TO QUALIFY FOR MEMBERSHIP AS AN SSEPConnect INVESTOR, I AGREE THAT: 

• I will abide by the terms, conditions, and rules of SSEPConnect’s Investor Member Requirements as outlined in this Membership Agreement.
• I understand and agree to the terms and conditions as set out in the Disclaimer forming part of this Membership Agreement.
• I will pay the membership dues or fees (if any) as set by SSEPConnect.
• I understand SSEPConnect is not a venture fund, investment bank, broker/dealer, investment clearinghouse, investment portal, or any other form of investment advisor or otherwise.
• I understand that SSEPConnect does not provide advice, recommendations or any other indication of appropriateness or inappropriateness for a particular investment.
• I understand that SSEPConnect does not endorse any investment opportunity and that it conducts no independent research or investigation to verify information provided by entrepreneurs and businesses submitting information to SSEPConnect, and that in addition SSEPConnect makes absolutely no representations or warranties regarding the same.
• I will not for a period of at least 12 months from the date SSEPConnect introduces an investment opportunity solicit business, provide, or offer services or complete any business with any of the entrepreneurs or businesses presented as investment opportunities through SSEPConnect without SSEPConnect’s prior written consent. This condition does not apply to entrepreneurs or businesses in which I have made an investment.
• I am responsible for conducting my own analysis and due diligence to determine the appropriateness of any investment I may make in any business, individual or company to which I am introduced through SSEPConnect. As a result, I expressly recognize and agree that neither SSEPConnect nor any of its representatives, consultants or contractors are responsible or liable for any investment decisions I make because of being a member of SSEPConnect.
• I understand SSEPConnect intends to conduct most of its communications with Investor Members electronically, through email and Internet systems. Members must have access to the Internet and must have an email address to participate. Wherever possible, SSEPConnect will use electronic means of communication to reduce costs, protect confidentiality and increase member participation.
• I agree to keep all investment opportunities confidential, and I will not, without prior written approval, disclose the content or discuss details of any investment opportunities I receive via SSEPConnect with any other party other than an Investor Member of SSEPConnect or my personal business advisor.
• I understand any purchase of equity or other investment transaction shall be with the respective entrepreneur or business and will not involve SSEPConnect in any way.
• I understand SSEPConnect meetings or events (if any) or the distribution of information about investment opportunities are not an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any security by SSEPConnect or any other entity.
• I understand that SSEPConnect is not registered under applicable securities legislation in any category and, therefore, cannot trade or advise in securities
• I understand that the investor is solely responsible to ensure it qualifies under securities legislation to invest in any business

INVESTOR MEMBER REQUIREMENTS 

• I will conduct myself in a professional manner at all times.
• I will respect the privacy of other Investor Members and not provide their names to any third party without their permission.
• I will keep any and all SSEPConnect membership information confidential.
• I will not disclose my SSEPConnect website username and/or password to any other individual or entity.
• I understand and recognize that SSEPConnect meetings (if any) and communications are focused on investment pursuits and will not solicit another Investor Member, entrepreneur, or company for business, unless I have made an investment in that entrepreneur or company.
• I will disclose to SSEPConnect any relationship I have or may have with an entrepreneur or business seeking investment, including any personal gain I may receive from the entrepreneur or business.
• I agree to indemnify and hold SSEPConnect and its representatives, consultants, and contractors harmless from any and all actions, causes of action and expenses that may result from SSEPConnect introducing me to any investment opportunities.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I am knowledgeable of, or have been independently advised as to the applicable securities laws in the jurisdiction in which I am resident that apply to my investment in a business and that I qualify to purchase securities under a prospectus exemption available to me under applicable securities laws.I have such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to be capable of evaluating the relative merits and risks of any investment.

DISCLAIMER 

SSEPConnect is not a venture fund, an investment bank, a broker dealer, investment clearing house, or an investment advisor. Rather SSEPConnect is a website in which Investor Members may be introduced to entrepreneurs and businesses for potential investment opportunities. Also, SSEPConnect may educate its members on aspects of investment and business. Each Investor Member of SSEPConnect is responsible for his or her own investment decisions. SSEPConnect does not recommend any particular entrepreneur, business, or investment opportunity for investment. All investments in entrepreneurial endeavors may involve a high degree of risk, and Investor Members should be able to bear the risk of complete financial loss. The choice and manner in which information and knowledge gained through SSEPConnect is used is each Investor Member’s individual and personal choice. No guidance shall be given, nor shall any person affiliated with SSEPConnect (or SSEPConnect itself) be responsible for an Investor Member’s use of the information, investment decision or the results of any investment. SSEPConnect does not conduct any research or investigation to verify the information presented by individual entrepreneurs or businesses seeking investment. SSEPConnect makes no representations or warranties whatsoever regarding such entrepreneurs or businesses. Investors are expected to conduct their own due diligence and negotiate the terms of any investment they elect to make.