Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions for Native Rank, Inc. Services
Effective Date: 12/19/2024
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the provision of services by Native Rank, Inc. ("Native Rank" or "NR") and apply to all clients engaging Native Rank for its digital solutions. These include but are not limited to AI-powered services, website development, digital marketing, hosting, inventory management platforms (such as Marine Manager, Power Sports Manager, and Marine Listings), and paid advertising campaigns. By signing an agreement with Native Rank, the Client acknowledges and agrees to these Terms. These Terms incorporate elements of any Scope of Work ("SOW"), Insertion Order ("IO"), or proposals executed between the parties.
1. Definitions
1.1 Native Rank, Inc.: A digital solutions provider headquartered at 1055 Auraria Parkway, Denver, Colorado 80204.
1.2 Client: The entity or individual engaging Native Rank for its services.
1.3 NIKAO AI: Native Rank’s proprietary, AI-powered digital solution designed to enhance digital presence through inventory management, customer targeting, and analytics.
1.4 Marine Manager: A platform tailored for marine dealerships offering inventory management, lead generation, and customer targeting.
1.5 Power Sports Manager: A solution optimized for power sports dealerships, focusing on inventory visibility and marketing strategies.
1.6 Marine Listings: A platform designed to provide marine dealerships with a comprehensive solution for inventory visibility, analytics, and lead management while connecting dealerships to interested buyers through a centralized listing service.
1.7 Agreement: Any signed document, including contracts, SOWs, or IOs, incorporating these Terms.
1.8 Services: All services provided by Native Rank, including digital marketing, SEO, content creation, website design, hosting, and analytics.
2. Scope of Services
Native Rank offers:
- AI Solutions: Inventory management, customer targeting, and predictive modeling through NIKAO AI.
- MarineManager, Power Sports Manager, and Marine Listings: Tools for managing dealership inventory, lead generation, and analytics.
- Paid Marketing Campaigns: Strategy and execution on platforms such as Google Ads, Bing Ads, and Facebook Ads.
- Website Development: SEO-optimized, responsive websites tailored to business needs.
- Hosting and Security: Enterprise-grade hosting with Google Cloud and Cloudflare.
- Performance Analytics: Real-time dashboards and actionable insights.
- Content Creation: NIKAO AI-powered optimization and creation for enhanced digital narratives.
3. Client Responsibilities
The Client must provide all necessary deliverables and access for project execution, including:
- Domain and hosting credentials.
- Access to Google Analytics, Search Console, and other relevant platforms.
- Current logos, photos, videos, and brand assets.
- Content guidelines or bullet points.
- Any additional items or responsibilities outlined in the SOW.
The Client is responsible for reviewing and providing full and complete edits to all content, including but not limited to text, images, and video, before publication. Native Rank is not responsible for errors or omissions in content approved by the Client.
Failure to provide deliverables on time may result in project delays or additional fees. Billing will not be suspended for such delays.
4. Payment Terms
4.1 Fees: Setup fees, monthly fees, and additional charges are outlined in the Agreement and are non-refundable.
4.2 Billing Schedule:
- Initial setup fees and the first month’s payment are due at signing.
- Monthly payments are billed on the same date each month.
4.3 Late Payments: Non-payment may result in service suspension, with the Client liable for all remaining payments.
4.4 Ad Budgets: Advertising budgets are separate and billed directly to the Client unless otherwise agreed.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Client Ownership: Upon full payment, the Client owns the website’s design and content.
5.2 Native Rank Ownership: Native Rank retains ownership of proprietary technologies, including NIKAO AI, MarineManager, Power Sports Manager, and Marine Listings.
5.3 Third-Party Tools: The Client is responsible for licensing costs associated with third-party software.
5.4 Post-Termination: Upon Agreement termination, Native Rank reserves the right to remove proprietary integrations and tools.
6. Customer’s Representations
The Client represents and warrants that:
- All materials provided to Native Rank, including but not limited to text, images, videos, and other assets, are owned by the Client or the Client has obtained all necessary rights and permissions for their use.
- The Client’s business operations and use of Native Rank’s services comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Any claims, products, or services promoted through the Client’s marketing campaigns are truthful, not misleading, and comply with relevant industry standards.
- The Client will promptly review and approve all deliverables provided by Native Rank to ensure accuracy and compliance with their requirements.
Failure to meet these representations may result in project delays, additional fees, or termination of services. Native Rank will not be liable for any issues arising from false or incomplete representations by the Client.
7. Feedback
The Client agrees that any materials it or any user provides to Native Rank, including but not limited to questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, plans, notes, drawings, modifications, improvements, original or creative materials, or other information regarding Native Rank or its services (the “Feedback”), whether such materials are provided in email, feedback forms, or any other format, shall belong exclusively to Native Rank, without any requirement to acknowledge or compensate the Client or any user. The Client agrees to assign, and hereby assigns, all right, title, and interest worldwide in the Feedback and the related intellectual property rights to Native Rank and agrees to assist Native Rank, at Native Rank’s expense, in perfecting and enforcing such rights. Native Rank may disclose or use Feedback for any purposes whatsoever without any obligation to the Client or any user.
8. Performance Disclaimer
Native Rank does not guarantee specific outcomes or consumer actions. Results depend on market conditions, economic trends, and consumer behavior.
9. Third-Party Feeds and Integrations
Native Rank provides third-party integrations "as is" and is not responsible for errors, delays, or omissions arising from third-party platforms.
