Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ClearlyFDD's website and services ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

2. Description of Services

ClearlyFDD provides tools and reports that translate Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) into plain English summaries. Our Services are designed to help prospective franchise buyers understand key terms, fees, obligations, and financial data contained in FDDs.

Important: ClearlyFDD does not provide legal, financial, or investment advice. Our reports and summaries are for informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.

3. User Accounts

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account

4. Subscription and Payments

Some features of our Services require a paid subscription. By subscribing:

• You agree to pay all fees associated with your chosen plan
• Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date
• Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis at our discretion
• We reserve the right to change pricing with reasonable notice

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Services for any unlawful purpose
• Reproduce, redistribute, or resell any content from our platform without permission
• Attempt to reverse engineer or extract source code from our Services
• Use automated systems to access our Services without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity of our Services
• Misrepresent ClearlyFDD reports as legal or financial advice

6. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our Services — including text, graphics, logos, reports, and software — are owned by ClearlyFDD and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without written permission.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
• The information provided is complete, accurate, or current
• The Services will meet your specific requirements

ClearlyFDD reports summarize publicly available FDD information. We make every effort to ensure accuracy but cannot guarantee that all information is free from errors.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ClearlyFDD shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising from your use of our Services.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ClearlyFDD and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Us

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

hello@clearlyfdd.com