TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Search Engine Optimization and Digital Marketing Services
Services provided by New Standard Solutions LLC, dba Websites Convert (“Websites Convert”) may include, but are not limited to:
– Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
– Google Business Profile optimization
– Google Ads Management
– Local SEO
– AI Video Creation
– Social Media Marketing
– Content Writing
– Website Design and Development
– Website Hosting
– Consulting
– Reputation Management
– Press Releases
– Link Building
– Blog Writing
– Technical SEO
– Website Maintenance
– Reporting
– Any other marketing or technology-related services purchased by Client.
Estimated SEO timelines are projections only. While many websites begin seeing measurable improvements within approximately six (6) months, every website, market, and keyword is different.
**Websites Convert makes absolutely no guarantee of search engine rankings, traffic levels, leads, revenue, sales, profitability, or placement on Google, Bing, or any other search engine.**
Search engines routinely change their algorithms, indexing methods, ranking factors, and policies, all of which are completely outside the control of Websites Convert.
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Payment Terms
Client authorizes Websites Convert to automatically charge the payment method provided for all recurring services.
Invoices are due immediately unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Late payments may result in suspension of services without notice.
Failure to pay does not terminate this Agreement.
Client remains responsible for all amounts due until proper cancellation procedures have been completed.
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Collections, Chargebacks, and Non-Payment
Client agrees that initiating a chargeback, payment dispute, ACH reversal, or similar action does not cancel this Agreement or eliminate Client’s payment obligations.
If any payment becomes delinquent, reversed, disputed, declined, charged back, or otherwise unpaid, Websites Convert reserves the right to:
– Immediately suspend or terminate services;
– Remove website hosting or access where permitted by law;
– Submit the account to a third-party collection agency;
– Report the delinquent account to applicable credit reporting agencies where legally permitted;
– Pursue legal action or arbitration to recover all unpaid balances.
Client agrees to reimburse Websites Convert for all costs incurred in collecting unpaid amounts, including but not limited to:
– collection agency fees;
– arbitration fees;
– court costs where applicable;
– attorneys’ fees where recoverable by law;
– administrative expenses;
– bank fees;
– merchant processing fees;
– Stripe or payment processor dispute fees;
– interest permitted by applicable law.
The Client remains responsible for all outstanding balances regardless of whether services were suspended or terminated.
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No Refund Policy
**ALL SALES ARE FINAL.**
Payments made to Websites Convert are non-refundable.
No refunds, credits, partial refunds, prorated refunds, or reimbursements shall be issued for any products or services, including but not limited to:
– SEO
– Google Ads
– Websites
– AI Video Creation
– Social Media Marketing
– Content Writing
– Hosting
– Consulting
– Monthly subscriptions
– One-time services
except where prohibited by applicable law.
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Cancellation Policy
Services are month-to-month unless otherwise specified.
To avoid the next billing cycle, Client must submit written cancellation notice at least ten (10) business days before the next scheduled billing date.
Cancellation requests must be emailed to:
If proper notice is not received, Client authorizes Websites Convert to process the next scheduled payment.
Cancellation ends future recurring services only and does not eliminate any outstanding balance already owed.
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Intellectual Property
Client represents and warrants that all materials supplied to Websites Convert, including text, photographs, logos, trademarks, videos, graphics, and other content, are owned by Client or properly licensed.
Client agrees to indemnify and hold Websites Convert harmless from any copyright, trademark, licensing, or intellectual property claims arising from materials supplied by Client.
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Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Websites Convert shall not be liable for:
– lost profits;
– lost revenue;
– lost business opportunities;
– loss of goodwill;
– search engine ranking fluctuations;
– loss of data;
– advertising losses;
– algorithm updates;
– website downtime caused by third parties;
– acts of Google, Meta, Microsoft, or other technology providers;
– indirect damages;
– consequential damages;
– incidental damages;
– punitive damages;
– exemplary damages;
– special damages.
The maximum liability of Websites Convert, regardless of the legal theory asserted, shall never exceed the total amount actually paid by Client to Websites Convert during the six (6) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
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Release and Hold Harmless
Client agrees to release, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless:
– New Standard Solutions LLC
– Websites Convert
– its owners
– officers
– employees
– contractors
– subcontractors
– affiliates
– agents
from and against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, liabilities, damages, judgments, settlements, penalties, losses, expenses, costs, attorneys’ fees, arbitration fees, collection costs, or other obligations arising out of or relating to:
– services provided;
– marketing performance;
– SEO rankings;
– advertising campaigns;
– website performance;
– hosting services;
– third-party software;
– search engine algorithm changes;
– Client-supplied content;
– Client’s business operations;
– payment disputes;
– chargebacks;
– collection efforts.
This indemnification obligation survives termination of this Agreement.
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Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
> **IMPORTANT NOTICE – THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS, YOU ARE WAIVING YOUR RIGHT TO HAVE MOST DISPUTES DECIDED IN COURT OR BY A JURY.**
You and Websites Convert agree to submit any dispute arising under this Agreement, except a dispute alleging criminal violations, to binding arbitration in accordance with the Uniform Rules for Binding Arbitration of the Business Consumer Alliance (published at checkbca.org) in effect at the time arbitration is initiated.
A volunteer arbitrator will render a decision based upon fairness, not necessarily upon legal principles, and the decision shall be final and binding upon both parties.
Judgment upon the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
Neither party shall file suit in court regarding any claim subject to arbitration except to enforce an arbitration award or where otherwise permitted by applicable law.
By accepting these Terms and Conditions, Client acknowledges that they understand they are waiving the right to litigate disputes before a judge or jury and agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration. This arbitration provision should be displayed conspicuously and accepted in accordance with the Business Consumer Alliance’s requirements.
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Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions constitute the complete agreement between Client and Websites Convert and supersede all prior discussions, proposals, emails, or representations.
If any provision is determined to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
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I would also recommend adding **three additional protections** that many agencies overlook:
1. **Personal Guarantee** for businesses signing as an LLC or corporation (helps collections).
2. **Electronic Signature and Clickwrap Consent** stating that checking a box or signing electronically has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature.
3. **Venue and Governing Law Clause** stating California law governs the agreement and that any court action permitted under the arbitration agreement must be brought in Orange County, California.
Those additions make the agreement significantly stronger for collections, chargebacks, and enforcement.
GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by, interpreted, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Except as otherwise required by the Binding Arbitration provision contained in this Agreement, any action to enforce an arbitration award, seek injunctive relief, collect unpaid amounts, recover outstanding balances, or pursue any claim that is not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Orange County, California.
By accepting these Terms and Conditions, Client knowingly and voluntarily consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in Orange County, California, and expressly waives any objection based upon improper venue, inconvenient forum, lack of personal jurisdiction, or any similar legal doctrine.
If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall continue to be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Nothing contained in this section shall limit or restrict the right of New Standard Solutions LLC dba Websites Convert to:
- Refer any unpaid account to a licensed third-party collection agency;
- Recover unpaid balances through arbitration or other lawful legal remedies;
- Report delinquent accounts where permitted by applicable law;
- Recover all lawful collection costs, arbitration costs, attorneys’ fees (where recoverable by law), court costs, merchant processing fees, chargeback fees, interest permitted by law, and any other expenses incurred in collecting amounts owed.
The rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
