Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website located at https://www.forgefranchising.com (the "Site"), operated by Forge Franchising Group ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must not access or use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Services

Forge Franchising Group provides franchise development consulting services, educational content, tools, and resources designed to help business owners evaluate, plan, and execute franchise expansion strategies. The Site offers informational content including blog articles, franchise law guides, calculators, glossary terms, and other educational materials. Our services are described in detail on the Site and may be modified or updated at our discretion. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, financial, or investment advice. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

3. User Responsibilities

When using the Site, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when submitting forms or communicating with us
• Use the Site only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Refrain from attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or any connected systems
• Not use the Site to transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable content
• Not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our prior written consent
• Not use automated systems, bots, or scrapers to access the Site for any purpose without our express permission

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, software, and the overall design and arrangement of the Site, is the property of Forge Franchising Group or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Forge Franchising Group name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of the Company. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any of our intellectual property without prior written authorization.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to collect or harvest any data, copy or distribute any content for commercial purposes, or modify or create derivative works from the Site or its content.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content, tools, and services provided through it are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information provided on the Site.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Forge Franchising Group, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, business opportunities, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the Site or our services. In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Site exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Forge Franchising Group and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms, your use of the Site, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Forge Franchising Group. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Harris County, Texas. You irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, it shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification obligations, and limitations of liability.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: