Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “Contractor,” or “Owner”) and Famous Acquisitions, LLC d/b/a Famous Contractors (“Famous Contractors,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Michigan limited liability company, governing your use of the Famous Contractors website, mobile applications, and all related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By registering, clicking “I Agree,” or otherwise accessing the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional guidelines incorporated by reference. Your acceptance is recorded with a timestamp and Terms version number.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification. Continued use of the Platform after any modification constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Marketplace Platform — Not a Contractor or Service Provider

FAMOUS CONTRACTORS IS A TECHNOLOGY MARKETPLACE PLATFORM ONLY. FAMOUS CONTRACTORS IS NOT A GENERAL CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, EMPLOYER, STAFFING AGENCY, PROVIDER OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, OR MERCHANT OF RECORD. FAMOUS CONTRACTORS DOES NOT PERFORM, SUPERVISE, DIRECT, OR GUARANTEE ANY CONSTRUCTION WORK OR SERVICES OFFERED OR PROVIDED BY CONTRACTORS ON THE PLATFORM.

When an Owner engages a Contractor through the Platform, the Owner enters into a direct contractual relationship with that Contractor. Famous Contractors is not a party to that agreement and assumes no liability for the quality, safety, legality, or completion of any services performed.

Contractors are independent contractors, not employees, partners, agents, joint venturers, or representatives of Famous Contractors. Famous Contractors exercises no control over the manner or method by which Contractors perform their services.

3. Eligibility and Accounts

You must be at least 18 years of age and legally capable of entering into binding contracts. By registering, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep that information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account.

You may not create more than one account without our express written permission. Accounts are non-transferable.

4. Contractor Representations and Warranties

By registering as a Contractor, you represent, warrant, and covenant to Famous Contractors and every Owner you engage through the Platform that at all times:

• You hold all licenses, certifications, permits, and registrations required by applicable federal, state, and local law to perform the services you offer, and those credentials are valid, current, and in good standing;
• You carry general liability insurance and any other insurance required by law or by the specific scope of work, in amounts sufficient to cover potential claims;
• You and all employees, subcontractors, and agents who perform work on any job are legally authorized to work in the United States;
• You will comply with all applicable laws, building codes, safety regulations, and permit requirements on every job;
• All information you provide on the Platform — including license numbers, insurance certificates, trade specialties, and reviews — is truthful and not misleading;
• You will promptly notify Famous Contractors if any required license, certification, or insurance lapses, is suspended, or is revoked.

Breach of any representation or warranty in this section is grounds for immediate account suspension and may subject you to liability for damages suffered by Owners or by Famous Contractors.

5. Owner Responsibilities

By posting a job or engaging a Contractor, you represent and warrant that:

• All information in your job postings is accurate, complete, and not misleading;
• You have legal authority over the property where services will be performed, or have obtained all required consents from the property owner;
• You will make timely payments through the Platform’s escrow system in accordance with agreed milestones;
• You will not solicit or engage a Contractor found through the Platform to perform work outside the Platform in circumvention of these Terms.

6. Non-Circumvention — Off-Platform Solicitation Prohibited

For a period of twenty-four (24) months following any introduction made through the Platform, both Owners and Contractors agree that:

• Neither party will solicit, engage, hire, or pay the other for construction services outside the Platform without Famous Contractors’ prior written consent;
• Neither party will share contact information for the purpose of circumventing Platform payments;
• Any transaction conducted in circumvention of the Platform remains subject to the Platform’s 10% transaction fee, which shall be immediately due and payable to Famous Contractors upon demand.

Famous Contractors reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts found to be circumventing the Platform and to pursue all available legal remedies to recover owed fees.

7. Payment Terms and Escrow

All payments for Platform-introduced jobs must be processed through the Platform’s payment system. You agree not to make or accept payments for Platform-introduced jobs outside the Platform.

Escrow: Funds paid by Owners are held in escrow through Stripe Connect. Funds are released to Contractors upon: (a) Owner confirmation of milestone or job completion; (b) automatic release after a 7-day period following milestone submission with no Owner dispute filed; or (c) resolution of a dispute in the Contractor’s favor.

Platform Fee: Famous Contractors charges a 10% transaction fee on all payments processed through the Platform. This fee is non-refundable once work has commenced and is separate from any subscription fees.

Escrow Disputes: If an Owner disputes a milestone release, funds remain frozen pending resolution. If a dispute is not escalated within 14 days of the freeze, funds will be released to the Contractor. Famous Contractors reserves the right to make final escrow release determinations in its reasonable discretion based on evidence submitted by both parties.

Subscription Auto-Renewal: PAID SUBSCRIPTION PLANS (CONTRACTOR PRO, OWNER PRO, BUILDER VAULT) AUTOMATICALLY RENEW AT THE END OF EACH BILLING PERIOD UNLESS CANCELLED BEFORE THE RENEWAL DATE. You will be notified of renewal at least 3 days in advance. To cancel, visit your account settings. No refunds are issued for partial billing periods.

