Last updated: June 9, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Apparently's website and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Apparently, Inc. ("Apparently," "we," "us," or "our") is a compliance technology company headquartered in the United States. We provide software-assisted regulatory filing services, legal opinion delivery, compliance monitoring, and related services to gaming operators, financial services vendors, promotional marketers, and other regulated industry participants.
Some services involve work performed or supervised by licensed attorneys. When attorney services are involved, they are provided pursuant to a separate engagement agreement and are subject to applicable state bar rules and regulations. Apparently, Inc. is not itself a law firm. Licensed attorneys affiliated with or engaged by Apparently operate pursuant to their individual bar licenses.
Apparently offers the following categories of services, subject to these Terms and any applicable service agreement:
Service scope, deliverables, timelines, and pricing are set forth in the applicable order form or service agreement. These Terms govern unless a separate written agreement expressly supersedes them.
Service availability varies by jurisdiction. Certain services may not be available in all states or for all regulated activities. We will notify you if a requested service is unavailable in your jurisdiction.
The information provided on this website, including service descriptions, pricing, regulatory summaries, and educational content, is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.
Submitting a contact form, requesting a quote, or signing up for an account does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only when (a) Apparently's affiliated licensed attorney expressly agrees to represent you, and (b) you and that attorney execute a written engagement agreement.
You should consult with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before making any legal decisions. Laws and regulations vary by state and jurisdiction and change frequently.
Compliance API outputs, newsletter content, and automated classification results are technology outputs, not legal opinions. They reflect information available at the time of generation and may not account for recent regulatory changes or facts specific to your situation.
To access certain services, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update that information as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
You must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to enter into binding contracts on behalf of any organization you register. By registering an organization account, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We are not liable for any loss resulting from unauthorized use of your credentials.
Fees for services are as described in your order form or service agreement. All fees are in U.S. dollars. Unless otherwise agreed:
Fees are generally non-refundable once work has commenced. For services not yet started, we will refund prepaid amounts within 30 days of written cancellation, less any administrative costs incurred.
If you believe an invoice is incorrect, notify us in writing within 15 days of the invoice date. We reserve the right to suspend services for accounts more than 30 days past due.
You agree not to use our services to:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to any account that violates these Terms, without prior notice if circumstances warrant.
All content, software, data, methodologies, templates, workflows, and other materials provided through our services are the proprietary intellectual property of Apparently, Inc. and its licensors, and are protected by copyright, trade secret, and other applicable laws.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use deliverables produced for your account solely for your internal compliance purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, sublicense, reverse-engineer, or create derivative works from our materials without prior written consent.
You retain ownership of information and documents you submit to us. You grant us a limited license to use that information to provide our services. We may use anonymized, aggregated data derived from platform usage to improve our services, subject to our Privacy Policy.
White-label licensees receive a limited sublicense to deploy the platform under the terms of their white-label agreement. That license does not include any right to access or use underlying source code, proprietary data, or internal methodologies.
Each party agrees to hold the other's Confidential Information in strict confidence and not to disclose it to third parties without prior written consent. "Confidential Information" means any non-public information designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given its nature.
Legal opinions and work product delivered to you are attorney-client privileged and confidential to the extent applicable law so provides. You are responsible for maintaining that privilege and should consult your own counsel before sharing opinions with third parties.
Regulatory correspondence prepared or submitted on your behalf (including information requests, filings, and responses to regulatory inquiries) is confidential and subject to applicable regulatory confidentiality requirements. You authorize us to communicate directly with regulatory authorities in connection with services we perform on your behalf.
Certain services involve integration with third-party platforms, including payment processors, blockchain networks, regulatory portals, and data providers. Your use of those platforms is governed by the applicable third-party terms. We are not responsible for third-party platform availability, errors, or changes to third-party APIs or regulatory portals.
Loyalty and rewards program services may interact with blockchain networks and digital wallet providers. We do not custody, control, or guarantee the availability of any digital asset or token. Stablecoin-denominated rewards are subject to the terms of the applicable rewards program and issuing institution.
OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT OUR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY PARTICULAR REGULATORY OUTCOME WILL BE ACHIEVED.
REGULATORY AUTHORITIES MAKE INDEPENDENT DECISIONS. APPARENTLY DOES NOT GUARANTEE APPROVAL OF ANY LICENSE APPLICATION, REGISTRATION, EXEMPTION CLAIM, OR REGULATORY FILING. OUTCOMES DEPEND ON APPLICANT-SPECIFIC FACTS AND REGULATOR DISCRETION BEYOND OUR CONTROL.
COMPLIANCE API OUTPUTS, NEWSLETTER CONTENT, AND AUTOMATED REGULATORY ASSESSMENTS ARE PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THEY ARE NOT LEGAL OPINIONS AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS DETERMINATIVE OF REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS WITHOUT INDEPENDENT LEGAL REVIEW.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, APPARENTLY'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FEES YOU PAID TO US IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Apparently and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claim, demand, loss, liability, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of our services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) information you provide to us or to any regulatory authority; (d) your violation of any applicable law; or (e) any claim by a third party arising from your use of Compliance API outputs or newsletter content.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property or confidential information.
YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or by posting a notice on our website. Continued use of our services after the effective date of updated Terms constitutes acceptance.
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at legal@apparently.com.