Terms of Use

"Agreement" refers to the completed application form, its attachments, and the terms and conditions stated herein. It shall be considered executed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

"Company" refers to Franchisewale, a subsidiary of KPS Capital Partners LLP, including its website franchisewale.in.

"Date of Commencement" is the date on which the User's application for service is accepted.

"Date of Termination" refers to the date specified in the termination notice or letter, or the date on which the services are scheduled to end.

"Franchisewale.in" refers to the Company's website or mobile application at www.franchisewale.in.

"My Subscriptions" contains up-to-date information and descriptions of the services provided by the Company, either in writing or through the website.

"Registration Data" refers to the database of all details and information provided by the User during initial application and subscription, including but not limited to the User's name, contact number, account details, and email address.

"User" includes all Subscribers, Advertisers, and Browsers/Visitors, whether individuals or corporate entities, who access or utilize the Company's services for hosting, publishing, sharing, listing, transacting, viewing, displaying, or uploading information. The term also includes successors and permitted assignees.

Words referring to the masculine include the feminine, singular includes plural, and vice versa as required by context. The term "persons" includes individuals, corporate bodies, and unincorporated entities.

Franchisewale provides various internet-based services, including but not limited to:

• Posting User profiles or listings for franchise sales, purchases, and related franchise services.
• Connecting Users with franchise opportunities through Franchisewale.in and its online links.
• Publishing print advertisements in group publications via www.franchisewale.in.
• Posting digital advertisements on www.franchisewale.in.
• Sending promotional messages and advertisements via emails and messages.

Services can be purchased using multiple payment methods, subject to additional policies such as subscription fees, payment and refund terms, and cancellation policies.

Users must be at least eighteen (18) years old and legally competent to enter into a binding contract. Minors under 18 may use the service only under the supervision and guidance of a parent or legal guardian, who must register an account on their behalf. Users agree to provide complete and accurate registration details, including name, age, email, address, and contact number.

Applicable Subscription Fees are listed on the "My Subscriptions" page and may be revised periodically by the Company.

• Subscription Fees become payable from the Date of Commencement.
• Individual Users accessing the Site to buy a franchise listing may be exempt from these fees, subject to Company discretion.

• For all purchased services, 50% of the order amount is allocated to activation/administration fees, and the remaining 50% is refundable on a pro-rata basis if the service is canceled within 24 hours of the agreement.
• The refund process may take 4 to 6 weeks after the Finance team of Franchisewale receives complete documentation.
• Refunds are granted at the discretion of Franchisewale and cannot be claimed as a right.
• Subscription Fees must be paid upon demand. Disputed fees must be paid upfront, with potential refunds granted if the Company rules in the User's favor.
• Late payments may incur interest charges until full payment is made.
• Payments made through the iOS app are non-refundable under any circumstances, including contract termination.

• Once subscribed, Owner’s Services are non-refundable. However, if a franchise is not linked to the purchased package, 50% of the amount (activation/administration fees) will be forfeited, and the remaining 50% refunded on a pro-rata basis.
• Refund processing may take 6 to 8 weeks after the Finance team receives complete documentation.
• If a User is found to be misrepresenting franchise ownership, the listing will be deactivated without notice, and the paid amount will be forfeited.

These terms outline the rights and obligations of Users accessing Franchisewale’s platform and services.

• The Company owns all rights, including intellectual property rights, to the Services and any content provided on Franchisewale.in, including listings and User information.
• Any content contributed by the User to the Site will become the property of the Company, and the User will not have any claims over it.
• The Company reserves the right to use any data or information provided by the User in relation to the Services, including sharing with affiliated partners or vendors, even after termination or suspension of the User's access.

• By entering a mobile number when registering on Franchisewale.in, the User expressly consents to receive promotional SMS and calls from the Company or its partners, including vendors and sub-partners, even if the number is on the Do Not Contact (DNC) list.
• The User agrees that the Company may share recorded calls for promotional purposes with the relevant parties involved in fulfilling their franchise needs.
• If the User does not wish to receive promotional communication, they should refrain from submitting their mobile number on the Site.

