Terms of Use

These Terms of Use are effective as of May 27, 2026.

Welcome to Main Street Max’s website, owned and operated by Main Street Max (“Main Street Max,” “we,” “us,” and “our”). Please read the following Terms of Use carefully, as they, together with all other terms and conditions referred to below, govern your access to and use of our Site.

I. Introduction

a. Acceptance of the Terms of Use

THESE TERMS OF USE DESCRIBE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND BY USING THE SITE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND AND ABIDE BY THESE TERMS OF USE AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY, WHICH IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. THESE TERMS OF USE FORM A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND US REGARDING YOUR USE OF THE SITE ALONG WITH THE RELATED SERVICES, FEATURES, AND CONTENT PROVIDED ON THE SITE. YOU AGREE TO MANDATORY ARBITRATION AND WAIVER OF THE ABILITY TO BRING A CLAIM IN A CLASS ACTION FORMAT.

IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO AGREE TO ALL OUR TERMS OF USE, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY STOP USING OR ATTEMPTING TO USE OUR SITE, BECAUSE IF YOU USE OR CONTINUE THE SITE, YOU WILL BE AGREEING TO EVERYTHING IN OUR TERMS OF USE AS A CONDITION OF SUCH USE.

YOU AGREE THAT BY USING OUR SITE YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AND THAT YOU ARE LEGALLY ABLE TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT.

Our Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we become aware that a user under 13 has provided personal data, we will delete it.

When you see the word “use” or “using” in connection with our Site or us in these Terms of Use, it means and refers to any time you, directly or indirectly, with or without a device, attempt to or actually do access, interact, utilize, display, view, browse, visit, print or copy, transmit, receive or exchange data, upload, download, post or otherwise submit any message, posting, material or content, or you otherwise communicate, including with another user or anyone else. We will also consider you to be using our Site if you utilize, benefit from, take advantage of, or interact with any feature, function, service, activity, promotion, or content in, on, or available through our Site, for any purpose.

We may refer to you or any individual that uses our Site as “you” or “your” or a “user.” If we use the term “Our Companies,” in addition to us, that term means and includes our agents, representatives, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, select unaffiliated companies, assigns, and brands that are owned by, licensed by, and/or partnering with Main Street Max.

When we use the term “Site” we mean all website(s) or online solution functionality or services offered through the individual URL or Internet address locations, sites, and pages within the mainstreetmax.com domain. Unless otherwise noted, when we use the term “Site,” we are including all the content, text, information, images, graphics, postings, files, documents, multimedia materials, software, code, data, logos, brands, service and trademarks, the “look and feel,” as well as the selection and arrangement of items, all copyrightable or otherwise legally protectable items and elements, and all of the various features, functions, and services in, on, or associated with our Site. We will use the term “Content” when we refer to them separately. When we use the term “Services” we mean any services provided as an online functionality or feature of the Site.

These Terms of Use include our Privacy Policy and any other terms we disclose or notify you of when you use or attempt to use our Site (“Additional Terms”), all of which are incorporated by reference and form a part of our Terms of Use for all purposes. In the event of a conflict, these Terms of Use shall control, although the Additional Terms may govern use of particular products, solutions, or services. To make reading and understanding your agreement with us easier, we will use the expression “Terms of Use” to mean and refer to this document, as well as our Privacy Policy and any Additional Terms that apply to you.

By using our Site you are acknowledging you have read, understand, and accept as binding, all of the rights and obligations, terms, and conditions in our Terms of Use, which constitute the legal Agreement you have with us. You understand and agree that you use our Site and any goods or content obtained through it at your own risk. If you do not agree with, cannot comply with, or are unwilling to accept our Terms of Use, please discontinue your use of our Site immediately, because continued use shall constitute acceptance of these Terms of Use.

b. Our Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. We have developed a Privacy Policy in order to inform you of how we collect and use information we obtain from you. All information we collect on the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy, and our Privacy Policy is incorporated into and is a part of these Terms of Use.

c. We Can Change Our Terms of Use and Site

We reserve the right, at any time, to add to, delete, or modify our Terms of Use, as well as all or any part of our Site, in our sole discretion. We will notify you of changes to our Terms of Use by posting the new Terms of Use on this website or by sending you a notice via email. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms of Use means that you accept and agree to the changes. The date at the top of these Terms of Use indicates when they were last updated. You agree to review these Terms of Use and other online policies posted on our Site periodically to be aware of any revisions.

