Terms & Conditions
1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to PeerExit. By enrolling in PeerExit, accessing our website, or engaging with our materials or team, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, do not participate.
2. PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PeerExit is a virtual strategic advisory and peer-based cohort designed to help business owners prepare for a potential sale of their business.
We provide tools, training, expert strategy, and access to frameworks to position your business for exit — but we are not a business broker, investment banker, or financial/legal representative.
PeerExit does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. All strategic insights are general in nature and should be verified with your professional advisors.
Participation does not create a formal fiduciary, advisory, or client-agent relationship with PeerExit, Empowered Firm, or any affiliated M&A professional.
3. RESULTS DISCLAIMER
PeerExit does not guarantee that your business will sell. Most small businesses fail to sell due to lack of preparation, misalignment with buyer expectations, or unrealistic valuation.
We are here to help you overcome those barriers — but results will depend on your participation, your business, and the external market.
4. GUARANTEES
We are committed to providing a no-fluff, high-impact program that prepares serious business owners for a successful exit. To ensure clarity and confidence, we offer the following dual-tiered guarantee:
4.1 – The Fit-First Guarantee
If within 15 calendar days of your program start date you fail to complete the onboarding steps for your PeerExit program, you will be removed from the program and refunded your program fee.
You may request a 100% refund, no questions asked.
To request a refund, email PeerExit@empoweredfirm.com with the subject line: “Hey Mike, I want my money back.”
If no major deliverables have been completed, you'll receive a 100% refund.
If major customized deliverables have been completed, including but not limited to:
Financial Valuation Report ($2,500)
Standard CIM ($5,000)
Buyer Landscape Report ($2,750)
Custom Strategy Decks or Assets from 1-on-1 Sessions
…the hard costs of those assets will be deducted from your refund. These reflect real third-party work and production time.
No refunds will be granted after 30 days. Access to templates or program sessions does not constitute a billable deliverable.
Refunds are processed within 5 business days.
This guarantee applies regardless of progress in the program. We respect your judgment.
For refund and deliverable timing purposes, your “program start date” is defined as the date PeerExit grants you access to any internal client-only materials, cohort Slack channel, or onboarding documentation — whichever occurs first.
4.2 Completion Guarantee – “We’ll Take You to Market”
If you complete the full PeerExit program, attend all sessions, complete all deliverables, and engage fully, but you still feel you cannot go to market confidently on your own:
We will take you to market ourselves.
Your entire program fee (up to $14,497) will be credited toward our M&A success fee, capped at $70,000 or 7%, whichever is greater.
To qualify for this guarantee, completion must be verified by PeerExit's internal checklist and tracking tools.
Your business must qualify under the Asset-Worthy Investment Framework, which includes:
A Clear and Focused Concept
Consistent, Verifiable Cash Flow
Demonstrable Growth Capacity
Operational Independence from the Owner
Repeatable Systems and Documented Processes
Predictive Feedback, Forecasting, and Improvement Loops
This is not automatic and is contingent on PeerExit’s internal review and deal qualification process.
Completion is defined as full attendance at program sessions, submission of required deliverables (as outlined in the program checklist), and timely engagement in coaching sessions and PeerExit’s feedback process.
PeerExit reserves the sole right to determine whether a business qualifies as an Asset-Worthy Investment and whether market representation is appropriate. This decision is final and not subject to appeal.
Even if PeerExit agrees to take a qualifying business to market, we do not guarantee that a sale will occur. PeerExit is not liable for buyer decisions, market conditions, or outcomes beyond our control.
PeerExit reserves sole discretion to determine qualification. This offer does not guarantee a sale, only representation through a separate M&A agreement if approved.
5. NO REPRESENTATION OR AGENCY RELATIONSHIP
Participation in PeerExit does not constitute a formal client relationship with Michael Roura or the M&A firm he represents.
While Michael Roura is a licensed and practicing M&A advisor, joining this program:
Does not establish an M&A representation agreement
Does not entitle you to broker services or deal placement
Is strictly educational and strategic in nature
Should you wish to engage PeerExit (or Michael Roura) for M&A representation after completing the program, a separate engagement agreement must be executed.
Acceptance of representation is not guaranteed and is subject to deal qualification, capacity, and alignment with our internal deal criteria.
Nothing in this program or its marketing materials should be construed as investment solicitation or securities advisory services under state or federal law.
6. REFUND POLICY
All sales are final after 30 days.
Refunds requested within 30 days are honored in accordance with Section 4.1.
Templates, checklists, and other general-use tools do not affect refund eligibility.
Once deliverables are fulfilled, associated production costs may be deducted from any refund request.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All PeerExit materials, including but not limited to templates, frameworks, models, tools, recordings, and proprietary content, are the sole property of PeerExit.
You are granted a limited, non-transferable license to use these materials for internal business purposes only.
Reproduction, redistribution, or resale of materials is strictly prohibited without written permission.
