Terms of Service

Welcome to the Terms of Service (these “Terms”) for the website www.beafarmer.com (the “Website”), operated by Be a Farmer, LLC (“Be a Farmer, “Company”, “we”, or “us”). These Terms govern your access to and use of the Website and all related content, features, and services offered through it

(collectively, the “Services”). The Website is designed to provide information about Be a Farmer’s franchise opportunity and to facilitate inquiries from prospective franchisees. It does not sell consumer goods or services directly to end consumers. By accessing the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

IMPORTANT — ARBITRATION NOTICE: Section 11 contains a binding arbitration agreement and class action waiver. Please read it carefully. You have the right to opt out, as described in Section 11.4.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Who May Use the Services
Franchise Information — Not an Offer to Sell
No Franchise Relationship Created
User Accounts and Inquiry Submissions
Privacy Policy
Rights We Grant You
Intellectual Property and Ownership
User Submissions and Testimonials
Third-Party Services and Links
Disclaimers, Limitations of Liability, and Indemnification
Arbitration and Class Action Waiver
Additional Provisions

1. WHO MAY USE THE SERVICES

The Website is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age and reside in the United States or

its territories. The franchise opportunity described on this Website is available only in jurisdictions where

permitted by applicable franchise registration and disclosure laws. By accessing the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements. We reserve the right to terminate access for any user who does not meet these requirements.

2. FRANCHISE INFORMATION — NOT AN OFFER TO SELL

THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL A FRANCHISE. No offer or sale of a franchise will be made until:

We have provided you with a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) as required by the Federal Trade Commission’s Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436); and
All applicable state franchise registration and disclosure requirements have been satisfied in your jurisdiction.

Information on this Website regarding the franchise system — including investment ranges, projected revenues, support structures, and operational details — is provided for general informational purposes only. Such information is not a guarantee, warranty, or representation of actual results. Prospective franchisees should review the FDD carefully and consult independent legal and financial advisors before making any investment decision.

Certain states (including California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin) require franchise registration or other pre-sale requirements before a franchise may be offered or sold to residents of those states. We do not offer or sell franchises in states where we are not in compliance with applicable franchise laws.

3. NO FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP CREATED

Your use of this Website, submission of an inquiry form, or any communication with us or our

representatives does not:

Create a franchise agreement or any binding contractual obligation between you and us;
Establish a franchisee-franchisor, employment, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship;
Obligate either party to proceed with any franchise transaction; or Constitute receipt of your required FDD disclosure period.

A franchise relationship will only be established upon execution of a written Franchise Agreement and

satisfaction of all pre-closing conditions.

4. USER ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRY SUBMISSIONS

4.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Website, you may create an account. You agree to provide accurate,

complete, and current information and to maintain the security of your login credentials. Notify us

immediately at hello@beafarmer.com if you suspect unauthorized access to your account. You are

responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

4.2 Franchise Inquiry Submissions

When you submit a franchise inquiry through the Website, you acknowledge that:

You are providing information voluntarily to enable us to assess your interest and qualifications as a prospective franchisee;
Submission of an inquiry does not guarantee that we will pursue a franchise relationship with you;
We may contact you by phone, email, or text message (subject to your communications preferences) to follow up on your inquiry; and
All information you submit will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

4.3 SMS / Text Messaging

By providing your phone number in connection with a franchise inquiry, you consent to receive text messages regarding your inquiry. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP or contacting us at hello@beafarmer.com. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase or franchise award.

5. PRIVACY POLICY

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through the Website. By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in our Privacy Policy, available at www.beafarmer.com/privacy-policy.

6. RIGHTS WE GRANT YOU

6.1 Limited License

Subject to these Terms, Be a Farmer grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial purpose of evaluating the franchise opportunity.

6.2 Restrictions

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the Website without our written consent;
Use the Website for commercial solicitation, advertising, or any purpose other than evaluating the franchise opportunity;
Scrape, mine, or extract data from the Website using automated tools or processes;
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software underlying the Website;
Introduce malicious code, viruses, or any harmful elements;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or user accounts;
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation in communications with us; or
Violate any applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND OWNERSHIP

7.1 Be a Farmer Intellectual Property

All content on the Website — including text, graphics, logos, images, video, audio, and the overall “look and feel” — is the property of Be a Farmer, LLC or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Be a Farmer name, logo, taglines (”Behind Every Farmer, Is a Farmer”), and all related marks are trademarks of Be a Farmer, LLC. Nothing on the Website grants you any license to use our trademarks or intellectual property without our prior written consent.

7.2 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Website or the Be a Farmer franchise system (“Feedback”), you assign all rights in such Feedback to Be a Farmer. We may use Feedback for any purpose without compensation or attribution to you.

