These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at https://garyaldridge.com (the “Site”), operated by Aldridge Valuation Advisors, LLC (“AVA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing, browsing, or using the Site—or by clicking “I Agree,” “Accept,” or any similar button—you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site.

1. Eligibility & Authority

You must be at least 18 years old and have legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you access or use the Site on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity; in that event, “you” and “your” refer to the entity.

2. Modifications to the Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on the Site and updating the “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. Material changes will be highlighted at the top of the Terms for at least 30 days.

3. Services Described; No Professional Engagement

The Site describes services including—but not limited to—business valuation, fractional CFO support, business brokerage, coaching, and the Build For Sale! online course (collectively, “Services”). Information presented on the Site is for general educational and marketing purposes only and does not constitute accounting, legal, tax, or investment advice, nor does it create a client–advisor relationship between you and AVA. An engagement arises only upon execution of a separate written agreement signed by both parties.

4. User Obligations & Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You shall not:

1. Violate any applicable law or regulation;
2. Infringe or misappropriate any third‑party intellectual‑property or privacy rights;
3. Interfere with, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, servers, or networks;
4. Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code;
5. Engage in data mining, scraping, or similar data‑gathering practices without our express written consent;
6. Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with us.

5. Accounts; Credentials

Certain areas of the Site (for example, course dashboards) may require account registration. You agree to provide accurate, current information and to maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

6. Payments & Refunds

If you purchase Services or digital products through the Site—directly or by redirect to BuildForSale.com (“Paid Services”), you agree to pay all fees listed at the time of purchase, plus applicable taxes. Payments are processed via third‑party payment processors; we do not store complete payment‑card numbers. Except as expressly stated at checkout or in a separate engagement letter, all fees are non‑refundable.

7. Intellectual‑Property Rights

All content on the Site—including text, graphics, videos, logos, trademarks, and compilations—is owned or licensed by AVA and protected by U.S. and international intellectual‑property laws. AVA grants you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your internal business purposes. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification is prohibited.

8. User Content

If you submit or upload content to the Site (“User Content”), you grant AVA a worldwide, royalty‑free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute such content for the purpose of operating the Site and providing Services. You represent that you have all rights necessary to grant this license and that your User Content will not violate Section 4 of these Terms.

9. Third‑Party Links & Tools

The Site may contain links to third‑party websites or integrate third‑party tools (e.g., Calendly scheduling, payment processors). We do not control or endorse third‑party content and are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of it. Your interactions with third‑party sites are governed by their respective terms and policies.

10. Valuation & Earnings Disclaimers

Financial projections, valuation estimates, or case studies presented on the Site are illustrative only. Actual results vary widely and depend on numerous factors beyond our control. AVA makes no guarantee that following any recommendations will result in any specific valuation, sale price, revenue, or profit.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR‑FREE.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL AVA, ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT DAMAGES SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US $100) OR, IF GREATER, THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations of liability; in such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AVA and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to (a) your use of the Site, (b) your violation of these Terms, or (c) your violation of any law or third‑party rights.

14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, U.S.A., without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles. Any dispute not informally resolved within 30 days will be finally settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in Nashville, Tennessee, under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual‑property or confidential information.

15. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to us or other users. Sections 7, 10–14, and 17 will survive termination.

16. Entire Agreement; Severability; Waiver

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and AVA regarding the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, it shall be construed to reflect the parties’ original intent, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force. Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such a right or provision.

17. Contact Information

— Aldridge Valuation Advisors, LLC

— PO Box 681842, Franklin, TN 37068 USA

— Phone: +1 615‑870‑1806

— Email: support@garyaldridge.com

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at the address above.