Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2026

Welcome to FranchiseBuilder. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using FranchiseBuilder's services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you may not use our services.

2. Description of Service

FranchiseBuilder provides AI-powered tools for creating franchise operations manuals and related documentation. Our services include:

• AI-assisted document generation
• Document editing and collaboration tools
• Template libraries
• Export and sharing features

3. Account Registration

To use certain features, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your password
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

4. User Content

You retain ownership of content you create using our services. By using FranchiseBuilder, you grant us a limited license to:

• Store and process your content to provide our services
• Use anonymized data to improve our AI models
• Display your content to users you share it with

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use our services for any illegal purpose
• Violate any third-party rights
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of our services
• Upload malicious code or content
• Impersonate any person or entity

6. Intellectual Property

FranchiseBuilder and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks may not be used without prior written permission.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or completeness of content

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, FranchiseBuilder shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly.

9. Professional Advice Disclaimer

FranchiseBuilder provides documentation tools and templates. The content generated by our services is not legal, financial, or professional advice. All documents should be reviewed by qualified professionals before use.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FranchiseBuilder and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our services at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.