Legal & Disclaimers

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ASCENDING Independence & Non-Affiliation

ASCENDING, LLC is an independent Arizona limited liability company headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, formed in 2019. ASCENDING is an independent autonomous mobility company. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or commercially partnered with Tesla, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or related entities, including but not limited to Tesla Energy Operations, Inc., Tesla Insurance Services, Inc., or any business unit operating under the Tesla brand.

ASCENDING is also not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or commercially partnered with: Alphabet, Inc.; Waymo LLC; Uber Technologies, Inc.; Lyft, Inc.; Zoox, Inc.; Cruise LLC; Aurora Innovation, Inc.; Mobileye Global Inc.; General Motors Company; Ford Motor Company; Hyundai Motor Company; or any other vehicle, technology, robotics, autonomous mobility, ride-hail, or transportation service company.

No Special Access or Relationship

ASCENDING is not a Tesla-authorized fleet partner and has no special access, preferred relationship, insider information, advance information, priority allocation, fleet partnership agreement, or any other contractual or commercial relationship with Tesla, Inc. that is not available to the general public through standard consumer and commercial channels.

Any vehicle that ASCENDING may acquire from Tesla, Inc. has been or will be acquired through the same standard consumer or commercial sales, lease, or financing channels that are available to any other purchaser. Any software, firmware, or driver-assistance features available on such vehicles are or will be used under the same standard owner/operator license terms applicable to any other purchaser of equivalent hardware.

Standard Consumer/Commercial Use

ASCENDING's planned Phase 1 fleet consists of leased production electric vehicles, such as Tesla Model Y, acquired through standard channels and operated under standard lease and software terms available to any owner/operator. References on this site to specific manufacturer products are descriptive of the categories of vehicle ASCENDING plans to operate or evaluate; they are not commitments, representations of available inventory, or representations of any relationship with the manufacturer.

References on this site to any third-party autonomous vehicle network programs (including any program announced or operated by Tesla, Inc.) describe categories of programs ASCENDING may seek to participate in if and when such programs are opened to third-party operators with published terms. ASCENDING has no current contractual right, special access, or assurance of participation in any such program.

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Forward-Looking Statements

Statements on this site regarding ASCENDING's intended operations, planned service area, market positioning, regulatory standing, fleet composition, vehicle acquisition plans, technology integration, third-party network participation, partnerships, pricing, launch timing, and other future plans are forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions as of the date stated.

Forward-looking statements on this site include, without limitation, statements regarding:

• The timing of any future Phase 1 commercial launch in the East Valley municipalities of Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, and Tempe, for which no date is represented;
• The composition, sourcing, and operational characteristics of any planned Phase 1 or Phase 2 fleet;
• Any potential future availability of purpose-built autonomous vehicles from any manufacturer (including, but not limited to, Tesla's announced Cybercab) for purchase by independent operators;
• Any potential future opening of third-party autonomous vehicle network programs (including, but not limited to, Tesla's anticipated Robotaxi Network) to independent operators with published terms;
• Anticipated regulatory authorizations, permits, certifications, and other approvals;
• Planned pricing, service offerings, group and corporate arrangements, and operational features;
• Insurance arrangements, vendor relationships, and supplier strategies;
• Planned use of humanoid-robotic or other emerging platforms for fleet-support applications.

Actual outcomes may differ materially from any forward-looking statement due to factors including but not limited to: regulatory action or inaction; technology availability and readiness; supplier, manufacturer, and platform-operator decisions; capital availability; market conditions; competitive developments; operational developments; intellectual property proceedings; and the actual commercial decisions made by third parties (including Tesla, Inc.) regarding the availability of vehicles, software, and network programs to independent operators. Past preparation and current standing are not guarantees of future performance.

ASCENDING undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement on this site, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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No Offer of Service

ASCENDING, LLC is a pre-launch operator and is not currently providing autonomous mobility, rideshare, or transportation services to the public. Statements regarding service area, vehicles, pricing, launch timing, and operational features describe planned future operations and are not commitments.

Joining the ASCENDING waitlist is for future-availability notification only and does not constitute an agreement to provide service, a commitment to any specific service terms, or an enforceable right to receive service from ASCENDING. Waitlist membership confers no contractual entitlement. ASCENDING reserves the right to modify, defer, or decline service availability in its sole discretion. Nothing on this site shall be construed as creating a transportation contract, common carrier obligation, or fiduciary relationship between ASCENDING and any visitor, waitlist member, or other person.

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Informational Purpose Only

This website, including this Legal & Disclaimers page, is for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, an investment recommendation, or legal, tax, or financial advice. ASCENDING, LLC is not a registered broker-dealer or investment advisor.

