American Franchise Professionals Alliance (AFPA) – Terms & Conditions

Latest Update: April 8th, 2026

Operated by: American Franchise Professionals Alliance LLC (“AFPA”, “we”, “our”, or “us”)
You (“Subscriber”, “you”, or “your”) agree to the following Terms & Conditions when enrolling in the CFA Program.

1. Modifications to Terms

AFPA reserves the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms at any time, without notice or liability. Changes become effective upon posting to the Site. Continued use of the Site or services following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We recommend reviewing these Terms regularly.

2. Program Access & Deliverables

Upon enrollment and receipt of payment, you will be granted access to the following:

  • AFPA Certified Franchise Advisor (CFA) training course

  • Access to scheduled live Zoom trainings (group coaching or Q&A sessions)

  • Access to the official CFA community (e.g., Facebook group or successor platforms)

  • One (1) attempt at the official CFA certification exam

This enrollment grants access only; it does not constitute employment, agency, or a business partnership.

AFPA serves Franchisors with services, including:

3. Onboarding Completion

To become a Certified Franchise Advisor (“CFA”), you must:

  • Complete the training course

  • Pass the certification exam

  • Execute a separate Independent Contractor Agreement (1099 Agreement) that will be sent upon certification

Upon signing the 1099 Agreement, you will:

  • Officially become a CFA under the AFPA network

  • Receive two hundred fifty (250) exclusive onboarding leads, provided via email or internal CRM

4. Free Onboarding Leads – Disclaimer

The onboarding leads are:

  • Exclusive to you (not shared)

  • Provided “as-is”

  • Intended as a starting point for practice and opportunity, not guaranteed income

We do not guarantee the accuracy, quality, conversion rate, or income potential of any lead. Outcomes vary by individual performance and market factors.

5. Membership Billing Terms

Your membership fee is billed monthly based on your selected CFA Tier:

  • Billing begins one (1) calendar month from the date of enrollment, regardless of course progress or exam completion

  • Billing is recurring unless canceled in writing

  • You may cancel with at least 14 days’ notice before the next billing cycle to avoid additional charges

6. Refund Policy

All enrollment and membership fees are non-refundable. Failure to complete the course, exam, or 1099 agreement does not entitle you to any refund or billing pause.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • AFPA and its parent company, Real Decent Exposure LLC, disclaim all warranties related to the course, content, leads, and outcomes.

  • Our liability shall be limited to the total fees paid by you under this agreement in the preceding thirty (30) days.

  • We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including lost income or opportunity.

8. Conduct & Compliance

You agree to:

  • Act professionally in all group forums and sessions

  • Refrain from harassment, spam, or any form of disruptive conduct

  • Comply with all applicable laws in the course of your use of our training and leads

We reserve the right to suspend or revoke access for violations of this section without refund.

9. SMS Communications & Messaging

By providing your phone number and opting in through our website, forms, or during a consultation, you agree to receive SMS/text messages from American Franchise Professionals Alliance LLC (“AFPA”).

Message Purpose & Use Cases
These messages are strictly informational and may include:

- Appointment confirmations and reminders

- Scheduling updates

- Follow-up communications related to your inquiry

- Account or service-related notifications

AFPA does not send unsolicited marketing or cold outreach messages.

Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending on your interaction with our services.

Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS messages unless you re-enroll.

For assistance, reply HELP or contact us directly.

Message & Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

Carrier Disclaimer
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Age Requirement
By opting in to receive SMS messages, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age.

10. Use of Materials

All course content, resources, and communications are the proprietary intellectual property of AFPA or its licensors.

You may not copy, share, resell, or distribute any training materials without express written permission.

11. Future Agreements & Affiliate Opportunities

Enrollment in the program does not guarantee participation in affiliate, recruiter, or contractor roles

Such roles are offered only upon certification and execution of a separate signed agreement

12. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. If we do:

  • You will be notified in writing (email or platform notice)

  • Continued use of the training platform or community after notice constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and services are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. AFPA does not warrant:

  • That the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free

  • That results or outcomes will meet any particular expectations

  • That content is accurate, reliable, or complete

You use the Site and services at your own risk.

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Real Decent Exposure LLC, AFPA and its officers, partners, affiliates, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Site or services

  • Your posted content

  • Your participation in AFPA programs, events, or interactions with third parties

15. Termination

AFPA may suspend or terminate your access to the Site or services at any time, with or without notice, for any violation of these Terms or separate program rules.

16. Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

You agree that any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site will be resolved by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), held in Laramie County, Wyoming.

  • You agree to first attempt informal resolution by providing written notice to AFPA and allowing 30 days for resolution

  • Small claims court is permitted for qualifying claims filed individually

  • Class actions and jury trials are waived under this clause

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any additional agreements signed for specific AFPA programs, constitute the entire agreement between you and AFPA. If any provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining Terms remain in effect.

18. Account Security & Access Responsibility

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

Sharing your username, password, or platform access with any third party is strictly prohibited.

AFPA reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account, membership, or access to any services in the event of unauthorized access or sharing.

19. Liquidated Damages for Unauthorized Access or Distribution

You agree that any unauthorized sharing of your login credentials, platform access, training materials, lead data, or other proprietary systems or content may cause substantial harm to AFPA.

In the event of such a violation, you agree to pay liquidated damages in the amount of $1,500 per occurrence.

You acknowledge that this amount is a reasonable pre-estimate of the losses AFPA would suffer and is not a penalty, as actual damages are difficult to quantify.

20. Reinstatement & Resubscription Fee

AFPA invests considerable time and resources into onboarding and maintaining member accounts. If you cancel your membership and later choose to rejoin, you may be subject to a $1,000 reactivation fee in addition to any current membership dues.


This fee is assessed to cover administrative and profile setup costs and is non-refundable once charged.

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