Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Help Me Buddy LLC ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website helpmebuddy.com and any services, features, content, or applications we offer (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.

2. Description of Services

Help Me Buddy LLC provides digital consulting and development services, including but not limited to:

• Web development and design
• Search engine optimization (SEO)
• Graphic design and branding
• Mobile application development
• Digital marketing services
• IT consultation and strategy

Our website serves as an informational resource about our services and provides a means to contact us for inquiries and consultations.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

4. User Accounts and Registration

If you create an account with us, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Providing accurate, current, and complete information
• Updating your information to keep it accurate and current

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are inactive for extended periods.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

When using our Services, you agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Use our Services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Services
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or individuals
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect or harvest information about users without consent
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without our permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of our Services

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and design elements, is the property of Help Me Buddy LLC or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

6.2 Your Content

If you submit content to us (such as feedback, suggestions, or materials through contact forms), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for business purposes. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content.

6.3 Trademarks

"Help Me Buddy," our logo, and other marks are trademarks of Help Me Buddy LLC. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent.

7. Service Agreements and Deliverables

Specific services provided by Help Me Buddy LLC are governed by separate service agreements or statements of work. These agreements will detail the scope of work, deliverables, timelines, payment terms, and other project-specific terms. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and a service agreement, the service agreement will prevail.

8. Payment and Fees

If you purchase services from us:

• You agree to pay all fees specified in your service agreement
• Payments are due according to the payment schedule outlined
• All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
• We reserve the right to suspend services for non-payment
• You are responsible for any taxes, duties, or fees related to your purchase
• Late payments may incur interest charges as permitted by law

9. Disclaimers and Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation
• Results or outcomes from using our Services

We do not guarantee that our Services will meet your requirements or that any defects will be corrected. You use our Services at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HELP ME BUDDY LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from your use or inability to use our Services
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your information
• Damages caused by third-party content or actions

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or our Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100 if you have not made any payments.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Help Me Buddy LLC and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of our Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of third parties; or (d) any content you submit or transmit through our Services.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitations of liability) will continue to apply.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

15. Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Help Me Buddy LLC regarding your use of our Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Contact Information

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