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This website is directed at, and intended to be used only by, those persons categorised as Self-Certified Sophisticated Investors or High Net Worth Investors.

As a High Net Worth Investor

I understand that this means:

1. I can receive financial promotions that may not have been approved by a person authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority;
2. the content of such financial promotions may not conform to rules issued by the Financial Conduct Authority;
3. by signing this statement I may lose significant rights;
4. I may have no right to complain to either of the following—
   1. the Financial Conduct Authority; or
   2. the Financial Ombudsman Scheme;
5. I may have no right to seek compensation from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

I am a certified high net worth individual because at least one of the following applies—

1. I had, during the financial year immediately preceding the date below, an annual income to the value of £100,000 or more;
2. I held, throughout the financial year immediately preceding the date below, net assets to the value of £250,000 or more. Net assets for these purposes do not include—
   1. the property which is my primary residence or any loan secured on that residence;
   2. any rights of mine under a qualifying contract of insurance within the meaning of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001; or
   3. any benefits (in the form of pensions or otherwise) which are payable on the termination of my service or on my death or retirement and to which I am (or my dependants are), or may be, entitled.

As a Self-Certified Sophisticated Investor

I understand that this means:

1. I can receive financial promotions that may not have been approved by a person authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority;
2. the content of such financial promotions may not conform to rules issued by the Financial Conduct Authority;
3. by signing this statement I may lose significant rights;
4. I may have no right to complain to either of the following—
   1. the Financial Conduct Authority; or
   2. the Financial Ombudsman Scheme;
5. I may have no right to seek compensation from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

I am a self-certified sophisticated investor because at least one of the following applies:

1. I am a member of a network or syndicate of business angels and have been so for at least the last six months prior to the date below;
2. I have made more than one investment in an unlisted company in the two years prior to the date below;
3. I am working, or have worked in the two years prior to the date below, in a professional capacity in the private equity sector, or in the provision of finance for small and medium enterprises;
4. I am currently, or have been in the two years prior to the date below, a director of a company with an annual turnover of at least £1 million.

Only investors who qualify are eligible to invest. If you are unsure of your categorisation, please consult an independent financial adviser. The material on the website is for general information and should not be regarded as an offer or invitation to invest. Capital at risk. Cogress makes no representation that content of the website is appropriate for any jurisdiction other than the United Kingdom.

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