Terms of Service

Last updated: June 18, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of paulschlanger.com (the “Site”) and the services, content, and materials offered by Paul Schlanger LLC (“Paul Schlanger,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including our free book, assessments, resources, and franchise consulting services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing the Site, requesting our materials, or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or Services.

1. About Our Services

Paul Schlanger LLC operates a national franchise consulting practice that provides information, education, and advisory support to individuals exploring franchise ownership. Our advisory services are provided free of charge to prospective franchise buyers; we are compensated by franchisors when a match is made. Using our Services does not create any partnership, agency, employment, or fiduciary relationship between you and us.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and able to form a legally binding contract to use the Site and Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

3. Free Materials and License

We may offer free materials, including the book Exit Interview, guides, toolkits, and assessments. We grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use these materials for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not resell, republish, distribute, or create derivative works from our materials without our prior written permission.

4. Intellectual Property

The Site and all content on it — including text, books, graphics, logos, and the “Paul Schlanger” and “Success Franchise Advisors” names and marks — are owned by or licensed to Paul Schlanger LLC and are protected by intellectual property laws. Except for the limited license above, no rights are granted to you in any of our content.

5. Acceptable Use

When using the Site and Services, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation;
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information;
• Infringe the intellectual property or other rights of any party;
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, our systems, or other users’ data; or
• Use the Site or Services to harass, abuse, or harm others, or for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose.

6. No Professional, Financial, Legal, or Investment Advice

Purchasing and operating a franchise is a significant financial decision that involves risk. Before making any decision, you should conduct your own due diligence, review the applicable Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), and consult independent legal, financial, and tax professionals of your choosing. You are solely responsible for your own decisions and their outcomes.

7. No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee any particular outcome, income, profit, or success from franchise ownership or from using our Services. Any examples, testimonials, or results described on the Site are illustrative only and are not a promise or guarantee that you will achieve similar results. Individual results depend on many factors beyond our control.

8. Franchisors and Third Parties

As part of our Services, we may introduce you to or share information about third-party franchisors and referral partners. We do not control and are not responsible for the products, services, representations, agreements, or conduct of any third party. Any transaction or agreement you enter into with a franchisor or other third party is solely between you and that party.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and resources. We provide these links for convenience only and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked site. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

10. Communications and Consent

When you submit your information through our forms, you agree that we may contact you by email, phone, or text regarding your request and our Services, consistent with our Privacy Policy. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or contacting us. Standard message and data rates may apply to text messages.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and Services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any content is accurate, complete, or current.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Paul Schlanger LLC and its owners, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site or Services. To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Site or Services will not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars (US $100).

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Paul Schlanger LLC and its owners, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site or Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.

14. Privacy

Your use of the Site and Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share information about you.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Material changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Site or Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Florida, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

Paul Schlanger LLC
Email: hello@paulschlanger.com
Phone: (561) 366-2462