Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of The Channel Standard website and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing thechannelstandard.com or using any of our services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old, have the legal authority to enter into these Terms, and agree to be bound by them.

Description of Services

The Channel Standard provides:

• Channel intelligence and advisory services for the technology channel
• Channel Companion, an AI-powered matching platform for advisors and suppliers
• Talent acquisition services for channel organizations
• Research, analysis, and insights about the technology channel

Use of Services

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use our services in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our services
• Use automated tools to scrape or extract data from our services without permission
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when using our services

Intellectual Property

All content on our website and in our services, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of The Channel Standard or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Channel Standard shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Channel Standard and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through our contact page.