Last updated: April 2026
By accessing or using the website at tridentm-a.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms govern your use of the Site operated by Trident World Ventures, LLC d/b/a Trident ("Trident", "we", "us", or "our").
If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site immediately. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
The Site provides general information about Trident and the M&A advisory services we offer to business owners and acquirers in the lower middle market. Nothing on this Site constitutes, or should be construed as, the provision of advisory services, financial advice, legal advice, or any other professional services.
No advisory, engagement, or client relationship of any kind is created between you and Trident by virtue of:
An advisory engagement with Trident commences only upon the execution of a formal written engagement letter signed by authorized representatives of both parties. Until such agreement is in place, Trident owes no fiduciary duty, advisory duty, or any other professional duty to you.
The business valuation tool on this Site allows you to submit information about your business. After reviewing your submission, a Trident senior advisor will follow up with a preliminary, indicative estimate of enterprise value by email, typically within one business day. This estimate is:
By submitting the valuation tool, you consent to Trident contacting you by email at the address you provide for the sole purpose of delivering this preliminary estimate. Submitting the tool does not create an advisory engagement or any other professional relationship.
Any valuation estimate provided by Trident through this process should not be relied upon for any business, financial, legal, or tax decision. You should seek independent professional advice before acting on any valuation or financial information.
All content on the Site — including articles, guides, market commentary, sector descriptions, and process descriptions — is provided for general informational purposes only. It reflects our views and experience as M&A advisors and does not take into account your individual circumstances, financial position, or objectives.
Market conditions, transaction multiples, and M&A dynamics change over time. Content on the Site may not reflect the most current market developments and should not be relied upon as current financial or market intelligence.
We treat all inquiries with discretion and professionalism. However, submitting an inquiry through our contact form or valuation tool does not create a legally binding confidentiality obligation on Trident's part. Any confidentiality protections regarding your business information will only apply once a mutual non-disclosure agreement ("NDA") has been executed between you and Trident.
We encourage prospective clients who wish to discuss sensitive business matters to contact us to arrange a formal NDA before sharing confidential information.
All content on the Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, articles, and the overall design and layout — is the property of Trident World Ventures, LLC or its content providers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may access and view content on the Site for any lawful purpose. You may not:
The Site and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranty of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Trident disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Trident World Ventures, LLC, its members, officers, employees, and advisors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with:
This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability and even if Trident has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you in full.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites for reference or convenience. These links do not constitute an endorsement of the linked site's content, products, or services. Trident has no control over third-party sites and assumes no responsibility for their content, privacy practices, or terms. You access third-party sites at your own risk.
Trident provides merger and acquisition advisory services. Depending on the nature and jurisdiction of any transaction, certain advisory activities may be subject to regulatory requirements. Trident will disclose any applicable regulatory status and obligations in connection with a formal engagement. Nothing on the Site constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security.
These Terms and any dispute arising out of your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.
Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally shall be submitted to binding arbitration administered in Dallas, Texas, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm.
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: