Terms of Service
Effective Date: March 12, 2026
BB2A Ventures, LLC (d/b/a Best of Black 2A)
Governing Law: State of Texas
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Best of Black 2A website, platform, marketplace, directory, subdomains, digital products, social media pages, listings, booking tools, and related services operated by BB2A Ventures, LLC (“BB2A,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you use the platform as a Vendor, you also agree to the Vendor Agreement, which controls Vendor-specific payment, payout, fee, refund recovery, and marketplace participation terms.
If you do not agree, do not use the platform.
These Terms supersede all prior Terms of Use.
1. The Platform and User Roles
BB2A operates a digital directory, marketplace, and discovery platform for firearm-related professionals and the wider Black self-defense ecosystem. BB2A provides tools for Users to discover listings, browse services, communicate with Vendors, book services, purchase products, join memberships, and engage with the community.
The platform supports the following User roles:
Guests / Visitors
Individuals who access publicly available areas of the platform without registering an account.
Account Holders
Individuals who create a free or paid account to browse listings, submit reviews, save favorites, communicate with Vendors, or access tools on the platform. Account Holders are not Members unless they enroll in the Lineageship™.
Members (Lineageship™)
Individuals enrolled in the paid Lineageship™ tiers (Copper, Bronze, Brass), receiving associated benefits, access, and privileges. “Members” refers exclusively to Lineageship™ participants.
Vendors
Independent firearm instructors, gun clubs, FFL dealers, gun stores, gun ranges, manufacturers, training professionals, and other third-party providers who create, manage, or claim listings, products, events, or services on the platform.
Vendors operate independently and are not employees, partners, agents, joint ventures, or representatives of BB2A.
BB2A as Platform Operator
BB2A may offer its own products, courses, memberships, digital tools, or services. When doing so, BB2A acts as a first-party seller and platform operator — not a Vendor as defined above.
2. Neutral Venue
BB2A is a neutral venue and digital marketplace. We:
• do not control or guarantee Vendor conduct, skills, certifications, legal compliance, availability, or performance
• do not mediate Vendor services, firearm training, business practices, or instructional outcomes
• do not endorse any Vendor, listing, product, or service
• do not participate in Vendor-User contracts or transactions
Any agreement, booking, product purchase, training arrangement, club membership inquiry, or service contract is exclusively between Vendor and User.
Vendors remain fully responsible for:
• their compliance with state, federal, and local firearm laws
• training certifications
• FFL compliance
• insurance
• safety protocols
• business licensing
• operational conduct
• refunds, cancellations, disputes, or claims arising from their services
BB2A is not liable for Vendor actions, omissions, misconduct, or legal violations.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming a legally binding contract to use the platform.
If you access the platform on behalf of a company or entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
4. Account Registration and Security
Account Holders must provide accurate and current registration information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account.
We may suspend or terminate accounts for:
• inaccurate information
• policy violations
• abusive behavior
• fraudulent activity
• misuse of platform features
• attempts to circumvent fees, verification, or platform rules
To operate, support, secure, and govern the platform, BB2A may, through authorized administrative tools, access, view, or temporarily act within user accounts, listings, or Vendor profiles. Such access is limited to legitimate operational purposes including support, troubleshooting, moderation, compliance, fraud prevention, and enforcement of platform policies.
5. Prohibited Conduct
Users may not:
• impersonate another person or create multiple accounts
• scrape, crawl, extract, or copy data from the platform
• engage in harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory conduct
• misuse booking tools or messaging features
• post false, defamatory, or misleading information
• attempt to reverse engineer platform systems
• interfere with platform operations
• use the platform for unlawful purposes
• misrepresent firearm qualifications, certifications, or licensing
• attempt to divert BB2A Users to off-platform systems to avoid Vendor fees
• submit content, including images or audio, that violates the rights of third parties, contains sensitive personal data of others, or is intended to misuse, manipulate, or exploit automated or AI-assisted platform features
Vendors may not:
• list inaccurate qualifications, business status, pricing, or certifications
• fail to meet legal firearm requirements
• misuse reviews or messaging
• sell or transfer Vendor accounts
• route User inquiries to non-Vendor third parties (“lead farming”)
• use BB2A trademarks or branding without permission
We reserve the right to suspend or remove accounts violating these Terms.
