Terms of service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, franchiserealitycheck.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use this Site.

2. Purpose of the Site

This Site provides educational and informational content related to franchising, including analysis of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), franchise agreements, financial disclosures, and related materials. All content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

3. No Professional Advice

The content on this Site does not constitute legal, financial, accounting, or investment advice. No information on this Site should be interpreted as a recommendation to purchase, sell, or invest in any franchise or business opportunity. You should consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any business or investment decisions.

4. No Reliance

You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for your own decisions and due diligence. You agree not to rely on any content on this Site as a substitute for independent investigation or professional advice. Any reliance on information provided by this Site is strictly at your own risk.

5. Editorial Content and Opinions

Content published on this Site includes investigative analysis, commentary, and opinion based on publicly available information, including but not limited to Franchise Disclosure Documents, regulatory filings, court records, and other source materials. All interpretations, analyses, and conclusions represent the opinions of Franchise Reality Check™. To the extent any statement may be interpreted as factual, it is based on referenced or publicly available source materials. Content is presented as commentary on matters of public interest.

6. Use of Research and Analytical Tools

Franchise Reality Check™ may utilize technology-assisted research and analytical tools to support review of complex documentation. All findings, conclusions, and published content are independently developed and controlled by Franchise Reality Check™.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, reports, branding, and design, is the property of Franchise Reality Check™ and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. In addition, the analytical frameworks, methodologies, investigative processes, report structures, and research techniques used by Franchise Reality Check™ constitute proprietary intellectual property.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, or distribute Site content for commercial purposes

  • Copy or replicate analytical frameworks or methodologies

  • Reverse engineer or attempt to recreate proprietary processes

without prior written permission.

8. Permitted Use

You may use this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its operation

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site

  • Use content for misleading, defamatory, or unlawful purposes

9. No Professional Relationship

Use of this Site does not create any client, advisory, fiduciary, or professional relationship between you and Franchise Reality Check™. Any consulting or advisory services offered separately are governed by separate written agreements.

10. Third-Party Links and Content

This Site may contain links to third-party websites or reference third-party content. Franchise Reality Check™ does not control and is not responsible for the accuracy or content of third-party materials.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Franchise Reality Check™ makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the Site or its content.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Franchise Reality Check™, its owner, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Franchise Reality Check™, its owner, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of:

  • Your use of the Site

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your misuse of any content

14. Modifications to the Site and Terms

Franchise Reality Check™ reserves the right to modify or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice. These Terms may be updated periodically. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any updated Terms.

15. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of this Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located within the State of Oklahoma.

16. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms email justfacts@franchiserealitycheck.com