Terms of Service

Effective Date: September 29, 2025 | Last Updated: September 29, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Business Exchanger ("Platform," "Service," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Platform.

Description of Service

Business Exchanger is an online marketplace that connects business sellers with potential buyers and investors. We provide a platform for listing businesses for sale, browsing available opportunities, and facilitating initial contact between parties.

User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized access

Sellers

Can post business listings for free

Buyers

Must subscribe to view full listing details and contact sellers

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or for any other reason at our discretion.

Subscriptions and Payments

4.1 Subscription Plans

Buyers must purchase a subscription to access full platform features. Subscription details:

  • Monthly and annual plans available
  • Automatic renewal unless cancelled
  • Pricing as displayed on our subscription page

4.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. By subscribing, you authorize recurring charges to your payment method.

4.3 Refunds

Subscriptions are non-refundable except as required by law or at our sole discretion. You may cancel at any time to prevent future charges.

4.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify subscription prices with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers.

Business Listings

5.1 Listing Requirements

Sellers agree that their listings will:

✓ Contain accurate and truthful information

✓ Not include misleading or false financial data

✓ Not violate any laws or regulations

✓ Not infringe on intellectual property rights

✓ Maintain confidentiality by not revealing specific business names publicly

5.3 Listing Ownership

You retain ownership of content you submit but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to display, distribute, and promote your listings on our Platform.

⚠️ Prohibited Activities

Users may not:

Post false, misleading, or fraudulent listings

Impersonate another person or entity

Harass, abuse, or harm other users

Scrape, data mine, or use automated tools

Attempt to circumvent platform fees

Upload viruses or malicious code

Use the Platform for illegal purposes

Spam or send unsolicited messages

Manipulate business valuations

Third-Party Transactions

Business Exchanger is a marketplace platform only. We:

  • Do not participate in actual business transactions between buyers and sellers
  • Are not responsible for the accuracy of listings
  • Do not verify financial information provided by sellers
  • Do not guarantee the success or completion of any transaction
  • Strongly recommend conducting your own due diligence

Users are responsible for their own legal, financial, and tax advice regarding any business acquisition.

Intellectual Property

8.1 Platform Content

The Platform, including its design, features, and original content, is owned by Business Exchanger and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

8.2 User Content

You retain rights to content you submit but grant us a license to use it as necessary to operate the Platform.

Important Legal Disclaimers

9.1 No Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.2 No Financial Advice

We do not provide financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Consult appropriate professionals before making any business purchase decisions.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BUSINESS EXCHANGER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages arising from user transactions or interactions
  • Inaccurate or fraudulent listings

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.

Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State], United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration in [Your County, State], except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court.

12.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.

Agreement

By using Business Exchanger, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us:

Email contact@businessexchanger.com