II. Use of the Site

a. This Site Is For United States Use Only

This Site is intended solely for American consumers, and any use by individuals outside the United States is strictly prohibited. We do not represent that any of the materials or services accessible through this Site are available or appropriate for use outside the United States. Accessing the Site from territories where its content is illegal or restricted is forbidden. If you choose to access the Site from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for complying with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Offers on this Site cannot be redeemed by non-US residents or individuals not living in the United States.

b. No Partnership or Employment

Using our Site does not create any partnership, joint venture, employer-employee, or agency relationship between you and Main Street Max. You are simply a user of our content and services, not a representative or partner of Main Street Max in any way.

c. Accessibility

We want everyone, including people with disabilities, to be able to use our Site. We work to follow best practices and laws that help make our Site easy to use for all. However, if you have trouble using our Site because of an accessibility issue, please contact us. We appreciate your feedback and will do our best to fix the issue.

III. User Responsibilities and User Content

a. Accurate Information

When using Main Street Max, you must provide truthful, up-to-date information, such as a valid email and accurate personal details when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us. You are responsible for keeping this information current. If you provide false or outdated details, you may be held responsible for any issues that arise. You also agree to indemnify Main Street Max for any harm or legal claims caused by misuse of the Site or false information.

b. Account Security and Responsibility

You are responsible for keeping any account or login credentials confidential. Do not share your details with anyone. You are liable for all activity that occurs under your email address, whether or not you authorized it. We are not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from unauthorized use of your credentials, especially if they were compromised due to your failure to safeguard them. If you suspect unauthorized access, you must notify us immediately.

c. Rules of Conduct

You agree to use or access the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You may never use, allow, or enable others to use our Site, or knowingly condone use of our Site, to do or attempt to do any of the following:

• Violate any applicable federal or state laws, regulations, judicial or governmental order, treaties, or our rights or the rights of any other person, firm, or enterprise
• Engage in conduct which is or could be considered libelous, defamatory, indecent, vulgar, obscene, pornographic, sexually explicit or sexually suggestive, racially or ethnically offensive, harmful, harassing, intimidating, threatening, hateful, objectionable, discriminatory, or abusive
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Main Street Max, Main Street Max’s employees, or any other person, firm, or enterprise
• Use the Site for posting or otherwise using malicious or unauthorized code (such as viruses, time bombs, cancel bots, worms, Trojan horses, spyware) or other potentially harmful material that might interrupt, damage, interfere with, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software, hardware, or communication equipment
• Violate, or attempt to violate, any security features of the Site
• Attempt to modify, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise reduce any of the source code we use in providing the Site
• Collect, obtain, compile, gather, transmit, reproduce, delete, revise, view, or display any material or information, whether personally identifiable or not, submitted, provided, or made available by or concerning any other person, firm, or enterprise
• Advocate or encourage conduct that could constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national, or foreign law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site
• Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site
• Send unlawful communications. If you choose to share our content, you accept that the recipients have given you permission to contact them. You may not use the Site to send unsolicited messages (spam) or engage in any communication that violates applicable laws

Any attempt to manipulate the Site or break the Rules of Conduct is a serious violation of these Terms, and we may terminate or ban your access on this and any related websites. We also reserve the right to take any other legal action available to us.

We intend to cooperate fully with any law enforcement officials or agencies in the investigation of any violation of these Terms of Use or of any applicable laws. Any violation of system or network security may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability.

d. Posting and Submitting User Content

Our Site may allow you to submit, provide, furnish, transmit, exchange, communicate, and/or display to others (referred to as “Posting”) content or materials (collectively, “User Content”), such as comments, feedback, or messages. By Posting, you represent that you own or have the right to engage in or submit, display, or use the User Content, and you specifically agree your User Content shall not violate any law or regulation, our Terms of Use, or the rights of others.

We have no obligation, nor do we verify, review for accuracy or completeness, any User Content. We also have no obligation to monitor your use of the Site or your User Content, but we reserve the right to do so and to confirm or request confirmation of any information you submit. We do not endorse User Content. We also reserve the right to delete any user-posted content that violates these Terms, at our discretion.

