1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using GlobalFranchiseHub ("we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Service Description

GlobalFranchiseHub provides an informational platform for business opportunities, entrepreneurial tools, and business guidance. Our services include:

Business opportunity listings and evaluations

ROI Calculator, Entrepreneur Assessment, Opportunity Comparison, and Business Plan Generator tools

Business articles and practical guidance

Free access to all core services without registration requirements

3. User Eligibility

Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. By using our platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

Geographic Availability

Our services are available globally, subject to local laws and regulations. You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with applicable local laws.

Registration

All core services are available without registration. Optional registration may be available for enhanced features.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use our services for:

Personal research and evaluation of business opportunities

Educational purposes related to entrepreneurship

Legitimate business planning and analysis

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

Violate copyright laws by copying or distributing our content without authorization

Engage in malicious registration or automated access

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems

Use our services for any illegal or fraudulent purposes

Interfere with the proper functioning of our website

Attempt to reverse engineer or copy our proprietary technology

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on GlobalFranchiseHub is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws

You may download and share content for personal use, provided you attribute the source

Commercial use of our content requires written authorization

Natural sharing of content with others is permitted

User-Generated Content

Users retain ownership of any content they submit

Users are responsible for the accuracy and legality of their submissions

We reserve the right to remove inappropriate user content

Users with insufficient permissions may contact us for assistance

Brand Information

Original content created through our evaluation process is owned by GlobalFranchiseHub

Reprinted content retains its original copyright ownership

All content is used with appropriate permissions and agreements

6. Service Availability

Maintenance and Updates

We perform maintenance using "no-downtime" updates when possible

Service may be temporarily unavailable during necessary maintenance

We strive to minimize service interruptions

Service Interruptions

As our services are provided free of charge, we do not provide compensation for service interruptions. We are not liable for losses resulting from:

Server downtime or technical issues

Network failures or connectivity problems

Website attacks or security breaches

Natural disasters or force majeure events

Feature Changes

We may modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice

Registered users and subscribers may receive email notifications of significant changes

Changes are effective immediately upon posting

7. Fee Structure

Free Services

All core services are provided free of charge to entrepreneurs:

Complete access to business opportunity information

Full use of all four business tools

Access to business articles and guidance

No hidden fees or charges

Future Paid Services

We may introduce premium services in the future, such as:

Professional evaluation services

Advanced assessment tools

Personalized consulting services

Any paid services will be marked and require a separate agreement.

Refund Policy

As all current services are free, no refund policy applies.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

Investment Decisions

Our tools and information are provided for educational purposes only

We do not provide investment advice or recommendations

All investment decisions and their consequences are your sole responsibility

We are not liable for any investment losses or damages

Information Accuracy

We strive for 98%+ accuracy in our information

All content is provided "as is" without warranties

Information should be used as reference material only

We recommend independent verification of all business opportunities

Maximum Liability

Our maximum liability to you is $0, as our services are provided free of charge.

9. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Alaska, United States.

Dispute Resolution Process

All disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration

Arbitration will be conducted in Anchorage, Alaska

The decision of the arbitrator is final and binding

You waive any right to a jury trial or class action

10. Account Management

Registration

Account registration is completely optional

All core services are available without registration

Registration may provide access to additional features

Account Security

Users are not required to register for basic services

Registered users are responsible for maintaining account security

We are not liable for unauthorized account access

Account Termination

Users may terminate their accounts at any time

We may terminate accounts for Terms violations

Account termination does not affect liability for prior violations

11. Data Usage and Privacy

Data Collection

User data is primarily stored in browser cache

No personal data is collected without user consent

Registration is optional and user-initiated

Data Retention

Browser cache data: 0-90 days (user-controlled)

Registered user data: Until account deletion

Email subscription data: Until unsubscription

Data Rights

Users control their browser cache data

Registered users may request data deletion

No registration required for basic services

12. Modifications to Terms

Update Frequency

Terms are updated as needed to comply with local laws

Changes are effective immediately upon posting

Significant changes may be communicated via email to registered users

Notification Methods

Primary notification: Email (for registered users)

Secondary notification: Website announcements

Users may opt out of update notifications

13. Special User Groups

Business Users

Corporate or business users should contact us for specific terms

Business use may require separate agreements

Contact us for enterprise-level services

International Users

Services are available globally

Users must comply with local laws

International disputes are subject to Alaska law

14. Contact Information

General Inquiries

Email: [email protected]

Contact Page: Available on our website

Response Time: Within 48 hours

Legal Matters

For legal inquiries or Terms-related questions, please contact us through the methods listed above.

15. Severability and Entire Agreement

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the complete agreement between you and GlobalFranchiseHub regarding our services.

16. Acceptance

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any modifications to these Terms.