Terms and Conditions Governing Use of the CLS Website Overview CLS Investments, LLC is a Nebraska limited liability company registered with the SEC as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. CLS’ web site is provided as a convenient method to disseminate general information pertaining to its advisory services as well as provide access to additional investment-related information, publications, and links. No part of this website may be reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of CLS. Your use of this website is subject to the following Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms and Conditions”). Terms and Conditions of Use These Terms and Conditions are a binding contract between you and CLS. By using or accessing this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Your use of the website is governed by the version of the Terms and Conditions in effect on the date in which this site is accessed by you. CLS may modify these Terms and Conditions at any time and without prior notice. You should review these Terms and Conditions from time to time, as your continued use of this site signifies your acceptance of any changes. Information contained on this website is derived from sources believed to be reliable. However, CLS does not represent that this information is complete or accurate and it should not be relied upon as such. All opinions expressed herein are subject to change without notice. CLS does not provide accounting, legal or tax advice and no portion of the CLS website should be interpreted as such. All content on the CLS website is presented only as of the date published or indicated, and may be superseded at any time. All content included on this site is the property of CLS and is protected by United States copyright laws. All trademarks and service marks on the CLS website belong to CLS or an affiliate, except for third-party trademarks and service marks, which are the property of their respective owners. Accordingly, you may not copy, distribute, modify, post or frame-in this site, including any text, logos, graphics, video, audio, software code or user interface design without the express written consent of CLS. This website and included materials do not constitute an offer to sell, an offer to buy, recommendation to buy or representation as to the suitability or appropriateness of any security, financial product or instrument. Investors should seek financial advice regarding the appropriateness of investing in any security or investment strategy discussed or recommended on this website and should understand that statements regarding future prospects may not be realized. There is no guarantee that any investment program or account will be profitable or will not incur a loss. Investors should note that security values may fluctuate and that price or value may rise or fall. Accordingly, investors may receive back less than originally invested. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. Individual client accounts may vary. Means of Access Certain parts of the CLS website are protected by a User ID and Password and require a login. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain unauthorized access to such parts of the CLS website, or to any other protected materials or information, through any means not intentionally made available by CLS for your specific use. If you have a User ID and Password for access to non-public areas of the CLS website, you are solely responsible for all activities that occur in connection with your User ID and Password; therefore, you should take steps to protect the confidentiality of this information. You agree to notify CLS immediately if you become aware of any disclosure, loss, theft or unauthorized use of your User ID and Password. Indemnification As a condition of your use of the CLS website, to the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold CLS and its third party providers harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the CLS website, or from your violation of these Terms and Conditions. Limitation of Liability CLS WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF CLS HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER IN AN ACTION UNDER CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, OR ANY OTHER THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE, INABILITY TO USE, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICES AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM ITS WEBSITE. THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY THAT APPLIES TO ALL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) LOST PROFITS, TRADING LOSSES OR DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE CLS WEBSITE AND ANY THIRD PARTY CONTENT. Force Majeure CLS will not be liable for failure or losses caused by conditions and events beyond its control including, without limitation: fire, electrical, mechanical or equipment breakdowns, delays by third party vendors and/or communications carriers, civil disturbances or disorders, terrorist acts, strikes, acts of governmental authority or new governmental restrictions, market fluctuations or acts of God. Links to Third-Party Websites This website may contain links to third-party web sites. Any links to such third-party web sites are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by CLS of the content on such third-party web sites, or any affiliation or association with its operators. CLS is not responsible for the content of linked third-party sites, including, without limitation, any link contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to a linked site, and do not make any representations regarding the information, services, products or accuracy of any material contained on such third-party web sites. Changes to the Website CLS may terminate your access to the CLS website or discontinue or modify the CLS website at any time without prior notice to you. Your continued use of the CLS website following any such modification will constitute acknowledgement of your acceptance of said modifications. Governing Law Except as otherwise required by law, the Terms and Conditions of use for this website are governed by the laws of the state of Nebraska without regard to conflicts of law, and shall inure to the benefit of CLS ’ successors and assigns, whether by merger, consolidation, or otherwise.
CLS Privacy Policy We recognize and respect the privacy of each of our customers and their expectations for confidentiality. The protection of customer information is of fundamental importance in our operation and we take seriously our responsibility to protect nonpublic personal information. We collect, retain and use information that assists us in providing the best service possible. This information comes from the following sources: Account applications and other required forms Written, oral, electronic or telephonic communications Account and transaction histories with us, our affiliates, or others We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about our customers or former customers to anyone, except as permitted by law. We restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees, affiliates, and service providers who need to know that information to provide our products or services to you. We require that these entities limit the use of the information provided to the purposes for which it was disclosed and as permitted by law. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards to guard your nonpublic personal information.