These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the ClearlyFDD website and services (collectively, the "Service") operated by ClearlyFDD ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Important: ClearlyFDD is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Our reports are for informational and research purposes only and are not a substitute for review by a licensed franchise attorney. Always consult qualified legal counsel before making investment decisions.
By creating an account or using the Service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old, have read and understood these Terms, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.
To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that we reasonably believe are being used fraudulently.
ClearlyFDD provides AI-powered analysis of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), sourced from publicly available state filings and regulatory databases. Our platform generates plain-English summaries, risk assessments, and research tools to help prospective franchisees understand FDD content.
Reports are generated using artificial intelligence and are provided for informational purposes only. The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any report is not guaranteed. FDDs change over time; the document we analyze may not reflect the most current version filed by a franchise brand.
Access to individual franchise reports is priced at $99 per brand. Pricing is displayed clearly before purchase.
If you experience a technical issue that prevents access to a purchased report, contact us at amy@aiery.com and we will work to resolve it.
You agree not to use the Service to:
All content on the Service — including our website design, software, report templates, brand assets, and the AI-generated analysis we produce — is owned by ClearlyFDD or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.
When you purchase a report, you receive a personal, non-transferable license to use that report for your own private franchise research. You may not distribute, republish, or commercially exploit any report without our written permission.
FDD source documents are sourced from public state regulatory filings. Franchise brands retain all rights to their own disclosure documents.
Not Legal Advice: The information and reports provided by ClearlyFDD are for general informational and research purposes only. Nothing on this platform constitutes legal, financial, or investment advice. ClearlyFDD is not a law firm and has no attorney-client relationship with users.
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that:
You should not make any investment decision based solely on a ClearlyFDD report without seeking independent legal and financial counsel.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ClearlyFDD and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Service — including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunity.
In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ClearlyFDD and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability) will remain in effect.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which ClearlyFDD is principally based, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of that jurisdiction.
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Service following changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Questions about these Terms? Reach us at:
ClearlyFDD
Email: amy@aiery.com