Notices & Disclaimers

Phishing & Fraud

The Claymore Group does not conduct any public solicitation with respect to investments, fundraising, cryptocurrency, or opening accounts, including print and online articles, advertisements, or postings on social media sites, messaging apps, such as Telegram, WeChat, or WhatsApp, or other public platforms. Any investment related communication received from these platforms purporting to be from a Claymore professional is fraudulent and should be reported to authorities.

Please be aware that Claymore’s name, brand, and reputation may periodically be misused by unauthorized persons to publish fake news articles and websites; launch illegitimate marketing, fundraising, and/or investment campaigns; or engage in other fraudulent schemes, such as illicit recruitment activities, to gain money and/or confidential information as well as to deceive, misinform, or otherwise cause harm to individuals and businesses. The actions of these unauthorized persons are not associated with Claymore and, as such, Claymore is not responsible for the consequences of any of these fraudulent activities.

Please be informed that The Claymore Group does not authorize any misuse of its name, brand, or reputation, and does not tolerate fraudulent activity. The Claymore Group does not and will not conduct any solicitation to the public with respect to investments, fundraising, or opening accounts, including print and online articles, advertisements, or postings on social media sites, messaging apps, such as Telegram, WeChat, or WhatsApp, or other public platforms. Claymore reserves the right to take all appropriate steps to protect its legal rights and reputation.

When communicating with Claymore through digital media, please:

  • Be cautious about responding to unsolicited emails that appear to have come from a Carlyle email address. Such emails may be “spoofed,” and may in fact have come from another email address at another domain name. Check email addresses carefully and respond only to known or authorized Claymore email accounts at the domain names listed below.

  • Be cautious about clicking on links or opening attachments included with unsolicited emails that appear to have come from a Claymore email address. These links may redirect to a non-Claymore site, and these attachments may include malware.

  • Do not send emails intended for Claymore employees or representatives to anyone with an email address other than an authorized Claymore email address. Claymore does not permit our employees and authorized representatives to send or receive work-related emails from personal webmail accounts or any other addresses.

  • Communicate only with Claymore’s authorized website and email domains listed below. No other website domains are authorized.

    • Claymore.com (Claymore’s official global website)

  • Review the information posted in the “Offices” section of “Contact Us” for a listing of authorized Claymore locations.

If you have any questions about the above and/or would like to make us aware of any suspected unauthorized activity involving Claymore, please contact us at security@claymore.com.

Cookie Policy

At Claymore Partners, we use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies (collectively, "Cookies") to manage our website ("Site") and email communications. These technologies help us collect information about you and your online activities over time and across different websites.

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer to distinguish you from other visitors to our Sites. The use of cookies helps us to improve your experience on our Sites by providing data on which of our Site’s features and services are popular. The use of cookies is a standard practice. We or our third-party advertising service providers may place cookies or similar files on your hard drive. Certain web browsers can inform you every time a cookie is being sent to you and certain web browsers allow you to choose not to accept cookies. You can also delete cookies from your computer at any time. If you refuse cookies, the functionality of our website may be impacted or become non-functional. Since every browser and computer is different, you will need to follow your browser’s instructions for disabling or deleting cookies.

We differentiate between cookies that are essential for the technical features of the Sites and optional analytics and advertising cookies.

Essential Cookies

These are cookies that the Sites need in order to function, and that enable you to move around and use the Sites and features. Without these essential cookies, the Sites will not perform as smoothly for you as we would like them to, and we may not be able to provide the Sites or certain services or features you request. Examples of where these cookies are used include to determine when you are signed in, to determine when your account has been inactive, and for other troubleshooting and security purposes. Examples of where these cookies are used include to determine when you are signed in, to determine when your account has been inactive, and for other troubleshooting and security purposes.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to understand more about how many visitors we have to our Sites, record how they interact with our Sites, how many times they visit us, and how many times a user viewed specific pages within our Sites. Although analytics cookies allow us to gather specific information about the pages that you visit and whether you have visited our Sites multiple times, we cannot use them to find out details such as your name or address. We use Google Analytics in addition to session replay technology. For more information about Google Analytics, please refer to “How Google Uses Information From Sites or Apps that Use Our Services,” which can be found at www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/, or any other URL Google may provide from time to time.

Advertising Cookies

Claymore Partners may work with third party online or mobile network advertisers that use cookies to help us manage advertising and measure its effectiveness. These cookies enable third-party ad networks to recognize a unique cookie on your computer or mobile device and may be placed by us or our network advertising firm that works with our third-party network advertiser. The information that is collected and shared by cookies may be linked to the device identifier of the device you are using to allow us to keep track of all the sites and mobile applications you have visited that are associated with the ad network. This information may be used for the purpose of targeting advertisements on the Claymore Partners Sites and third party sites, or mobile applications based on those interests.

