Terms of service
Terms and Conditions
Welcome to WorldBusinessesForSale.com.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using WorldBusinessesForSale.com, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms. We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
2. Use of the Website
2.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use our website and services.
2.2 License to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for listing or browsing business opportunities.
2.3 Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the website for any unlawful purpose
- Submit or transmit harmful, defamatory, or otherwise inappropriate content
- Attempt to interfere with the functionality or security of the website or services
3. Listing a Business
When listing a business, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and lawful information. You are solely responsible for the content submitted and for ensuring it remains up to date.
4. Fees and Payment
Some services require payment. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. By purchasing any service, you agree to pay the applicable charges associated with that service.
5. Limitation of Liability
WorldBusinessesForSale.com is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website or services.
6. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom or your local jurisdiction. Any disputes will be resolved exclusively in the courts of the relevant jurisdiction.
7. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time, without prior notice, for any reason.
8. Privacy Policy
Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
Please review it for information on how we manage personal data.
Listing Agreement
(Applies when listing a business on WorldBusinessesForSale.com.)
This Listing Agreement (“Agreement”) applies in addition to the general Terms above.
1. Agreement Term
The Agreement term depends on your selected plan—six (6), nine (9), or twelve (12) months. Contracts renew automatically unless cancelled in accordance with these Terms.
2. Plans, Fees, and Commission Rates
2.1 Commission-Based Plans
A commission is payable upon the confirmed sale of your business. Rates vary by plan:
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Basic: 3%
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Standard: 2%
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Premium: 1%
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Swift Sales: 5%–10% (rate confirmed before listing)
2.2 Broker Listings (12-Month Membership)
- Basic Broker Plan: No Commission
- Standard Broker Plan: No Commission
- Premium Broker Plan: No Commission
All broker plans operate on a fixed annual membership basis.
2.3 Pay-As-You-Go Plans (No Commission)
Our Pay-As-You-Go plans charge no commission. These are offered as:
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One-time purchase options
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Monthly subscriptions
Support is limited to the features included within the chosen plan.
3. Non-Exclusive Listing Arrangement
This is a non-exclusive listing arrangement. You may sell your business independently or through another broker.
Commission is only payable if we directly introduce the buyer through our platform or marketing activities, and a successful sale is completed during the listing term or within 90 days after termination.
3.1 When Commission is Due
Commission is due within 14 days of the completed sale.
3.2 Minimum Commission for Swift Sales
The Swift Sales Plan has a minimum commission rate starting at 5%.
3.3 Commission Summary
- Brokers: No Commission
- Individual sellers: 1% – 3%, depending on plan
4. Seller Responsibilities
4.1 Accurate Information
You must provide complete and accurate details about your business.
4.2 Notification of Sale
You must notify us immediately when your business is sold, regardless of how the sale occurs.
5. Commission Obligations After Termination
If your business sells within 90 days after your listing ends to a buyer introduced through our platform or resulting from our marketing efforts, the commission remains payable.
6. Termination
6.1 Early Termination
Either party may terminate the Agreement with 30 days’ written notice.
6.2 Impact of Termination
Termination does not remove commission obligations if a sale occurs within the active period or the post-termination window defined above.
7. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the United Kingdom or your local jurisdiction. By using our services, you accept this jurisdiction.
8. Entire Agreement
These Terms and this Agreement together form the complete agreement between you and WorldBusinessesForSale.com and replace all prior communications.
9. Amendments
Changes to this Agreement must be made in writing and acknowledged by both parties.
Acknowledgment
By listing your business on WorldBusinessesForSale.com, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and this Agreement.
World Businesses for Sale
Nexus House
66 Queens Court Trading Estate
Greets Green Road
West Bromwich
B70 9EQ
United Kingdom