Your User Content is your responsibility. You will defend and indemnify us for any User Content submitted, displayed, used, or transferred under the foregoing.

e. Feedback and Submissions

Main Street Max welcomes your feedback and suggestions about our content or the Site. By transmitting any suggestions, information, material, or other content (collectively, “feedback”) to Main Street Max, you represent and warrant that such feedback does not infringe or violate the intellectual property or proprietary rights of any third party and that you have all rights necessary to convey to Main Street Max and enable Main Street Max to use such feedback. Any feedback received through the Site will be deemed to include a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, non-exclusive right and license for Main Street Max to adopt, publish, reproduce, disseminate, transmit, distribute, copy, use, create derivative works, and display the feedback worldwide, in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed, without additional approval or consideration.

f. Our Right to User Content

User Content will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary and may be used by our affiliates, Our Companies, or Main Street Max. Content that is yours remains yours, and neither our Terms of Use nor your use of our Site is intended to deprive you of any existing rights to Content. By posting, downloading, displaying, performing, transmitting, or otherwise distributing Content to Main Street Max or the Site, you are:

• Giving us a non-exclusive, irrevocable, unconditional, transferable, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license and right to use, display, reproduce, perform, adapt, translate, modify, create derivative works from, publish, distribute, disseminate, and broadcast the User Content in connection with your use of the Site without additional accounting to you or notifying you in any way
• Representing and warranting to us that you have the right to submit the User Content and grant the rights and license described above

If anyone else has or may have rights to the User Content you are submitting, it is your responsibility to find out and obtain whatever agreements, licenses, and rights you need from them. When you submit Content to us, you will be solely responsible and liable, and you will defend and indemnify us.

IV. Editorial Content and Disclaimers

a. Informational Content Only — Not Professional Advice

Any content on the Site, including articles, guides, product reviews, blog posts, savings tips, or any other content, is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on our Site should be considered medical, legal, financial, insurance, or professional advice. Do not rely on any content as a substitute for expert guidance. We are not responsible for any decisions you make based on the information provided on our Site.

• Health and medical content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition.
• Financial, investment, and retirement content is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Consult a licensed financial advisor before making financial decisions.
• Legal content is not a substitute for professional legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your specific situation.
• Insurance content is not a substitute for advice from a licensed insurance agent or broker.

Reliance on any information provided on the Site is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content.

b. Editorial Standards and Content Practices

Main Street Max is committed to producing accurate, helpful content for our readers. Our editorial practices include:

• Fact-checking claims against authoritative sources (government agencies, peer-reviewed research, recognized industry organizations)
• Citing sources for statistics, prices, and specific claims so readers can verify
• Updating articles when pricing, regulations, or other key facts change
• Disclosing affiliate relationships, sponsorships, and any conflicts of interest
• Clearly distinguishing news, opinion, advice, and sponsored content

If you find an error in our content, please contact us. We take corrections seriously and will update or retract content as appropriate.

c. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content

Some articles on Main Street Max contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe may be helpful to our readers.

We may also publish sponsored content, which will be clearly marked as such. Sponsored content does not necessarily reflect our editorial views, and we do not endorse advertised products or services unless explicitly stated.

V. Legal Terms

a. Copyright Infringement

On notice, we will act expeditiously to remove Content that infringes the copyright rights of others, and we will use reasonable efforts to disable use of our Site by anyone who repeatedly infringes the rights of others. If you believe our Site contains elements that infringe any copyright of yours or anyone else’s, please follow the procedures set forth below in our Notice and Procedure for Making Claims of Copyright Infringement.

b. Notice and Procedure for Making Claims of Copyright Infringement

Main Street Max has adopted the following procedure regarding copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), the text of which is located at copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS SOLELY FOR NOTIFYING US THAT YOUR COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL MAY HAVE BEEN INFRINGED. DO NOT SEND ANY INQUIRIES UNRELATED TO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT (e.g., REQUESTS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR CUSTOMER SERVICE, REPORTS OF EMAIL ABUSE) TO THE CONTACT LISTED BELOW. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE IF SENT TO THAT CONTACT.

WE CAUTION YOU THAT UNDER FEDERAL LAW, IF YOU KNOWINGLY MISREPRESENT THAT ONLINE MATERIAL IS INFRINGING, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO HEAVY CIVIL PENALTIES. THESE INCLUDE MONETARY DAMAGES, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES INCURRED BY US, BY ANY COPYRIGHT OWNER, OR BY ANY COPYRIGHT OWNER’S LICENSEE THAT IS INJURED AS A RESULT OF OUR RELYING UPON YOUR MISREPRESENTATION. YOU MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR PERJURY.

