Terms of Service
Last Updated: October 15, 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using The Filing Fool website at thefilingfool.com (the "Site"), 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 Site.
2. Description of Service
The Filing Fool provides analysis and information about SEC filings, insider trading activities, and corporate events. Our service includes:
- Real-time SEC filing alerts and summaries
- AI-powered analysis of filing significance
- Community discussion forums (Discord, Reddit)
- Educational content about SEC filings
All information is sourced from publicly available SEC EDGAR database.
3. Not Investment Advice
⚠️ CRITICAL DISCLAIMER
THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS SITE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
- This is NOT investment advice, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities
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- Information may be incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated
- Past performance does NOT guarantee future results
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Public SEC Data: SEC filing data is public domain. Our analysis, presentation, and commentary are proprietary.
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6. Third-Party Links and Services
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7. Disclaimers and Limitations
7.1 "As Is" Basis
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- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- Security of data transmission
- Results from using our information
7.3 Limitation of Liability
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You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Filing Fool, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your investment decisions
9. Data Accuracy and Sources
All SEC filing data is sourced from the SEC EDGAR database. While we strive for accuracy:
- Data may have delays or errors
- AI analysis is automated and may contain inaccuracies
- We are not responsible for errors in source data
- Users should verify information independently
Always refer to official SEC filings at sec.gov for authoritative information.
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11. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:
- Breach of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activities
- At our sole discretion
13. 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 provisions.
Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Filing Fool regarding use of the Site.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
⚠️ Final Reminder: By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. You also acknowledge that the information on this Site is NOT investment advice and that you are solely responsible for your investment decisions.