Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Verdant Signal. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Our Services

Verdant Signal provides marketing consultation and strategic guidance services focused on sustainable audience development. Our services include:

Strategic marketing consultation and planning
Audience cultivation and engagement frameworks
Content strategy and distribution planning
Marketing activity analysis and recommendations
Educational resources and guidance materials

Specific service offerings, deliverables, and timelines are outlined in individual service agreements or proposals provided to clients.

Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to:

Permitted Uses

Access and use the website for lawful purposes only
Provide accurate and complete information when contacting us
Respect intellectual property rights and proprietary information
Use our services in good faith and in accordance with professional standards
Maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary information shared during engagements

Prohibited Activities

You may not:

Use our website or services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
Transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code
Scrape, mine, or harvest data from our website without permission
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our website
Use our services to compete with us or develop similar offerings
Share confidential information received during service engagements

User Accounts and Access

Currently, our website does not require account creation for basic access. However, certain services may require registration or account setup. If you create an account:

1.
Accurate Information:
You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep it updated.
2.
Account Security:
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and all activities under your account.
3.
Notification:
You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or security breaches.
4.
Termination:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable and consistent service, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of our website.

Maintenance and Updates

We may perform scheduled or emergency maintenance that temporarily limits or prevents access to our website. We will attempt to provide notice when possible, but are not obligated to do so.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice. We are not liable for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuations.

Geographic Restrictions

While our website is accessible globally, certain services may have geographic limitations based on legal requirements or business considerations.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, design elements, and methodologies, is owned by Verdant Signal or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or otherwise use our content without explicit written permission, except as allowed by fair use or other applicable law.

Client-Generated Content

When you submit information or content to us through contact forms or during service engagements, you grant us a license to use such content for the purpose of providing our services and improving our offerings.

Work Product

Ownership of work product created during service engagements will be specified in individual service agreements. Generally, upon full payment, clients receive ownership rights to deliverables created specifically for them, while we retain rights to our methodologies and reusable frameworks.

Payment and Fees

Fees for our services are specified in individual service agreements or proposals. Payment terms include:

All fees are quoted in Euros (EUR) unless otherwise specified
Payment is due according to the schedule outlined in your service agreement
Late payments may incur interest charges as permitted by law
All fees are non-refundable except as specified in individual agreements
You are responsible for all taxes associated with your payments

Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. These are provided for your convenience, but we do not control or endorse these external resources.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party websites or services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

Disclaimers

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not guarantee that:

Our services will meet your specific requirements or expectations
Our services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
Results obtained from using our services will be accurate or reliable
Any errors or defects will be corrected

The guidance and recommendations we provide are based on our professional expertise and experience, but we cannot guarantee specific business outcomes or results. Success depends on numerous factors beyond our control, including market conditions, implementation quality, and organizational commitment.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Verdant Signal, its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

Your use of or inability to use our website or services
Any errors or omissions in content or services
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Actions taken based on our recommendations or guidance
Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim during the twelve months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Verdant Signal, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of our services, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website and services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms of Service.

You may stop using our services at any time. Termination of service engagements is governed by individual service agreements.

Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately. Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and other terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Berlin, Germany.

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us to seek an amicable resolution of any disputes.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page and, when appropriate, through other communication methods.

Your continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you should discontinue use of our services.

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