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Terms of Service

Last updated: February 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the services provided by AOP ("AI Operating Partner," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our services.

These terms apply to all engagements between AOP and its clients ("you" or "Client"), including but not limited to data analysis, anomaly detection, financial recovery services, and related consulting activities.

2. Description of Services

AOP provides AI-augmented financial analysis and recovery services. Our services include:

  • Secure ingestion and analysis of client financial data
  • AI-powered detection of financial anomalies, billing errors, and process inefficiencies
  • Human-validated findings with actionable recovery recommendations
  • End-to-end recovery execution and monitoring

The specific scope of services for each engagement is defined in a separate Statement of Work (SOW) or engagement letter agreed upon by both parties.

3. Engagement Terms

3.1 Success-Fee Model

Unless otherwise specified in the SOW, AOP operates on a success-fee basis. Fees are calculated as a percentage of verified, recovered amounts. No recovery means no fee.

3.2 Engagement Duration

A typical engagement runs 30 to 60 days for the initial analysis phase. Ongoing monitoring arrangements, if applicable, are defined separately.

3.3 Termination

Either party may terminate the engagement with 15 days written notice. Upon termination, AOP will deliver all findings produced up to the termination date. Fees for recoveries already validated prior to termination remain due.

4. Client Obligations

The Client agrees to:

  • Provide accurate and complete data as reasonably requested for the engagement
  • Designate a primary point of contact for the duration of the engagement
  • Review and respond to findings within reasonable timeframes
  • Not use AOP findings to misrepresent financial positions to third parties

5. Data Handling and Security

AOP treats all client data as strictly confidential. Our data handling practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy and include:

  • Schema-per-tenant data isolation
  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • No use of client data for model training or other commercial purposes
  • EU data residency options
  • Complete data deletion upon engagement conclusion, unless otherwise agreed

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is available upon request and is recommended for all engagements.

6. Intellectual Property

All findings, reports, and deliverables produced during an engagement are the property of the Client upon payment of applicable fees. AOP retains ownership of its proprietary methodologies, algorithms, and technology platform.

7. Limitation of Liability

AOP provides findings and recommendations based on the data made available by the Client. AOP does not guarantee specific recovery amounts. Our liability is limited to the fees paid by the Client for the specific engagement in question.

AOP shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, regardless of the cause of action.

8. Disclaimers

AOP's services are advisory in nature. Findings should be reviewed and validated by the Client's own financial and legal teams before action. AOP does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Paris, France.

10. Modifications

AOP reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated to active clients with 30 days notice. Continued use of services after notification constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

11. Contact

For questions regarding these terms, please contact us at contact@aop-partner.com or through our contact page.