Terms & Conditions.
Clarity that protects your biggest moves.

By accessing or using this website (cobuysell.com), submitting any form, scheduling a consultation, or engaging Co. Buy Sell for M&A advisory, financing brokerage, valuation, due diligence, or related services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time (see Section 13). Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Co. Buy Sell provides professional services focused on Main Street and lower-middle-market business exits, acquisitions, and growth financing. Our core offerings include:

• M&A Advisory & Exit Planning: Seller representation, buyer matching, valuation, deal structuring, negotiation support, and tax-efficient exit strategies.
• Buyer Representation: Off-market sourcing, targeted outreach, due diligence coordination, quality-of-earnings analysis, and deal execution support.
• Business Valuations & Strategy: Formal valuations, exit-readiness assessments, and growth/10X planning (including restaurant-specific blueprints).
• Financing Brokerage: Introductions and coordination with capital partners (Reil Capital, Advance Funds Network, Radix Financial Group, and others) for SBA 7(a), term loans, lines of credit, merchant cash advances, and alternative structures.
• Educational Content & Resources: Books, guides, webinars, and tools (e.g., “Sell Smart, Exit Rich” and “10X Your Restaurant”).

We act as intermediaries and advisors. We are not a law firm, accounting firm, or lender. All legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory matters should be reviewed by your own qualified professionals.

You represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age and have full legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.
• All information you provide (financials, business details, representations about ownership/control) is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge.
• You have the authority to share business information and bind the entity you represent.
• You will not use our services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

We reserve the right to refuse service or terminate engagement if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you do not meet eligibility requirements or have provided misleading information.

Protecting your sensitive information is foundational to everything we do. You agree to treat all non-public information shared by Co. Buy Sell, our partners, or other clients as strictly confidential. We agree to the same with respect to your information.

Breaches of confidentiality by either party may result in immediate termination of engagement and pursuit of all available legal remedies, including injunctive relief.

We collect and process personal and business information only as necessary to deliver our services, respond to inquiries, and improve our offerings. This includes information submitted via forms, during consultations, and through third-party integrations (e.g., scheduling tools, CRM).

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. You acknowledge the inherent risks of transmitting information over the internet.

For details on how we handle, store, and share data (including with financing partners), please review our Privacy Policy or contact us directly. By using our services, you consent to the collection and processing described herein and in our Privacy Policy.

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, templates, guides, videos, the “Sell Smart, Exit Rich” and “10X Your Restaurant” materials, and proprietary methodologies — is the property of Co. Buy Sell or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit any of our content without prior written permission. Limited personal, non-commercial use is permitted for your own business planning purposes.

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide regarding our services or content become our property and may be used without compensation or attribution.

Compensation structures vary by engagement type and are detailed in separate written agreements (e.g., engagement letters, success fee agreements, or valuation retainers). Typical models include:

• Success Fees: Payable upon successful closing of a transaction (sale or acquisition).
• Retainer / Flat Fees: For valuations, exit planning, or ongoing advisory.
• Financing Referral / Origination Fees: We may receive compensation from capital partners (Reil Capital, Advance Funds Network, Radix Financial Group, etc.) for successful introductions and funded transactions. This does not increase the cost to you — it is paid by the lender.

All fees are transparent and agreed upon before work begins. We will never surprise you with hidden charges. Payment terms, late fees, and refund policies (if any) are specified in your engagement agreement.

Deal outcomes depend on market conditions, buyer/seller negotiations, due diligence findings, lender underwriting, and many factors outside our control. We provide our best professional judgment, processes, and relationships — but results are never assured.

Our services and website content are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute legal, tax, accounting, investment, or financial advice. Always consult your own qualified professionals before making decisions.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CO. BUY SELL, LLC, ITS MANAGING PARTNERS (MATTHEW CLARK AND DAVID HOCKLEY), EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND PARTNERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES, WEBSITE, OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED — REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OR THEORY OF LIABILITY.

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY YOU TO CO. BUY SELL IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Co. Buy Sell, its Managing Partners, employees, agents, and partners from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

• • Your breach of these Terms or any engagement agreement
• • Your provision of inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information
• • Your violation of any law or third-party rights
• • Any transaction, financing, or business decision you make in connection with our services

Either party may terminate an engagement at any time by providing written notice, subject to the terms of the specific engagement agreement (e.g., payment of earned fees, return of confidential materials, and survival of confidentiality and liability provisions).

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our website or services immediately, without prior notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms, provided false information, or engaged in conduct that harms our reputation or other clients.

Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms cease immediately, except for provisions that by their nature should survive (confidentiality, liability limitations, indemnification, governing law, etc.).

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them or our services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Dispute Resolution: We are committed to resolving issues amicably. In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to first attempt good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, either party may pursue binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in a location mutually agreed by the parties. Each party shall bear its own costs unless the arbitrator determines otherwise. The arbitration award shall be final and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction.

You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding will be conducted on an individual basis only — class actions, class arbitrations, or collective proceedings are not permitted.

We may update or modify these Terms at any time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.

Material changes will be communicated via email to engaged clients or prominently noted on our website. Your continued use of the website or services after the effective date of any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, our services, how they apply to your specific situation, or wish to discuss an engagement, we welcome the conversation.