Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Northfolk Net. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the northfolk.net website (the "Site") and the web design and development services (collectively, the "Services") offered by Northfolk Net ("we," "our," or "us").

By accessing or using our Site and Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site or Services.

2. Services

Northfolk Net provides web design and development services for small businesses. Our Services may include, but are not limited to:

• Custom website design
• Website development
• Website maintenance and updates
• Domain and hosting setup assistance
• SEO optimization

The specific Services to be provided will be outlined in a separate service agreement or proposal between Northfolk Net and the client.

3. Service Agreements

All clients must sign a service agreement before we begin work. The service agreement will outline the scope of work, timeline, payment terms, and other specific details related to your project.

In the event of any conflict between these Terms and a signed service agreement, the terms of the service agreement will prevail.

4. Client Responsibilities

As a client, you are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and timely information necessary for the completion of your project
• Reviewing and approving work at designated milestones
• Ensuring that all content provided to us is legal and does not infringe on any third-party rights
• Making payments according to the agreed-upon schedule
• Purchasing and maintaining your domain name
• Ensuring your website complies with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., privacy policies, accessibility standards)

5. Payment Terms

Payment terms will be specified in your service agreement. Generally, we require a deposit before beginning work, with the remaining balance due upon completion or according to a payment schedule for larger projects.

If you fail to make payments when due, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate Services and retain ownership of all work until payment is received in full.

6. Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you provide to us, including text, images, logos, and other materials. You grant us a license to use this content solely for the purpose of providing the Services.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to all content you provide to us and that such content does not infringe on any third-party rights.

Our Work

Upon receipt of full payment, you will own the final website design and content created specifically for your project. However, we retain ownership of:

• Pre-existing materials used in your project
• Custom code, plugins, or tools developed by us that are not specific to your project
• Our design concepts, methodologies, and processes

We reserve the right to display your completed project in our portfolio unless you request otherwise in writing.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Northfolk Net shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use our Site or Services
• Any third-party services or websites
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on our Site or Services
• Website downtime caused by third-party hosting providers
• Domain issues or expirations
• Security breaches due to client negligence

Our total liability for any claims arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us for the Services.

8. Termination

Either party may terminate the Services as specified in the service agreement. Upon termination, you must pay for all Services rendered up to the termination date.

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our Site and Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Northfolk Net and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that arise from or relate to:

• Your use of our Site or Services
• Your content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity

10. Governing Law

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

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: grantbrownow@icloud.com or call us at (352) 895-9359.