All logos, brands, trademarks, and service marks ("Marks") displayed on FranchiseWale are either owned by or used under license by FranchiseWale or its affiliates. All rights, whether statutory or otherwise, associated with these Marks shall remain the sole property of FranchiseWale and its affiliates. Access to FranchiseWale does not grant the User any license, right, or permission to use these Marks in any manner. Any unauthorized use of these Marks is strictly prohibited and may result in legal consequences under the applicable laws of India.

FranchiseWale respects the Intellectual Property Rights of all individuals and organizations and remains committed to complying with all relevant laws in India regarding intellectual property. FranchiseWale will take appropriate measures to protect the Intellectual Property Rights of its Users and third parties. If any User is found using the FranchiseWale platform to infringe upon the Intellectual Property Rights of others, FranchiseWale reserves the right to terminate this Agreement immediately, without prior notice.

By granting access to FranchiseWale, the Company provides Users with a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license ("License") to access and use the Services, provided that the User complies with all terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Unless expressly agreed upon in writing, nothing in this Agreement grants the User the right to use any of FranchiseWale's trade names, trademarks, service marks, logos, domain names, content, questions, answers, solutions, reports, or other distinctive brand features, except as specified in these Terms. All logos, trademarks, brand names, service marks, domain names, designs, and graphics created or developed by FranchiseWale remain the exclusive property of the Company. Furthermore, FranchiseWale shall retain full ownership of all designs, graphics, and related materials associated with the platform.

For the purpose of this Agreement, including its attachments and renewals, "Confidential Information" refers to all financial, commercial, technical, operational, staff, management, and other information, data, and know-how related to the Project/Franchise or to a party (the "Disclosing Party," hereinafter referred to as the Company) or any other member of the Disclosing Party's corporate group. This includes, but is not limited to, information regarding products and services, assets, customers, databases, suppliers, employees, and any other information that is confidential or proprietary in nature. Confidential Information may be provided orally, in writing, or in any other form, and is not generally available to the public.

The "Receiving Party" (hereinafter referred to as the User) agrees to maintain the confidentiality of this information and not disclose any part of it to any third party, except to the Receiving Party's Associates, if required, and with prior written consent from the Disclosing Party. The Receiving Party shall take all necessary precautions to protect the Confidential Information from unauthorized access and shall ensure that its Associates, to whom such information is disclosed, comply with the terms of this Agreement as though they were a party to it. If necessary, the Receiving Party will obtain a written undertaking from its employees/associates who have access to such Confidential Information, agreeing to abide by the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement. All Confidential Information shall be kept separate, secure, and at the usual place of business (or franchise, as applicable) of the Receiving Party.

The Receiving Party shall not use, reproduce, transform, or store the Confidential Information without prior written consent from the Company, except where disclosure is required by law or legal process issued by a court or a competent regulatory body.

Upon request from the Disclosing Party, including at the time of termination of this Agreement, the Receiving Party shall return all original documents, records, data, and other materials containing any part of the Confidential Information that is in the Receiving Party's possession or control. The obligations of confidentiality outlined in this Agreement shall remain in effect even after the termination of this Agreement, regardless of the reason.

Any information and data submitted by the User shall become the property of FranchiseWale. However, FranchiseWale will treat this information with strict confidentiality and will not release it to any third party, except in cases outlined in the "Violation of Terms & Conditions" clause, and only with the User's prior consent.

The User has access solely to their own data and information stored in the FranchiseWale database (subject to identity verification) and is not entitled to access any other data. The User may edit or amend their own data as needed.

Any confidential information (such as name, email address, etc.) voluntarily shared by the User in chat or bulletin board areas is done at the User's sole discretion and risk. If this information is collected by third parties and misused, or if it results in unsolicited messages from third parties, FranchiseWale is not responsible for such actions. The Company disclaims any responsibility or liability for misuse of User data by third parties.

FranchiseWale reserves the exclusive right to amend, modify, or change the terms and conditions outlined herein, as well as those in the Services Guide, at any time.

This Agreement will be updated periodically, and the revised Terms of Use will be posted on FranchiseWale.in. Users are encouraged to visit the site regularly to review the most current Terms of Use. For the avoidance of doubt, continued use of the Service by the User after such updates constitutes acceptance and acknowledgment of the amended terms and conditions.

FranchiseWale reserves the right to add, change, delete, or discontinue any Service at its sole discretion, with or without notice to the User. For services that are paid, a pro-rated refund will be issued for any unused portion of the service period.

