Terms of Service

Last updated: March 15, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AdvisorIndex (the "Service"), operated by MeridianOS, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

AdvisorIndex is an intelligence-backed directory of M&A advisory firms and investment banks. The Service provides:

  • Public profiles of M&A advisors with AI-generated research summaries
  • Deal history and team member information sourced from public records
  • Matching tools to connect business owners with relevant advisors
  • Search, filtering, and discovery capabilities

3. Accuracy of Information

Advisor Profiles: Advisor information is compiled from public sources including FINRA BrokerCheck, SEC filings, firm websites, and press releases. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free.

AI-Generated Content: Research summaries and descriptions are generated by AI systems based on publicly available information. These summaries are provided for informational purposes and should not be considered definitive or exhaustive.

No Investment Advice: AdvisorIndex does not provide investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. You should independently verify any advisor's credentials, experience, and suitability before engaging their services.

4. Matching and Introductions

Our seller matching service provides ranked recommendations based on industry, deal size, and geographic preferences. However:

  • Matches are algorithmic suggestions and not endorsements of any advisor
  • We do not guarantee that any advisor will be interested in or available for your transaction
  • Introduction requests are facilitated at your discretion—we do not obligate advisors to respond
  • We are not responsible for the quality, cost, or outcome of any engagement with an advisor

5. User Responsibilities

As a user of the Service, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information when using our matching tools
  • Use the Service only for lawful business purposes
  • Not attempt to scrape, crawl, or extract data from the platform beyond normal browsing
  • Not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Not use the Service to spam or harass advisors or other users

6. Intellectual Property

Ownership: AdvisorIndex, including its design, layout, graphics, and content, is owned by MeridianOS and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal or business purposes.

Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from the Service without our explicit written permission.

Advisor Information: Advisor names, firm names, and deal information are factual data compiled from public sources and may be used for reference purposes.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, including advisor websites and social media profiles. We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their content, practices, or policies. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party.

8. Disclaimers and Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF INFORMATION
  • UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION

We do not guarantee that the Service will meet your requirements or that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MERIDIANOS AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, business opportunities, or goodwill
  • The accuracy or completeness of advisor information
  • The quality, cost, or outcome of any engagement with an advisor
  • Actions or omissions of any third-party advisor

Our total liability to you for all claims shall not exceed the amount you paid, if any, to use the Service.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MeridianOS from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any engagement with an advisor you discover through the Service

11. Termination

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. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

12. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Arbitration: Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You waive any right to a jury trial or class action lawsuit.

13. General Provisions

Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and MeridianOS regarding the Service.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

14. FINRA Disclaimer

Important: AdvisorIndex is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority). Advisor information, including CRD numbers and disciplinary history, is sourced from publicly available FINRA BrokerCheck data. Users should independently verify all advisor credentials through brokercheck.finra.org.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

AdvisorIndex by MeridianOS
Email: contact@advisorindex.co