Third Bridge Content Terms & Conditions
Third Bridge facilitates and generates content from industry experts who provide insight into companies, sectors and products to help its clients make informed business decisions. These terms and conditions between a Client and Third Bridge set out the legal and compliance obligations applicable to clients who licence Third Bridge’s Content. Please read them carefully.
1. Definitions
“Agreement” means these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Authorized User Terms and Conditions and the Order Form;
“Affiliate” means, in relation to a Party, any other person or entity, whether incorporated or not, which from time-to-time Controls, is Controlled by or is under common Control with, that Party;
“Authorized User” means a user authorized to access Content under a valid Order Form;
“Authorized User Terms and Conditions” means the terms and conditions which govern Authorised Users’ access to Content which are available on the Content Library (and available on request), as may be updated from time to time;
“Client” or “Subscriber” means the company that has entered into an Order Form with Third Bridge;
“Content” means the services and/or products produced by Third Bridge including the following: Third Bridge Analyst-led Interviews, Recordings (if available), Transcripts, Value Chains, Expert Commentary and other written materials provided by Third Bridge from time to time;
“Content Library” means Third Bridge’s portal for the Content made available by Third Bridge from time to time. Previously in Third Bridge contracts, this was referred to as ‘Forum’;
“Control” means the ability to direct the affairs of another, whether by way of contract, ownership of shares or otherwise, and “Controls” and “Controlled” shall be construed accordingly;
“Expert” or “Specialist” means an industry expert who engages with Third Bridge to produce Content;
“Expert Commentary" means written commentary provided by one or more Specialists on the content of a Transcript, made available to Subscribers in connection with that Transcript.
“Fees” means the fees specified in the Order Form;
“Intellectual Property” means all patents, rights to inventions, utility models, copyright and related rights, trademarks, service marks, trade, business and domain names, rights in goodwill or to sue for passing off, rights in designs, rights in computer software, database rights, topography rights, rights in confidential information(including know-how and trade secrets) and any other intellectual property rights, whether registered or unregistered, and including all applications for and renewals or extensions of such rights, and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection in any part of the world whether now existing or created in the future;
“Order Form” means the document between the Client and Third Bridge for licensing Content which specifies, inter alia, the Subscription Term and the Fees;
“Parties” means Third Bridge and the Client;
“Privacy Policy” means Third Bridge’s privacy policy posted at https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/compliance/policies/privacy-policy (as amended from time to time);
“Recording” means a recording of Content made by or on behalf of Third Bridge;
“Term” means the term of any given Order Form;
“Third Bridge” means Third Bridge Group Limited (a company registered in England and Wales with registered number 06263699) or the Affiliate of Third Bridge Group Limited specified as the relevant invoicing entity in the applicable Order Form; and
“Third Bridge Analyst-led Interview” means an interactive discussion conducted by electronic means between Third Bridge and an Expert (which may be attended by Third Bridge’s clients). Previously in Third Bridge contracts, this was referred to as a ‘Forum Interview’;
“Transcript” means a transcript of Content or other written materials provided by Third Bridge.
“Value Chain” means visual depictions of value chains synthesised by Third Bridge using information provided to Third Bridge by Experts. Previously in Third Bridge contracts, these were referred to as ‘Maps’;
2. General
2.1 In consideration of payment of any Fees and the mutual rights and obligations contained in this Agreement, Third Bridge will, during the Term, provide the Client with a non-exclusive, non-transferable, global licence to the Content specified in the Order Form. This Agreement does not include access to Third Bridge's one-to-one expert consultation services. Such services require a separate Order Form.
2.2 To the extent of any inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions, any Order and the Privacy Policy, the documents shall rank as follows: the Order shall have priority followed by the Privacy Policy followed by the Authorized User Terms and Conditions.
3. Payment
3.1 The invoice in respect of the Fees shall be payable in full by the Client within 15 days of the invoice date.
3.2 The Fees are exclusive of value-added tax and any other applicable sales taxes, which will be added to Third Bridge’s invoice and payable by the Client in accordance with applicable law from time to time.
4. The Nature of the Information in the Content
4.1 The information and content contained in any Content are for information purposes only. Access to the Content, products and services are provided on an “as is” basis. Third Bridge does not make any warranties or representations, expressed or implied as to the currency, accuracy, completeness, timeliness or fitness for any particular use of the Content. Third Bridge accepts no liability for the Content or for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in respect of it. The views of the Expert or other third parties expressed in the Content are those of the Expert or such other third party and they are not endorsed by, nor do they represent the opinion of, Third Bridge. Content is subject to change without notice and Third Bridge does not undertake to update or supplement Content or inform the Client of any change in the Content. The Client assumes all risk of use.
4.2 No warranty is given that the services will be error-free, free of viruses or uninterrupted. Third Bridge is not responsible for invalid destinations and transmission errors in, corruption of, or the security of information carried over telecommunications carriers’ or other providers’ facilities. Third Bridge has no liability for faulty or interrupted communication links.
5. Liability
5.1 The Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a trade recommendation and should not form the basis of any investment decision. The Content has not, is not, and should not be construed as an offer, bid or solicitation in relation to any financial instrument, security, commodity or futures instrument or as an endorsement, recommendation or sponsorship of any financial instrument, security, commodity or futures instrument, or as investment, tax, accounting or legal advice.
