Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AccreditedNow.org (the "Site") or any services offered by AccreditedNow LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

If you do not agree to these Terms you must not use our Site or services. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Services

AccreditedNow LLC provides the following services:

Free Self-Assessment Service

A free educational quiz that allows users to self-assess whether they may qualify as an accredited investor under SEC criteria. Upon completion users may receive a printable decorative certificate.

Attorney or CPA Verification Service

A paid service ($199 per verification) where independent licensed attorney or CPAs or attorneys review user-submitted financial documents and issue a certification letter confirming accredited investor status. This service is fulfilled by independent licensed attorneys and CPAs and not directly by AccreditedNow LLC.

Professional Verification Plans

Volume verification packages for financial professionals, investment sponsors, and broker-dealers who need to verify multiple investors. Pricing varies by volume as displayed on the Site.

Lead Generation

AccreditedNow LLC operates a lead generation business. User information collected through the Site may be shared with or sold to third-party investment sponsors and financial service providers as described in our Privacy Policy and consented to by users at the time of submission.

3. Eligibility

To use AccreditedNow.org you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a resident of the United States
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• Not be prohibited from using our services under applicable law
• Provide accurate and truthful information when using our services

By using our Site you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements. If you do not meet these requirements you must not use our services.

4. Free Self-Assessment and Certificate

You expressly acknowledge and agree that:

• The quiz results are based solely on your self-reported answers and have not been verified by any licensed professional
• The printable certificate is a decorative novelty item only and confers no legal rights, protections, or official status
• The certificate is not accepted by Regulation D investment sponsors as proof of accredited investor status
• AccreditedNow LLC makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of the self-assessment results
• You should not make any investment decisions based solely on your self-assessment result
• For legally recognized verification you must obtain a letter from a licensed attorney or CPA, attorney, or registered investment advisor

5. Attorney or CPA Verification Service

Service Description

Our attorney or CPA verification service connects you with independent licensed attorneys and CPAs who review your financial documents and issue a verification letter. AccreditedNow LLC acts as an intermediary and is not itself a licensed attorney or law firm or CPA firm, law firm, or registered investment advisor.

Document Submission

By submitting financial documents for attorney or CPA verification you represent that:

• All documents submitted are authentic, accurate, and unaltered
• You are the person identified in the documents or are authorized to submit them
• Submission of false or fraudulent documents may constitute fraud and may be reported to appropriate authorities

Turnaround Time

Standard turnaround is 3–5 business days from receipt of complete documentation and payment. Turnaround times are estimates and not guaranteed. Rush processing is available for additional fees where indicated.

Letter Validity

attorney or CPA verification letters issued through our service are valid for 90 days from the date of issue in accordance with SEC safe harbor rules for Regulation D Rule 506(c) offerings. AccreditedNow LLC makes no guarantees that any specific investment sponsor will accept our verification letters.

Independent Professionals

attorney or CPA verification services are fulfilled by independent licensed attorneys and CPAs. AccreditedNow LLC is not responsible for the professional judgment, conduct, or errors of these independent professionals. Any disputes regarding the quality of professional services should be directed to the applicable state professional licensing board.

6. Payments and Refunds

Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely by Stripe Inc. AccreditedNow LLC does not store credit card information. By making a payment you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Pricing

Prices are displayed in US dollars and are subject to change without notice. The price at the time of purchase is the price you pay.

Refund Policy

• Before document review begins: Full refund available within 24 hours of payment
• After document review begins: No refund available as professional fees have been incurred
• If verification cannot be completed: Full refund if our professionals determine they cannot issue a letter based on your documentation
• Dissatisfaction with result: No refund if verification is completed but you disagree with the professional's determination

To request a refund email info@accreditednow.org within the applicable timeframe with your order details.

7. Data Collection and Marketing Consent

By submitting the accredited investor self-assessment form you explicitly consent to:

• Collection of your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy
• AccreditedNow LLC sharing or selling your name, email, phone, state, net worth range, and investment interests to vetted third-party investment sponsors, fund managers, and financial service providers
• Being contacted by AccreditedNow LLC and its partners by email, phone, or text message regarding investment opportunities
• Being added to our email marketing list and receiving our welcome email sequence

You may opt out of data sharing and marketing communications at any time by emailing optout@accreditednow.org. See our Privacy Policy for full details on your rights and choices.

8. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Submit false, inaccurate, or fraudulent information on any form or quiz
• Submit financial documents belonging to another person without their written authorization
• Use our services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, databases, or user accounts
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access or collect data from our Site
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Site or servers
• Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from our Site without written permission
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Use our services to facilitate any securities fraud or investment scam

Violation of these prohibitions may result in termination of your access to our services and may be reported to appropriate law enforcement or regulatory authorities.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on AccreditedNow.org including text, graphics, logos, images, the self-assessment quiz, certificate designs, and software is the property of AccreditedNow LLC and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any Site content without our prior written consent.

The AccreditedNow name, logo, and branding are trademarks of AccreditedNow LLC. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

No Legal or Financial Advice

AccreditedNow LLC is not a law firm, law firm or CPA firm, or registered investment advisor. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice, financial advice, tax advice, or investment advice. You should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. ACCREDITEDNOW LLC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ACCREDITEDNOW LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE OUR SERVICES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Investment Risk Disclaimer

Accredited investor status does not guarantee the suitability of any investment. Private market investments involve significant risks including loss of principal, illiquidity, and lack of regulatory protection. AccreditedNow LLC is not responsible for any investment decisions made based on information obtained through our Site.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AccreditedNow LLC and its members, managers, employees, agents, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your submission of false, fraudulent, or inaccurate information
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Any third-party claims arising from your conduct on our Site

12. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal dispute you agree to contact us at info@accreditednow.org and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes within 30 days.

Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. Arbitration shall take place in Indiana. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY AND NOT AS A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

Exceptions

Either party may seek emergency injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm pending arbitration. Small claims court actions within applicable jurisdictional limits are also permitted.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana without regard to its conflict of law provisions. To the extent court proceedings are permitted under these Terms you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Hamilton County, Indiana.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Send an email notification to our subscriber list
• Post a notice on our website for 30 days

Your continued use of our services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms you must stop using our services.

15. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms of Service please contact us:

These Terms of Service were last reviewed and updated on June 1, 2026. AccreditedNow LLC recommends consulting with a qualified attorney regarding your specific legal situation.