Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website cliftoncanady.com and any services provided by Clifton T. Canady ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website or services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing cliftoncanady.com, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, have the legal authority to enter into these Terms, and agree to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. If you are using this website on behalf of a business or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. Services Provided

cliftoncanady.com provides professional services including but not limited to:

• WordPress website design and development
• Content writing, copywriting, and SEO content strategy
• AI training, workshops, and seminars
• AI Boardroom strategic advisory sessions
• Photography services (corporate, events, headshots, product)
• Speaking engagements and corporate training programs

The specific terms governing any individual service engagement (scope, deliverables, timeline, and pricing) will be set forth in a separate written agreement or proposal signed by both parties.

3. Use of This Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
• Knowingly transmit any data, send or upload any material that contains viruses, trojan horses, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its related systems
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access, copy, or monitor the website without our prior written consent

4. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on cliftoncanady.com, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Clifton T. Canady and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written permission.

Client-Owned Work Product

Upon full payment of all agreed fees, clients receive full ownership of the custom deliverables created specifically for their project, as outlined in the project agreement. We retain the right to display completed work in our portfolio unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Third-Party Assets

Any third-party assets (stock photos, fonts, plugins, frameworks) incorporated into a project are subject to their respective licenses. Clients are responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance with those licenses.

5. Client Responsibilities

When engaging our services, clients agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and timely information and materials required for the project
• Review and approve deliverables in a timely manner
• Ensure all content, images, and materials supplied to us do not infringe on any third-party rights
• Maintain the security of any login credentials provided
• Notify us promptly of any changes that may affect the scope or timeline of the project

Delays caused by the client's failure to provide required materials or approvals may result in revised timelines and may incur additional fees.

6. Payment Terms

Payment terms for services are outlined in individual project proposals or agreements. Generally:

• A deposit (typically 50%) is required before project work begins
• Remaining balances are due upon project completion or as scheduled in the project agreement
• Invoices are due within 14 days of issue unless otherwise agreed
• Late payments may incur a 1.5% monthly finance charge
• We reserve the right to pause or withhold work on any project with an outstanding overdue balance

All fees are quoted in U.S. Dollars. Refunds, if applicable, are handled on a case-by-case basis as described in the individual project agreement.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Results from our services (including SEO, marketing, or business outcomes) cannot be guaranteed, as they depend on numerous factors outside our control.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Clifton T. Canady and cliftoncanady.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the website or our services
• Any errors or omissions in any content on the website
• Unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein
• Any third-party conduct or content on or linked from the website

Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim in the 3 months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Clifton T. Canady and cliftoncanady.com from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of the website or services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
• Any content you submit, post, or provide to us

10. Termination

Either party may terminate a service engagement by providing written notice as specified in the project agreement. Upon termination:

• You remain responsible for payment of all fees for work completed up to the termination date
• We will deliver all completed work product to you upon receipt of any outstanding payment
• Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, limitation of liability, and indemnification) shall remain in effect

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to our website or services at our discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of this website shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved after 30 days, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Greenville County, South Carolina, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

For active service engagements, material changes to Terms will be communicated directly to affected clients.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: