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Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Skunk.Tech services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services.

2. Description of Services

Skunk.Tech provides advanced SEO recovery services, including but not limited to:

• SEO penalty recovery and remediation
• Online reputation management
• Advanced SEO consulting and implementation
• Proprietary SEO software access and consulting
• Competitive analysis and strategic SEO services

3. Service Limitations and Disclaimers

No Guarantees: While we maintain a high success rate, we cannot guarantee specific SEO results, search engine rankings, or recovery outcomes. SEO results depend on numerous factors beyond our control, including search engine algorithm changes, competitive actions, and website-specific factors.

Timeline Estimates: All timeline estimates are based on our experience with similar cases but are not guarantees. Actual results may take longer than estimated due to factors beyond our control.

Search Engine Policies: All our methods comply with current search engine guidelines. However, search engines may change their policies at any time, potentially affecting ongoing or completed work.

4. Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete information about their situation
• Implementing recommended changes in a timely manner
• Maintaining website security and functionality
• Disclosing all previous SEO work and potential issues
• Payment of fees according to agreed terms

5. Payment Terms

Payment terms are specified in individual service agreements. Generally:

• Consultation fees are due upon completion of consultation
• Project fees may require partial payment upfront
• Monthly retainers are due in advance
• Late payments may result in service suspension

6. Confidentiality

We maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client information, methodologies, and results. We may use anonymized case studies for marketing purposes but will not disclose client-identifying information without explicit permission.

7. Limitation of Liability

Skunk.Tech's liability is limited to the amount paid for services. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits or revenue.

8. Termination

Either party may terminate services with written notice. Clients remain responsible for payment of services rendered prior to termination.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide our services, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, company details
• Website Information: URLs, access credentials (when necessary), analytics data
• SEO Data: Search rankings, penalty information, competitive data
• Communication Records: Emails, calls, and meeting notes related to services

How We Use Information

Information is used solely for:

• Providing requested SEO services
• Communicating about projects and services
• Improving our service offerings
• Legal compliance and business protection

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share client information with third parties except:

• When required by law
• With client's explicit consent
• In anonymized form for case studies or research
• With trusted service providers under confidentiality agreements

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect client information, including encryption, secure storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain client information for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations. Clients may request deletion of their information, subject to legal and business requirements.

Service-Specific Disclaimers

SEO Penalty Recovery

Penalty recovery success depends on numerous factors including penalty type, severity, previous attempts, and search engine policies. While we maintain a high success rate, recovery cannot be guaranteed in all cases.

Reputation Management

Reputation management involves influencing search results and online content. Results depend on factors including content volume, competitive actions, and platform policies. Complete removal of negative content is often not possible.

Negative SEO Services

All negative SEO techniques used are legal and ethical. We do not engage in malicious activities against competitors. Results depend on competitive landscape and search engine algorithm factors.

SEO Software

Software access is provided on an as-available basis. We may update, modify, or discontinue software features at any time. Software performance depends on external factors including search engine API changes.

Intellectual Property

All proprietary methodologies, software, and techniques developed by Skunk.Tech remain our intellectual property. Clients receive a license to use results and recommendations but may not reverse-engineer or replicate our methods.

Compliance and Legal Methods

All Skunk.Tech services use legal and ethical methods that comply with:

• Search engine terms of service and guidelines
• Applicable laws and regulations
• Industry best practices and ethical standards
• Professional conduct requirements

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from our services will be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiation between parties
2. Mediation if negotiation fails
3. Binding arbitration if mediation is unsuccessful

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms periodically. Significant changes will be communicated to active clients. Continued use of services after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.

Contact Information

For questions about these terms or our services:

• Email: [email protected]
• Business Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://skunk.tech

Relationship to Turboware

Skunk.Tech operates as part of the Turboware ecosystem while maintaining independent service operations. Some services may be provided in conjunction with other Turboware entities under appropriate agreements.