Terms & Conditions
Last updated July 6, 2026
These Terms & Conditions (the “Terms”) govern access to and use of the Vantage Ventures Inc. (“Vantage”, “we”, “us”) partner portal and the confidential, invitation-only M&A referral network it supports (together, the “Service”). By accessing the Service, creating an account, or accepting an introduction, you and the firm you represent (“Partner”, “you”) agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
1. The Service
Vantage operates as an independent intermediary that matches business owners pursuing a sale, recapitalization, or succession with qualified M&A advisory firms. The portal lets us route confidential opportunities to Partners, manage introductions, and administer fees. Membership is by invitation only and may be granted or revoked at our discretion.
2. Accounts & security
You must provide accurate information, keep your credentials confidential, enable multi-factor authentication where offered, and are responsible for all activity under your account. Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use. Each account is for the named firm and its authorized users only.
3. Confidentiality
Opportunities, client identities, financial figures, and all non-public information disclosed through the Service are strictly confidential. You may use them solely to evaluate and, if accepted, pursue the specific introduction, and only with personnel who need to know. You must not disclose, copy, or use this information for any other purpose. These obligations survive termination.
4. Non-circumvention
For each opportunity introduced to you through the Service, you agree not to circumvent, bypass, or attempt to bypass Vantage — directly or indirectly, alone or with others — by contacting, transacting with, or engaging the client (or its affiliates, advisors, or related parties) outside the Service in a manner that avoids the fees owed to Vantage. This applies whether the engagement closes during your membership or after, for the duration set out in your engagement and fee agreement.
5. Introductions & client consent
Opportunities are first presented as a blind teaser; the client's identity and exact figures are revealed only after you acknowledge these Terms and the applicable fee agreement and Vantage confirms the introduction. Vantage shares client information only where the client has authorized us to do so. Accepting an introduction is a binding acknowledgment that the opportunity is sourced by Vantage and subject to the fee agreement, and does not guarantee any engagement or transaction.
6. Fees
Where you engage an introduced client, Vantage earns a finder's fee as set out in the then-current Vantage fee schedule and any separate written agreement between us. Vantage is paid only after, and on the same schedule as, you are paid by the client. Fees are payable within the period stated on the applicable invoice. Taxes apply where required.
7. Acceptable use
You will not misuse the Service, including: attempting to access data belonging to other firms or clients; probing, scanning, or testing security without our written authorization; uploading deal materials the portal blocks (e.g., CIMs, data rooms); introducing malware; scraping; or using the Service unlawfully or to infringe others' rights.
8. Intellectual property
The Service, including its software, design, and content, is owned by Vantage and protected by law. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to use the Service for its intended purpose. You retain ownership of the information you submit and grant us the rights needed to operate the Service.
9. Disclaimers
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Vantage does not guarantee any volume, quality, or outcome of introductions, or that any engagement or transaction will result. Information in the Service is for business evaluation only and is not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice.
10. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vantage will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for lost profits or opportunities, arising from the Service. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Service will not exceed the fees you paid to Vantage in the twelve months before the claim.
11. Indemnification
You will indemnify and hold harmless Vantage and its representatives from claims, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the Service, your breach of these Terms, or your breach of confidentiality or non-circumvention obligations.
12. Term & termination
These Terms apply while you have access to the Service. Either party may end the relationship on notice. We may suspend or terminate access immediately for breach or to protect the Service or the network. Confidentiality, non-circumvention, fee, and liability provisions survive termination.
13. Privacy
Our handling of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.
14. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Québec and the federal laws of Canada applicable there, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. The courts of Québec have exclusive jurisdiction, and the parties have requested that these Terms and related documents be drawn up in English / les parties ont demandé que ce document soit rédigé en anglais.
15. Changes
We may update these Terms; the “last updated” date reflects the latest version, and material changes will be communicated to members. Continued use after a change means you accept the updated Terms.
16. Contact
Vantage Ventures Inc. · 18622 rue Lagrange, Montréal, Québec H9K 1R3 · eric@vantageventures.ca