Liquid Partners is selective about the clients we accept. Our engagements involve advisory work that touches a client’s business operations, financial structure, and commercial relationships. This Client Eligibility Policy describes the standards we apply to every prospective and active client.
Who We Work With
We accept engagements only with:
- Businesses organized under the laws of a U.S. state or territory;
- Businesses with a verifiable EIN, legitimate operating activity, and identifiable beneficial owners;
- Beneficial owners and authorized signers who can be verified to a reasonable standard;
- Clients whose objectives can be served within our professional services scope and standards.
Who We Will Not Work With
The Firm declines engagements with the following categories, except in narrow circumstances with prior written approval from senior firm leadership and outside counsel:
- Businesses operating without required licenses or registrations;
- Cannabis, CBD, and adjacent businesses in jurisdictions where federally restricted;
- Adult content, escort services, or sexually-oriented businesses;
- Firearms, ammunition, or weapons sales;
- Illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, or controlled substances;
- Online gambling, sports betting, or unlicensed gaming;
- Pyramid schemes and multi-level marketing programs;
- Debt-collection, debt-settlement, and credit-repair services without prior approval;
- Unlicensed money services businesses or unregistered crypto exchanges;
- Shell entities formed primarily to obscure ownership;
- Any party identified on the OFAC SDN list or operating in a sanctioned jurisdiction;
- Any business engaged in unlawful activity under applicable law.
Conduct Within an Engagement
Within an active engagement, the Client agrees not to: (a) misrepresent identity, ownership, or business activity to the Firm; (b) use the Firm’s deliverables in a manner that violates any law, cardholder agreement, merchant agreement, or other third-party agreement; (c) ask the Firm to take action outside the agreed scope without a written amendment; or (d) engage in conduct that harasses or threatens Firm personnel.
Enforcement
The Firm reserves the right to: (a) decline a prospective engagement at our sole discretion; (b) terminate an active engagement upon written notice if the Client fails to meet eligibility standards or breaches these standards; and (c) refund the unearned balance of any retainer in accordance with the Engagement Terms. Termination under this policy is without prejudice to the Firm’s other rights and remedies.
Reporting Concerns
If you believe a client or prospective client may not meet our eligibility standards, contact compliance@liquidpartners.com.