Terms of Service

Last updated: 2024-01-15

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using AcquiScan ("Service"), operated by AcquiScan ("we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all users, including visitors, registered users, and administrators. Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

2. Description of Service

AcquiScan is a B2B deal intelligence platform that:

  • Aggregates deal information from publicly available sources
  • Provides AI-powered analysis and scoring of acquisition opportunities
  • Generates investor-style memos and reports
  • Offers tools for deal filtering, tracking, and management

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time with or without notice.

3. Important Disclaimers

3.1 Not Financial Advice

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

AcquiScan does not provide financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. The information, analysis, scores, and memos provided by our Service are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as recommendations to buy, sell, or invest in any business or security.

You should consult with qualified financial, legal, and tax advisors before making any investment or acquisition decisions. Past performance or analysis does not guarantee future results.

3.2 Data Accuracy and Sources

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided by our Service. Our data is sourced from:

  • Publicly available marketplaces and listings
  • RSS feeds and web scraping (where permitted)
  • Third-party sources over which we have no control

Information may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Deal prices, revenue figures, and other metrics are provided as reported by sources and have not been independently verified by AcquiScan.

You are solely responsible for verifying all information before making any decisions.

3.3 AI-Generated Content

Our Service uses artificial intelligence to analyze deals and generate memos. AI-generated content:

  • May contain errors or inaccuracies
  • Should not be relied upon as the sole basis for decisions
  • Is based on available data and may not reflect all relevant factors
  • May not account for recent developments or changes

You should independently verify all AI-generated analysis and consult with qualified professionals.

3.4 No Endorsement

The inclusion of any deal, business, or opportunity in our Service does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee by AcquiScan. We do not vouch for the legitimacy, quality, or viability of any listed opportunities.

4. User Accounts and Responsibilities

4.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information as necessary
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

4.2 User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Verifying the accuracy of information before making decisions
  • Conducting your own due diligence on any opportunities
  • Obtaining appropriate professional advice
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account
  • All content you submit or upload to the Service

5. Acceptable Use

5.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for lawful business purposes in accordance with these Terms.

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Resell, redistribute, or sublicense access to the Service
  • Use the Service to compete with AcquiScan or build a competing service
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Collect or harvest information about other users
  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

5.3 Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate violations of these Terms and may take appropriate legal action, including termination of your account and cooperation with law enforcement.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

The Service, including its original content, features, functionality, AI models, and design, is owned by AcquiScan and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.

6.3 Third-Party Content

The Service may include content from third-party sources. We do not claim ownership of such content and respect the intellectual property rights of third parties. If you believe your content has been used in violation of your rights, please contact us.

7. Payment and Billing

If you purchase a subscription or paid features:

  • You agree to pay all fees as described at the time of purchase
  • Fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annual)
  • All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
  • We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice
  • Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of your account

8. Limitation of Liability

⚠️ Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • AcquiScan and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim
  • We are not liable for any losses resulting from your use of or reliance on information from the Service
  • We are not liable for any investment or acquisition decisions you make based on our Service

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AcquiScan and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Any content you submit to the Service

10. Termination

10.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features.

10.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Fail to pay applicable fees
  • Use the Service in a manner that harms us or other users

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. We may delete your account and data, subject to our data retention policies and legal obligations.

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Dispute Resolution Process

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation between the parties
  2. If negotiation fails, binding arbitration in accordance with [Arbitration Rules]
  3. Arbitration shall take place in [Location]

You waive your right to a jury trial and to participate in class action lawsuits.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service.

13. Miscellaneous

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AcquiScan regarding the Service.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: