Terms of Service

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into contracts to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

Account Registration

Some aspects of our Services may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

Permitted Use

You may use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use our Services in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our systems or interfere with other users' enjoyment of our Services.

Our Property

All content, features, and functionality of our Services, including but not limited to:

• Text, graphics, logos, images, and designs
• Software, code, and technical infrastructure
• Trademarks, service marks, and brand elements
• Compilations, data, and information architectures

are owned by Verlua or our licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Client Work Product

For paid client projects, ownership and licensing of deliverables will be specified in separate project agreements or statements of work. Generally, upon full payment, clients receive appropriate licenses or ownership rights to the final deliverables as specified in the project agreement.

Portfolio and Marketing Rights

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Verlua retains the right to display completed work in our portfolio, case studies, and marketing materials. We will respect reasonable confidentiality requests from clients.

License to Use Our Services

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Services for your personal or internal business purposes, subject to these Terms.

"As Is" and "As Available"

Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

No Professional Advice

Any information provided through our Services is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, financial, or technical advice. You should consult appropriate professionals for specific advice tailored to your situation.

Third-Party Content and Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third parties. Your interactions with third-party sites are solely between you and the third party.

Service-Specific Warranties

For paid client projects, specific warranties and guarantees will be outlined in separate project agreements or statements of work. Those specific agreements will supersede these general Terms regarding warranty provisions for delivered work.

Termination by You

You may stop using our Services at any time. If you have an account with us, you may request account deletion by contacting us at support@verlua.com.

Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Illegal or fraudulent activity
• Behavior that harms or could harm other users or our business
• Non-payment for services (for paid clients)
• Any other reason at our sole discretion

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution provisions.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms or our Services:

1. We encourage you to first contact us to seek an informal resolution
2. If informal resolution is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association
3. Arbitration shall take place in Placer County, California
4. You agree to waive your right to a jury trial or to participate in class actions

Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property rights or confidential information.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements explicitly referenced, constitute the entire agreement between you and Verlua regarding the use of our Services.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.