Cookies Used on Our Site

Below is a table providing additional information about the Cookies we use. Actual Cookie usage may vary.

Additional Use of Cookies

We also use Cookies to collect information about your device and browser to optimize your experience and improve Site functionality. This includes data about your browser type, operating system, domain name of your internet service provider, websites visited before and after our Site, pages viewed, activities on our Site, and advertisements seen or clicked.

These technologies help us:

•    Recognize you and personalize your online experience.

•    Analyze the use of our services to make them more useful to you.

•    Aggregate demographic and statistical data for our service providers.

We use analytics providers like Google Analytics to evaluate and measure the performance of our Site.

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

If you prefer not to have Cookies placed on your device, you can adjust your browser settings to warn you each time a Cookie is being sent or to turn off all Cookies (except Flash Cookies). More information about managing your Cookie settings through your browser can be found here. To manage or delete Flash Cookies, visit Adobe's website.

Please note:

•    Disabling Cookies may affect the functionality of the Site, and some features may not be available.

•    You may need to reset your language preferences or enter login information on each visit.

To opt out of data aggregation and analysis by Google Analytics, visit the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on and follow the instructions.

Privacy Notice

Claymore Partners' Commitment to Privacy

At Claymore Partners ("Claymore," "we," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Notice describes how we collect, use, store, process, disclose, and transfer personal data from individuals ("Data Subjects") in connection with our business.

Scope of This Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice applies to:

  • Directors, officers, employees, and other representatives of portfolio companies in which Claymore has made or is considering making an investment.

  • Individual representatives of third-party sellers, placement agents, consultants, lawyers, accountants, advisers, and other service providers, whether or not engaged by Claymore.

  • Directors, officers, employees, and other representatives of Claymore.

  • Individuals applying for or inquiring about employment with us.

  • Individuals who consider or do invest with us and their representative agents with whom we interact during the normal course of business.

  • Visitors to our websites and users of any digital services we provide.

What Personal Data Do We Collect and How?

Personal Data

"Personal Data" refers to information that can reasonably be used to identify you as an individual person. We may collect various types of Personal Data, including:

  • Identifiers: Name, postal address, tax ID, passport number, IP address, email address, account name, Social Security number, driver's license number, phone number, or other similar identifiers.

  • Protected Information: Nationality, place and date of birth, gender, picture, marital status, number of children, and information on criminal history or unlawful conduct.

  • Commercial Information: Tax information, bank account details, credit card number, money transfers, assets, investor profile, credit history, debts, and expenses.

  • Internet Activity: Browsing history, search history, and information regarding your interaction with our website, application, or advertisements.

  • Visual Information: Your photograph or likeness.

  • Professional or Employment-Related Information: Employment details, employer's name, and remuneration.

  • Education Information: Level of education.

How We Collect Personal Data

We collect Personal Data in various ways:

  • Directly from You: When you voluntarily submit information to us, such as through our website or via email or other correspondence.

  • Indirectly from Other Sources: From public records or third parties in possession of the data.

Automatic Collection Tools

We use cookies and similar data collection tools on our website ("Site") to record usage information, such as the number and frequency of visitors. This may include the websites you access immediately before and after your visit to our Site and the browser you are using. Please see our separate Cookies Policy to learn about how we use cookies.

How Do We Use Your Personal Data?

We use your Personal Data for various legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Meeting obligations such as know-your-client and anti-money laundering due diligence.

  • Contractual Obligations: Performing a contract with you or taking steps at your request before entering into a contract, including:

    • Providing information about our products or services.

    • Assisting you and responding to your requests.

    • Evaluating whether we can offer you a product or service and under what conditions.

    • Responding to know-your-client and anti-money laundering information requests from counterparties.

  • Legitimate Interests:

    • Communicating with you.

    • Managing client relationships, financial administration, and internal operations.

    • Developing and improving our products and services.

    • Conducting market research and surveys.

    • Investigating and resolving disputes and security issues.

    • Monitoring compliance with internal policies and legal obligations.

    • Processing employment applications and evaluating suitability for positions.

We will not use your Personal Data for purposes inconsistent with this Privacy Notice without your permission.

Data Sale Disclosure

We do not sell any Personal Data and have not sold any Personal Data in the past.

With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Data?

Within Claymore

We share your Personal Data among Claymore entities and affiliates for the purposes outlined above. Our entities are not permitted to share your information with non-affiliated entities except as described here or as permitted by law.

Third Parties

We share your Personal Data with third parties in certain circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Companies that perform services on our behalf, such as operating our Site or providing administrative support. These providers are contractually required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the specific services they provide.

  • Corporate Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your Personal Data may be transferred as part of the business assets.

  • Legal Obligations: When required by law, we may disclose your Personal Data to government or private parties in connection with legal proceedings or regulatory reporting requirements.

How Do We Protect Your Personal Data?