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used or displayed on our website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please report the alleged infringement by notifying Main Street Max’s Designated Agent. Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(2), all notifications of claimed copyright infringement should be sent ONLY to our Designated Agent.

Written notification must be submitted to the following Designated Agent:

Service Provider: Main Street Max

Name of Designated Agent: Copyright Manager

Email Address of Designated Agent: legal@mainstreetmax.com

Under Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(3)(A), the Notification of Claimed Infringement must include the following:

• An electronic or physical signature of the owner or of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest
• Identification of the copyrighted work (or works) that you claim has been infringed
• A description and identification of the material that you claim is infringing, and the location where the original or an authorized copy of the copyrighted work exists
• A clear description of where the infringing material is located on our Website, including as applicable its URL, so that we can locate the material
• Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf

c. Intellectual Property Rights

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality, including all information, text, displays, photographs, graphics, video and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof (“Main Street Max Content”), are owned by, licensed by, or provided to Main Street Max. The Site is protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. We own and retain all rights in the Main Street Max Content.

These Terms of Use permit you to use the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use only. Except as otherwise provided in these Terms of Use, you may not reproduce, modify, publish, prepare derivative works, or distribute copies of the Main Street Max Content in whole or in part. You acknowledge and agree that if you use any Content in violation of our Terms of Use, any other party’s rights, or any laws or regulations, including laws relating to the protection of intellectual property, you may be subject to civil liability, criminal prosecution, or both.

d. Assignment and No Third-Party Beneficiaries

You cannot transfer your rights or responsibilities under these Terms to anyone else without our permission. However, Main Street Max can transfer this agreement to another company, such as an affiliate or a new owner, without your consent. These Terms are only between you and Main Street Max. No one else, except Main Street Max’s affiliates and service providers (“Our Companies”), can claim any rights under this agreement.

e. Third-Party Content and Links from the Site

If the Site contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, such links are provided for convenience purposes only. This includes links contained in advertisements, banner advertisements, and sponsored links. We have no control over, and no liability for, any third-party websites or materials. We work with a number of partners and affiliates whose Internet sites may be linked with the Site. Because neither we nor our Site has control over the content and performance of these partner and affiliate sites, we make no guarantees about the accuracy, currency, content, or quality of the information provided by such sites, and we assume no responsibility for unintended, objectionable, inaccurate, misleading, or unlawful content that may reside on those sites.

Similarly, from time to time in connection with your use of the Site, you may have access to Content or websites that are owned by third parties (“Third Party Content”). You acknowledge and agree that we make no guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the accuracy, currency, content, or quality of Third Party Content. Unless expressly provided otherwise, these Terms of Use shall govern your use of any and all Third Party Content.

f. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

OUR SITE IS MADE AVAILABLE “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OR ASSURANCE THAT ALL OR ANY PART OF OUR SITE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR USE, PERFORM AS DESCRIBED, OR THAT OUR SITE IS ACCURATE, TIMELY, COMPLETE, OR ERROR-FREE. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON OUR SITE FOR ANY DECISIONS OR ACTIONS YOU MAY OR MAY NOT CHOOSE TO MAKE OR TAKE. WE ARE NEITHER RESPONSIBLE NOR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOU OR YOUR PROPERTY, EVEN IF DUE TO MALICIOUS OR UNAUTHORIZED CODE. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING YOU HAVE APPROPRIATE MECHANISMS TO PROTECT AND SECURE YOUR EQUIPMENT, PROGRAMS, AND INFORMATION, BECAUSE YOU, NOT US, ARE ASSUMING ALL RISK OF LOSS OR DAMAGE THAT MAY ARISE OR BE ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF OUR WEBSITE.

