1. Agreement

By subscribing to or using Blackwell Sterling ("the Service"), you agree to these Terms of Service. The Service is operated by Van Moose BV, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (KvK: 97411698).

2. Service Description

Blackwell Sterling is a financial opportunity intelligence service. We aggregate, classify, score, and deliver media requests, podcast guest opportunities, conference speaker calls, and regulatory consultations relevant to financial professionals.

The Service includes email digests, a web-based intelligence feed, pitch suggestions, and authority scoring. Features vary by subscription tier.

3. Subscriptions and Billing

Free trial

New subscribers receive a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card is required to start a trial. If you do not subscribe to a paid plan before the trial ends, your access will expire.

Paid plans

Starter: $199/month or $1,990/year
Professional: $599/month or $5,990/year
Institutional: $999/month or $9,990/year

All prices are in USD. Payments are processed by Stripe. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the end of the current billing period.

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through the billing portal. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period — you retain access until then. Annual subscribers receive a prorated refund for unused months upon cancellation.

Refunds

Monthly subscriptions are non-refundable after the billing period begins. Annual subscriptions are prorated upon cancellation. Trial periods are entirely free — no refund is necessary.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Share your digest emails with non-subscribers or republish our content
Use automated systems to scrape or extract data from the Service
Resell, redistribute, or sublicense access to the Service
Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to circumvent rate limits or access restrictions

5. Intellectual Property

All content generated by Blackwell Sterling — including authority scores, pitch suggestions, opportunity classifications, and digest formatting — is the intellectual property of Van Moose BV.

The underlying opportunity data (journalist requests, conference CFPs, etc.) originates from public sources and remains the property of its respective authors and publishers.

6. Disclaimer

Blackwell Sterling provides intelligence and suggestions for informational purposes. We do not guarantee that responding to any opportunity will result in media coverage, speaking invitations, or any other outcome.

Authority scores and pitch suggestions are generated algorithmically and should be evaluated using your professional judgment. We do not provide financial, legal, or compliance advice.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Van Moose BV shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service. Our total liability is limited to the fees you paid in the 12 months preceding the claim.

8. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your data.

9. Modifications

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email to active subscribers at least 14 days before they take effect. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Amsterdam.

11. Contact

Van Moose BV
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
intelligence@blackwellsterling.com