Terms of Service

Last updated: October 17, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using FDDAdvisor, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

Service Description

FDDAdvisor provides AI-powered analysis of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs). Our service is designed to help potential franchise buyers understand and evaluate franchise opportunities.

FDDAdvisor is a service provided by Paralex, an online legal platform for small business owners. By using FDDAdvisor, you acknowledge that you may receive communications from both FDDAdvisor and Paralex regarding your franchise analysis and related legal services that may support your business needs.

Not Legal or Financial Advice

The analysis and information provided by FDDAdvisor is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice. You should consult with qualified professionals before making any franchise investment decisions.

User Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Only upload FDDs that you have the legal right to share
  • Use the service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer or compromise the security of our service

Data Sharing

As FDDAdvisor is a service of Paralex, your information may be shared between FDDAdvisor and Paralex to provide you with comprehensive legal support services. This includes your contact information, uploaded documents, and analysis results. Both FDDAdvisor and Paralex are committed to protecting your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of FDDAdvisor are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limitation of Liability

FDDAdvisor is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the service.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms of Service periodically.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@fddadvisor.com.