Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using FranchiseLens ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
Description of Service
FranchiseLens is an informational research and screening platform that helps prospective franchise buyers organize and compare publicly available franchise data. Our Service:
- Extracts and organizes data from public Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)
- Generates personalized screening reports based on user-provided criteria
- Ranks franchise opportunities using algorithmic scoring based on your inputs
- Provides a starting point for independent due diligence
Informational Use Only
FranchiseLens is an informational product only. Our reports and rankings are:
- Not legal advice: We are not a law firm and do not provide legal counsel
- Not financial or investment advice: We are not registered investment advisers
- Not tax advice: We do not provide tax guidance
- Not franchise brokerage: We do not represent or recommend specific franchisors
You should engage qualified legal, financial, tax, and franchise professionals before making any franchise investment decision.
No Guarantee of Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees regarding:
- The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of FDD data
- The correctness of data extraction or interpretation
- The relevance of our scoring algorithms to your specific situation
- Any outcomes from franchise investments
FDD data may contain errors, omissions, or become outdated. Critical details should always be verified against source documents and with professional advisers.
User Responsibilities
By using FranchiseLens, you agree to:
- Conduct independent due diligence on any franchise opportunity
- Read the actual Franchise Disclosure Document before making commitments
- Consult qualified professionals (attorneys, accountants, advisers)
- Make investment decisions based on your own judgment and professional advice
- Provide accurate information in your assessment responses
- Use the Service for lawful purposes only
Payment Terms
Our reports are sold as one-time purchases. By completing a purchase:
- You agree to pay the stated price at checkout
- Payment is processed securely through Stripe
- Reports are delivered as instant PDF downloads after payment
- See our Refund Policy for refund eligibility
Intellectual Property
All content, design, algorithms, and materials on FranchiseLens are owned by us or our licensors. You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our reports without permission
- Reverse engineer our scoring algorithms
- Scrape or systematically download content from our site
- Use our materials for commercial purposes without authorization
Purchased reports are licensed for your personal, non-commercial use only.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- FranchiseLens is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
- We disclaim all liability for investment decisions made using our Service
- We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FranchiseLens, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Delaware.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.