Terms of Service

Last updated: April 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using homeservicesbusinessvaluation.com(the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.

About This Site

This Site is operated by HedgeStone Business Advisors(“we,” “us,” or “our”), a business advisory and brokerage firm specializing in home service business sales and valuations. The Site provides educational content, valuation tools, and information about our services.

Informational Purpose Only

All content on this Site — including valuation calculators, multiple benchmarks, market data, blog articles, and FAQ responses — is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes:

  • A guarantee of any specific sale price or outcome
  • Legal, tax, or financial advice
  • A formal business appraisal or certified valuation
  • An offer to buy or sell any business

Valuation outputs from our calculators are estimates based on market benchmarks and general assumptions. Actual transaction values depend on many factors specific to each business and deal. Always consult qualified legal, tax, and financial advisors before making business decisions.

Calculator Data

Our valuation calculators process all inputs in your browser. We do not collect, transmit, or store any financial data you enter into our calculators on our servers. Calculator results are approximations only and should not be relied upon as a formal valuation.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, calculator code, data compilations, and methodology — is the property of HedgeStone Business Advisors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without written permission.

No Solicitation

This Site does not solicit the purchase or sale of any specific business. Any discussions about a potential business sale are initiated only at the request of the business owner. All business discussions are conducted under strict confidentiality.

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including trade associations, industry publications, and Google Calendar for appointment booking. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HedgeStone Business Advisors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this Site or reliance on any content or calculator output.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact Jason Taken at jason.taken@hedgestone.com or (224) 249-3213.