OUR LIABILITY TO YOU IS LIMITED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, COST, AND/OR EXPENSE OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, OR LOST DATA, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION OR BASIS OF THE CLAIM AND WHETHER OR NOT A PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES) IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING FROM USE OF OUR SITE OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR SERVICES WE PROVIDE TO YOU.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THESE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. HOWEVER, IF ANY LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES OR LIABILITY IS PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW, WE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE MAXIMUM LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS PERMITTED. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

g. No License

Nothing contained on the Site should be understood as granting you a license to use any of the trademarks, service marks, or logos owned by us or by any third party.

h. You Indemnify Us

By using our Site, you agree to defend and hold harmless any or all of Our Companies against any demands, claims, or actions arising out of or as a result of your access to or use of the Site, your breach or violation of our Terms of Use (including any breach arising from violations of law and regulation), as well as claims of infringement, misappropriation, or violation of the rights of any person or entity (“Claim”). You shall indemnify and hold Our Companies harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, resulting from any such Claim. We have the right, at any time, to assume the defense against any Claim and all negotiations for settlement and compromise, and you agree to cooperate with us in any such defense.

i. Term and Termination

Our Terms of Use will take effect at the moment you click “ACCEPT,” register, respond to a request for information, and/or begin downloading, accessing, or using the Site, whichever is earliest. Main Street Max reserves the right at any time, and on reasonable grounds (which shall include any reasonable belief of fraudulent or unlawful activity or actions or omissions that violate any term or condition of this Agreement), to deny your access to the Site or to any portion thereof in order to protect its name and goodwill, its business, and other users. Our Terms of Use with you will also terminate automatically if you fail to comply with their terms and conditions, subject to the survival rights of certain provisions identified below. Termination will be effective without notice.

You may also terminate our Terms of Use at any time by ceasing to use the Site, but all applicable provisions of our Terms of Use will survive termination. Each re-access or use of the Site will reapply our Terms of Use (then in effect) to you. The provisions concerning Main Street Max’s proprietary rights, feedback and submissions, indemnity, disclaimers of warranty and liability, waiver and severability, entire agreement, and governing law will survive the termination of our Terms of Use for any reason.

j. We Have the Right to Terminate

We have the right to discontinue, suspend, or terminate our Site or your use of the Service and/or our Site at any time, with or without notice to you, and without liability to you, for any reason or no reason, including any time we determine, in our sole judgment, that you have violated any of the Terms of Use, furnished us with false or misleading information, or interfered with use of the Site by others. In addition to any other rights and remedies we may have under these Terms of Use, or at law or in equity, we have the right to:

• Refuse to allow you further Posting
• Remove or delete Postings
• Revoke your right to use our Site
• Revoke and terminate your account
• Use any technological, legal, operational, or other means available to enforce our Terms of Use, including blocking specific IP addresses or deactivating your registration

VI. Governing Law and Binding Arbitration

a. Governing Law

Our Terms of Use and your use of our Site shall be construed, governed by, and enforced under the substantive laws of the State of Texas, exclusive of its conflict-of-law principles. You will not object to jurisdiction or venue on the grounds of lack of personal jurisdiction, inconvenient forum, or otherwise. The Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act does not apply to our Terms of Use.

YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT YOU MAY NOW HAVE OR HEREAFTER POSSESS TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING UNDER OUR TERMS OF USE OR YOUR USE OF OUR WEBSITE.

b. Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver

By using our Site, you agree that any disputes will be resolved in a prompt and cost-effective manner through binding arbitration rather than in court. The following provisions outline our arbitration agreement, which is designed to deter frivolous lawsuits and promote efficient dispute resolution:

1. Pre-Arbitration Dispute Resolution Requirement. Before starting an arbitration, the party intending to seek arbitration must first attempt to resolve the dispute informally. This includes: (a) providing written notice to the other party describing the dispute and desired resolution, and (b) allowing a period of at least 30 days to negotiate or settle the dispute in good faith. You and we agree to communicate and negotiate in good faith during this period. If we are unable to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days (or another period we agree to in writing), either party may then proceed to initiate arbitration.

2. Mandatory Arbitration under AAA Rules. All disputes or claims arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the Site must be resolved by final and binding arbitration. The arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its applicable rules and procedures (including the AAA’s Commercial Arbitration Rules), and not in a court of law. The decision of the arbitrator will be final and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

3. Venue. The location of the arbitration shall be in the State of Texas. All arbitration proceedings (including any in-person hearings) will take place in Texas, unless you and Main Street Max mutually agree to a different location. You and Main Street Max consent to personal jurisdiction in Texas for the sole purpose of carrying out this arbitration provision.

4. Class Action Waiver. All claims must be brought on an individual basis. Neither you nor we shall be entitled to join or consolidate disputes by or against others, or pursue any claim as a class action, collective action, or in a private attorney-general capacity in arbitration or in any other forum. The arbitrator shall not have authority to conduct any class or collective arbitration or to join or consolidate the claims of multiple parties. By agreeing to these Terms of Use, you and we waive any right to a jury trial and waive the ability to participate in a class action or class arbitration for any dispute covered by this arbitration agreement.

