Terms of Service
Last updated: December 24, 2024
Welcome to Search Engine Coach. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website at searchenginecoach.com and any services we provide. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Search Engine Coach services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Services Description
Search Engine Coach provides search engine optimization (SEO) services, including but not limited to:
- Local SEO optimization
- Technical website audits and optimization
- Content strategy and creation
- Link building services
- Google Business Profile management
- SEO consulting and strategy development
Specific services, deliverables, and pricing will be outlined in individual service agreements with each client.
3. User Responsibilities
When using our website and services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials
- Not engage in any unlawful or fraudulent activity
- Not interfere with the proper functioning of our website
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Not use our services for spam or malicious purposes
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
4. Intellectual Property
All content on Search Engine Coach, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Search Engine Coach or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or modify our content without permission
- Use our trademarks or branding without authorization
- Create derivative works based on our content
- Reverse engineer any software or tools we provide
Work product created specifically for clients as part of our services will be addressed in individual service agreements.
5. No Guarantees
While we strive to deliver excellent results, SEO involves many factors outside our control. We cannot and do not guarantee:
- Specific search engine rankings or positions
- Exact increases in website traffic
- Specific revenue or lead generation numbers
- Timeframes for achieving results
Search engines frequently update their algorithms, and rankings can fluctuate. Our role is to implement best practices that improve your chances of success, not to guarantee specific outcomes.
6. Payment Terms
For paid services:
- Payment terms will be specified in individual service agreements
- Invoices are due upon receipt unless otherwise specified
- Late payments may incur additional fees
- Failure to pay may result in suspension of services
- All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Search Engine Coach shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits or revenue
- Loss of data or business opportunities
- Business interruption
- Costs of substitute services
Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Search Engine Coach, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of our services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Content you provide to us
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Violation of these Terms
- Suspected fraudulent or illegal activity
- Non-payment of fees
- Request by law enforcement or government agencies
Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that any defects will be corrected.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Search Engine Coach regarding your use of our services.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Search Engine Coach
Email: legal@searchenginecoach.com
Website: searchenginecoach.com