Terms of Service: BudAuthority Digital Marketing Agency

Fee Structure:

- Initial audit and strategy brief: - Ongoing engagement: Customized monthly retainers based on scope - Additional services: Billed at agreed-upon rates or included in retainer - Price adjustments: Up to annually with 30 days notice

Expenses:

- Software and tools (Semrush, Ahrefs, etc.): Client-provided or included in retainer - Paid advertising (if applicable): Passed through at cost plus - Third-party services: Specified in engagement proposal

BudAuthority Responsibilities:

- Deliver services with professional competence and care - Provide monthly performance reporting and transparency - Maintain confidentiality of client information - Comply with applicable laws and regulations - Implement reasonable security measures for client data

Client Responsibilities:

- Provide accurate business and website information - Grant necessary access to website, GBP, analytics, and accounts - Provide timely feedback and approval on deliverables - Maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations - Ensure content provided complies with regulations and intellectual property rights

Service Guarantees:

- BudAuthority warrants professional delivery of services according to industry standards - BudAuthority does not guarantee specific ranking positions, traffic levels, or revenue results - Search engine algorithms change; rankings fluctuate independently of service quality - No guarantee of first-page ranking or specific ranking duration

AS-IS DISCLAIMER:

Website and online services provided "as-is" without warranties of merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, or non-infringement. We disclaim all implied warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Limitation of Damages:

- BudAuthority's total liability for any claim shall not exceed fees paid in the 12 months preceding the claim - In no event shall BudAuthority be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages - This limitation applies regardless of the cause of action or theory of liability

Excluded Damages:

- Lost profits, loss of revenue, loss of business opportunity, lost data - Damages arising from use of services, reliance on results, or business decisions made based on SEO performance

Confidential Information:

- BudAuthority maintains confidentiality of client business information, strategy, and performance data - Client maintains confidentiality of BudAuthority methodologies, tools, and proprietary systems - Exceptions: information publicly available, legally required disclosure, or approved in writing

Term:

Confidentiality obligations continue for after engagement termination.

Cannabis Compliance:

- BudAuthority operates only in jurisdictions with legal cannabis framework - BudAuthority provides marketing services, not legal compliance advice - Client remains responsible for all regulatory compliance - Client responsible for accuracy of claims about products, licenses, and regulatory status

Changes in Law:

- BudAuthority cannot guarantee services remain compliant if laws or regulations change - BudAuthority will adapt services to legal changes; additional fees may apply - Client responsible for monitoring regulatory changes affecting business

Governing Law:

These Terms are governed by the laws of , without regard to conflict of law principles.

Arbitration:

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration, not litigation. Arbitration conducted in under .

Exceptions:

Arbitration does not apply to disputes involving intellectual property infringement or equitable relief.