5. Early Dispositive Motions. The arbitrator is expressly authorized to consider and rule on early dispositive motions. The arbitrator may dismiss claims that are frivolous or fail to state a valid claim before a full arbitration hearing on the merits. Either party may request such a motion early in the proceedings.

6. Fee-Shifting for Baseless Claims. If the arbitrator determines that any claim or counterclaim is frivolous or brought in bad faith, the arbitrator may require the party asserting such claim to reimburse the prevailing party for its reasonable attorneys’ fees and arbitration costs incurred in defending against that claim. Otherwise, each side will bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs, as per the standard “American Rule,” unless the arbitrator specifically orders otherwise in accordance with applicable law.

7. Single Arbitrator. The arbitration will be conducted before a single, neutral arbitrator, not a panel of multiple arbitrators. The arbitrator shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties from the AAA’s roster of arbitrators (if the parties cannot agree, the AAA will appoint a qualified arbitrator).

8. Limited Discovery and Streamlined Procedure. The arbitration process will be streamlined for efficiency. The parties agree that the arbitration shall proceed under the AAA’s Expedited Arbitration Procedures (to the extent applicable) or otherwise be conducted in a manner designed to achieve a fast and cost-efficient resolution. The arbitrator may limit the scope of discovery to what is reasonably necessary to ensure a fair opportunity to present claims and defenses.

9. Enforceability and Severability. This arbitration clause is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and is intended to be interpreted broadly in favor of arbitration. If any portion of this arbitration agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. In particular, if the class action waiver is ever deemed unlawful or unenforceable with respect to particular claims, then those claims shall proceed in court while the remaining individual claims still proceed in arbitration. This arbitration provision shall survive termination of the Terms of Use and remains binding even after your relationship with us ends.

VII. Miscellaneous

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time by posting the updated version on the website. In the event of material changes, we will provide notice by posting an update on our website or through other reasonable means. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance. No amendment or modification of these Terms shall be valid unless made in accordance with this paragraph or in a written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Main Street Max.

The illegality, unenforceability, or invalidity of any provision is severable and shall not affect or impair the rest of our Terms of Use. No waiver of any breach of any provision of these Terms of Use shall constitute a waiver of any prior, concurrent, or subsequent breach of the same or any other provisions, and no waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the waiving party. Headings are purely for reference and shall not affect meaning. Any provision which must survive any termination of your Agreement with us in order to allow us to enforce its meaning shall survive. You may not make or initiate any demand, claim, or action against us or any of Our Companies, regardless of form or the basis of the claim, more than one (1) year after the cause of action has arisen.

If we believe, have reason to believe, or are notified of anything which could compromise or endanger the health or safety of any person, could cause damage (tangible or intangible), could adversely affect, infringe upon, or misappropriate anyone else’s rights, harasses or interferes with any other user, interferes with or bypasses security or other protective measures, or violates any law or regulation or these Terms of Use, we have the right (reserving cumulatively all other rights and remedies available to us at law, in equity, and under our Agreement with you) to report and provide information to any and all regulatory and law enforcement authorities and agencies and take any action permitted by law.

a. Force Majeure

Main Street Max is not responsible for any delay or failure to perform due to events beyond our control. These include natural disasters, fires, floods, government actions, wars, strikes, power outages, internet failures, or other unexpected events that make it impossible to operate. If this happens, we will do our best to resume services as soon as possible.

b. Injunctive Relief

You acknowledge that any breach, threatened or actual, of our Terms of Use, including with respect to unauthorized use of Main Street Max proprietary assets, will cause irreparable injury to Main Street Max, such injury would not be quantifiable in monetary damages, and Main Street Max would not have an adequate remedy at law. You therefore agree that Main Street Max shall be entitled, in addition to other available remedies, to seek and be awarded an injunction or other appropriate equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction restraining any breach, threatened or actual, of your obligations under any provision of our Terms of Use. You hereby waive any requirement that Main Street Max post any bond or other security in the event any injunctive or equitable relief is sought by or awarded to Main Street Max to enforce any provision of our Terms of Use.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Main Street Max

Email: legal@mainstreetmax.com

Website: mainstreetmax.com

‍

By using mainstreetmax.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by them.

‍