Terms of Use

Argent Consulting Services, Inc. (“Argent”) makes available information, materials, and products on this Web site, subject to the following terms and conditions. By accessing this site, you agree to the terms and conditions as outlined in this legal notice. Argent reserves the right to change these terms and conditions from time to time at its sole discretion.

Copyright

The information on this Web site is protected by copyright:

Copyright © 2009 Argent Consulting Services, Inc.. All Rights Reserved.

Except as specifically permitted herein, no portion of the information on this Web site may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission from Argent.

Use of Software

The software and accompanying documentation that are made available to download from this Web site are the copyrighted work of Argent and/or its suppliers.

Use of the software is governed by the terms of the end user license agreement, which accompanies or is included with such software. You will not be able to download or install any software that is accompanied by or includes an end user license agreement unless you agree to the terms of such end user license agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, you are not authorized to use the software.

Use of Web Site Information

Except as otherwise indicated elsewhere on this site, you may view, copy, print, and distribute documents available on this Web site subject to the following conditions:

* The document may be used solely for personal, informational, non-commercial purposes;
* The document may not be modified or altered in any way;
* Any copy of the document or portion thereof must include the copyright notice above and this permission notice; and
* Argent reserves the right to revoke such authorization at any time, and any such use shall be discontinued immediately upon written notice from Argent.

Documents specified above do not include the design or layout of this Web site. Elements of this Web site are protected by trade dress and other laws and may not be copied or imitated in whole or in part.

Warranties and Disclaimers

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE IN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND Argent, ALL INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE ON THIS WEB SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR THOSE ARISING BY LAW, STATUTE, USAGE OF TRADE, OR COURSE OF DEALING. Argent ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE INFORMATION OR SOFTWARE OR OTHER DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE REFERENCED BY OR LINKED TO THIS WEB SITE.

REFERENCES TO CORPORATIONS, THEIR SERVICES AND PRODUCTS, ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL Argent BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS INFORMATION. SOME STATES/COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS WEB SITE COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL OR OTHER INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN; THESE CHANGES WILL BE INCORPORATED IN NEW EDITIONS OF THIS WEB SITE. Argent MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE PRODUCT(S) AND/OR THE PROGRAM(S) DESCRIBED IN THIS WEB SITE AT ANY TIME.

This Web site can be accessed from other countries around the world and may contain references to Argent products, services, and programs that have not been announced in your country. These references do not imply that Argent intends to announce such products, services or programs in your country.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

This Web site may now, or hereafter from time to time, contain certain statements or information with respect to (i) the projection of revenues, income, earnings per share, capital expenditures, dividends, capital structure, or other financial items; (ii) the plans, objectives and/or projections of Argent for future operations, including those relating to the products or services of Argent; (iii) future economic performance; (iv) assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing statements or information; and (v) any other projections, estimates or forward-looking statements. All such statements and information are forward-looking statements within the meanings of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are based upon, or will be based upon, Argent’s judgment with respect to future events and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results or circumstances to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.

Argent wishes to caution you that such forward-looking statements are only predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. For further detail and information concerning the foregoing or Argent in general, please consult the company’s documents and reports now or hereafter on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly Argent’s most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.

Feedback; Confidential Information; Privacy

Unless otherwise explicitly stated herein or in the Privacy Policy, any non-personal information or material sent to Argent will be deemed NOT to be confidential. By sending Argent any non-personal information or material, you grant Argent an unrestricted, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, display, perform, modify, transmit and distribute those materials or information, and you also agree that Argent is free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques that you send us for any purpose. However, we will not release your name or otherwise publicize the fact that you submitted materials or other information to us unless: (a) you grant us permission to do so; (b) we first notify you that the materials or other information you submit to a particular part of a site will be published or otherwise used with your name on it; or (c) we are required to do so by law.

To learn more about how Argent protects your personal information, such as your name and address, please refer to the Argent Online Privacy Statement.

U.S. Government Rights

With respect to any acquisition of the Software or Software product by or for any unit or agency of the United States Government (the “Government”), the Software or Software product shall be classified as “commercial computer software”, as that term is defined in the applicable provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (the “FAR”) and supplements thereto, including the Department of Defense (DoD) FAR Supplement (the “DFARS”). The Software or Software product was developed entirely at private expense, and no part of the Software or Software product was first produced in the performance of a Government contract. If the Software or Software product is supplied for use by DoD, the Software or Software product is delivered subject to the terms of this CCL and either (i) in accordance with DFARS 227.7202-1(a) and 227.7202-3(a), or (ii) with restricted rights in accordance with DFARS 252-227-7013 (c)(1)(ii)(OCT 1988), as applicable. If the Software or Software product is supplied for use by a Federal agency other than DoD, the Software or Software product is restricted computer software delivered subject to the terms of this CCL and (i) FAR 12.212(a); (ii) FAR 52.227-19; or (iii) FAR 52.227-14(ALT III), as applicable. The contractor/manufacturer is Argent Consulting Services, Inc. 16225 Park Ten Place, Suite 110 Houston, Texas 77084.

Links to Third-Party Web Sites

The Argent Web site contains links to third-party Web sites, which are not under the control of Argent. Argent makes no representations whatsoever about any other Web site to which you may have access through the Argent Web site. When you access a non-Argent Web site, you do so at your own risk and Argent is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information, data, opinions, advice, or statements made on these sites. Argent provides these links merely as a convenience and the inclusion of such links does not imply that Argent endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content or uses of such Web sites.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Web site (excluding linked sites) is controlled by Argent from its offices in Houston, Texas. By accessing this Web site, you and Argent agree that all matters relating to your access to, or use of, this Web site shall be governed by the statutes and laws of the State of Texas, without regard to the conflicts of laws or principles thereof. You and Argent also agree and hereby submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the courts of the State of Texas with respect to such matters. Argent makes no representation that materials on this Web site are appropriate or available for use in other locations, and accessing them from locations where their contents are illegal is prohibited. Those who choose to access this site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Trademark Information

The trademarks, logos and service marks (“Marks”) displayed on this Web site are the property of Argent or other third parties. You are not permitted to use the Marks without the prior written consent of Argent or such third party which may own the Marks. “Argent” is a registered trademark of Argent Consulting Services, Inc.

For a current list of Argent’s Marks, as well as further information on the use of Argent Marks, please contact Argent at compliance@argentinc.com for a full list of trademarks.