Terms of Service
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Welcome to Guardfolio. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully before using our service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing our website, or using any Guardfolio AI services, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.
2. Description of Service
Guardfolio provides AI-powered portfolio risk monitoring, health scoring, and automated alert delivery for stocks, cryptocurrencies, retirement accounts, and other investment portfolios. Our service includes:
- Real-time portfolio health monitoring with AI risk analysis
- Automated risk alerts and notifications
- Portfolio diversification and correlation analysis
- Rebalancing recommendations and insights
- Performance analytics and reporting
- Secure portfolio integration via Plaid and SnapTrade
3. Eligibility
You must meet the following requirements to use Guardfolio:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
- Not be prohibited from using the service under applicable laws
- Comply with all local regulations regarding online trading and financial services
4. Account Registration and Security
4.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, you must create an account by providing accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
4.2 Account Responsibility
You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breach.
4.3 One Account Per User
Each user is permitted one active account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions or abuse our service is prohibited and may result in immediate termination.
5. User Obligations
5.1 Data Accuracy
You are solely responsible for the accuracy of all data you enter into Guardfolio, including portfolio holdings, transaction history, and account information. You acknowledge that incorrect data will result in inaccurate analysis and reports.
5.2 Data Ownership & Consent
You warrant that all data you provide has been obtained lawfully and that you have all necessary rights to provide it to Guardfolio. If you provide data on behalf of third parties, you confirm that all required consents and authorizations have been obtained.
5.3 Account Security
You must maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials and are responsible for all activities under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breaches.
5.4 AI Feature Usage
If you use our AI-powered features (including risk analysis, alerts, and recommendations), you acknowledge:
- AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only, not financial advice
- You are responsible for verifying AI-generated analysis before relying on it
- You should not input sensitive personal information into AI systems
- You should not make investment decisions based solely on AI recommendations without independent verification
- You consent to transmission of your portfolio data to AI processing systems
5.5 Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use Guardfolio to circumvent fraud detection or security measures
- Provide false or misleading information
- Access or use the platform on behalf of minors
- Share your account credentials with unauthorized parties
6. Subscription Plans and Payments
6.1 Pricing
Guardfolio offers multiple subscription tiers:
- Guardian (Free): Online risk report for portfolio assessment
- Guardian Pro ($29.99/month or $20.99/month billed annually): 1 account connection, stocks, ETFs and mutual funds, rebalancing recommendations, real-time AI risk alerts, advanced analysis, health score monitoring, correlation matrix, stress test scenarios
- Guardian Elite ($59/month or $41.30/month billed annually): Everything in Pro plus up to 3 account connections, crypto support, stress test scenarios, AI deep-dive reports, futures & derivatives support, white-glove onboarding, dedicated account manager, 24/7 priority support
6.2 Payment Processing
Payments are processed securely through Stripe. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees on a recurring basis until you cancel your subscription.
6.3 Billing Cycle
Subscriptions are billed monthly in advance. Your billing cycle begins on the date you upgrade to a paid plan and renews automatically each month unless canceled.
6.4 Cancellation and Refunds
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account dashboard. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period. We do not offer prorated refunds for partial months, except as required by law or at our sole discretion.
6.5 Price Changes
We reserve the right to modify subscription pricing with 30 days' advance notice. Continued use of the service after price changes constitutes acceptance of the new pricing.
7. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to use Guardfolio to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights
- Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Scrape, copy, or redistribute our analysis without authorization
- Use automated bots or scripts to abuse the service
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
- Harass, threaten, or harm other users
- Share account credentials with unauthorized users
8. Intellectual Property Rights
8.1 Our Content
All content, including portfolio analysis, algorithms, health scoring systems, software, logos, and documentation, is the property of Guardfolio and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
8.2 License Grant
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our service for personal or business purposes in accordance with these Terms.
8.3 Restrictions
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without permission
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our algorithms
- Create derivative works based on our platform
- Remove copyright or proprietary notices
9. External Links
Guardfolio may contain links to third-party websites and services. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites. Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies. We recommend you review their terms before using them.
10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Guardfolio provides portfolio risk monitoring and analysis for informational and educational purposes only. We do not provide financial advice, investment advice, or recommendations to buy or sell any securities.
10.1 No Warranty
THE SERVICE IS 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, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
10.2 Investment Risks
Investing in financial markets involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and any resulting profits or losses.
10.3 Data Backup & Loss Liability
While we maintain industry-standard security and regular backups, we do not guarantee that your data cannot be lost, corrupted, or deleted. You are responsible for maintaining your own records of all portfolio data. We are not liable for any loss or corruption of data, regardless of cause.
10.4 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GUARDFOLIO AI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR INVESTMENT LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
10.5 Maximum Liability
Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.
11. Service Availability
Our platform and alert delivery systems may experience downtime, delays, or technical issues. We are not responsible for missed opportunities or portfolio changes due to system outages, internet connectivity problems, or third-party platform failures (including Plaid, SnapTrade, email providers, and other external services).
While we strive to maintain reliable service, we do not guarantee continuous availability or uninterrupted access to our platform. You should not rely solely on our alerts or monitoring features for time-sensitive investment decisions.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Guardfolio, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your investment activities and decisions
13. Termination
13.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by canceling your subscription and deleting your account through the dashboard.
13.2 Termination by Us
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, for:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Non-payment of fees
- Abusive or harmful behavior
- Any reason at our sole discretion
13.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to access and use the service immediately ceases. We may delete your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You remain liable for all charges incurred prior to termination.
14. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
14.1 Informal Resolution
Before filing any formal claim, you agree to contact us at support@guardfolio.ai to attempt informal resolution.
14.2 Binding Arbitration
Any dispute 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, rather than in court.
14.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis only and waive the right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action must be brought in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.
16. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a prominent notice on our platform at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
17. Miscellaneous
17.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Guardfolio.
17.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
17.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
17.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice.
18. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Email: support@guardfolio.ai
- Website: Guardfolio