FranchiseWale will not be liable to the User or any third party if it exercises its right to modify or discontinue any Service.

FranchiseWale may, at its sole discretion and without providing any reason, deactivate or suspend the services (as applicable) at any time, without prior notice, in order to perform system maintenance, upgrades, testing, repairs, or any other related work. Additionally, the User's access to FranchiseWale.in may be affected during such periods.

Notwithstanding any other provisions in this agreement, FranchiseWale will not be liable for any loss, damage, costs, or expenses incurred by the User as a result of such deactivation or suspension. Furthermore, no fees or charges payable by the User to FranchiseWale will be refunded, deducted, or rebated due to any such deactivation or suspension.

FranchiseWale does not maintain or control the content of external websites, services, goods, or advertisements that may be linked to our site. As such, we are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, content, or privacy practices of any third-party websites, services, or goods linked to or advertised on our website.

If our site contains hyperlinks to third-party websites, please note that these websites are not under the control of FranchiseWale. We are not responsible for the content of any linked third-party website. These links are provided solely for your convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply an endorsement or approval of the linked website by FranchiseWale. Any use of such third-party websites is at your own risk.

FranchiseWale makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the use of links provided on or to our website. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, usefulness, or adequacy of any third-party websites, services, goods, or advertisements linked to our site, nor do we endorse them in any way.

FranchiseWale is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of or reliance on information, materials, products, or services accessed through any linked third-party websites.

Our site may contain third-party advertisements with embedded hyperlinks to third-party websites. These advertisements are paid for by the respective third-party advertisers. Clicking on these links is not an endorsement or recommendation by FranchiseWale. The third-party advertisers are solely responsible for the content, representations, offers, and delivery of goods or services you may choose to purchase from their websites.

Either party to this agreement may terminate the Agreement by providing 30 days' written notice in advance. FranchiseWale may, at its discretion, waive the 30-day notice period or accept a shorter notice period in writing from the User.

However, FranchiseWale reserves the right to terminate this Agreement immediately, without prior notice and without providing any reasons, under the following circumstances: (a) if FranchiseWale believes the User has violated any terms or conditions of this Agreement, (b) if FranchiseWale or any regulatory authority deems it not in the public interest to continue providing the service to the User, or (c) if the User is declared bankrupt or enters into any arrangement or compromise with creditors. This termination will be without prejudice to any other rights FranchiseWale may have.

If the Agreement is terminated in accordance with the provisions outlined in Clause A or B above, without affecting any other remedies available to FranchiseWale, the User will remain liable for the Subscription Fees due up until the Termination Date.

Any amounts owed by the User to FranchiseWale upon termination must be paid within 30 days from the Termination Date.

If any payments due from the User to FranchiseWale are not made on time, FranchiseWale reserves the right to suspend the services provided to the User, without affecting any other rights or remedies available to it.

When the services subscribed to are suspended, it will be considered as terminated, with the termination date set by FranchiseWale. The User will remain liable for all charges and fees incurred until that date.

If the User subsequently makes the required payment, FranchiseWale may, at its discretion and under terms it deems appropriate, restore the services.

In the event of a violation of the Terms, Franchisewale reserves the right to pursue any legal remedies at its sole discretion. This may include, but is not limited to, the immediate removal of any content that violates these Terms from our site, the cancellation of your account, and/or the exclusion of any individual(s) found to be in violation of the Terms & Conditions. Franchisewale may also seek injunctive relief from any court with proper jurisdiction. Additionally, we may take action against violators under applicable criminal and/or civil laws as outlined by relevant Acts, Rules, and regulations.

Franchisewale will fully cooperate with any investigation conducted by Central, State, or local authorities, courts, or tribunals, as deemed necessary. This cooperation may occur without prior notice to the User. If Franchisewale believes, in its sole discretion, that any advertisement or service could potentially create liability for the company, it may take prudent or necessary measures to minimize or eliminate such liability. This may include, but is not limited to, the disclosure of User information.

Ultimately, Franchisewale reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time, remove any listings, advertisements, or content, and take any actions it deems necessary, without prior notice or explanation.

Your submission of personal information through this Site is governed by our Privacy Policy.

At Franchisewale, we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, there may be instances where typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions occur, particularly regarding product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, or availability. We reserve the right to correct any such errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to update or change information or cancel orders if any details on the Service or Site are found to be incorrect, even after an order has been placed.

