Terms & Conditions

1) Who We Are

“Atlas Ridge Group,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refers to Atlas Ridge Group and its affiliates. For contact details, see Section 20.

2) Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website or engaging our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

3) Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the website or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

4) Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use our website or engage our services.

5) Website Use & Content

• Site content is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice.
• We grant you a limited, revocable, non-transferable license to access and use the site for lawful business purposes.
• You agree not to misuse the site (e.g., introduce malware, scrape data, or circumvent security).

6) Services, Proposals & Statements of Work

• Engagements are governed by written proposals, order forms, or Statements of Work (“SOWs”).
• In case of conflict, the SOW or executed agreement controls over these online Terms.
• Deliverables, timelines, and fees will be defined in the applicable SOW.

7) Fees, Invoicing & Payment

• Fees and payment terms are specified in the SOW or invoice.
• Unless otherwise stated, fees are exclusive of taxes and third-party costs.
• Late payments may incur finance charges or service suspension.

8) Confidentiality

Each party may receive non-public information from the other. The receiving party will protect such information with at least the same degree of care it uses for its own confidential information and will use it only to perform under the engagement. Exceptions include information that is public, independently developed, or rightfully received from a third party.

9) Intellectual Property

• We retain ownership of our pre-existing IP, methodologies, templates, and tools.
• Subject to your payment, we grant you a non-exclusive license to use deliverables for your internal business purposes, unless otherwise stated in the SOW.
• Your trademarks and content remain yours; you grant us a limited license to use them solely to perform the engagement.

10) Client Responsibilities

• Provide timely access to necessary information, systems, and personnel.
• Ensure information provided is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.
• Maintain appropriate backups and security for your systems and data.

11) Third-Party Tools & Links

Our site or services may reference third-party products, websites, or tools. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or availability. Your use of third-party offerings is governed by their terms.

12) Compliance & Export

You must comply with all applicable laws, including anti-corruption, sanctions, and export laws. You represent that you are not located in a restricted jurisdiction or on a denied-parties list.

13) Disclaimers

• Services and site content are provided “as is” and “as available.”
• We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
• Strategy, forecasts, or models are inherently uncertain; you assume all risk from decisions informed by our deliverables.

14) Limitation of Liability

• To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither party will be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or lost profits, arising out of or related to these Terms or the services.
• Our total aggregate liability for claims arising out of or related to these Terms or the services will not exceed the fees paid by you to us for the specific services giving rise to the claim in the 3 months preceding the event.

15) Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Atlas Ridge Group and its affiliates from and against claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your misuse of the site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

16) Force Majeure

Neither party is liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control, including acts of God, epidemic/pandemic, labor disputes, or Internet/hosting failures.

17) Termination

• We may suspend or terminate site access for any violation of these Terms.
• Engagement termination rights are governed by the applicable SOW or agreement.
• Sections intended to survive (e.g., confidentiality, IP, disclaimers, limitations, indemnities) will survive termination.

18) Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State], without regard to conflicts of laws rules. The exclusive venue for disputes is the state or federal courts located in [Your County, Your State]. You consent to personal jurisdiction there.

19) Dispute Resolution (Optional Arbitration)

Before filing suit, the parties will attempt in good faith to resolve disputes through negotiation. If elected by mutual written agreement, unresolved disputes may be submitted to confidential, binding arbitration under the rules of [Arbitration Body] in [City, State]. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

20) Notices

Notices must be in writing and are deemed given when emailed with confirmation or delivered by recognized courier to:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Atlas Ridge Group, [Your Business Address]

21) Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any SOW, constitute the entire agreement regarding the website and services described here.
• Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.
• No Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver.
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent; we may assign as part of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• Independent Contractors: The parties are independent contractors; nothing creates a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship.
• Headings: Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].