Terms & Conditions

By accessing or using the SmoothSailing Sustainability website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to all terms, please do not use our services. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SmoothSailing Sustainability.

Consulting Services

SmoothSailing Sustainability provides sustainability consulting services including but not limited to strategy development, environmental assessments, compliance guidance, and training programs. The specific scope of services will be defined in individual service agreements.

Website and Resources

Our website provides informational content, resources, and tools related to sustainability practices. This content is provided for general informational purposes and should not be considered professional advice specific to your situation.

Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when using our services or submitting inquiries. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use our website or services for any unlawful purpose, to violate any applicable laws or regulations, to infringe on the rights of others, or to interfere with the proper functioning of our services.

Compliance

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of our services complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards in your jurisdiction.

Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of SmoothSailing Sustainability or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

Your Content

By submitting content to us, you grant SmoothSailing Sustainability a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with providing our services.

Client Information

We treat all client information as confidential and will not disclose it to third parties except as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. Specific confidentiality obligations will be outlined in individual service agreements.

Proprietary Methods

Our consulting methodologies, frameworks, and tools are proprietary. Clients may use deliverables for their internal purposes but may not share our proprietary methods with third parties without permission.

Fees

Fees for our consulting services will be specified in individual service agreements. All fees are in US dollars unless otherwise stated. Applicable taxes will be added where required.

Payment Schedule

Payment terms, including deposits, milestone payments, and final payments, will be outlined in your service agreement. Late payments may incur interest charges as specified in the agreement.

Refunds

Our refund policy varies by service type and will be specified in your service agreement. Generally, deposits are non-refundable once work has commenced.

Disclaimer

Our services are provided 'as is' without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee specific results from our consulting services.

Limitation

To the maximum extent permitted by law, SmoothSailing Sustainability shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services. Our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SmoothSailing Sustainability from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your violation of these terms or misuse of our services.

Specific consulting engagements will be governed by individual service agreements that may contain additional terms. In the event of a conflict between these Terms & Conditions and a service agreement, the service agreement shall prevail for that engagement.

By You

You may stop using our website at any time. Termination of consulting services is governed by your specific service agreement.

By Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services for violation of these terms, non-payment, or for any other reason at our discretion.

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of San Francisco County, California.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

For questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at legal@smoothsailingsustainability.com or through our contact form.