Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using ShortStockScanner.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Site.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ShortStockScanner.com ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of the Site and services.

2. Description of Service

ShortStockScanner.com provides a stock screening and analysis tool that identifies potential short-selling opportunities based on technical indicators. Our services include:

• Stock scanning based on technical analysis algorithms
• Signal strength indicators and scores
• Virtual (simulated) portfolio tracking
• Educational resources about short selling

IMPORTANT: Our service is for informational and educational purposes only. We do not provide investment advice, and our tools should not be used as the sole basis for any investment decision. See our Investment Disclaimer for more details.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

To access certain features of the Site, you must register for an account. When registering, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use our services. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. You may also delete your account at any time by contacting us.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use the Site to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful data
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Site without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect or harvest user information without consent
• Use the service for any illegal trading activities, including market manipulation
• Redistribute, resell, or commercially exploit our data or services without authorization

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by ShortStockScanner.com and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes but is not limited to:

• Website design and layout
• Logos and branding
• Software and algorithms
• Educational content and guides

5.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you create within the Site (such as watchlists and notes). By using our service, you grant us a license to store and display this content as necessary to provide the service.

5.3 Market Data

Stock market data displayed on our Site is provided by third-party sources. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this data. Use of market data is subject to the terms and conditions of the respective data providers.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We specifically disclaim all warranties including, but not limited to:

• MERCHANTABILITY and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• The results that may be obtained from use of the service
• Security of any information transmitted through the Site

We do not warrant that our signals, scores, or analysis will result in profitable trades or that the information provided is suitable for your specific circumstances.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SHORTSCAN.IO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or data
• Financial losses from trading decisions
• Business interruption
• Loss of goodwill

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which such damages are sought, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE PAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

8. Investment Disclaimer

SHORTSCAN.IO IS NOT A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR, BROKER-DEALER, OR FINANCIAL PLANNER.

The information provided on this Site:

• Is for educational and informational purposes only
• Does not constitute investment advice or recommendations
• Should not be relied upon for making investment decisions
• Does not take into account your individual financial situation

Short selling involves substantial risk and is not appropriate for all investors. You could lose more than your initial investment. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

See our full Investment Disclaimer for more information.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ShortStockScanner.com, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of the Site or services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any trading or investment decisions you make

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by ShortStockScanner.com. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

We may use third-party services including:

• Google OAuth for authentication
• Google AdSense for advertising
• Google Analytics for usage analysis
• Market data providers

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

11. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or any part of it at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the service.

12. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on the Site. The updated Terms will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Material changes will be notified via email or a prominent notice on the Site.

13. Governing Law

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 under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the United States.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language.

You agree that any arbitration or court proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class action or other representative proceeding.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Investment Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and ShortStockScanner.com regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: legal@shortstockscanner.com
• Website: https://shortstockscanner.com/contact