Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Gulf Coast Web Design & Marketing LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By engaging in our services, you (“Client,” “you,” or “your”) agree to these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Services Provided

We provide website design, hosting, SEO, maintenance, and related digital marketing services. Specific services will be outlined in a separate agreement or invoice provided to the Client.

2. Website Ownership

Upon full payment of the agreed-upon build fee, the Client owns the website design and content.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) landing pages remain the property of the Company, as they are developed using proprietary strategies, formulas, and methods.
The website files will be hosted on our servers unless otherwise specified.

3. Hosting and Maintenance

Ongoing maintenance, hosting, SEO, and security are provided for $39/month (or $150/month for extended services).
If the Client fails to pay hosting fees, services may be suspended until payment is received.

4. Termination of Services

Should the Client terminate services with Gulf Coast Web Design & Marketing LLC, we will provide a folder containing the website design and content files upon request (excluding proprietary SEO landing pages).
The provided files may not function correctly on other hosting platforms due to compatibility issues. We are not responsible for troubleshooting or modifying these files for use outside our hosting environment.
No refunds will be issued once work has begun.

5. Payment Terms

Payment for the website build must be made in full before construction begins.
Ongoing fees for hosting and maintenance are due monthly on the agreed-upon date.

6. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to provide accurate and timely content, images, and information for the website.
If no specific content is provided, the Company may use publicly available information (e.g., from social media or online listings).

7. Intellectual Property

The Company retains the intellectual property rights to proprietary tools, code, frameworks, and SEO methodologies used in the development and optimization of the website.
Clients may not resell or reuse elements of the website or SEO landing pages for purposes outside their intended use.

8. Limitation of Liability

The Company is not responsible for loss of revenue, data, or damages arising from:

• Service interruptions
• Issues transferring files to a third-party hosting platform
• Cyberattacks, hacking, or malware introduced by the Client or third-party services
  Liability is limited to the amount paid for services rendered in the last 12 months.

9. Disclaimer of Guarantees

We do not guarantee specific results, such as first-page Google rankings or a specific number of leads, as these depend on factors outside our control.
Websites are provided “as-is” with no warranties, express or implied.

10. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved through mediation or binding arbitration in Pasco County, Florida.
Both parties agree to attempt mediation before pursuing further legal action.

11. Force Majeure

The Company is not liable for delays or failures due to events outside our control, including natural disasters, internet outages, or third-party service interruptions.

12. Amendments

We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Clients will be notified of significant changes via email or other communication.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Florida.

14. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Email: info@gulfcoast.dev
Phone: (813) 279-0484