Please note that we have no obligation to update, amend, or clarify information on the Service or Site, including pricing, unless required by law. Any date mentioned for updates or refreshes on the Site or in the Service should not be interpreted as indicating that all content has been updated or revised.

1. The User acknowledges that the use of Franchisewale's services is at their sole discretion and risk. The services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Franchisewale expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
2. Franchisewale does not guarantee that the services will meet the User's requirements or that they will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
3. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and security of the website, Franchisewale shall not be liable for any data corruption, interception, tampering, viruses, or delivery errors. Temporary unavailability may occur due to maintenance or upgrades, for which Franchisewale accepts no liability.
4. Franchisewale does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or quality of any information obtained through its services. Users are solely responsible for evaluating and verifying any information before relying on it. Any transactions carried out using the information on this site are at the User's own risk.
5. Franchisewale functions as an intermediary as defined under Section 2(w) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The platform is a venue for advertisement and does not partake in transactions between users.
6. Views expressed by Users on the platform are their own, and Franchisewale neither endorses nor assumes responsibility for them.
7. While efforts are made to ensure that content is not misleading or inappropriate, Franchisewale does not claim absolute accuracy or correctness. Users are encouraged to report any discrepancies.
8. Franchisewale does not guarantee the success or responsiveness of listings or advertisements displayed on the platform.
9. Users are advised to independently verify any pre-launch offers before engaging in transactions. Franchisewale does not endorse investments in unauthorized projects and will not be liable for associated risks.
10. Franchisewale does not provide investment, business, legal, or tax advice. Users should seek independent professional guidance before making financial decisions.
11. The Company is not liable for any disclosure of User information, whether due to errors, omissions, or security breaches. Information is accepted in good faith, and Franchisewale assumes no responsibility for the authenticity of Users or their claims.
12. The Company is not responsible for the quality, representation, or liability associated with services obtained from third-party providers through the platform. Users assume full responsibility when engaging with third-party vendors.
13. Franchisewale does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free website access and shall not be held accountable for any associated losses.
14. Any valuation estimates on the platform are for general informational purposes only and should not be used as a definitive reference for commercial transactions. Users are encouraged to seek professional assessments.
15. Franchisewale is not responsible for any delays in communication between Users and third-party service providers.
16. Users must comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations while using the platform. Franchisewale shall not be held accountable for any legal violations by Users.
17. Arranging site visits for franchises is the sole responsibility of the Advertiser. Franchisewale assumes no liability in this regard.
18. Platinum Listings are valid for two weeks from activation. Any delays in activation on the User's part will not be subject to adjustments, extensions, or reimbursements.
19. Franchisewale does not intend to violate any intellectual property rights. Any concerns regarding such violations should be promptly reported.
20. The Company reserves the right to refuse, suspend, terminate, or amend content to comply with legal or ethical standards and prevent infringement of third-party rights.
21. Franchisewale is not involved in transactions between Users. Users are advised to exercise caution and conduct due diligence when dealing with third parties.
22. The Company's total liability, in any scenario, shall be limited to the total amount of fees paid by the User in the two months preceding the claim.
23. The Company is not responsible for any expert advice, views, or suggestions provided on the platform. Users should conduct independent assessments before relying on any such information.
24. Franchisewale does not guarantee the performance of any party involved in a transaction. The Company is not responsible for disputes arising between Users and third parties and shall not mediate such disputes.
25. In the event of disputes between Users, Franchisewale holds no obligation to intervene. Users agree to release the Company from any claims or damages arising from such disputes.
26. Franchisewale does not endorse or recommend any opportunities listed on the platform. The content on the website does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or investment recommendation. Users must conduct independent due diligence before engaging in any transactions.
27. Users acknowledge that third-party services are available on the platform. While Franchisewale may have partnerships with certain third parties, it does not provide warranties or assume liability for third-party services. Users agree to use such services at their own risk.
28. Franchisewale does not guarantee data protection when using third-party services. Users are advised to seek independent advice before sharing personal data with third parties.
29. By using Franchisewale, Users agree that they bear full responsibility for their interactions and transactions conducted on the platform, and the Company shall not be held liable for any losses or damages arising from such engagements.