Unauthorized use or distribution of PeerExit materials will result in immediate termination from the program and legal action.
All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-SOLICITATION
You agree to:
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all shared information, member discussions, tools, and strategies
Not solicit PeerExit clients, partners, or advisors for external business opportunities during or for 12 months after your participation
Not record or share, publicly or privately, any program content, cohort discussions or other program information deemed confidential
PeerExit also honors your privacy and confidentiality as governed by our NDA.
Violation of this section may result in immediate removal from the program without refund and potential legal action if damages arise.
9. PUBLICITY AND DONATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
10% of every PeerExit program fee is donated to Aiea High School PTSO, a Hawaii-based nonprofit.
By default, all donations are made anonymously.
However:
If you would like a donation receipt for tax purposes or
If you would like your business publicly acknowledged as a PeerExit donor
…you must opt-in by checking the designated box at checkout.
Unless you explicitly consent, we will not share your name, company, participation, or contribution with any outside party, including the nonprofit.
Donation confirmations are processed and sent within 30 days following your program start date, assuming the refund window has passed and a nonprofit has been selected.
For timing, eligibility, and documentation policies, see Section 16.2.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by law, PeerExit and its affiliates are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, business interruptions, or reputational harm.
You agree to indemnify and hold PeerExit harmless from any claims, liabilities, or losses arising from your participation or misuse of program materials.
Total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by you to PeerExit for the program.
11. FORCE MAJEURE
We are not liable for failure or delay in performance resulting from acts beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, internet outages, illness, strikes, governmental regulations, or unforeseen emergencies.
12. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Hawaii.
Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms & Conditions shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Honolulu, Hawaii, pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
13. UPDATES TO TERMS
We may revise these Terms & Conditions at any time. You will be notified via email or on the website if material changes are made.
Continued participation following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms & Conditions.
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms & Conditions constitute the full and complete agreement between you and PeerExit regarding the program and supersede any prior communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.
15. WAIVER OF CLASS ACTIONS
You agree to resolve disputes with PeerExit individually.
You waive any right to participate in any class, consolidated, group, or representative action, litigation or arbitration.
16. REFERRAL PAYOUTS & DONATION RECEIPTS
16.1 Referral Payout Policy
PeerExit offers referral commissions to authorized partners through our affiliate/referral program.
Payouts are issued no sooner than 30 calendar days after the referred client's program start date and once full payment clears.
This delay ensures alignment with our 30-day refund window and protects all parties from clawbacks or disputes.
Important: Referral commissions are only valid on referred clients who use the assigned code or tracking method at time of enrollment. PeerExit is not liable for missed referral payments due to untracked or unverified referrals.
16.2 Donation Receipt Policy
PeerExit donates 10% of the program fee to the client’s chosen nonprofit or to Aiea High School PTSO (by default) as part of our Legacy Giveback program.
Donation receipts are issued within 30 days after the program start date.
You must opt in and specify your desired 501(c)(3) to receive a customized donation receipt.
Anonymous donors or those who opt out will not receive an individualized receipt.
17. DISCLAIMER ON NON-GUARANTEED OUTCOMES
PeerExit does not make income guarantees, valuation guarantees, or exit outcome projections. While we provide strategic frameworks and expert insights, you are solely responsible for implementing the strategies, making business decisions, and determining whether to pursue an exit. PeerExit is not liable for missed opportunities, unrealized profits, or deals that fail to close.
18. FINAL DECISION AUTHORITY
PeerExit retains sole and final discretion regarding:
Qualification for market representation under the Deal-Ready Guarantee
Interpretation of program deliverables and refund eligibility
Referral validation and payout eligibility
Cohort participation rules, peer group removal, or program termination
All such decisions are final, binding, and not subject to appeal.
19. CODE OF CONDUCT
PeerExit is a high-trust environment. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for abusive, disrespectful, or disruptive behavior toward other participants, advisors, or PeerExit staff.
Participants who violate this standard may be removed from the program without refund, and at the sole discretion of PeerExit.
20. DEFINITIONS
“Program Start Date” means the date PeerExit grants you access to internal materials, onboarding, Slack channels, or any proprietary content — whichever comes first.
“Client” or “Participant” refers to the individual or entity purchasing PeerExit services.
“Deliverables” means any customized, work-performed items including but not limited to valuation reports, CIMs, buyer landscape documents, or custom strategic assets.
21. CONTACT FOR LEGAL NOTICES
Legal notices must be submitted in writing and sent via certified mail to:
Empowered Firm, Inc
ATTN: PeerExit – Legal Department
99-871 Iho Pl
Suite B
Aiea, HI 9701
Email: legal@empoweredfirm.com
Effective Date: June 1, 2025
Operated By: Empowered Firm dba PeerExit (“PeerExit,” “we,” “our,” “us”)
Contact: support@empoweredfirm.com
PeerExit is a service of Empowered Firm LLC.
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