Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: AUGUST 2025
Website: www.cocoafortefranchise.com
Business Name: Cocoa Forte LLC ("Cocoa Forte," “we,” “us,” or “our”)
1. Overview

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Cocoa Forte Franchise website and any services or information provided through this platform. By accessing or using this site, you agree to abide by these terms and any applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using this website.

2. Franchise Opportunity Disclaimer

This website and its contents are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. Franchise offers are made only through the delivery of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Franchise Rule and applicable state laws.

No franchise will be sold to any resident of a state requiring franchise registration until the offering has been duly registered and declared effective. Furthermore, no franchise sale will be made until the prospective franchisee has received the FDD and observed the legally mandated 14-day review period.

3. No Earnings Guarantee

Any earnings claims, financial examples, testimonials, or case studies presented on this site are illustrative and aspirational only. They are not guarantees or promises of success or profitability. Individual outcomes vary based on effort, market conditions, and management skill.

You are encouraged to conduct your own due diligence and consult with professional advisors before investing.

4. Use of Website and Content

All content, including text, images, videos, logos, trademarks, and downloadable materials, is the exclusive property of Cocoa Forte or its licensors. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or use any part of this website without prior written consent.

Your use of this site grants no ownership rights or license to any content or intellectual property displayed herein.

5. Confidentiality and Submissions

If you submit information to Cocoa Forte via this website, including through forms or email, you agree that:

• Cocoa Forte may use the information for contact, evaluation, or follow-up purposes 
• You will not submit confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information without a prior confidentiality agreement 
• Cocoa Forte is under no obligation to treat such submissions as confidential unless otherwise agreed upon in writing 

6. Limitation of Liability

Your use of this website is at your own risk. Cocoa Forte makes no warranties—express or implied—regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages that may result from the use or inability to use this site or any linked resources.

7. Franchise Relationship Disclaimer

Viewing this website or submitting a form does not create a franchise relationship, business agreement, partnership, or joint venture. No such relationship will exist until a Franchise Agreement has been fully executed and any legally required waiting periods have been observed.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Wake County, North Carolina, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). You waive any right to participate in a class action or jury trial.

9. Amendments and Updates

We reserve the right to amend or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Updates will be effective upon posting to this website. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Data Collection and Privacy

By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. This includes cookies, form submissions, and any voluntarily provided personal information.

We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13. For questions or concerns about your personal data, please contact privacy@cocoaforte.com.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, or if you are a prospective franchisee seeking more information, please contact:

Cocoa Forte Franchise Division
For any questions about these terms and conditions, please contact us at: support@Nikola-Network.com