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Terms of Use

Last updated: February 25, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Proxy Open Exchange ("POE," "the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. POE is operated by As You Sow ("Operator"), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

2. Purpose of the Platform

POE is a community-driven, open-access platform for the publication of exempt solicitations related to shareholder proposals. POE is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of the SEC or EDGAR. Filings published on POE are not SEC filings.

3. User Accounts and Verification

To submit filings, users must create an account verified through their organization's CIK and a matching organizational email domain.

  • You are authorized to act on behalf of the organization you register
  • All information you provide is accurate and current
  • You will maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials

4. Filing Submissions

By submitting a filing to POE, you represent and warrant that:

  • You have the authority to submit materials on behalf of the named filing entity
  • The submitted materials are accurate and comply with applicable securities laws
  • You grant POE a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish and distribute materials under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)

5. Disclaimer of Liability

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." The Operator and all associated parties disclaim all warranties.

In no event shall the Operator be liable for damages arising from use of the Platform, including errors, omissions, or reliance on content.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Operator and affiliated organizations from any claims arising from your use of the Platform or submissions.

7. Content Moderation

POE reserves the right to review, approve, reject, or remove any filing at its sole discretion.

8. Not Investment Advice

Nothing on POE constitutes investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

9. Intellectual Property

User filings are published under CC BY 4.0. The platform design, branding, and code belong to As You Sow.

10. Limitation of Liability for Participating Organizations

Organizations submitting filings are solely responsible for their content. Other organizations and the Operator are not liable.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of California. Disputes shall be resolved in Contra Costa County courts.

12. Contact

As You Sow
11461 San Pablo Ave, Suite 400
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Email: info@asyousow.org