Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing vendingpreneurs.com, purchasing a course or membership, participating in the VENDInsights program, submitting data through the VENDInsights platform, or opting in to receive SMS text messages, you ("Member," "Participant," "you," or "your") agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy, incorporated herein by reference. If you represent an organization, you confirm that you have authority to bind that entity.

The VENDInsights program is operated by Modern Amenities in connection with Vendingpreneurs. By participating in VENDInsights, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE SERVICES, DO NOT CHECK ANY ACCEPTANCE BOX, AND DO NOT SUBMIT ANY DATA.

2. Scope of Services

The Services include:

Educational content, community access, courses, resources, membership programs, digital products, and live events provided by Vendingpreneurs
VENDInsights: a predictive forecasting and benchmarking tool designed to aggregate anonymized vending operation data to provide revenue projections, benchmarking insights, access to negotiated group supplier rates, and industry-wide performance metrics
SMS text messaging communications including community updates, event reminders, promotional offers, account notifications, and member support

3. Eligibility and Account Security

You must be at least 18 years old and provide accurate information when creating an account, making a purchase, submitting data, or subscribing to SMS communications. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and all activity under your account.

4. SMS Text Messaging Program Terms

a. Program Description

SMS communications may include community updates, event reminders, promotional offers, account notifications, and support messages.

b. Opt-In Consent

By providing your mobile phone number, checking an opt-in box, texting a keyword, or verbally consenting, you agree to receive recurring automated messages. Consent is not required to purchase products or services.

c. Message Frequency

Message frequency varies and may include multiple messages per week.

d. Opt-Out

You may cancel SMS service at any time by texting STOP. A confirmation message will follow.

e. Help

Reply HELP or contact support@vendingpreneurs.com for assistance.

f. Carrier Liability

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

g. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply.

h. Privacy

For privacy-related inquiries, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

5. Membership Fees and Payments

All fees for courses, memberships, and digital products are stated at the time of purchase. Subscription memberships will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless canceled prior to renewal. Fees are non-refundable except as required by law or expressly stated in the product description. Late payments on payment plans may result in suspension of access until the account is current.

6. Refund Policy

Due to the digital nature of our products and immediate access to course materials and community resources, all sales are final. Refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis at our sole discretion. Contact support@vendingpreneurs.com within 7 days of purchase if you believe you qualify for an exception.

7. Data Submission (VENDInsights Program)

a. Data You Provide

As a VENDInsights Participant, you agree to provide accurate and complete information, which may include:

Business contact information (name, email, phone, company name)
Location data (addresses, facility types, demographic information)
Machine information (types, quantities, manufacturers, models)
Revenue and sales data (gross receipts, transaction volumes, sales by product)
Product performance data (sales velocity, inventory turnover)
Supplier and vendor relationships
Other operational metrics relevant to vending machine performance

b. Your Representations

You represent and warrant that: (a) you have the legal authority to provide all submitted data; (b) all data submitted is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge; and (c) your submission does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

8. Data Use, Anonymization, and Privacy Protection

a. Anonymization and Aggregation

All data you submit will be anonymized and aggregated with data from other Participants. Your specific individual data, including revenue figures, location-specific performance, and other identifying information, will NEVER be shared with other Participants, third parties, or the public in a manner that could identify you or your specific operations.

b. How We Use Your Data

Your anonymized and aggregated data will be used to:

Generate industry benchmarks and performance metrics
Create predictive models for revenue forecasting
Identify industry trends and best practices
Negotiate group purchasing agreements with suppliers
Provide you with comparative performance insights (your data vs. anonymized benchmarks)
Improve the VENDInsights Platform and services

c. What You Receive

As a VENDInsights Participant, you will receive access to:

Aggregated industry benchmarks showing how locations, machines, and products perform on average
Comparative analysis showing how YOUR specific metrics compare to anonymized industry benchmarks (without revealing other Participants' individual data)
Access to group supplier rates and negotiated pricing
Predictive forecasting tools

