Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Meridian Trade website (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site.

2. Website Use

This Site is provided for general informational and business inquiry purposes. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any manner that could disable, damage, or impair its functionality.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems.
• Use automated means, including bots or scrapers, to collect data from the Site.
• Transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable.

3. Informational Purposes Only

The content published on this Site — including articles, summaries, analyses, timelines, and other materials — is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice, tax advice, customs advice, or a legal opinion of any kind. The information presented does not create an attorney-client relationship, consultant-client relationship, or any other professional relationship between Meridian Trade and any reader or visitor.

You should consult a qualified legal or trade compliance professional before taking any action in reliance on information presented on this Site.

4. No Guarantee of Outcomes

Meridian Trade makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding the outcome of any tariff refund claim, protest filing, legal proceeding, or other matter described or referenced on this Site. Past results, case studies, or illustrative examples do not guarantee or predict future results. The refund eligibility and recovery process for IEEPA-related duties remains subject to ongoing federal guidance, regulatory action, and potential litigation.

Any engagement with our advisory services is subject to a separate written engagement agreement, which will govern the specific scope and terms of services provided.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, page layouts, data compilations, and software — is the property of Meridian Trade or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable United States and international intellectual property laws, including copyright and trademark law.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, repost, or otherwise use any content from this Site for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Meridian Trade. Limited use for personal, non-commercial reference is permitted provided all proprietary notices are retained.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Meridian Trade, its principals, employees, affiliates, agents, and advisors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of, or inability to use, this Site or any content herein.
• Any reliance placed on the information provided on this Site.
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content of this Site.
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein.

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise), even if Meridian Trade has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites for informational reference. Meridian Trade does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party site. Accessing third-party links is done at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Meridian Trade does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the United States.

10. Modifications to Terms

Meridian Trade reserves the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at: