Terms of Service

Last updated April 13, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the website at www.freefranchiseguide.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

The Site provides educational information about buying a franchise, including a free downloadable guide ("A Consumer's Guide to Buying a Franchise"), video content, and related resources. The Site also allows you to submit your contact information to receive the guide via email.

3. Educational Purpose Only

All content on this Site, including the franchise guide, video, and any other materials, is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes:

• Legal, financial, or investment advice
• An offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any franchise or business opportunity
• A recommendation or endorsement of any particular franchise

Any offer to sell a franchise is made only through a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Prospective franchise buyers should conduct their own due diligence and consult with qualified legal, financial, and business advisors before making any investment decision.

4. User Submissions

When you submit information through our contact form, you agree that:

• The information you provide is accurate and complete
• You consent to receiving the franchise guide and, if you opted in, occasional updates via email
• You may opt out of future communications at any time

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and the franchise guide PDF, is the property of Tim Conn, CFE and is protected by copyright law. Copyright © 2016–2026 Tim Conn. All rights reserved.

You may download and use the franchise guide for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without prior written permission.

6. No Guarantees

We make no guarantees or warranties regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on this Site
• The results you may obtain from using the information provided
• The success or profitability of any franchise investment

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tim Conn, CFE and FreeFranchiseGuide.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on any information provided. Your use of the Site and any information provided is at your sole risk.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as Amazon). These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

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

12. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms should be directed to:

Tim Conn, CFE
tim@freefranchiseguide.com
FreeFranchiseGuide.com