7.3 DMCA Notice

If you believe content on the Website infringes your copyright, please send a notice to

hello@beafarmer.com including: (1) identification of the copyrighted work; (2) identification of the

allegedly infringing material and its location; (3) your contact information; (4) a statement of good faith

belief that the use is unauthorized; and (5) a statement under penalty of perjury that you are the copyright

owner or authorized to act on their behalf, along with your signature.

8. USER SUBMISSIONS AND TESTIMONIALS

If you submit testimonials, reviews, comments, photos, videos, or other content to the Website or to Be a Farmer via email or social media (“User Submissions”), you grant Be a Farmer a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, sub-licensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display such User Submissions for any lawful business purpose, including marketing and promotional materials, without compensation to you.

User Submissions must not include false or misleading statements, defamatory content, content that infringes third-party rights, or any content prohibited by applicable law. We reserve the right to remove any User Submission at our discretion. User Submissions do not represent the views or endorsement of Be a Farmer unless explicitly stated.

Note: Any testimonials or earnings representations made in connection with the franchise opportunity are subject to applicable FTC and franchise law disclosure requirements and will be accompanied by required substantiation.

9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Be a Farmer does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies. If you have complaints about a third-party service, please contact that party directly.

10. DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION

10.1 Disclaimers

THE WEBSITE AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND

"AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR

NON-INFRINGEMENT. BE A FARMER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE

UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY, INCLUDING INVESTMENT COSTS,

PROJECTED REVENUES, AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT, IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL

INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE OR

REPRESENTATION OF FUTURE RESULTS. PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEES SHOULD RELY SOLELY

ON THE FDD AND INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BE A FARMER, LLC, ITS MEMBERS, OFFICERS,

EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,

INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE

OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITIES, OR ANTICIPATED FRANCHISE PROFITS. IN NO EVENT SHALL BE A FARMER'S

TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

10.3 Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Be a Farmer and its affiliates, officers, members,

employees, and agents from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and expenses

(including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Website; (b) your violation of these

Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights; or (d) any User Submission you provide.

11. ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER

11.1 Informal Resolution First

Before initiating formal dispute resolution, you agree to contact Be a Farmer at hello@beafarmer.com and

make a good faith effort to resolve any dispute informally within 30 days of notice.

11.2 Binding Arbitration

After the informal resolution period, any remaining dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to

the Website, these Terms, or the franchise opportunity described herein (a “Claim”) will be resolved by

binding arbitration administered by JAMS under its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules (“JAMS Rules”),

which are incorporated herein by reference. Arbitration will be conducted in English by a single arbitrator.

Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

CLASS ACTION WAIVER: ALL CLAIMS MUST BE BROUGHT IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY.

CLASS ARBITRATIONS, CLASS ACTIONS, AND REPRESENTATIVE ACTIONS ARE NOT

PERMITTED. BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND

TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS PROCEEDINGS.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of

competent jurisdiction. Claims qualifying for small claims court may be brought there on an individual

basis.

11.3 Arbitration Costs

JAMS filing and arbitration fees will be allocated per the JAMS Rules. For claims under $10,000, Be a

Farmer will pay reasonable JAMS fees unless the arbitrator determines the claim was frivolous.

11.4 Opt-Out

You may opt out of the arbitration agreement by sending written notice within 30 days of first agreeing to

these Terms to: Be a Farmer, LLC, 2600 S. Oxford Street, Arlington, VA 22206. Your opt-out will not

affect any other provision of these Terms.

12. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

12.1 Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of law

principles. Any disputes not subject to arbitration shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in

Arlington County, Virginia.

12.2 Franchise Law Compliance

Nothing in these Terms limits Be a Farmer's obligations under applicable federal and state franchise laws,

including the FTC Franchise Rule and any applicable state franchise registration and disclosure statutes.

In the event of a conflict between these Terms and applicable franchise law, franchise law controls.

12.3 Modifications to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent

notice on the Website. The "Last Modified" date at the top of this page will always reflect the current

version. Continued use of the Website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated

Terms.

12.4 Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, for any reason, with or without

notice. Sections 6.2, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 survive termination.

12.5 Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect. No

waiver of any term shall be deemed a continuing waiver of that or any other term.

12.6 Entire Agreement

These Terms (together with our Privacy Policy) constitute the entire agreement between you and Be a

Farmer regarding your use of the Website. They supersede all prior agreements and understandings

relating to the Website.

12.7 Assignment

Be a Farmer may assign these Terms without restriction. You may not assign your rights under these

Terms without our prior written consent.

12.8 Email Communications

By providing your email address through the Website, you consent to receive communications from Be a

Farmer related to your franchise inquiry. You may opt out of non-transactional emails at any time by

clicking "unsubscribe" or emailing hello@beafarmer.com.

12.9 SMS Opt-In Data

SMS messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

12.10 Copyright Notice

HOW TO CONTACT US

Be a Farmer, LLC

2600 S. Oxford Street, Arlington, VA 22206

Email: hello@beafarmer.com

Phone: (202) 507-9282