
Not use our Services for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purposes.
4. Our Obligations
Siena Lending Group will:
Provide Services in a professional and timely manner in accordance with industry standards.
Ensure that all compliance solutions are tailored to your specific business needs and risk factors.
Keep confidential any proprietary information provided to us by clients, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.
Continuously update and refine our expertise to maintain the highest level of service and compliance, reflecting the latest regulatory trends and industry best practices.
5. Intellectual Property
All content and materials available through the Site and Services, including but not limited to text, images, logos, and trademarks, are the property of Siena Lending Group or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, modify, distribute, or reproduce any of these materials without our express written consent, except as permitted by these Terms.
6. Confidentiality
Siena Lending Group understands the importance of confidentiality and is committed to protecting your sensitive information. We will not disclose any proprietary or confidential information that you provide to us without your consent unless required by law or regulatory authorities.
We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your information, but we cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted over the internet or stored electronically.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Siena Lending Group and its affiliates, partners, employees, or contractors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of our Services, the Site, or any third-party content. This includes but is not limited to, loss of profits, business interruption, or loss of data.
We are not liable for any actions, claims, or consequences arising from your failure to follow our recommendations or use our Services appropriately. You agree to indemnify and hold Siena Lending Group harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your use of our Services.
8. Disclaimers
Siena Lending Group provides the Site and Services “as is” without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the Services. We make no guarantees regarding the outcomes of any compliance or risk management solutions.
Although we leverage deep industry expertise and regulatory insight, we do not guarantee that our Services will protect you from all risks or regulatory scrutiny.
9. Termination
Siena Lending Group reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site or Services for any user who violates these Terms or engages in illegal or unethical activities. Upon termination, you must cease using our Services, and we may revoke any licenses granted to you for the use of our intellectual property.
10. Amendments
Siena Lending Group reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site or Services after any modifications to these Terms signifies your acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which Siena Lending Group is based, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site or Services will be resolved in the appropriate courts of that state.
12. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Services provided by Siena Lending Group will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Association], and any judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us.