6. Intellectual Property
All platform content, branding, logos, designs, layouts, images, software code, workflows, and systems are owned by or licensed to BB2A.
Certain names, phrases, frameworks, and brand systems used on the platform—including but not limited to Best of Black 2A™, Industrinomics™, Tactical Luxury™, Lineageship™, Chamber Recon™, Tactical Frequency™, The House of Best of Black 2A™, and other proprietary concepts—are trademarks or protected intellectual property of BB2A Ventures, LLC. Users may not copy, adapt, reproduce, or use these names or associated frameworks without prior written permission.
You may not:
• copy or reproduce platform content
• create derivative works
• use BB2A trademarks
• frame, scrape, or mirror the platform
• use the platform for competitive intelligence or to build a similar directory, platform, or marketplace
7. User-Generated Content
Users may submit reviews, listing data, messages, images, profile details, and other content (“Submitted Content”).
By submitting content, you grant BB2A a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, publish, promote, or modify the content for platform-related purposes.
You represent that:
• you own the content or have rights to use it
• it does not violate third-party rights
• it is accurate and lawful
BB2A may remove or moderate content at our discretion.
7A. Contact Information and Platform Communications
To maintain platform integrity, safety, fairness, and verified engagement, Users and Vendors may not include direct contact information—including but not limited to email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, external websites, or social media handles—within public bios, descriptions, profiles, or other public-facing content areas unless expressly permitted by BB2A.
All initial inquiries, communications, and engagement between Users and Vendors must occur through BB2A’s platform messaging, contact, or booking tools where provided.
BB2A reserves the right to edit, remove, or restrict any Submitted Content that includes prohibited contact information or attempts to divert Users off-platform, with or without notice. Repeated or intentional circumvention may result in listing modification, suspension, or account termination.
7B. AI-Assisted Features and Automated Processing
Certain platform features may use automated or artificial intelligence–assisted processing to analyze or respond to user-submitted content, including text, voice input, or images.
By submitting content through AI-assisted features, you acknowledge and consent to automated processing of such content for the purpose of generating responses, analysis, or platform functionality.
AI-generated outputs are provided for informational and functional purposes only and may be incomplete, inaccurate, or inappropriate in certain contexts. BB2A does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of AI-generated content and disclaims any liability arising from reliance on such outputs.
Users remain solely responsible for the content they submit and for how they interpret or act upon AI-generated responses.
8. Listings, Products, Courses, and Events
Listings are provided by independent Vendors. BB2A does not guarantee:
• accuracy
• availability
• legality
• safety
• training outcomes
• compliance with firearm laws
• fulfillment of bookings or events
Users are responsible for verifying Vendor qualifications, certifications, insurance, and safety practices before engaging services.
8A. SMS and Text Message Communications
Certain platform features may include SMS or text message communications related to account access, security, bookings, membership activity, or other user-initiated interactions.
By providing a mobile phone number and explicitly opting in where required, you consent to receive such text messages from Best of Black 2A. Message frequency varies by activity. Message and data rates may apply.
SMS communications are transactional or service-related, not promotional, unless you separately and explicitly opt in to marketing messages.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP. Reply HELP for assistance.
SMS consent is not a condition of purchasing goods or services and may be withdrawn at any time.
8B. Attendance, Check-In, and Ticket Usage
Attendance for time-based services, courses, events, or sessions is confirmed when a booking or ticket is checked in, scanned, or otherwise marked as used at the time of validation.
Tickets are intended to be validated at or after the scheduled start time of the applicable session. Tickets scanned or validated prior to the scheduled start time may be marked as used and may not be eligible for revalidation, refund, or replacement.
