1. Welcome to the Pack! (Introduction) 🐾

Hey there! Thanks for choosing Mercury Media. You’re here because you’re ready to protect your business from ADA compliance lawsuits and build a website that’s both fetching and legally bulletproof — and we’re excited to help. This document (our “Terms of Service” or “Terms”) is like the rulebook for how we work together. It explains what you can expect from us, and what we expect from you, when you use our website or any of our services.

By hanging out on our site or signing up for our services, you’re agreeing to these Terms. So, give them a quick read — we’ve tried to make them as clear as possible, without the usual legal mumbo-jumbo.

2. Your “Okay, Let’s Do This!” Moment (Acceptance of Terms) ✅

When you use our website, check out our content, or purchase any of our services, it means you’ve read these Terms and you’re good with them. If you’re not cool with any part of these Terms, no worries, but then you shouldn’t use our website or services.

3. What We Bring to the Table (Our Services) 🚀

Mercury Media offers a range of web development and digital marketing services focused on ADA compliance, including:

• The Sniff Test (Free): A comprehensive ADA compliance audit of your website.
• Orbital-Grade Rebuilds: Custom, high-performance, lawsuit-resistant website rebuilds built on modern frameworks.
• Guard Dog Retainer: Ongoing accessibility monitoring, maintenance, and protection.
• Social Media Launch Packages: Getting your digital presence off the ground across social platforms.

We’re always working to improve and expand our services, so what we offer might change over time. We’ll do our best to keep you in the loop about any big shifts!

4. Being a Good Partner (Your Responsibilities) 🤝

To keep things smooth for everyone, here’s what we ask of you:

• Accurate Info: When you give us information (like in a Sniff Test request or contact form), please make sure it’s accurate and up-to-date.
• No Funny Business: Use our website and services only for their intended purpose and in a way that’s legal and ethical.
• Keep It Legal: Don’t use our services to create, promote, or distribute any content that’s illegal, harmful, or just plain inappropriate.
• Respect Our Work: Our services and the content on our website are protected by intellectual property rights. Please don’t copy, sell, or exploit them without our permission.

5. The “No-No” List (Prohibited Uses) 🛑

To keep our digital territory safe and effective, here’s a short list of things you absolutely should NOT do:

• Breaking laws or messing with our technology.
• Spamming or using fake identities.
• Using automated systems (robots, spiders) to extract data from our website without our explicit written permission.
• Misrepresenting our audit findings or using our reports to harm others.

6. Our Brainpower (Intellectual Property) 🧠

All the cool stuff you see on our website — like our content, text, graphics, logos, the Mercury mascot, images, and software — belongs to Mercury Media (or our licensors) and is protected by law. You’re welcome to view and use our website for your personal, non-commercial use, but please don’t copy, modify, or distribute our content without our express written permission.

When we build you a custom website, upon full payment you receive ownership of the custom code and assets we create for you, unless otherwise specified in your project agreement.

7. We’re Not Lawyers! (Important Disclaimer) 🚫⚖️

This one’s important, so we’ll say it clearly: Mercury Media provides web development and digital marketing services focused on WCAG compliance. We are not a law firm. Nothing on our website or in our communications constitutes legal advice. Our audits and services are technical in nature. Always consult qualified legal counsel for advice on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act or any other law.

8. Our “We Do Our Best!” Promise (Disclaimers) ✨

We work super hard to make sure our website and services are top-notch. However, here are a few honest disclaimers:

• “As Is” Basis: Our website and services are provided “as is.” This means we can’t guarantee they’ll always be uninterrupted or 100% error-free.
• No Guarantees of Outcome: While we use industry-leading tools and deep human expertise, we can’t guarantee specific legal outcomes. ADA compliance reduces risk dramatically, but no website is 100% immune from all legal action.
• Third-Party Links: Our website might have links to other websites (like Guiding Eyes for the Blind). We don’t control those sites, so we’re not responsible for their content or practices.

9. Keeping It Fair (Limitation of Liability) ⚖️

To be clear: Mercury Media will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (like lost profits or data loss) that come from your use of our services. Our total liability to you for all damages will not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

10. You’ve Got Our Back (Indemnification) 🛡️

You agree to protect Mercury Media from any claims or expenses that come from your use of our website in a way that breaks these Terms, any content you submit, or your violation of any law.

11. Our Social Impact Pledge 🐕‍🦺

Mercury Media proudly donates 10% of our top-line revenue to Guiding Eyes for the Blind. This commitment is core to our mission but does not create any additional obligation to our clients or users.

12. Where We Play by the Rules (Governing Law) 📍

These Terms will be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, USA. Any disputes about these Terms will be handled in the courts of Cobb County, Georgia.

13. New Rules? We’ll Tell You! (Changes to Terms) 🗓️

We might update these Terms from time to time. When we make big changes, we’ll try to give you a heads-up. We’ll post the updated Terms right here on this page. By continuing to use our services after changes become effective, you’re agreeing to the new Terms.

14. “Oops, My Bad” (Termination) 👋

We can end or suspend your access to our services immediately, without notice, if you seriously break these Terms. You can also stop using our services at any time — we’ll be sad to see you go, but we respect your decision.

15. Any Questions? Just Ask! (Contact Us) 💬

If anything in these Terms isn’t clear, or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!

Email Us: hello@mercurymedia.com