Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Welcome to Rick Fulton LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

In the M&A landscape, timing and discretion are very important. While this digital presence serves as a point of introduction, Rick Fulton LLC operates under strict confidentiality protocols. We recognize that for many founders, the 'Search' phase must remain entirely off-market. All initial consultations are protected under a standard preliminary confidentiality agreement to ensure your competitive position remains uncompromised.

1. Company Information

Rick Fulton LLC
1323 Bridge Barrier Road, #463
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Email: help @ rickfulton.com

2. Services

Rick Fulton LLC provides M&A advisory and related consulting services for businesses and business owners. Information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, accounting, investment, or financial advice.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this website or engage our services.

4. No Professional Advice

The content on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy or sell securities nor a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any interest in any company and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal, accounting, tax, or financial advice. Visitors should consult with their own legal and financial professionals regarding M&A transactions.

5. No Guarantees or Warranties

We do not guarantee any specific business, financial, transactional, or advisory outcomes. Past performance, case studies, examples, or testimonials do not guarantee future results. All services and website content are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

6. User Submissions

If you submit information through forms, scheduling tools, payment portals, or file uploads, you agree that:

  • The information you provide is accurate and lawful

  • You have the right to share uploaded materials

  • You will not upload malicious code, confidential third-party information without authorization, or unlawful content

  • Information submitted via this website is used exclusively for the purpose of evaluating potential M&A mandates. We do not sell, rent, or trade your data with third parties.

  • Submission of information through this website does not constitute an M&A engagement, but all inquiries are treated with the highest level of professional discretion. Formal engagements are always preceded by a bilateral Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

We reserve the right to remove or refuse any submission.

7. SMS & Email Communications

By submitting your contact information, you consent to receive communications from Rick Fulton, LLC, including:

  • Appointment confirmations

  • Service-related communications

  • Marketing emails

  • SMS/text messages

Message and data rates may apply. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You may opt out:

  • Email: via unsubscribe links

  • SMS: reply STOP

8. Payments

Payments for services may be processed through third-party providers such as Stripe or PayPal. We do not store full payment card information on our servers. All fees are subject to any written agreement between you and Rick Fulton LLC.

9. Scheduling & Calendly

Appointments may be scheduled using Calendly or similar scheduling tools. By booking an appointment, you agree to provide accurate information and attend scheduled meetings promptly.

10. Intellectual Property

All website content, including text, graphics, logos, branding, downloads, and materials, is owned by Rick Fulton, LLC or licensed appropriately and protected by intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Copy

  • Republish

  • Modify

  • Distribute

  • Reverse engineer

  • Exploit

any website content without prior written permission.

11. Independent Contractor Relationship

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, fiduciary relationship, employer-employee relationship, or agency relationship between you and Rick Fulton, LLC. All services are provided as an independent contractor.

12. Third-Party Services

This website may integrate or link to third-party services including:

  • Google Analytics

  • Calendly

  • Stripe

  • PayPal

  • CRM platforms

We are not responsible for the practices, policies, or availability of third-party services.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Rick Fulton LLC shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect damages

  • Incidental damages

  • Consequential damages

  • Lost profits

  • Business interruption

  • Data loss

arising from your use of the website or services.

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you to us in the preceding 12 months.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rick Fulton LLC from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the website

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your misuse of submitted information or uploaded files

15. Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in North Carolina, except where prohibited by law. You waive any right to participate in class-action lawsuits or jury trials.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

18. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to:

Rick Fulton LLC
help @ rickfulton.com