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Terms of Service

Last updated: February 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Deal Exchange platform ("Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, and Disclaimer (collectively, the "Agreement"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Platform.

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Platform. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified by email or prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

Deal Exchange is a technology platform operated by Mitton Ridge Partners Ltd. The Platform provides an online marketplace where business sellers may create listings and prospective buyers may browse those listings.

The Platform is a technology provider only. In particular:

  • The Platform does not act as a broker, intermediary, agent, fiduciary, or advisor for any party.
  • The Platform does not verify, validate, audit, or endorse the accuracy, completeness, or legality of any listing information, financial data, or documents provided by users.
  • The Platform does not provide investment, financial, legal, tax, or business advice of any kind.
  • The Platform does not assess the suitability of any business opportunity for any buyer, or the suitability of any buyer for any seller.
  • The Platform does not guarantee that any transaction will be completed or that the Platform will produce any particular outcome.
  • The Platform is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as it does not carry on regulated activities.

Any connection made through the Platform does not create an agency, partnership, joint venture, or fiduciary relationship between the Platform and any user, or between users themselves.

The Companies House lookup feature retrieves publicly available data from the UK public registry as a convenience. It does not constitute verification or endorsement of any business by the Platform.

Users must seek independent professional advice (legal, financial, tax, accounting) before entering into any transaction.

3. User Accounts

You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use.

Each user may hold only one account. The Platform may suspend or terminate any account at its sole discretion, without notice, for any reason including suspected breach of these Terms.

4. Seller Obligations

By creating a listing on the Platform, sellers represent and warrant that:

  • All information provided in listings is accurate, complete, and not misleading.
  • They have the legal authority to sell the business described, or are the authorised representative of such person.
  • The listing does not infringe any third-party rights.
  • The business described is a genuine, lawfully operating business.
  • All financial data provided is the seller's own representation and has not been verified by the Platform.

Sellers acknowledge that the Platform does not verify, audit, or endorse any listing information. Sellers are solely responsible for the accuracy of their listings, data room contents, and any representations made through the Platform. The Platform reserves the right to remove any listing at its sole discretion without reason.

Sellers shall indemnify the Platform against all claims, losses, and expenses arising from inaccurate or misleading listing information.

5. Buyer Obligations

Buyers must complete registration requirements before accessing business listing details. Buyers agree to abide by all non-disclosure agreements signed through the Platform. Misuse of confidential information may result in legal action and account termination.

Buyers acknowledge and agree that:

  • Any investor self-declaration made through the Platform is the buyer's own declaration. The Platform does not verify, assess, or endorse any buyer's declared investor status.
  • The Platform is not making any recommendation or assessment of suitability for any business opportunity.
  • Buyers must conduct their own independent due diligence on any listing and must not rely solely on information provided through the Platform.
  • Buyers must seek independent professional advice (legal, financial, tax) before making any investment or acquisition decision.
  • Information provided through the Platform may be incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated.

Buyers must not contact sellers identified through the Platform outside the Platform's processes (anti-circumvention).

6. Fees and Payment

Listing a business on the Platform is free. Buyer commitment fees and success-based fees are detailed on our pricing page and in the Introducer Agreement. All fees are exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise. Applicable VAT will be added where required by law.

Late payments shall accrue interest at the statutory rate under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998. We reserve the right to revise our fee structure with at least 30 days' notice.

7. Confidentiality

The specific terms of confidentiality between buyers and sellers are governed by the NDA signed between those parties. The Platform is not a party to any NDA. The NDA template provided through the Platform is a convenience feature only and does not constitute legal advice. Users should seek their own legal advice regarding the adequacy of any NDA. The Platform accepts no liability for the contents, enforceability, or adequacy of any NDA.

8. Limitation of Liability

The Platform is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Deal Exchange is a technology platform provider. It owes no fiduciary duty to any user. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Platform excludes all liability for:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or legality of any listing information or documents provided by users.
  • The completion or non-completion of any transaction between users.
  • The suitability, conduct, or financial standing of any buyer or seller.
  • Any actions or omissions of users of the Platform.
  • Any financial loss arising from use of the Platform or reliance on information obtained through the Platform.
  • Any decision made based on information available on or through the Platform.

The Platform shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of business, loss of anticipated savings, loss of data, loss of goodwill, or wasted management time, however caused and under any theory of liability.

To the extent any liability cannot be excluded, the Platform's maximum aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or in connection with these Terms and your use of the Platform shall not exceed the greater of (a) one hundred pounds sterling (£100) or (b) the total fees actually paid by you to the Platform in the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for: (a) death or personal injury caused by negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under the laws of England and Wales.

9. User Indemnification

You shall indemnify and hold harmless Mitton Ridge Partners Ltd, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or in connection with:

  • Your breach of these Terms or any other part of the Agreement.
  • Your use of the Platform.
  • Your listings or information provided through the Platform.
  • Any transaction entered into through connections made via the Platform.
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.
  • Your infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the Platform, including its design, technology, logos, and trademarks, are owned by or licensed to Mitton Ridge Partners Ltd. Users retain ownership of content they submit but grant the Platform a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, reproduce, and distribute such content within the Platform for the purposes of operating the service.

11. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms or use of the Platform, the parties agree to first attempt resolution through good faith negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days. If negotiation fails, the parties may seek resolution through mediation before resorting to litigation. Nothing in this clause prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive relief.

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Force Majeure

The Platform shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay results from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics or epidemics, war, terrorism, government actions, cyber attacks, internet or telecommunications failures, power failures, or failures of third-party service providers.

13. Service Provider Information

In compliance with the Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002, we provide the following information:

  • Full legal name: Mitton Ridge Partners Ltd
  • Company registration number: 16690549
  • Place of registration: England and Wales
  • Registered office address: Brookmans Park Teleport, Great North Road, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, England, AL9 6NE
  • Contact email: contact@dealexchange.com
  • VAT number: Not currently VAT registered
  • Regulatory body: The Platform is not regulated by any financial regulatory body. It is a technology platform, not a financial services provider.

14. Third-Party Services

The Platform uses third-party services to operate, including but not limited to hosting providers, authentication services, and the Companies House public registry API. The Platform is not liable for the availability, accuracy, or performance of any third-party service. Companies House data is sourced from public records and the Platform does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

15. Platform Availability

The Platform does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. The Platform may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without notice. The Platform shall have no liability for any loss or damage arising from platform unavailability.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mitton Ridge Partners Ltd regarding your use of the Platform. They supersede all prior agreements, representations, and warranties, whether written or oral, regarding the subject matter hereof.

18. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Mitton Ridge Partners Ltd

Company No. 16690549

Registered in England and Wales

Registered Office: Brookmans Park Teleport, Great North Road, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, England, AL9 6NE

Email: contact@dealexchange.com