2. Advisory Role — Important Limitation
Finhanced Inc. acts solely as an independent advisor and arrangement facilitator. Finhanced is NOT a bank, lending institution, broker-dealer, or financial instrument issuer. All financial instruments referenced in connection with this engagement — including but not limited to Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs), Bank Guarantees (BGs), and Letters of Credit (LCs) — are issued exclusively by regulated third-party banking institutions, subject to their own independent credit approval, compliance review, and due diligence processes. Finhanced does not guarantee the approval, issuance, or performance of any financial instrument. Our role is limited to advisory, structuring, and facilitation services as described herein.
4. Fees & Compensation
Fee arrangements for advisory and arrangement services shall be set forth in a separate fee schedule or addendum to this engagement letter, mutually agreed upon by both parties prior to the commencement of active transaction work. No fees shall be deemed earned or payable until expressly agreed in writing. Any third-party costs, bank charges, or disbursements incurred in connection with the transaction shall be the responsibility of the Client unless otherwise specified.
5. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain the strictest confidentiality regarding all information exchanged in connection with this engagement. Neither party shall disclose any confidential information, transaction details, counterparty identities, or proprietary methodologies to any third party without the prior written consent of the other party, except as required by applicable law, regulation, or court order. This obligation of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this engagement for a period of two (2) years.
6. Term & Termination
This engagement shall commence on the date of countersignature by both parties and shall remain in effect for a period of twelve (12) months, unless earlier terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days' written notice. Termination shall not affect any obligations or liabilities accrued prior to the effective date of termination, including any fees earned and confidentiality obligations. Upon termination, each party shall promptly return or destroy all confidential materials received from the other party.
7. Compliance
Both parties acknowledge and agree that all activities conducted under this engagement shall comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), and international sanctions requirements. The Client acknowledges that Finhanced Inc. and its banking partners reserve the right to decline or terminate any transaction that fails to meet compliance standards or raises concerns during screening and due diligence processes.
9. Entire Agreement
This engagement letter, together with any schedules, addenda, or amendments executed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, warranties, commitments, offers, and agreements, whether written or oral.