{"id":1516,"date":"2026-09-18T09:16:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T16:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eckmandesign.com\/blog\/?page_id=1516"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:16:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T16:16:52","slug":"terms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eckmandesign.com\/blog\/terms\/","title":{"rendered":"Terms of Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"label-sm wp-block-paragraph\">Last updated September 18, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Acceptance of these terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Website purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The website provides general information about Eckman Design, its services, and topics related to AI automation, software, websites, and business operations. Website content is for general informational purposes and is not legal, financial, accounting, or other professional advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any work performed for a client is governed by the applicable proposal, statement of work, master services agreement, or other written agreement. If a service agreement conflicts with these terms, the service agreement controls for that engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Acceptable use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may use the website only for lawful purposes. You may not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its systems, or connected services;<\/li><li>introduce malicious code or interfere with the website&#8217;s security, availability, or operation;<\/li><li>use automated means in a way that places an unreasonable load on the website or disrupts other visitors;<\/li><li>misrepresent your identity or affiliation when submitting information; or<\/li><li>use website content in a way that violates another person&#8217;s rights or applicable law.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Intellectual property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless otherwise stated, Eckman Design or its licensors own the website and its original text, graphics, branding, design elements, and other content. You may view and reference the website for personal or internal business purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, license, or create derivative works from substantial portions of the website without prior written permission, except where applicable law allows it. Third-party names, marks, and materials remain the property of their respective owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Messages and submissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you contact Eckman Design, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to share it. Do not send confidential, sensitive, or regulated information through a general contact form or email unless Eckman Design has agreed to receive it securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sending a message does not create a client, advisory, fiduciary, or confidential relationship. A client relationship begins only when both parties enter into a written agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Third-party links and services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The website may link to or reference third-party websites, platforms, or services. Eckman Design does not control those third parties and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, or privacy practices. A link does not imply endorsement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Availability and changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eckman Design may update, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time. While reasonable care goes into the website, Eckman Design does not promise that every page will always be available, secure, current, complete, or error-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Disclaimer of warranties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website and its content are provided \u201cas is\u201d and \u201cas available,\u201d without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. Nothing in these terms excludes a warranty or right that cannot legally be excluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Limitation of liability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the fullest extent permitted by law, Eckman Design will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, or for lost profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities, arising from or related to your use of or inability to use the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot legally be limited or excluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Privacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information about how the website handles personal information is available in the <a href=\"\/blog\/privacy\">privacy notice<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Governing law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. This section does not limit any consumer protection or other rights that apply under mandatory law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Changes to these terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eckman Design may update these terms as the website or its practices change. The updated version will appear on this page with a revised \u201cLast updated\u201d date. Your continued use of the website after an update means the revised terms apply to that use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about these terms can be sent to <a href=\"mailto:hello@eckmandesign.com\">hello@eckmandesign.com<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens email app)<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Terms governing access to and use of the Eckman Design website, including acceptable use, intellectual property, disclaimers, and California law for visitors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"Terms of Service | Eckman Design","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Read the Eckman Design Terms of Service covering website use, intellectual property, disclaimers, liability, privacy, and California law.","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1516","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Terms of Service | Eckman Design<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read the Eckman Design Terms of Service covering website use, intellectual property, disclaimers, liability, privacy, and California law.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eckmandesign.com\/blog\/terms\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Terms of Service | Eckman Design\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Read the Eckman Design Terms of Service covering website use, intellectual property, disclaimers, liability, privacy, and California law.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.eckmandesign.com\/blog\/terms\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Eckman Design\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Eckman-Design-913317988788314\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.eckmandesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/eckman_design_twitter_card.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"630\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@eckmandesign\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.eckmandesign.com\\\/blog\\\/terms\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.eckmandesign.com\\\/blog\\\/terms\\\/\",\"name\":\"Terms of Service | Eckman Design\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.eckmandesign.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-18T16:16:52+00:00\",\"description\":\"Read the Eckman Design Terms of Service covering website use, intellectual property, disclaimers, liability, privacy, and California law.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.eckmandesign.com\\\/blog\\\/terms\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.eckmandesign.com\\\/blog\\\/terms\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.eckmandesign.com\\\/blog\\\/terms\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.eckmandesign.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Terms of Service\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.eckmandesign.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.eckmandesign.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Eckman Design\",\"description\":\"AI Automation Software &amp; 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