Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our services.
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Acceptance of Terms
See our dedicated SMS Terms and SMS Terms Marketing for text-messaging specific terms.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Smart Money Verified ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the SmartMoneyVerified website and services.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our services.
SMS Messaging Terms
- We offer marketing and promotional text messaging. These messages are for educational purposes.
- You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP” to our texting number. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, first text START to our texting number and then just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
- If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can get help directly at contact@smartmoneyverified.com.
- Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message and data rates may apply.
- As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency varies. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.
- If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our Privacy Policy.
- I further acknowledge and agree that, in accordance with applicable law, SMS messages may be sent during and outside of standard hours, including evenings and Sundays, unless I choose to opt out of such extended delivery.
Description of Services
Smart Money Verified provides educational content, AI-powered verification tools, and information services designed to help users evaluate investment companies and advisors. Our services include:
- AI-powered verification and Trust Score generation
- Access to educational content about investment fraud
- Aggregation and analysis of publicly available information
- Fraud detection and red flag identification
- Communications about vetted opportunities, fraud alerts, and educational content via email, phone, and SMS (with your consent)
Important Notice:
Smart Money Verified is a financial publisher and educational service. We do not provide investment advice, recommend specific securities, or solicit investments. All content is for informational purposes only.
Consent to Communications
We operate a dual consent system for communications. When you provide your contact information through our forms, you may separately consent to two types of communications:
1. Company Communications (Required)
By checking the company consent box, you expressly consent to receive communications directly from Smart Money Verified via:
- Email: Verification reports, fraud alerts, educational content, and marketing messages about our services
- Phone: Calls regarding your verification requests, follow-up communications, and important alerts
- SMS/Text Messages: Scam alerts, fraud warnings, account updates, and promotional content
2. Third-Party Partner Communications (Optional)
By separately checking the affiliate consent box, you expressly consent to receive communications from our trusted third-party partners via:
- Email: Investment opportunities and educational content
- Phone: Calls regarding investment opportunities and educational content from our partner companies
- SMS/Text Messages: Investment opportunities and educational content from trusted partners
This consent is optional and is not required to use our services. You may decline third-party communications while still receiving company communications.
Message frequency may vary. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.
How to Opt Out:
- Reply STOP to any SMS message to unsubscribe from that sender's text communications
- Click the unsubscribe link in any email to opt out of that sender's email communications
- Contact us at contact@smartmoneyverified.com to update your communication preferences for both company and partner communications
Note: You can opt out of company and third-party partner communications independently.
Your Obligations and Acceptable Use
When using our services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Use our services only for lawful purposes
- Not misuse or attempt to manipulate our verification systems
- Not use automated tools or bots to access our services without permission
- Not copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content without authorization
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Prohibited Uses
You may not use our services to:
- Violate any local, state, national, or international law
- Transmit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Harass, abuse, or harm others
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use our services for competitive analysis or to build similar products
No Investment Advice or Recommendations
SMART MONEY VERIFIED IS NOT A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER, BROKER-DEALER, OR FINANCIAL ADVISOR.
We do not:
- Provide personalized investment advice or recommendations
- Solicit or offer investments or securities
- Act as a fiduciary to any user
- Guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information
- Endorse or recommend any specific investment, company, or advisor
All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. You should consult with qualified financial, legal, and tax professionals before making any investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
No Warranties
OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
- Our services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
- The information provided will be accurate, reliable, or complete
- Any defects will be corrected
- Our servers are free of viruses or harmful components
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SMART MONEY VERIFIED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:
- Your use or inability to use our services
- Any investment decisions made based on our information
- Any errors or omissions in our content
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Any third-party conduct or content on our services
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: OUR VERIFICATION REPORTS AND TRUST SCORES ARE GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) SYSTEMS AND MAY CONTAIN ERRORS, INACCURACIES, OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION.
You acknowledge and agree that:
- AI Limitations: AI systems can produce inaccurate, outdated, or misleading information. Our AI does not have access to real-time data and may rely on information that is no longer current.
- No Guarantee of Accuracy: We make NO representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any AI-generated content.
- Hallucinations: AI systems may generate content that appears factual but is entirely fabricated or incorrect. This is a known limitation of AI technology.
- Third-Party Information: Our AI aggregates information from third-party sources. We do not verify the accuracy of these sources and are not responsible for errors in source data.
- Not Legal or Financial Advice: AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should never be relied upon as legal, financial, or investment advice.
- Independent Verification Required: You MUST independently verify ALL information before making any decisions based on our content.
Liability Waiver:
BY USING OUR SERVICES, YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST SMART MONEY VERIFIED ARISING FROM INACCURATE, INCOMPLETE, OR MISLEADING AI-GENERATED CONTENT. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OUR AI SYSTEMS. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR HARM RESULTING FROM AI-GENERATED CONTENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INVESTMENT LOSSES, BUSINESS DECISIONS, OR REPUTATIONAL HARM.
Accuracy and Reliance on Information
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on our website or in our reports.
Our Trust Scores and verification reports are based on publicly available information and AI analysis. They are subject to errors, omissions, and limitations. You should:
- Independently verify all information before making decisions
- Consult with professionals for personalized advice
- Understand that our analysis is not exhaustive or definitive
- Recognize that circumstances can change after our analysis
You use our information at your own risk. We are not responsible for any decisions you make based on our content.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and Trust Score reports, is the property of Smart Money Verified or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or exploit any content without our express written permission, except as permitted for personal, non-commercial use.
Third-Party Links and Content
Our services may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
Links to third-party sites do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Smart Money Verified.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Smart Money Verified and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your use or misuse of our services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Any content you submit or transmit through our services
Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including disclaimers, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution provisions.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property disputes.
You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Smart Money Verified
Email: contact@smartmoneyverified.com