Terms of Service
Last updated: July 16, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using FamaFrenchDashboard.com ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Description of Service
FamaFrenchDashboard.com provides free, publicly available visualizations and analytics based on the Fama-French factor model data from the Kenneth R. French Data Library at Dartmouth College. The Site displays historical factor returns, value spreads, portfolio sorts, risk metrics, and related financial data in chart and table formats. The Site is intended for educational and research purposes only.
3. No Investment Advice
Nothing on this Site constitutes investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other form of professional advice. The content is provided for educational and informational purposes only. We are not registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, or financial planners. All investment strategies and factor exposures described on this Site involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance of any factor, strategy, or portfolio does not guarantee future results. The value premium, size premium, and other factor premiums can and do experience extended periods of negative performance. You should consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
4. Data Accuracy and Limitations
While we source our data from reputable academic databases, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any data presented on the Site. Data is typically updated on a monthly cadence following the release schedule of the Kenneth R. French Data Library. There may be delays, errors in data processing, or discrepancies between our calculations and the source data. Users should independently verify any data before relying on it for research or investment decisions. We are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or losses arising from the use of data presented on this Site.
5. Intellectual Property
The website design, code, charts, visualizations, and original written content on this Site are the intellectual property of FamaFrenchDashboard.com. The underlying factor data is sourced from the Kenneth R. French Data Library and is used in accordance with its terms. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Site's content without permission, except for personal, non-commercial educational use. You may share links to the Site freely.
6. Advertising
This Site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. The presence of advertisements does not constitute an endorsement of the products or services advertised.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including the Kenneth R. French Data Library, academic papers, and other financial resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, FamaFrenchDashboard.com and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or investment losses, arising out of or related to your use of the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the Site (which is zero, as the Site is free).
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@famafrenchdashboard.com or through our Contact page.