Black Hills Consortium

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Black Hills Consortium ("BHC," "we," "us," or "our") website. Black Hills Consortium is a 501(c)(6) trade organization headquartered in Custer, South Dakota, coordinating 13 interconnected entities across technology, media, education, real estate, and community development. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and any related platforms operated by BHC and its affiliated entities. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website or using any services provided by Black Hills Consortium and its affiliated entities, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

3. Description of Services

Black Hills Consortium operates as a regional innovation hub, coordinating 13 entities that span cannabis technology (GrowWise, Monumental Highs), venture investment (Auric Labs), digital services (Delegate Digital), media and content (Outpost Media), food and hospitality (THE OP), community events (THE CULT), education and workforce development (Seed Foundation, Seed Academy), relocation programs (Settle the West), real estate development (Pass Creek Holdings, Grow Campus), and tourism (AdventureCap Holdings). Our website provides information about the consortium, its entities, investment opportunities, community events, and related programs. Specific services offered by individual entities are governed by their own terms of service where applicable.

4. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily view and access the materials on our website for personal, non-commercial, informational purposes only. This license does not include the right to modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from this website. You may not use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction methods on our website. You may not use our website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party's use of the website. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by BHC at any time.

5. Investment Disclaimer

The information provided on this website, including financial projections, market analysis, entity descriptions, and capital raise details, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. All forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates are based on assumptions and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any investment in Black Hills Consortium or its affiliated entities involves substantial risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should consult with qualified legal, financial, and tax advisors before making any investment decisions. Securities offerings, if any, are made only pursuant to applicable offering documents.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Black Hills Consortium or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The compilation of all content on this site is the exclusive property of BHC. The names, logos, and branding of Black Hills Consortium and its 13 affiliated entities — including GrowWise, Auric Labs, Delegate Digital, Outpost Media, THE OP, THE CULT, Seed Foundation, Seed Academy, Settle the West, Pass Creek Holdings, Grow Campus, AdventureCap Holdings, and Monumental Highs — are trademarks of their respective owners and may not be used without prior written permission.

7. User Conduct

When using our website and services, you agree not to engage in any activity that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable. You may not impersonate any person or entity, misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity, or use the services for any fraudulent purpose. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Black Hills Consortium. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that BHC shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party websites or services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The materials on this website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. Black Hills Consortium and its affiliated entities disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. BHC does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the website or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. BHC does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website.

10. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Black Hills Consortium, its directors, officers, employees, agents, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the services, any conduct or content of any third party on the services, any content obtained from the services, or unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content. This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on warranty, contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if BHC has been advised of the possibility of such damage.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Black Hills Consortium, its affiliated entities, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers 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 website, including but not limited to any use of the website's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Dakota, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Custer County, South Dakota, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. Any cause of action or claim you may have with respect to the website must be commenced within one year after the cause of action accrues. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Black Hills Consortium

Custer, South Dakota

Email: legal@blackhillsconsortium.org