Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to AcquiAtlas ("Platform," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our M&A intelligence platform at https://acquiatlas.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Platform.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (whether as an individual or entity) and AcquiAtlas. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time, and will notify you of material changes via email or through the Platform.

2. Description of Service

AcquiAtlas provides an online platform for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities, including:

• Business listing marketplace for buying and selling businesses
• Virtual Data Rooms (VDRs) for secure document sharing and due diligence
• AI-powered document analysis and insights
• Due diligence workspace and collaboration tools
• Messaging and communication features
• Financial data integration (QuickBooks)
• API access for third-party integrations

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Platform, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into contracts to use the Platform. By registering, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

3.3 Account Types

• Buyers: Users looking to acquire businesses
• Sellers: Users listing businesses for sale
• Advisors/Brokers: Professional intermediaries
• Administrators: Platform administrators with elevated privileges

4. Subscription Plans and Billing

4.1 Subscription Tiers

We offer multiple subscription tiers (Scout, Essentials, Professional, Enterprise) with varying features and limits. Current pricing and features are available at /pricing.

4.2 Payment Terms

• Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• We use Stripe for payment processing
• You authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees
• If payment fails, we may suspend access to paid features

4.3 Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Upon cancellation, you will retain access until the end of your current billing period. No refunds will be provided for partial months or years.

4.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify subscription prices with 30 days notice. Changes will apply to subsequent billing periods only.

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent business listings
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Upload malicious files or viruses
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or other accounts
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data from the Platform
• Use the Platform for any illegal purpose
• Circumvent rate limits or usage restrictions
• Resell or redistribute Platform access without authorization
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you upload (business listings, documents, messages). By uploading content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, display, and process your content solely to provide the Platform services.

6.2 Platform Content

All Platform content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to software, text, graphics, logos, and trademarks) are owned by AcquiAtlas and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.3 AI-Generated Content

The Platform uses AI to generate insights, summaries, and analysis. AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.

7. Virtual Data Rooms (VDR)

When using VDR features:

• You are responsible for managing access permissions appropriately
• Documents are stored securely and encrypted
• We implement watermarking for document protection
• Access logs are maintained for security and compliance
• You must not upload illegal or infringing content
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA. You have rights to access, correct, delete, and export your personal data.

9. API Terms

If you use our API:

• You must comply with rate limits based on your subscription tier
• API keys are confidential and must be kept secure
• We may monitor API usage to prevent abuse
• We reserve the right to suspend API access for violations
• API documentation is available at /developers/docs

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 Service "As Is"

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10.2 No Professional Advice

The Platform provides informational tools only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. You should consult qualified professionals before making business decisions.

10.3 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or reliability of user-generated content, including business listings and documents shared through VDRs.

10.4 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ACQUIATLAS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AcquiAtlas, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Platform
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you upload or share

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent activity
• Non-payment of fees
• At our discretion to protect the Platform or other users

Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. We may delete your account and content, though we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.

14. Data Security and Breach Notification

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Row-level security policies on database access
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Two-factor authentication (2FA) available for all accounts

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours as required by applicable data protection laws.

15. AI and Automated Processing

Our Platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to:

• Analyze documents and extract key information
• Generate insights and summaries
• Detect potential red flags in due diligence
• Power search and recommendation features

AI-generated content should be reviewed by qualified professionals. We are not responsible for errors or omissions in AI-generated analysis.

16. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

Users accessing Virtual Data Rooms may view confidential business information. By accessing VDRs, you agree to:

• Maintain confidentiality of all information accessed
• Use information only for evaluation purposes
• Not disclose information to unauthorized third parties
• Return or destroy confidential information upon request

Violation of confidentiality obligations may result in immediate account termination and legal action.

17. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Platform at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the service.

18. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Platform, constitute the entire agreement between you and AcquiAtlas concerning the Platform.