Future standard
cookie policy

introduction

This Cookie Notice applies to the use by Future Standard of cookies and similar technologies (collectively “Cookies”) on the Future Standard Websites (“our Websites”). The purpose of this Cookie Notice is to explain what cookies are, how they work, the cookies we use and how you can control which ones we use when you visit our Websites. It also describes the purposes for which we process Personal Information (“PI”) collected through our use of cookies and your rights. It also sets out individuals’ rights in relation to the processing of their PI by cookies.

“Our Websites” mean any publicly available, Future Standard-domain, operated by Future Standard or by a third party on behalf of Future Standard.

“Future Standard”, “we”, “us” or “our” means Future Standard, and each of the direct or indirect affiliates of Future Standard, (collectively “Future Standard”).

References to “you” or “your” relate to individuals who visit our Websites.

This Cookie Notice should be read in conjunction with Privacy Policy.

This Cookie Notice does not apply to any domains that we do not own or control, or to any third-party domains where Future Standard advertisements are displayed.

what is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file which is downloaded to your device or browser when you visit a website. Cookies are then sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognizes that cookie, in order to develop a record of the user’s online activity. Cookies may be delivered by the website a user visits, or by third parties. First party Cookies are set by Future Standard and belong to the website domain that appears in the browser address bar.

types of cookies

Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies help keep our websites secure while enabling network management, site functionality and accessibility. You may disable necessary cookies in your browser settings, but that may affect how the website functions for you.

Personalization cookies

Personalization cookies are small data files that get stored on a user's browser to remember ways that a website has been personalized, such as language preferences, currency selection and other information relevant to that user's use of the site.

Statistical analytics
Measure the performance of our website and collect aggregate level information on how you use our site, for us to provide you with the best possible digital experience. No user level based behavioral data will be collected as part of this method.

Marketing/Tracking/Profiling cookies

Marketing/Tracking/Profiling cookies are usually placed by advertising networks and are used to deliver relevant content or measure campaign performance. Information about website usage and visits may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

updating your cookie prefer­ences

When you first visit our Website and on subsequent visits you will have the option to choose and then amend your other cookie preferences by clicking the Manage Cookies button which will appear on each page.

Across all sites, you will only be prompted again if we update the list of cookies we utilize or if this affects your browsing.

Non-cookie tracking technologies

We may also use web beacons including conversion pixels, which are small codes located on a particular web page which are triggered when someone visits a page resulting in an increase in the conversion count, or other technologies for similar purposes. We may include these on our sites, in our marketing e-mail messages or newsletters, or on affiliated websites, including client platforms and products, to determine whether messages have been opened and links clicked on.

How to block all cookies and what this will mean

If you want to block all cookies, you may be able to do this through the settings in your browser for each browser you use and each device you use. If you block all cookies, you may find certain features on our website will not function properly and we may not be able to respond to your request or provide you with the best service.

Please remember, if you turn off cookies using the settings in your browser, this will apply to all websites, not just Future Standard.

Further information

You can find more information about cookies on the following websites:

http://www.allaboutcookies.org/

https://youronlinechoices.eu/

complaints

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about the way your PI is processed, please contact the PrivacyPolicy@FutureStandard.com. You also have a right to complain to a data protection or other competent authority with jurisdiction over privacy and data protection law in the country you live or work, or in the country where you believe an issue in relation to the processing of your Personal Information has arisen. Please contact PrivacyPolicy@FutureStandard.com for further details.

Future Standard Privacy Policy

Please see our separate Future Standard Privacy Policy.

changes to this cookie notice

We may modify or amend this Cookie Notice from time to time. You are advised to
visit our website regularly to check for any amendments.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking” statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements with regard to future events or the future performance or operations of the Fund, including but not limited to, anticipated distribution rates and liquidity events. Words such as “intends,” “will,” “believes,” “expects,” “projects,” “future” and “may” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy due to geo-political risks, risks associated with possible disruption to the Fund’s operations or the economy generally due to hostilities, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in the Fund’s operating area, unexpected costs, the ability of the Fund to complete the reorganization, complete the listing of the common shares on a national securities exchange, the price at which the common shares may trade on a national securities exchange, and failure to list the common shares on a national securities exchange, and such other factors that are disclosed in the Fund’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that any plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by federal securities laws, the Fund undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT

In connection with the Reorganization and Declaration of Trust amendments discussed herein, the Successor Fund has filed with the SEC solicitation materials in the form of a joint proxy statement/prospectus included in an effective registration statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-286859). The definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus has been mailed to shareholders of the Fund. This document is not a substitute for the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus or registration statement or any other document that the Fund or the Successor Fund may file with the SEC. Investors are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus and any other relevant documents filed or to be filed with the SEC carefully because they contain and will contain important information about the Reorganization, the Declaration of Trust amendment proposals, the Fund and the Successor Fund. Free copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents are available, and any other documents filed by the Fund and the Successor Fund in connection with the Reorganization and the Declaration of Trust amendment proposals will be available, on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov or at www.fsproxy.com.

important information

The Fund, its trustees and certain of its officers may be considered to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders in connection with the matters described herein. Information regarding the identity of potential participants, and their direct or indirect interests in the Fund, by security holdings or otherwise, are set forth in the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus. and the proxy statement and any other materials filed with the SEC in connection with the Fund’s 2024 annual meeting of shareholders. Shareholders are able to obtain any such documents for no charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies are available at no charge at the Fund’s website at www.fsproxy.com.

Investors should consider a fund’s investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses before investing. The joint proxy statement/prospectus, contains this and other information about the Fund and the Successor Fund, including risk factors that should be carefully considered.

This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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