Visitors should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content on this site without seeking appropriate professional advice. ASCENDING does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information on this site, and reserves the right to modify, update, or remove any content at any time without notice.

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Securities — Rule 506(b) Notice

Any references on this site to capital, fundraising, or investor relationships are provided for informational context only and are not a general solicitation. ASCENDING, LLC does not solicit investments from the general public.

Any investment-related discussions are limited to accredited investors (as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) with whom ASCENDING has a pre-existing substantive relationship, and are conducted exclusively under separate confidentiality and offering documents reviewed with such investors directly. Any prospective investor must independently verify ASCENDING's representations and make their own determination regarding the suitability of any potential investment.

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Regulatory Status

ASCENDING, LLC holds the Arizona certifications and registrations described in the Regulatory section of the ASCENDING website. ASCENDING's Arizona regulatory standing is established under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 28 (Transportation), including provisions governing transportation network companies and autonomous vehicles. ASCENDING's regulatory standing is independent of, and does not derive from, any relationship with any vehicle manufacturer or autonomous platform operator.

Additional regulatory approvals may be required for autonomous fleet operation, including but not limited to: autonomous vehicle deployment authorizations; municipal operating permits; airport ground transportation agreements; insurance certifications; and other approvals applicable to commercial autonomous mobility operators in Arizona. Such additional approvals are pending, in process, or planned. ASCENDING will not commence commercial autonomous service operations prior to obtaining all required approvals.

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Illustrative Video Footage

Video content on the ASCENDING website, including the hero background video, the Vision section video, the How-It-Works section video, and any other embedded videos throughout the site, consists of publicly available footage of manufacturer demonstrations and other illustrative material.

Such footage is presented for illustrative purposes only and does not depict ASCENDING's current operations, fleet, or service capability. ASCENDING does not currently provide autonomous mobility services. The vehicles, environments, and operational scenarios shown in such footage are not representations of ASCENDING's current or planned fleet composition, service area, or operational practice.

References on this site to specific manufacturer demonstrations or platforms are descriptive and contextual, and do not represent existing fleet inventory, signed agreements, or operational partnerships. ASCENDING does not own or claim any rights in third-party manufacturer demonstration footage; all such footage remains the property of its respective owner.

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Third-Party Trademarks & Affiliations

All third-party trademarks, service marks, product names, and brand identities referenced on this site are the property of their respective owners. References to such third-party trademarks, products, or services on this site are descriptive and contextual, and do not represent existing fleet inventory, signed agreements, operational partnerships, or any relationship between ASCENDING and the trademark owner.

ASCENDING, LLC is an independent Arizona limited liability company and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or commercially partnered with: Tesla, Inc.; Alphabet, Inc.; Waymo LLC; Uber Technologies, Inc.; Lyft, Inc.; Zoox, Inc.; Cruise LLC; Aurora Innovation, Inc.; Mobileye Global Inc.; General Motors Company; Ford Motor Company; Hyundai Motor Company; or any other vehicle, technology, robotics, or transportation service company.

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Data Sources & Third-Party Information

Demographic, market, and pricing data presented on this site is sourced from publicly available reports including the U.S. Census Bureau, Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, RAND Corporation, and reporting on third-party rideshare and autonomous mobility operators. Sources are cited where applicable.

Third-party data is presented as published by its source as of the date cited; ASCENDING does not warrant its accuracy and makes no representation that current data matches the cited figures. Third-party pricing benchmarks (including but not limited to publicly reported pricing for Tesla Robotaxi, Waymo One, Uber, and Lyft services) are descriptive of the autonomous-rideshare market context and are not ASCENDING pricing, ASCENDING service offerings, or representations of any relationship with the third-party operator.

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SMS Communications & TCPA Compliance

SMS messaging from ASCENDING is opt-in only and operates under separate SMS Terms & Conditions. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe, HELP for help. Consent to receive SMS is not a condition of joining the ASCENDING waitlist or receiving service.

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Privacy

ASCENDING's collection, use, and protection of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy. California residents and others with applicable state privacy rights may exercise those rights, including any right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, by contacting flight@nowascend.ing. ASCENDING does not sell personal information to third parties.

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Accessibility

ASCENDING is committed to making its digital and operational services accessible to people with disabilities. If you have difficulty accessing any portion of this site or need accommodations, please contact flight@nowascend.ing or call (480) 800-7960 and we will work to address your needs.

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Contact for Disclosures

For questions regarding any of the disclosures on this page, please contact ASCENDING, LLC at flight@nowascend.ing or (480) 800-7960.

Mailing Address:
ASCENDING, LLC
3133 W Frye Road, STE 101, PMB 3033
Chandler, AZ 85226

ASCENDING, LLC · Established 2019 · EIN 84-2964320 · Arizona LLC