Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Best Investors ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Best Investors is a directory and search platform that helps users find and connect with SEC-registered investment advisors, financial planners, and investment firms. Our data is sourced from publicly available SEC filings and user-submitted content.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Providing accurate and current information

4. User Content

You may submit content such as reviews and contact form messages. By submitting content, you:

• Grant Best Investors a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display and distribute your content on the platform
• Represent that your content is accurate and does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• Acknowledge that reviews are your personal opinion and experience

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or defamatory reviews
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Scrape, crawl, or otherwise collect data from the Service in an automated manner without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service

6. Business Listings and Claims

Financial professionals and firms may claim their profiles on the platform. Claimed profiles may be edited by verified owners. Best Investors reserves the right to verify ownership and reject or remove claims that appear fraudulent.

7. SEC Data Disclaimer

Information displayed from SEC filings is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive to keep this data current, Best Investors does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of SEC data. Always verify information directly with the SEC or the financial professional.

8. No Financial Advice

Best Investors does not provide financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. The information on this platform is for informational purposes only. You should consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

9. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, and original content (excluding user content and public SEC data), is owned by Best Investors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

10. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Best Investors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Service. Our total liability for any claims related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the preceding 12 months.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Best Investors and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. 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.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at info@bestinvestors.net.