9. Data Security and Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Secure data storage infrastructure

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention and Deletion

We will retain your data for as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill the purposes outlined in these Terms. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at privacy@modernamenities.com (for VENDInsights) or privacy@vendingpreneurs.com (for membership services). Upon receiving a deletion request:

We will remove your identifiable data from active systems within 30 days
Anonymized, aggregated data that cannot be traced back to you may remain in our systems and continue to be used for benchmarking purposes
We will provide confirmation of deletion upon completion

11. Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format
Opt-Out: Withdraw from the VENDInsights program or SMS communications at any time
Object: Object to certain uses of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@modernamenities.com (VENDInsights) or privacy@vendingpreneurs.com (membership services). We will respond to your request within 30 days.

12. Member Responsibilities

You agree to use the Services for lawful purposes only. You will not share, resell, or redistribute course materials, login credentials, or community content without express written permission. You will engage respectfully with other community members and refrain from harassment, spam, or disruptive behavior.

13. Intellectual Property

All website content, course materials, templates, videos, trademarks, benchmarks, forecasting models, analytics, and documentation are owned by Vendingpreneurs, Modern Amenities, or their licensors. Except as expressly permitted, you may not copy, modify, distribute, record, or share any portion of the Services. Unauthorized distribution of content may result in immediate termination without refund.

You retain all ownership rights in the data you submit to VENDInsights. By submitting data, you grant Modern Amenities a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, process, analyze, aggregate, and anonymize your data for the purposes described in these Terms. This license continues even after you withdraw from the Platform, but only for data that has been anonymized and aggregated in a manner that cannot identify you.

All benchmarks, forecasting models, analytics, and other derivative works created from aggregated data are the exclusive property of Modern Amenities.

14. User-Generated Content

By posting content in our community forums or other interactive areas, you grant Vendingpreneurs a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with the Services. You retain ownership of your original content but are responsible for ensuring it does not infringe on third-party rights.

15. Disclaimers

The Services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE." Educational content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute business, legal, or financial advice. VENDInsights provides benchmarking and forecasting tools based on aggregated data; we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy of projections, the success of any business decisions based on Platform insights, or the availability of group purchasing benefits.

Results vary and depend on individual effort, market conditions, and other factors. We make no guarantees regarding income, business success, or specific outcomes. All projections and benchmarks are provided without warranty of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all implied warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

You acknowledge that all business decisions remain your sole responsibility. The Platform provides informational tools only and does not constitute business, financial, or legal advice.

16. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VENDINGPRENEURS, MODERN AMENITIES, AND THEIR AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO: (A) YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES (INCLUDING SMS COMMUNICATIONS); (B) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF YOUR DATA; (C) ANY BUSINESS DECISIONS MADE BASED ON PLATFORM INSIGHTS; OR (D) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICES.

Our aggregate liability under these Terms will not exceed the total fees you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

17. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Vendingpreneurs, Modern Amenities, and their affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your misuse of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

18. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services for material breach of these Terms, including but not limited to unauthorized sharing of content, abusive behavior toward staff or members, or failure to pay fees. Upon termination, you will lose access to all course materials, community resources, and VENDInsights benchmarking insights and group purchasing benefits. You may terminate SMS services at any time by texting STOP.

You may terminate your VENDInsights participation at any time by contacting us at privacy@modernamenities.com. Anonymized data may remain in aggregated datasets after termination.

19. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon (for Vendingpreneurs membership services) and the State of Florida (for VENDInsights services), without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute not resolved informally will be settled by binding arbitration conducted under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. For Vendingpreneurs membership disputes, arbitration shall occur in Lane County, Oregon. For VENDInsights disputes, arbitration shall occur in Florida. Either party may seek injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or confidential information. Judgment on any award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

20. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. We will post the updated version on our website, update the "Last Updated" date, and may provide notice of material changes by email. Continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree to modifications, you may terminate your participation.

21. Contact

For questions about these Terms or the Services:

Vendingpreneurs (Membership Services)
Email: support@vendingpreneurs.com
Mail: 91302 Coburg Industrial Way, Coburg, OR 97408

Modern Amenities (VENDInsights)
Email: privacy@modernamenities.com