Terms of Service
Last updated: April 8, 2026
These terms govern your use of shouldistartthis.com. By using the site you agree to them. If you don't agree, please don't use the site. We've tried to keep them as plain as we can.
What this site is
shouldistartthis.com publishes general information about small businesses, including guides, articles, and (eventually) digital products and tools. We try to be accurate, but everything on this site is general information, not personalized advice.
Not professional advice
Nothing on this site is legal, tax, financial, accounting, insurance, or investment advice. We're not your lawyer, accountant, broker, or financial advisor. Information about LLC formation, business insurance, taxes, financing, and similar topics is general information that may not apply to your specific situation. Always consult licensed professionals for advice specific to you.
You agree that you're responsible for your own decisions, and that shouldistartthis.com, its owners, employees, contractors, and contributors are not liable for any losses, damages, or costs you incur as a result of relying on information from this site.
Affiliate links and commissions
shouldistartthis.com participates in affiliate programs and may earn a commission when you click certain links and make a purchase, sign up for a service, or complete a qualifying action. This doesn't change the price you pay. Full details on our affiliate disclosure page.
Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Use the site for any unlawful purpose
- Scrape, copy, or republish substantial portions of the content without permission
- Attempt to interfere with site security or functionality
- Impersonate the site or its operators
- Use automated tools (bots, crawlers) in ways that exceed normal browsing
- Submit false or fraudulent information through forms or purchases
Intellectual property
The content on shouldistartthis.com (articles, guides, images, design, code) is owned by us or licensed to us. You may read it freely. You may quote short excerpts with attribution and a link back. You may not republish substantial portions, train AI models on it, or use it in commercial materials without written permission.
Third-party links
The site contains links to third-party websites. We don't control those sites and we're not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or business practices. Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk.
No warranties
The site and all content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We don't guarantee accuracy, completeness, timeliness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We don't guarantee the site will be available at all times or free from errors.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent allowed by law, shouldistartthis.com and its owners, employees, contractors, and contributors are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content. This includes lost profits, lost revenue, lost data, and business interruption, even if we've been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of the page will reflect any changes. By continuing to use the site after changes are posted, you accept the updated terms.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts.
Contact
Questions about these terms can be sent through our contact page.