5.2 Third Bridge does not offer any recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security whether it is referred to in any Content or not. The Content does not constitute a personal recommendation or take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situations or needs of individual recipients. Investors should independently evaluate particular investments and strategies and seek the advice of a suitably qualified financial advisor. Third party statements and opinions contained in the Content are not endorsed by, nor do they represent the opinion of, Third Bridge or any of its employees.
5.3 In no event shall Third Bridge, its Affiliates, nor their respective officers, directors or employees be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special or consequential damages, costs, expenses, legal fees or losses (including, without limitation, lost income or lost profits or opportunity costs) in connection with any use of the Content Library or access to any Content. Without limitation to the generality of the foregoing, Third Bridge shall not be liable to the Client for any trading, investment or other losses which the Client may incur as a result of using any Content.
5.4 If any exclusion in the Agreement shall be held to be invalid, Third Bridge’s total liability to the Client shall be limited to an amount equal to the Fees paid.
5.5 Nothing in this Agreement excludes or limits the liability of Third Bridge for death or personal injury caused by Third Bridge’s negligence or fraudulent misrepresentation.
5.6 Third Bridge will provide each Authorized User a personal username and password. Authorized Users must (i) keep their username and password confidential; (ii) use their username and password for their personal use; (iii) not permit anyone else to use their username and password; (iv) not share, distribute or provide access to any Content with individuals who are not Authorized Users; and (v) not transfer or share their username and password with anyone else. Client shall inform Third Bridge immediately if: (a) it reasonably believes that a third party has gained unauthorized access to their account; and/or (b) their username and password have been disclosed to a third party.
5.7 Client is responsible for its Authorized Users’ use and access to the Content and is liable for any breaches by them of the Authorized User Terms and Conditions. Third Bridge reserves the right to immediately and without notice terminate or suspend Client’s or any of its Authorized Users’ access to the Content if it has a reasonable suspicion that they have breached the Authorized User Terms and Conditions.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 As between Third Bridge and the Client all Intellectual Property in the Content, which is provided to the Client, shall belong to Third Bridge. This includes without limitation all Intellectual Property in a Third Bridge Analyst-led Interview, any Recordings or Transcripts, texts, icons, data, information, programming, scripting, design, layout and all other elements of the online service being provided.
6.2 The Client shall not copy or reproduce in any form any Content (or any part thereof) or forward or distribute any Content (or any electronic link to any Content) to any third party, or (ii) reproduce, transmit, sell, distribute, republish, broadcast, post, circulate or otherwise commercially exploit the Content in any way or use the information for any unlawful purpose.
6.3 Content may be shared within the Client’s organisation for its internal compliance purposes provided that no trademark, copyright or other proprietary notices, or any restrictions on use or disclaimers contained in or appearing on such material are removed in whole or in part.
6.4 Third Bridge grants the Client a non-exclusive, non-assignable, 10-year royalty free licence to the Client and its Affiliates to use Content for internal research purposes only.
6.5 If an Authorized User accesses the Content from any location, then the Client is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws.
7. Confidentiality
7.1 Third Bridge shall not disclose this business relationship to third parties without the prior written approval of Client. In addition, Third Bridge hereby acknowledges that information relating to Client and its Affiliates in connection with this Agreement (collectively, “Confidential Information”) is confidential and must be protected from unauthorised disclosure or use. Accordingly, Third Bridge agrees not to use for any purpose (except as required to provide the services hereunder) and not to disclose to any third party any Confidential Information.
7.2 Additionally, Third Bridge agrees not to use Client’s name in its marketing materials or otherwise disclose to any third party that it is performing services for Client hereunder.
7.3 Client undertakes to keep the Content strictly confidential within its own organisation.
8. Termination
Third Bridge is entitled to terminate this Agreement immediately if: (i) the Client is in material breach of this Agreement, and if capable of remedy, has not remedied the breach within 30 days; (ii) the Client is in material breach of this Agreement and it cannot be remedied; (iii) it is necessary for Third Bridge to comply with laws and regulations, including sanctions restrictions; or (iv) the Client is subject to liquidation, insolvency or a similar process in its jurisdiction. Third Bridge is also entitled to terminate this Agreement on written notice to the Client, if Third Bridge, in its reasonable discretion determines that the continued relationship could cause Third Bridge reputational harm and, in this case, the Client would be entitled to a pro rata refund of the Fees.
9. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties relating to the subject matter addressed in this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all prior communications, contracts, or agreements between the Parties with respect to the subject matter addressed in this Agreement, whether oral or written, and each Party acknowledges and agrees that it does not rely on, and shall have no remedy in respect of, any statement, undertaking or representation made (whether innocently or negligently) by any other Party or any other person except as expressly set out in this Agreement.
10. Severability
If any of the provisions of these Terms and Conditions are determined by any court or other authority of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable to any extent, such term, condition or provision shall to that extent be severed from the remaining terms and conditions which shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
11. Assignment
The Client may not assign this Agreement except with the prior written consent of Third Bridge.
12. Amendments
Third Bridge may update these Terms and Conditions on its website at any time and will provide notice to Clients of any changes which Third Bridge reasonably determines are material or detrimental to its Clients. Continued use of the Content shall be deemed acceptance by a Client to the new version of the Terms and Conditions.
13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This Agreement is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of England. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
Last revised April 2026
