- Overview
TradeManner provides a platform for businesses to showcase opportunities for expansion and branching, enabling potential partners to explore collaborative ventures. By using the Branching Business section, users agree to the following terms and conditions.
- Eligibility and Registration
– Business Eligibility: Only legally recognized businesses or authorized representatives can list a business for branching opportunities.
– User Requirements: Users interested in exploring branching opportunities must register for an account and provide accurate and up-to-date information.
- Listing and Submission
– Business Profiles: Businesses must create a detailed profile that includes an overview of their industry, operational model, branding standards, and requirements for potential branches.
– Disclosure of Terms: Businesses must clearly outline the terms of branching agreements, including investment requirements, rights, obligations, and any associated costs.
– Supporting Materials: Businesses are encouraged to attach relevant documentation such as business plans, case studies, and financial summaries.
- Ownership and Intellectual Property
– Intellectual Property: The original business retains ownership of its name, brand, and all intellectual property included in the listing.
– Licensing Terms: If applicable, licensing details should be provided, specifying the usage rights granted to branches.
- Confidentiality and Information Sharing
– Limited Access: Businesses may choose to share sensitive details only with users who meet specific criteria or sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
– Data Protection: TradeManner implements security measures to protect user information, but is not liable for data breaches beyond its control.
- Communication and Agreements
– Initial Contact: TradeManner allows potential branch partners to contact businesses directly through the platform.
– Negotiation and Contracts: TradeManner serves only as an introductory platform; it is not involved in the negotiation or formalization of branching agreements.
– Due Diligence: Users are responsible for conducting their due diligence and seeking professional advice before entering into formal agreements.
- Platform Fees and Payments
– Commissions: TradeManner may take a commission on successful branch agreements facilitated through the platform. Details of any commission will be provided before the transaction.
- Dispute Resolution
– Mediation Services: TradeManner offers optional mediation services for disputes arising from communications or agreements made through the platform.
– Liability: TradeManner is not responsible for any disputes or claims arising from branching agreements.
- Content Moderation
– Approval Process: Listings are subject to review by TradeManner to ensure compliance with platform standards.
– Removal Rights: TradeManner reserves the right to remove any listing that violates these terms, is flagged as misleading, or is otherwise deemed unsuitable for the platform.
- Compliance and Legal Obligations
– User Responsibility: Users agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding business partnerships and franchising.
– Governing Law: This agreement is governed by [insert applicable jurisdiction] law, and any legal disputes will be handled within that jurisdiction.
- Amendments and Termination
– Modifications: TradeManner reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Notice of changes will be provided, and continued use of the platform implies acceptance.
– Termination Rights: TradeManner may terminate accounts or access to the Branching Business section for violations of these terms.
- Limitations of Liability
TradeManner is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Branching Business section or for any agreements or partnerships formed as a result of interactions on the platform.