Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: May 31, 2025

Welcome to RankHare! These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website at [Your Website URL] (the "Site") and the local SEO services ("Services") provided by [Your Business Name] ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Site and Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, then you may not access the Site or use the Services.

1. Definitions

• "Client," "You," "Your": Refers to the individual or entity engaging with our Services.
• "Service Agreement": Refers to the specific agreement, proposal, or contract detailing the scope of work, deliverables, and pricing for Services agreed upon between [Your Business Name] and the Client.
• "Site": Refers to [Your Website URL].
• "Services": Refers to the Local SEO services provided by [Your Business Name], as detailed in the Service Agreement.

2. Services

We provide local SEO services designed to improve your business's visibility in local search results. The specific services provided to you will be outlined in a separate Service Agreement. Our Services typically include, but are not limited to:

• Google Business Profile (GBP) optimization and management.
• Local citation building and management.
• Local keyword research.
• On-page SEO recommendations and implementation for local relevance.
• Competitor analysis.
• Local content strategy and creation.
• Local link building.
• Online review management strategies.
• Monthly reporting and performance analysis.

3. Client Responsibilities

To ensure the effective delivery of our Services, the Client agrees to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and timely information required for the Services.
• Grant necessary access to relevant platforms (e.g., Google Business Profile, website backend, Google Analytics) as requested by [Your Business Name].
• Review and approve proposed changes or content in a timely manner.
• Understand that SEO results are not guaranteed and can fluctuate due to search engine algorithm changes, competitor activities, and other external factors.
• Maintain open and clear communication with our team.
• Promptly notify us of any changes to your business information (e.g., address, phone number, hours).

4. Fees and Payment

1. Pricing: The fees for our Services are detailed in our pricing plans on the Site or in your specific Service Agreement. All fees are in [Your Currency, e.g., PKR, USD].
2. Payment Terms: Unless otherwise specified in your Service Agreement, all payments are due monthly in advance. Invoices will be issued [e.g., 7 days before the start of the service month] and are payable by the due date stated on the invoice.
3. Late Payments: A late fee of [e.g., 5%] per month may be applied to overdue balances. Services may be suspended or terminated for non-payment.
4. Refunds: All fees are non-refundable once services for the month have commenced. We do not offer refunds for partial use or non-use of services.

5. Term and Termination

1. Term: Our Services are typically provided on a month-to-month basis, starting from the effective date specified in the Service Agreement.
2. Termination by Client: The Client may terminate Services by providing [e.g., 30 days'] written notice prior to the start of the next billing cycle. Services will continue until the end of the current paid billing period.
3. Termination by [Your Business Name]: We reserve the right to terminate Services immediately if the Client breaches these Terms, fails to make timely payments, or engages in any activity detrimental to our reputation or the provision of Services. We will provide written notice of termination.
4. Effect of Termination: Upon termination, all outstanding fees become immediately due. We will cease all SEO activities and may remove any assets or access granted to us. We are not responsible for any impact on your search rankings or online visibility after termination.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of [Your Business Name] or its content suppliers and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, or create derivative works of any portion of the Site or our Services without our express written consent.

Any original content or materials (e.g., blog posts written for you) created by us specifically for your business as part of the Service Agreement will be owned by you upon full payment for the Services rendered.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information received from the other party during the course of the Services, including business strategies, financial information, client lists, and technical data. This obligation of confidentiality shall survive the termination of these Terms.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

1. No Guarantees: While we use industry best practices and strive for significant improvements, we cannot guarantee specific rankings, traffic levels, sales, or any specific financial outcome from our SEO efforts due to the dynamic and unpredictable nature of search engine algorithms, competitor actions, and user behavior.
2. "As Is" Basis: The Site and Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
3. Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall [Your Business Name], 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 (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Service; (iii) any content obtained from the Service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.
4. Maximum Liability: Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the total fees paid by you to [Your Business Name] for the Services in the three (3) months preceding the event giving rise to the liability.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless [Your Business Name] 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, by you or any person using your account and password; b) a breach of these Terms; or c) any act or omission by you that causes damage to us or any third party.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of **Pakistan**, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by the courts of **[City, e.g., Karachi/Lahore/Islamabad]**, Pakistan.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the Service.

12. 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 [e.g., 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 Site or Services 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 Site and Services.