Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using shoresites.com operated by Shorething Web Design, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Service.

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using our services.

2. Description of Services

Shorething Web Design provides website design, development, and hosting services, as well as related consulting and support (the "Services"). The specific details of the services to be provided will be outlined in a separate agreement or statement of work, if applicable.

3. User Responsibilities and Conduct

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:

• In any way that violates any applicable national or international law or regulation.
• For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content or otherwise.
• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any "junk mail," "chain letter," "spam," or any other similar solicitation.
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Shorething Web Design, a Shorething Web Design employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
• To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Service, or which, as determined by us, may harm Shorething Web Design or users of the Service or expose them to liability.

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4. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content (excluding Content provided by users), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Shorething Web Design and its licensors. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Shorething Web Design.

[Clarify ownership of website designs created for clients. This is a critical point. Often, the client owns the final design upon full payment, but the developer might retain rights to use it in their portfolio or retain rights to underlying code/tools.]

5. Payment and Fees (If Applicable)

Should any of our Services require payment, you agree to pay all fees and applicable taxes incurred by you or anyone using an account registered to you. We may require advance payment for some or all of our Services.

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For custom projects, payment terms will be detailed in the project proposal or contract.

6. Hosting Services (If Applicable)

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Example: While we strive for maximum uptime, we do not guarantee 100% uptime due to the nature of web hosting. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure our hosting services are available and secure.

7. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account or service agreement, you may need to notify us in writing according to the terms of your specific service agreement.

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8. Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability

Our Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. Shorething Web Design makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

In no event shall Shorething Web Design or its suppliers be liable for any consequential, incidental, direct, indirect, special, punitive, or other damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the Service, even if Shorething Web Design or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

YOUR JURISDICTION MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIABILITIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. CONSULT A LEGAL PROFESSIONAL.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Shorething Web Design and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Service, or b) a breach of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

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

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11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.

12. Contact Us

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

By email: support@shoresites.com
By visiting this page on our website: [Link to your Contact Page, e.g., index.html#contact]