BB2A does not guarantee the accuracy, correction, or reversal of attendance records resulting from early check-in, improper scanning, timing errors, or host or user actions outside the intended check-in window.
Any disputes related to attendance, ticket usage, or check-in timing are governed by the Vendor’s stated refund and cancellation policy. If no such policy is published, the booking is considered non-refundable.
9. Payments, Subscriptions, and Fees
Payments are processed via Stripe, WooCommerce Payments, or other integrated processors. BB2A does not store full payment card information.
Vendors remain responsible for:
• refunds
• cancellations
• disputes
• tax reporting
• income obligations
Chargebacks initiated against BB2A may result in account suspension.
Membership fees (Lineageship™ or Chamber tiers), Vendor subscriptions, and platform-related purchases are billed according to the terms provided at checkout.
9A. Marketplace Relationship
Best of Black 2A operates as a technology platform and marketplace that enables Users to discover Vendors and allows Vendors to list, market, and transact their services, products, events, or memberships.
BB2A is not a party to any agreement, contract, transaction, or service relationship between a Vendor and a User. Any booking, purchase, training engagement, event participation, or service arrangement is a direct relationship solely between the Vendor and the User.
Vendors are independent third parties and are not employees, agents, partners, joint venturers, or representatives of BB2A. Vendors act on their own behalf and under their own authority.
BB2A does not:
Control Vendor pricing, availability, or service delivery
Supervise or certify firearm instruction or training outcomes
Guarantee Vendor compliance with firearm laws or safety standards
Assume responsibility for Vendor actions, omissions, or misconduct
Users acknowledge that they engage Vendors at their own discretion and risk.
9B. Payments, Disputes, and Refunds
Payments on the platform may be processed through Stripe, WooCommerce, Stripe Connect, or other integrated payment processors. BB2A does not store or process full payment card numbers, bank account numbers, or sensitive financial credentials.
Vendor Transactions
For marketplace transactions involving Vendors:
Vendors are the sellers of record for their goods or services
Vendors are solely responsible for pricing, fulfillment, refunds, cancellations, disputes, chargebacks, taxes, and compliance obligations
BB2A may collect platform fees or commissions where applicable, as disclosed at checkout or in Vendor agreements
Vendor payouts are subject to the payout timing, transfer timing, availability, holds, reserves, eligibility rules, and processor requirements of BB2A and its third-party payment providers. Customer payment collection, transfer of funds to a Vendor’s connected account, and disbursement of funds to a Vendor’s bank account may occur at different times. BB2A does not guarantee payout on the date of booking, the date of service, or any specific calendar date.
Attendance-related disputes, including those involving ticket usage or check-in timing, do not constitute payment processing errors or platform failures and do not obligate BB2A to issue refunds for Vendor transactions.
Booking Cancellation and Payment Processing
Cancellation of a booking removes the reservation and may release the associated seat or time slot back into availability. Cancellation of a booking does not automatically reverse or refund a completed payment transaction. Any refund associated with a Vendor-provided service must be initiated by the Vendor through the applicable payment processor in accordance with the Vendor’s stated refund or cancellation policy.
9C. Payment Processors
BB2A uses third-party payment processors, including Stripe, to facilitate transactions. BB2A does not store full payment credentials and is not responsible for errors, outages, fraud detection decisions, charge reversals, payment delays, or compliance determinations made by payment processors acting under their own terms, policies, and regulatory obligations.
BB2A Transactions
For products, memberships, courses, or services sold directly by BB2A, BB2A acts as the seller of record and applicable refund or cancellation terms will be disclosed at the time of purchase.
Disputes and Chargebacks
If a User initiates a dispute or chargeback related to a Vendor transaction:
The dispute is between the User and the Vendor
BB2A may provide transaction metadata to payment processors as required
Vendors bear responsibility for responding to disputes and any resulting fees or losses
BB2A reserves the right to suspend or restrict accounts associated with excessive disputes, chargebacks, or suspected abuse.