8. Background Check Disclaimer

FAMOUS CONTRACTORS DOES NOT CONDUCT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CHECKS, CREDIT CHECKS, OR ANY OTHER SCREENING OF CONTRACTORS OR OWNERS AS A STANDARD PART OF THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.

While Famous Contractors reviews contractor license documents through its Permit Partner program, this review is limited to license documentation only and does not constitute a comprehensive vetting, endorsement, or guarantee of a Contractor’s character, fitness, or suitability for any job.

Owners are strongly encouraged to independently verify contractor credentials, insurance, references, and background before allowing any person onto their property or commencing any project. Famous Contractors expressly disclaims any liability arising from an Owner’s failure to independently verify a Contractor.

9. AI-Powered Features — Famous IQ Disclaimer

The Platform includes Famous IQ, an AI-powered assistant, and other AI-assisted features. BY USING FAMOUS IQ OR ANY AI-POWERED FEATURE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:

• AI-generated content is produced automatically and may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies;
• Famous Contractors makes no warranty that AI-generated job descriptions, cost estimates, scope suggestions, or other output are accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose;
• You are solely responsible for reviewing, verifying, and approving all AI-generated content before publishing or relying on it;
• Famous Contractors is not liable for any damages, disputes, cost overruns, or claims arising from reliance on AI-generated content without independent verification.

AI features are tools to assist — not replace — your own professional judgment.

10. Content License Grant

You retain ownership of all content you submit to the Platform, including photos, job descriptions, reviews, and business profiles (“User Content”).

By submitting User Content, you grant Famous Contractors a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, adapt, and create derivative works from your User Content for the purpose of operating, improving, and promoting the Platform, including in marketing materials, app store listings, investor presentations, and social media. This license survives termination of your account with respect to content already published or distributed.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Famous Contractors, Famous Acquisitions LLC, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of the Platform or any services obtained through it;
• Any services performed or failed to be performed by you as a Contractor;
• Any job posted, representation made, or action taken by you as an Owner;
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law;
• Your infringement of any third-party right, including intellectual property, privacy, or property rights;
• Any dispute between you and another User of the Platform;
• Any false, inaccurate, or misleading information you provide to the Platform.

Famous Contractors reserves the right to assume exclusive control of any matter subject to indemnification, at your expense. You will not settle any such claim without Famous Contractors’ prior written consent.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FAMOUS CONTRACTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOST DATA, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR COST OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM, EVEN IF FAMOUS CONTRACTORS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

FAMOUS CONTRACTORS’ TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY YOU TO FAMOUS CONTRACTORS IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you in full.

13. Account Suspension and Termination

Famous Contractors may suspend or terminate your account immediately and without prior notice if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have:

• Violated any provision of these Terms;
• Provided false, misleading, or fraudulent information to the Platform or to another User;
• Engaged in conduct that is abusive, threatening, discriminatory, or harmful to other Users or to Famous Contractors;
• Attempted to circumvent the Platform’s payment system or these Terms;
• Had a required license, certification, or insurance lapse without timely notification;
• Received a pattern of negative reviews or unresolved dispute outcomes indicating consistent non-performance.

Upon termination: (a) your access to the Platform will be immediately revoked; (b) any active escrow funds will be held pending resolution of outstanding jobs or disputes; (c) subscription fees paid for the current billing period are non-refundable; (d) Sections 6, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15 survive termination.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support@famouscontractors.com. Termination does not relieve you of obligations for active jobs or escrow transactions.

14. Dispute Resolution — Mandatory Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT AND YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.

Informal Resolution First. Before initiating any formal dispute process, you agree to contact Famous Contractors at legal@famouscontractors.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for 30 days.

Binding Arbitration. If informal resolution fails, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Platform, or any services obtained through the Platform shall be resolved exclusively by final and binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules (for consumer disputes) or Commercial Arbitration Rules (for business disputes). Arbitration shall be conducted in Wayne County, Michigan, or remotely if both parties agree. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

CLASS ACTION WAIVER: YOU AND FAMOUS CONTRACTORS EACH WAIVE THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION. ALL CLAIMS MUST BE BROUGHT IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

Small Claims Exception. Either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court in Wayne County, Michigan, provided the claim qualifies under that court’s jurisdictional limits.

Exceptions. Nothing in this section prevents Famous Contractors from seeking injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property or confidential information.

15. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. To the extent any dispute is not subject to arbitration under Section 14, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Wayne County, Michigan.

16. Intellectual Property

The Platform, including its design, code, features, trademarks, logos, and all Famous Contractors proprietary content, is owned by Famous Acquisitions LLC and protected by United States and international intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from any Platform content without our express written permission.

The Famous Contractors name, logo, and associated marks are trademarks of Famous Acquisitions LLC. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

17. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any supplemental agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Famous Contractors regarding the Platform.
• Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
• Waiver. Famous Contractors’ failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision in the future.
• Assignment. You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our written consent. Famous Contractors may assign these Terms freely.
• Notices. Legal notices to Famous Contractors must be sent to: Famous Acquisitions LLC, 17410 Mack Ave., Suite 1142, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230, Attn: Legal, or to legal@famouscontractors.com.