Terms and Conditions

Binding Legal Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "You," or "Your") and Series Builder ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website, services, or any related offerings, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.

IMPORTANT: If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, you must immediately cease using our website and services. Continued use indicates full acceptance of these terms.

These Terms and Conditions supplement and incorporate by reference our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy. In the event of any conflict between these documents, the most restrictive provision shall apply to the extent necessary to protect Series Builder's interests.

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically. Your continued use following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Eligibility and Age Requirements

1. Minimum Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with Series Builder. If you are accessing our Services on behalf of a business entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms and Conditions.

2. Legal Capacity

You represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement and that you are not prohibited from accessing or using the Services under the laws of the jurisdiction from which you are accessing them. You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.

3. Business Users

If you are using our Services on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you represent that you are an authorized representative of that entity with the authority to bind it to these Terms and Conditions. In such cases, "you" and "your" refer to both you as an individual and the entity you represent.

User Obligations and Conduct Requirements

Code of Conduct

As a user of our Services, you agree to:

Act in Good Faith: Engage with our Services honestly and in accordance with their intended purpose
Respect Others: Treat Series Builder staff, representatives, and other users with respect and professionalism
Provide Accurate Information: Submit truthful, accurate, and complete information when communicating with us
Maintain Confidentiality: Protect any confidential information shared during consultations or service engagements
Comply with Laws: Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
Respect Intellectual Property: Honor copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights
Use Services Appropriately: Access and use our Services only for legitimate business purposes

Strictly Prohibited Activities

You explicitly agree NOT to:

Engage in Fraud: Use false identities, provide misleading information, or engage in any fraudulent activity
Infringe Rights: Violate the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of Series Builder or third parties
Distribute Malware: Upload, transmit, or distribute viruses, malware, or other malicious code
Attempt Unauthorized Access: Hack, crack, or bypass security measures or access restricted areas
Scrape or Harvest Data: Use automated tools to collect data from our Services without permission
Interfere with Operations: Disrupt, burden, or impair the functionality of our Services
Engage in Harassment: Harass, threaten, defame, or abuse any person through our Services
Commercial Exploitation: Use our Services for unauthorized commercial purposes or resale
Reverse Engineer: Decompile, reverse engineer, or attempt to extract source code from our Services
Violate Export Laws: Export or re-export any part of our Services in violation of applicable laws

Content Submission Guidelines

Any content you submit through our Services must NOT contain:

Illegal, obscene, defamatory, or offensive material
Hate speech, discriminatory content, or incitement to violence
Material that infringes third-party intellectual property rights
Personal information of others without their consent
False, misleading, or deceptive information
Commercial advertisements or solicitations without authorization
Spam, chain letters, or mass unsolicited communications

Specific User Responsibilities

Compliance with Laws

You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of our Services complies with all applicable federal, state, local, and international laws and regulations. This includes but is not limited to:

Data protection and privacy laws
Export control regulations
Consumer protection laws
Anti-money laundering laws
Tax obligations

Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Series Builder from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms and Conditions, your violation of any law, or your violation of the rights of any third party.

Data Protection

You are responsible for maintaining the security of any login credentials, protecting the confidentiality of any sensitive information you share, and complying with data protection requirements applicable to your use of the Services.

Third-Party Interactions

Your interactions with third parties through or in connection with our Services are solely between you and such third parties. We are not responsible for any third-party content, products, services, or actions.

Disclaimers and Warranty Exclusions

READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY - IT LIMITS OUR LIABILITY

NO WARRANTY

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. SERIES BUILDER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Implied warranties of merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement of third-party rights
Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
Uninterrupted or error-free operation
Freedom from viruses or harmful components

NO GUARANTEES OF RESULTS

SERIES BUILDER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE OUTCOMES, RESULTS, OR SUCCESS OF ANY FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES AND ANY DECISIONS BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED ARE AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND DISCRETION.

THIRD-PARTY CONTENT

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD-PARTY CONTENT, LINKS, OR SERVICES ACCESSED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. ANY RELIANCE ON SUCH CONTENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

PROFESSIONAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER

INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH OUR SERVICES IS FOR GENERAL GUIDANCE ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL, FINANCIAL, TAX, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONSULT APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS FOR ADVICE SPECIFIC TO YOUR SITUATION.

Limitation of Liability and Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

IN NO EVENT SHALL SERIES BUILDER, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE
LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OR GOODWILL
COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM RELIANCE ON INFORMATION PROVIDED
DAMAGES ARISING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO DATA

MAXIMUM LIABILITY CAP

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SERVICES EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO SERIES BUILDER IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100 USD).

ESSENTIAL PURPOSE

THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION ARE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN YOU AND SERIES BUILDER. THE SERVICES WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT SUCH LIMITATIONS.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

Force Majeure

Series Builder shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms and Conditions where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

Acts of God, natural disasters, severe weather, earthquakes, floods, or fires
War, terrorism, riots, civil unrest, or acts of government
Pandemics, epidemics, or public health emergencies
Labor disputes, strikes, or lockouts
Internet or telecommunications failures
Power outages or equipment failures
Cyber attacks or security breaches
Supply chain disruptions or material shortages

In the event of force majeure, our obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the event. We will make reasonable efforts to minimize the impact and resume normal operations as soon as reasonably possible.

Dispute Resolution and Legal Proceedings

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States of America, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply.

Exclusive Jurisdiction

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms and Conditions or the Services shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Houston, Texas. You hereby consent and submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to such venue.

Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us and providing a detailed description of the dispute. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve the matter within thirty (30) days of receiving notice.

Waiver of Class Actions and Jury Trial

YOU AND SERIES BUILDER AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

YOU AND SERIES BUILDER FURTHER AGREE TO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTION OR LITIGATION IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Statute of Limitations

You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Services or these Terms and Conditions must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or be forever barred.

Modifications to Terms and Services

Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify, amend, supplement, or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time for any reason. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this document when changes are made. Significant changes may be announced through our website or via email if we have your contact information.

Your Continued Use

Your continued use of the Services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you must stop using the Services immediately.

Service Changes

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time, including the availability of features, databases, or content. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Services without notice or liability.

General Legal Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any other legal notices published by us, constitute the entire agreement between you and Series Builder concerning the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms and Conditions or your rights and obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms and Conditions at any time without notice. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be void.

Relationship of Parties

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and Series Builder. You have no authority to bind Series Builder in any manner whatsoever.

Survival

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

Interpretation

Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret these Terms and Conditions. The use of "including" means "including but not limited to."