Refund Policy
Unless expressly stated otherwise at checkout, all purchases are final. Vendors are responsible for clearly disclosing their refund, cancellation, or rescheduling policies. BB2A does not guarantee refunds for Vendor services.
For the avoidance of doubt, issuance of a refund or reversal does not require BB2A to accelerate, maintain, or preserve any Vendor payout timeline, and Vendor payouts may be offset, withheld, reversed, or adjusted in accordance with the Vendor Agreement and applicable processor rules.
9D. Optional Instant Payouts for Vendors
Where available, eligible Vendors may be offered an optional Instant Payout feature through BB2A’s payment processor or connected account dashboard. Instant Payouts are subject to processor availability, supported payout methods, account status, currency and country availability, available balance, risk review, and other eligibility requirements determined by BB2A or the applicable payment processor.
If BB2A offers Instant Payouts, BB2A may charge an optional Instant Payout fee, which will be clearly disclosed to the Vendor in the Vendor dashboard, payout interface, onboarding flow, or Vendor Agreement at the time of use. Unless otherwise disclosed there, the Instant Payout fee is 1.5% of the payout amount, subject to a minimum fee of $0.50 USD and a maximum fee of $10.00 USD per payout.
Any statement regarding Instant Payout timing, including references to funds typically arriving within approximately 30 minutes, is an estimate only and not a guarantee. Actual availability and settlement timing may vary based on bank processing, card network timing, holidays, weekends, compliance review, processor delays, technical issues, or other factors outside BB2A’s control.
Instant Payouts are optional and do not alter the Vendor’s responsibility for refunds, reversals, disputes, chargebacks, fees, or other amounts owed in connection with Vendor transactions.
10. Third-Party Services
The platform integrates with various third-party service providers to support core functionality, including but not limited to payment processing, hosting, analytics, communication tools, content delivery, marketing systems, customer relationship management, security services, and AI-powered features. These providers operate under their own terms and privacy policies, which may apply when you interact with features powered by them.
We do not control and are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, security, data handling, or performance of any third-party service. The use of any such third-party functionality is at your discretion and subject to the respective provider’s terms.
Certain features may rely on third-party AI or automated processing services that analyze user-submitted content solely to provide platform functionality; BB2A does not control and is not responsible for decisions, outputs, or availability of such services.
11. Disclaimers
The platform is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. BB2A disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant:
• vendor conduct
• accuracy of listings
• service outcomes
• uninterrupted platform access
• security of transmissions
• the suitability of any Vendor for firearm training or instruction
• payout eligibility, payout timing, payout availability, bank settlement speed, or Instant Payout availability
• the timing, sequence, or outcome of ticket validation, attendance check-in, or host-managed session entry
Users assume all risk when engaging Vendors.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Texas law, BB2A shall not be liable for any claims, damages, losses, injuries, costs, or liabilities arising out of or related to:
Vendor services, products, training, events, or firearm-related activities
User reliance on listings, reviews, or Vendor representations
Firearm instruction outcomes, safety incidents, or compliance failures
Acts, omissions, negligence, misconduct, or illegal behavior of Vendors or Users
Platform interruptions, delays, or technical failures, payment processor holds, transfer delays, payout delays, payout failures, or Instant Payout ineligibility
Loss of data, revenue, profits, goodwill, or business opportunities
BB2A shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
BB2A’s total cumulative liability for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the total amount paid by you directly to BB2A in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain liability limitations; in such cases, liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
13. Indemnification
Users and Vendors agree to indemnify and hold BB2A harmless from claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from:
• their use of the platform
• violations of these Terms
• interactions with other Users
• listing inaccuracies
• firearm training incidents
• misrepresentations or illegal conduct
14. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Texas.
All disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in Texas on an individual basis. Class actions and class arbitration are prohibited.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these terms of service, contact us.
