Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Services

Groundwork Studio is a digital marketing agency based in Tucson, Arizona, serving local service businesses across the United States. Our Site provides:

• Informational content about our digital marketing services, including website design and development, search engine optimization (SEO), Google Business Profile management, and digital advertising.
• Educational blog articles, guides, and resources related to digital marketing for small businesses.
• Contact and inquiry forms to facilitate potential service engagements.
• Newsletter subscriptions for marketing updates and industry insights.

The specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and pricing for any service engagement will be defined in a separate agreement or statement of work between you and Groundwork Studio. These Terms govern your use of the Site itself, not any separate service agreement.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, illustrations, blog articles, videos, page designs, and software — is the property of Groundwork Studio or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, republish, download, store, or transmit any content from this Site without our prior written consent, except for:

• Temporary storage in your web browser cache for personal, non-commercial viewing purposes.
• Printing or downloading a reasonable number of pages for personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not alter or remove any copyright or proprietary notices.

4. User Responsibilities

When using our Site, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information when submitting forms or communicating with us.
• Not use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law.
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site.
• Not use automated systems, bots, or scripts to access the Site in a manner that sends more requests than a human could reasonably produce in the same period.
• Not interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site or its underlying infrastructure.
• Not transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code through the Site.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content, information, and materials provided on the Site are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Groundwork Studio disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

Marketing advice, strategies, guides, and other informational content published on this Site are provided for general educational purposes only. Results from implementing any marketing strategies or recommendations will vary based on numerous factors, and Groundwork Studio does not guarantee any specific outcomes, results, or return on investment. Past performance of our clients is not indicative of future results.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Groundwork Studio, its owner, employees, contractors, affiliates, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including but not limited to loss of profits, data, business opportunities, or goodwill — arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site, any content on the Site, or any services obtained through the Site, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In no event shall our total cumulative liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to your use of the Site exceed the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00 USD).

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Groundwork Studio, its owner, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Groundwork Studio. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Groundwork Studio. You acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Pima County, Arizona. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in such courts.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Groundwork Studio regarding your use of the Site. These Terms supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, regarding the subject matter herein. For the avoidance of doubt, any separate service agreement entered into between you and Groundwork Studio shall govern the specific services described therein.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: hello@groundworkstudio.co
• Business: Groundwork Studio
• Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States