Last updated: February 10, 2026

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and MarketingBuckle ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of our website at https://marketingbuckle.com (the "Site") and any related services we provide (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Site or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Site or Services.

Description of Services

MarketingBuckle provides digital marketing services including, but not limited to:

  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
  • Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
  • LLM Ranking and Citation Optimization
  • Technical SEO audits and implementation
  • Content marketing and strategy
  • Digital PR and link building
  • AI Visibility Audits and monitoring

Specific service deliverables, timelines, and pricing are defined in individual service agreements or statements of work executed between MarketingBuckle and each client.

Client Obligations

When engaging our Services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information necessary for service delivery
  • Grant timely access to website platforms, analytics accounts, and CMS systems as needed
  • Review and provide feedback on deliverables within agreed timelines
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to your business and industry
  • Not engage in practices that violate search engine or AI platform guidelines
  • Maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary strategies or methodologies shared

Payment Terms

Payment terms are established in individual service agreements. General terms include:

  • Monthly retainer fees are due on the first of each month
  • Project-based fees follow the payment schedule outlined in the statement of work
  • Late payments may incur a fee of 1.5% per month on outstanding balances
  • We reserve the right to pause services if payment is more than 15 days overdue
  • All fees are in US dollars unless otherwise specified

Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property

All content on our Site — including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, software, and the compilation thereof — is the property of MarketingBuckle or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. Our proprietary methodologies, frameworks, tools, and strategies remain the intellectual property of MarketingBuckle and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without our express written permission.

Client Content

Content created by MarketingBuckle on behalf of a client (including blog posts, landing pages, and marketing materials) becomes the property of the client upon full payment for the services rendered. Clients grant MarketingBuckle a non-exclusive license to display such content in our portfolio and case studies, unless explicitly restricted in the service agreement.

Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide regarding our Services may be used by us without any obligation to you. We are free to use such feedback for any purpose, including improving our Services and developing new features.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, MarketingBuckle and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
  • Changes in search engine or AI platform algorithms that affect rankings or visibility
  • Third-party actions, including search engine penalties or AI platform policy changes
  • Interruption or cessation of services due to factors beyond our reasonable control

Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to our Services shall not exceed the total amount paid by you to MarketingBuckle in the six (6) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

Disclaimers

Search engine optimization and AI search optimization involve working with third-party platforms (Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, etc.) whose algorithms and policies are outside our control. While we employ industry best practices and proven methodologies, we cannot guarantee specific rankings, traffic volumes, AI citation counts, or revenue outcomes. Past performance and case study results do not guarantee future results.

Our Site and Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Termination

Either party may terminate the service engagement with 30 days written notice. Upon termination:

  • All outstanding fees through the termination date are due and payable
  • We will provide a transition document with access credentials, outstanding tasks, and recommendations
  • Client retains ownership of all content produced and paid for during the engagement
  • Our proprietary tools, methodologies, and frameworks remain our property
  • Confidentiality obligations survive termination for 2 years

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach thereof shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, it shall be submitted to binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in San Francisco, California, and the language of the arbitration shall be English.

You agree that any arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action. Each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees, except as otherwise provided by the arbitrator.

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. Any legal action or proceeding not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco County, California.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MarketingBuckle and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your breach of these Terms; (b) your use of our Services; (c) content or materials provided by you for use in our Services; or (d) your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site or Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

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