Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to LEI Search, a service provided by LEI Worldwide. By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Use of Service

LEI Search provides access to the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) database for informational purposes. The service allows you to:

• Search for Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs)
• View entity information from the GLEIF database
• Export search results for legitimate business purposes
• Maintain a personal watchlist of LEIs

3. Data Sources and Accuracy

This website aggregates data from multiple public sources to provide comprehensive entity information:

• LEI data sourced from GLEIF (Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation)
• UK company data from Companies House
• Global company data from OpenCorporates
• US public company filings from the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:

• Data accuracy is dependent on the underlying source databases
• We do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any information
• Information should be verified through official channels for critical business decisions
• LEI Worldwide is not responsible for errors in third-party data sources

4. No Affiliation Disclaimer

LEI Search and LEI Worldwide are independent services and are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to:

• GLEIF (Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation)
• The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• Companies House (UK)
• OpenCorporates

We are an independent search tool that aggregates publicly available data from these sources. Any reference to these organizations is for informational purposes only. LEI Worldwide is, however, an officially accredited GLEIF Registration Agent for LEI registration services.

5. LEI Registration Services

LEI Worldwide is an official GLEIF Registration Agent. If you wish to register, renew, or transfer an LEI, please visit leiworldwide.com. Separate terms and conditions apply to LEI registration services.

6. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data beyond reasonable personal use
• Reproduce or redistribute LEI data in violation of GLEIF terms
• Use automated systems to access the service at rates exceeding reasonable human usage

7. Intellectual Property

The LEI Search website design, functionality, and original content are owned by LEI Worldwide. LEI data is sourced from GLEIF and subject to GLEIF's terms of use. The GLEIF logo and branding are property of the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation.

8. Privacy and Data Storage

Your watchlist and search preferences are stored locally in your browser. We do not collect or store personal information beyond what is necessary to provide the service. For detailed information about data handling, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

LEI Worldwide provides this service "as is" without warranties of any kind. We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use this service, including but not limited to damages from business decisions made based on information obtained through this service.

10. Third-Party Links

This service may contain links to third-party websites, including GLEIF.org and related services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites.

11. Changes to Terms

LEI Worldwide reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact LEI Worldwide through our website.

13. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws regarding data access and usage.