Who we are and what you agree to
FirsthandBiz operates in Houston, Texas and facilitates business-learning discovery and reviewed experiences. By submitting an application, you agree to these terms and acknowledge the privacy policy. Paid participation also requires reviewing the specific program and cancellation terms. Hosts must also accept the business owner conditions. Do not enroll if you do not accept the applicable terms; contact us with questions before payment.
Eligibility and accurate information
Accounts and paid participation are intended for adults 18 or older who can enter a binding agreement. Provide accurate contact and application information, keep login credentials private and do not impersonate others. FirsthandBiz may investigate misuse, remove inaccurate content or suspend accounts for safety or policy breaches. Access to someone else’s private records is prohibited.
Training, not a guarantee
FirsthandBiz facilitates practical learning experiences. Applying does not guarantee activation or enrollment. Training does not guarantee income, business success, employment, a partnership, or a particular outcome.
Tuition and startup costs
Each program states its tuition, scope, schedule, requirements, and inclusions. Tuition does not include startup expenses unless expressly stated. Payment is not collected during signup. Review the specific program and any cancellation or refund terms before paying.
Account and program approval
Aspiring business owners and hosts require an introductory meeting and administrator activation. Hosts must be authorized to offer their experience. Every program requires administrator approval before publication. Accounts may be declined or suspended after review.
Accuracy, conduct and safety
Provide accurate information, respect host operations and confidentiality, and follow applicable safety and licensing requirements. Report inaccurate listings or safety concerns through our contact page.
Cancellation and payment commitment
After payment, our standard policy does not offer refunds for voluntary cancellation, non-attendance or a change of mind; completed training is not refundable simply because you decide against ownership. Exceptions for applicable law, host cancellation, non-delivery or material misrepresentation remain available. Read the full Cancellation & Refund Policy before payment. This site currently records payment status manually and does not process card payments.
Training, employment and licensing
A learning experience is not a job offer, professional credential, accredited course, franchise, investment offer or business brokerage service. Calling an activity training does not remove wage or employment obligations; actual activities determine rights. Participants must not replace regular employees, and hosts must obtain advice on labor and education rules before offering productive work. Restricted activities require appropriate licensing and supervision.
Confidentiality and intellectual property
Do not copy private business records, photograph people without permission or disclose customer, employee or supplier information. Hosts retain their business materials and may limit what can be shared. You retain ownership of your content and permit FirsthandBiz to display submitted public listings and photos for operating the service. Submit only material you are authorized to use.
Risk and non-waivable rights
Business ownership and workplace activities involve risks. Review the agreed tasks, safety requirements and insurance arrangements with the host. We do not promise uninterrupted access, earnings or completeness of a host’s disclosures. Nothing here excludes liability or rights that cannot lawfully be excluded, including applicable rights relating to negligence, fraud, consumer protection or employment. These terms do not require you to waive legal remedies.
Concerns and applicable law
Contact us first if a dispute arises so we can review it. Texas law applies to the extent permitted, without depriving you of mandatory protections in another applicable jurisdiction. No mandatory arbitration clause, class-action waiver or exclusive court venue is imposed by this notice. Applicable legal procedures and jurisdiction remain available.
Changes and related policies
We may update these terms with a new effective date. Material changes affecting an existing paid program require appropriate notice and do not retroactively remove rights. Review the Privacy Policy, Business Owner Conditions and Cancellation & Refund Policy.
Questions or requests
Contact FirsthandBiz at firsthandbiz@gmail.com or use our contact page. We operate in Houston, Texas. A verified mailing address has not yet been published.
These terms are a general platform policy, not a representation of legal compliance in every U.S. state. Required consumer, employment, privacy and education rights take precedence. Program arrangements require qualified legal review before paid training is offered.