We are committed to safeguarding your Personal Data. We employ reasonable security measures to protect against loss, unauthorized access, or misuse of your information. Access to your Personal Data is limited to authorized employees and agents who need it to perform their duties.

Keeping Your Personal Data Current

We strive to keep your Personal Data accurate and up to date. Please inform us of any changes to your information. To update or correct your Personal Data, including communication preferences, please contact us using the details provided under "Contact Us" below.

How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Data?

We retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill contractual, legal, or regulatory obligations. Our goal is to keep your data no longer than needed for the purposes for which it was collected. If you have questions about our data retention policies, please contact us.

Websites

Our website is operated from servers in the United States. By using our Site and providing information to us, you consent to the transfer and processing of your Personal Data in the United States.

Please note that our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. The agent must provide proof of your written permission. We may still require you to verify your identity directly with us.

Terms of Use

**Please read these Terms of Use ("Agreement") carefully before using this website ("Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not accept these terms and conditions, please do not use this Site.

This Agreement is a contract between you and Claymore Partners ("Claymore," "we," "us," or "our") and applies only to this Site, not to other websites that may be linked from this Site. We are responsible only for the content of our own Site.

1. Changes to the Agreement

Claymore may modify this Agreement at any time at our sole discretion. If we make significant changes, we may notify you by reasonable means, such as posting a prominent announcement on our homepage. Please review this Agreement periodically for updates. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Agreement.

2. Restrictions on Use

While using the Site, you agree not to:

  • Commercial Use: Copy or print material from the Site for commercial purposes without our prior written permission. You must obtain our consent before making more than minimal copies or copying large portions of Site materials. Any use of Site materials must not alter the original content, including all legal notices and legends. To request permission, please contact us at [Insert Appropriate Email Address].

  • Linking and Framing: Link to or frame this Site or any portion thereof without our prior written consent.

  • Interference: Interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Site or its networks.

  • Unauthorized Access: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or any other computer system connected to the Site.

  • Automated Access: Make any automated use of the Site or take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our servers or network infrastructure.

  • Bypassing Restrictions: Bypass any measures we take to restrict access to the Site or use any software, technology, or device to scrape, spider, or crawl the Site.

  • Malicious Content: Publish or link to malicious content intended to damage or disrupt another user's browser or computer.

3. No Offer or Advice

The content of the Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any securities or other assets. It should not be relied upon in connection with any investment decision. We make no representations that any information provided via the Site is accurate, current, reliable, or complete. We are not providing investment, legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice, and nothing on the Site should be deemed a recommendation to purchase or sell any investment or adopt any investment strategy. Consult your own advisors with respect to your individual circumstances and needs.

4. Risk of Loss

Investment strategies discussed on the Site involve significant risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, market volatility, economic conditions, and potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There is no guarantee that any investment will achieve its objectives or that significant losses will be avoided.

5. Forward-Looking Statements

The Site may contain forward-looking statements, which can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," or similar expressions. Such statements reflect our current views but are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

6. Privacy Notice and Cookies Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Notice and Cookies Policy, which explain how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in these policies.

7. Ownership

The Site and all content included on the Site—such as text, graphics, logos, articles, and other materials—are the property of Claymore or others and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our prior written consent. Unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.

8. Notice of Copyright Infringement

If you believe in good faith that material on the Site infringes your copyright, please send a notice containing the following information to [Insert Appropriate Email Address]:

  • A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.

  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information sufficient to locate the material on the Site.

  • Your contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and email address.

  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner.

  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

9. Submissions

Any comments, suggestions, ideas, or other information you send to us through the Site ("User Information") may not be treated as confidential. By submitting User Information, you grant Claymore an unrestricted, worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, perpetual, fully paid, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such information, provided it is in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

10. Third-Party Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. Claymore does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, products, or services on or available from those websites or resources. You acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any third-party websites or resources.

11. Security and Fraud Awareness

Be aware that fraudulent actors may attempt to misuse Claymore's name and reputation by creating fake websites or engaging in phishing scams seeking personal or confidential information. We do not authorize such misuse and work diligently to protect our legal rights and reputation. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us.

12. International Use

Our Site is operated from servers located in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you do so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws. We make no representations that the content on the Site is appropriate or available for use in other locations.

13. Disclaimers

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND FEATURES AVAILABLE THROUGH IT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. CLAYMORE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

14. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL CLAYMORE, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Claymore, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of this Agreement or your use of the Site.

16. Governing Law

This Agreement and any disputes arising out of or related to the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York,NY, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

17. Termination

This Agreement is effective unless and until terminated by either you or Claymore. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by discontinuing use of the Site. We may terminate this Agreement at any time without notice and deny you access to the Site if, in our sole discretion, you fail to comply with any term or provision of this Agreement.

18. Miscellaneous

If any provision of this Agreement is deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Headings are for reference purposes only and do not limit the scope or extent of such section.