Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the TheYatesGroup website (theyatesgroup.dev) and our services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials on TheYatesGroup's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
• Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the website
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials

3. Service Description

TheYatesGroup provides web development, e-commerce solutions, infrastructure services, and related technology consulting services. Our services include but are not limited to:

• Custom web application development
• E-commerce platform development and optimization
• Infrastructure and DevOps services
• Database optimization and design
• AI and automation solutions
• Security and compliance consulting
• Marketing and SEO services
• Email and deliverability solutions
• Ongoing maintenance and support

4. User Responsibilities

When using our website and services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when requesting services
• Not use our services for any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
• Not violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
• Not infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
• Not harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
• Not submit false or misleading information
• Not upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic translation, digital conversion, and other matters related to the website are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights. The copying, redistribution, use, or publication by you of any such matters or any part of the website is strictly prohibited.

All custom code, applications, and solutions developed by TheYatesGroup for clients remain the intellectual property of TheYatesGroup unless otherwise specified in a separate written agreement.

6. Payment Terms

Payment terms for our services will be outlined in individual project agreements. Generally:

• Payment schedules will be agreed upon before project commencement
• Invoices are due within the timeframe specified in the project agreement
• Late payments may incur additional fees as specified in the agreement
• All prices are subject to change with 30 days' notice

7. Project Scope and Changes

Project scope will be clearly defined in written agreements. Any changes to the project scope may result in additional charges and timeline adjustments. We reserve the right to:

• Request additional payment for scope changes
• Adjust project timelines based on scope changes
• Decline changes that conflict with project objectives or technical feasibility

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall TheYatesGroup, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the service or inability to use the service.

9. Disclaimer

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, TheYatesGroup excludes all representations, warranties, conditions and terms relating to our website and the use of this website. Nothing in this disclaimer will limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

10. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the website, to understand our practices.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access 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 cease immediately.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

13. Changes to 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.

14. Contact Information

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