Terms and Conditions of Service

Effective Date: March 17, 2026

These Terms and Conditions apply to all digital marketing services provided by Premier Marketing (“Company”) to the client identified in the attached Proposal or Statement of Work (“Client”).

1. Scope of Services

The Company shall perform the services outlined in the signed Proposal. Any work requested outside of the original scope will be subject to additional fees and a written change order.

2. Fees and Payment

• Invoicing: Client agrees to pay all fees according to the schedule in the Proposal.
• Late Payments: Invoices unpaid after 30 days will incur a late fee of 1.5% per month on the outstanding balance.
• Expenses: Client shall reimburse the Company for pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., third-party software, ad spend, stock media).

3. Intellectual Property (IP)

• Client Ownership: Upon receipt of full and final payment, the Company assigns all rights, titles, and interests in the final deliverables (the “Work Product”) to the Client.
• Company Rights: The Company retains ownership of its proprietary methodologies, pre-existing code, and internal tools.
• Portfolio License: The Company reserves the right to display Work Product in its professional portfolio unless otherwise agreed in writing.

4. Termination

• Notice: Either party may terminate this agreement with 30 days’ written notice.
• Early Termination: If the Client terminates before project completion, the Client is responsible for payment for all hours worked and expenses incurred up to the termination date.
• IP Retention: If the project is terminated prior to full payment, the Company retains all rights to any incomplete Work Product; the Client may not use or distribute such materials.

5. Client Responsibilities

The Client must provide timely access to necessary data, logins, and approvals. The Company is not responsible for missed deadlines caused by Client delays.

6. Limitation of Liability & Warranty

• No Guarantee: While the Company strives for excellence, we do not guarantee specific rankings, traffic, or conversion increases due to the volatile nature of third-party algorithms (Google, Meta, etc.).
• Liability Cap: The Company’s total liability for any claim shall not exceed the total amount paid by the Client for the services during the three (3) months preceding the claim.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep all non-public business information, strategies, and trade secrets strictly confidential during and after the term of this agreement.

8. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. Any legal disputes shall be settled in the courts of Charlotte, NC.