Terms & Conditions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Effective Date: April 22, 2026
Next Step Franchising, LLC is the owner of the Lapels® franchise system and associated trademarks, including Lapels Cleaners and Lapels Laundromat (collectively, the "Lapels System" and the "Marks"). Next Step Franchising, LLC, together with its affiliates, subsidiaries, and service providers (collectively, "Clean Brands," "we," "us," or "our"), provides this website (the "Site") subject to the following Terms and Conditions of Use (the "Terms").
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SITE.
2. NATURE OF THE SITE. The Site is provided for informational, marketing, and lead-generation purposes relating to the Lapels System.
3. NO OFFER OF FRANCHISE. Nothing on the Site constitutes an offer to sell a franchise. Offers are made only through a Franchise Disclosure Document in compliance with applicable law and regulations.
4. RELATIONSHIP WITH FRANCHISEES. Independently owned and operated franchisees within the Lapels System (each, a "Franchisee" and collectively, the "Franchisees") are separate legal entities and are not agents, partners, or employees of Clean Brands. Clean Brands is not responsible for the acts or omissions of Franchisees.
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. All content on the Site, including without limitation text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, as well as the Marks, are owned by or licensed to Clean Brands and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
6. USER CONDUCT. You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose, to submit false or misleading information, to interfere with the operation of the Site, or to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site.
7. USER SUBMISSIONS. Any information or materials submitted through the Site are governed by the applicable Privacy Policy and, unless otherwise stated, shall be deemed non-confidential.
8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES.THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CLEAN BRANDS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE. IN NO EVENT SHALL CLEAN BRANDS' TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
10. INDEMNIFICATION. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Clean Brands and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or related to your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS. The Site may contain links to third-party websites. Clean Brands is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of such third-party websites.
12. GOVERNING LAW. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles.
13. CHANGES TO TERMS. Clean Brands reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of such changes.
14. CONTACT INFORMATION.
Next Step Franchising, LLC
Attn: Legal Department
711 5th Avenue South, Ste. 210
Naples, Florida 34102
legal@cleanfranchisebrands.com