By accessing or using DealStudio's M&A platform and services (“Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and DealStudio Limited (“DealStudio”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), a company registered in England and Wales.
DealStudio provides a comprehensive cloud-based platform designed specifically for M&A professionals, business brokers, and corporate finance advisors. Our Services include:
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time with reasonable notice. We will endeavour to provide advance notice of any material changes that may affect your use of the Services.
To access certain features of the Services, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary. You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal authority to enter into these Terms.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account. We implement industry-standard security measures but cannot guarantee absolute security.
Accounts may be associated with organisations. Organisation administrators are responsible for managing user access, defining user roles (Admin, Manager, Broker, Associate), and ensuring compliance with these Terms by all organisation members.
You may invite external parties (such as buyers, sellers, or advisors) to access specific deals or documents. You are responsible for ensuring that such access is appropriate and that external users understand and comply with any applicable confidentiality obligations.
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
The Services and all content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to software, algorithms, AI models, user interface designs, text, graphics, and logos) are owned by DealStudio and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works based on the Services without our express written permission.
You retain ownership of any content you upload to the Services (“Your Content”), including deal information, documents, and buyer data. By uploading Your Content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, store, process, and display such content solely for the purpose of providing the Services to you and your organisation.
We may use anonymised, aggregated data derived from Your Content to improve our AI-powered features and algorithms. Such data will not include any personally identifiable information or confidential deal-specific details. You may opt out of this usage by contacting us at privacy@dealstudio.co.uk.
We understand that M&A transactions involve highly sensitive and confidential information. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your data and implementing appropriate security measures, including:
You are responsible for ensuring that any NDAs and confidentiality agreements with third parties are properly executed and enforced. The NDA management features within the Services are tools to facilitate this process but do not replace your obligation to conduct proper due diligence.
The Services are offered through various subscription tiers (Starter, Professional, Enterprise) with different feature sets and usage limits. Details of each tier are available on our pricing page. You agree to select a tier that meets your usage requirements.
New users may be eligible for a free trial period. At the end of the trial, you must subscribe to a paid plan to continue using the Services. We will provide notice before your trial expires.
Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) at the rates displayed at the time of purchase. All fees are quoted in GBP and are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. You authorise us to charge your designated payment method for all applicable fees through our payment processor, Stripe.
Annual subscriptions are non-refundable except where required by law. Monthly subscriptions may be cancelled at any time but no refund will be provided for the remainder of the billing period.
We reserve the right to change our pricing with 30 days' advance notice. Price changes will take effect at your next renewal date.
We aim to maintain 99.9% uptime for the Services, excluding scheduled maintenance windows. Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance where possible.
Support levels vary by subscription tier. All users have access to our help documentation and email support. Professional and Enterprise tiers include priority support with faster response times.
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, 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 SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE. WE ARE NOT A PARTY TO ANY M&A TRANSACTIONS FACILITATED THROUGH THE PLATFORM AND MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE OUTCOME, LEGALITY, OR SUCCESS OF ANY SUCH TRANSACTIONS.
AI-POWERED FEATURES, INCLUDING BUYER MATCHING AND RECOMMENDATIONS, ARE PROVIDED AS DECISION-SUPPORT TOOLS ONLY. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR INDEPENDENTLY VERIFYING ANY INFORMATION OR RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDED BY THE SERVICES.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DEALSTUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUES, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DealStudio and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights; or (d) Your Content.
You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon termination, you will retain access until the end of your current billing period.
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. We may also terminate accounts that remain inactive for an extended period.
Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. We will retain Your Content for 30 days following termination, during which you may request an export. After this period, Your Content will be permanently deleted. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Before initiating any formal dispute proceedings, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the matter informally.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page, updating the “Last updated” date, and, where appropriate, notifying you via email or through the Services. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Services.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DealStudio regarding the Services.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms to an affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
DealStudio Limited
Email: legal@dealstudio.co.uk
General enquiries: info@dealstudio.co.uk
Registered in England & Wales