Effective Date: February 1, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Standard Diligence, Inc. ("Standard Diligence," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of our verification services, website, and platform (collectively, the "Services").
BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE OUR SERVICES.
Standard Diligence provides independent verification services for startup companies seeking to establish credibility with potential investors. Our services include:
Our verification reports are informational documents that reflect the results of our verification procedures at a specific point in time. Reports are:
You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal authority to bind the company you represent to use our Services. By registering, you represent that you meet these requirements.
You are responsible for:
You represent and warrant that all information you provide to Standard Diligence is accurate, truthful, and complete to the best of your knowledge. You understand that our verification is based on information you provide and that inaccurate submissions may result in inaccurate reports.
You agree not to:
You represent that all documents submitted are authentic, unaltered, and that you have the right to submit them. Submission of forged, altered, or unauthorized documents is strictly prohibited and may result in termination and legal action.
Service fees are as displayed at the time of purchase. All prices are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to modify pricing with notice.
Payment is required before report generation. We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as displayed. You authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees incurred.
Verification fees are generally non-refundable once verification work has commenced. Refund requests for unused services may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact support@standarddiligence.com for refund inquiries.
Upon payment, you receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use your verification report for its intended purpose of establishing credibility with potential investors and business partners.
You may share your report through our secure sharing features. You are responsible for controlling access to your report and for the actions of those you grant access to.
You may not:
The Services, including software, designs, methodologies, and content (excluding your submitted materials), are owned by Standard Diligence and protected by intellectual property laws. You receive no ownership rights in our intellectual property.
You retain ownership of materials you submit. By submitting materials, you grant us a license to use them for providing the Services, including verification, report generation, and service improvement.
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE.
Our verification is limited to the scope defined in each engagement. We rely on information provided and third-party sources which may be incomplete or contain errors. We do not guarantee the accuracy of third-party information or that our verification will identify all issues.
Our reports do not constitute investment advice. We do not recommend whether to invest or not invest in any company. Investment decisions should be based on your own analysis and consultation with qualified advisors.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, STANDARD DILIGENCE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FEES YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Standard Diligence, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from:
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Termination does not entitle you to refunds of fees already paid.
We may suspend or terminate your access at any time, with or without cause, including for violation of these Terms. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of termination.
Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases. Provisions that by their nature should survive will survive termination, including ownership, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Arbitration shall take place in Wilmington, Delaware, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Standard Diligence regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements.
We may modify these Terms at any time by posting updated terms. Material changes will be notified via email or prominent notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.
Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
For questions about these Terms:
Email: legal@standarddiligence.com
Mail: Standard Diligence, Inc., Attn: Legal