Terms of Service
Effective: January 7, 2026
Important Notice
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1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Runchey Research ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
Runchey Research is an educational platform that provides:
- Financial analysis content generated through an AI ensemble methodology using Large Language Models
- Educational articles about investing concepts and AI analysis techniques
- Reference materials and framework documentation
- Commentary on publicly traded securities
The Service is designed to help users understand financial analysis frameworks and develop their own critical thinking skills. It is not a substitute for professional financial advice.
3. NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE
THE CONTENT PROVIDED ON THIS PLATFORM IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
- We are not registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, or financial planners.
- Nothing on this platform constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
- All investment decisions are made at your own risk.
- Past performance of any security discussed does not guarantee future results.
- You should consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
4. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
Much of our analysis is generated using artificial intelligence (Large Language Models). You acknowledge and agree that:
- AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or "hallucinations"
- We make no warranty about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of AI-generated analysis
- You are responsible for independently verifying any information before acting on it
- The presence of "human verification" labels indicates review, not guarantee of accuracy
5. Subscription and Payments
Some content requires a paid subscription ("Premium"). By subscribing, you agree that:
- Subscription fees are billed monthly in advance
- You authorize us to charge your payment method on file
- You may cancel at any time; access continues until the end of your billing period
- Refunds are provided at our sole discretion
- We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days notice to existing subscribers
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6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RUNCHEY RESEARCH AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
- Your use or inability to use the Service
- Any investment decisions you make based on content from the Service
- Any errors or inaccuracies in the content
- Unauthorized access to your account
- Any third-party conduct on the Service
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
7. No Warranty
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
- The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- The analysis or content will be accurate or reliable
- Any errors will be corrected
- The Service will meet your specific requirements
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Runchey Research, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
9. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
- Share your account credentials with others
- Attempt to reverse-engineer or extract our methodologies for commercial use
- Redistribute Premium content without authorization
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Interfere with the operation of the Service
10. Intellectual Property
All content, methodologies, branding, and software on the Service are owned by Runchey Research or its licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without explicit permission.
You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with attribution.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, for any reason, without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.
12. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Washington State, and the arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.
You agree to waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits against Runchey Research.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or prominent notice on the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
16. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us at: legal@runcheyresearch.com
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