1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the website franchise.dev (the "Website") operated by Root + Rise Franchise Development ("Root + Rise," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
2. Use of Website
Acceptable Use
You may use our Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the Website:
In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law
To transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive content
To impersonate any person or entity
To interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
To attempt unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
To collect information about other users without their consent
Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Root + Rise Franchise Development or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Website without our express written permission.
3. Services Description
Root + Rise Franchise Development provides fractional executive leadership and consulting services for franchise brands, specializing in franchise development. The information on this Website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice or create a consultant-client relationship.
4. Inquiries and Communications
When you submit an inquiry through our Website, you:
Warrant that all information provided is accurate and current
Consent to receive communications from us regarding your inquiry
Understand that submitting an inquiry does not guarantee acceptance as a client or obligate us to provide services
5. Privacy
Your use of our Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.
6. Disclaimers
No Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
No Professional Advice
The content on this Website is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional franchise consulting advice. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals for your specific franchise development needs.
No Guarantee of Results
We make no guarantees regarding the results that may be obtained from our services or the use of our Website. Past performance and case studies do not guarantee future results.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ROOT + RISE FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:
YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE
ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OUR SERVERS OR YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE WEBSITE
ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Root + Rise Franchise Development, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Wake County, North Carolina.
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Root + Rise Franchise Development regarding the use of our Website.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Root + Rise Franchise Development
Cary, North Carolina
Email: admin@franchise.dev
Website: franchise.dev
Effective Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
These Terms of Service were last updated on Monday, June 9, 2025.