10. Termination Policy
10.1 Early Termination: Clients may terminate the Agreement with 60 days’ notice, with all remaining payments becoming due immediately.
10.2 Termination by Native Rank: Native Rank reserves the right to terminate services for non-payment or material breach.
10.3 Business Changes: If the Client’s business undergoes ownership changes or dissolves, the Agreement remains enforceable.
10.4 Renewal and Cancellation: Native Rank will strive to fulfill all obligations under this 12-24-month agreement. If the Client chooses to terminate the agreement, they must send a written cancellation notice at least 60 days before the end date of the agreement. Failure to provide a timely cancellation notice will result in the agreement being automatically renewed for an additional 12-24 months, with billing continuing accordingly. Cancellation notices should be sent to accounting@nativerank.com. The end date of the agreement is based on the 12-24-month term.
10.5 Post-Cancellation Access: Upon completion and cancellation of this agreement, Native Rank will, upon request, provide the required logins for Google My Business, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and Google Tag Manager accounts currently managed on the Client’s behalf. It is the Client’s sole responsibility to remove Native Rank’s access to these properties. Native Rank is not responsible for providing any other related items not listed above. Native Rank does not retain, back up, or database this information after successfully transmitting it to the Client and assumes no liability for such items post-transfer.
11. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to protect confidential information. Disclosure is permitted only with prior consent or as required by law.
12. Maintenance Activities and Product Changes
12.1 Native Rank may perform scheduled and/or unscheduled maintenance activities, including repairs, patches, or upgrades, to ensure optimal performance of the Services. These activities may temporarily degrade the quality of the Services or result in a partial or complete outage. Native Rank will endeavor to perform such activities during times that minimize disruption to the Client’s business. The Client agrees to cooperate with Native Rank as necessary to complete such maintenance activities.
12.2 Native Rank reserves the right to add to, remove, change, or discontinue any component or version of the Services (the “Service Changes”) at any time, for reasons including but not limited to compliance with applicable laws, security requirements, or changes imposed by third-party providers. Such changes may require the Client to perform actions such as installing updates, patches, or upgrades to the Client’s systems or migrating to an alternative service. Native Rank will provide notice of significant Service Changes that may impact the Client’s use of the Services.
13. Limitation of Liability
13.1 TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, NATIVE RANK’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FEES PAID BY THE CLIENT DURING THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE THE CLAIM GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY WAS FIRST ASSERTED. IF AND TO THE EXTENT THAT THE CLIENT PARTICIPATES IN A BETA TESTING PROJECT, IN NO EVENT WILL NATIVE RANK’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE BETA TESTING PROJECT EXCEED $100.
13.2 TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, RELIANCE, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR LOST OR IMPUTED PROFITS OR ROYALTIES, LOST DATA, OR COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, STATUTORY REMEDY, OR ANY OBLIGATION ARISING THEREFROM OR OTHERWISE, AND IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER EITHER PARTY HAS ADVISED OR BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE.
13.3 TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE CLIENT HEREBY WAIVES ANY CLAIM THAT THESE EXCLUSIONS DEPRIVE IT OF AN ADEQUATE REMEDY. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION FAIRLY ALLOCATE THE RISKS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AS BETWEEN THEM. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION ARE INTEGRAL TO THE AMOUNT OF FEES CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH MAKING THE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE CLIENT AND THAT, WERE NATIVE RANK TO ASSUME FURTHER LIABILITY OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH HEREIN, SUCH FEES WOULD OF NECESSITY BE SET SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER.
13.4 TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, NATIVE RANK WILL NOT BE LIABLE OR INDEMNIFY THE CLIENT IN ANY WAY FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM (i) THE CLIENT’S OMISSION TO INSTALL ANY PATCH, FIX, UPDATE, OR UPGRADE, (ii) ANY SERVICE CHANGES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12.2, AND/OR (iii) THE CLIENT’S ALLEGED OR ACTUAL BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT.
14. Indemnification
14.1 Client Indemnification: The Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Native Rank and its officers, employees, and agents from and against all losses, expenses, liabilities, damages, and costs, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees (collectively “Costs”), to the extent that such Costs are attributable to any breach by the Client, or any User, independent contractor, or affiliate thereof, of any representations, warranties, or other obligations set forth in this Agreement.
14.2 Native Rank Indemnification: Native Rank shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Client and its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against all Costs, to the extent such Costs are attributable to the Services infringing or misappropriating any registered third-party intellectual property right, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights, provided that the Client notifies Native Rank promptly in writing and provides authority, information, and assistance for the defense or settlement of any related proceeding.
15. Modifications to Terms
Native Rank may update these Terms and will notify the Client of significant changes. Continued service use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
16. Governing Law, Venue, Arbitration, and Attorneys’ Fees
16.1 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
16.2 Good Faith Dispute Resolution: As a condition to either party initiating arbitration, both Native Rank and the Client agree to undertake good faith efforts to resolve any claim, dispute, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement (a “Dispute”). To initiate the resolution process, the party seeking relief must provide the other party with a written statement (the “Dispute Notice”) that:
- Describes the nature of the Dispute;
- Identifies the specific provision(s) of the Agreement allegedly breached; and
- Requests a meet and confer meeting to attempt resolution within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Dispute Notice.
The purpose of this meeting is to arrive at a mutually agreeable resolution, including compromise or settlement. All statements made during this process, including proposed resolutions, are confidential and may not be used as evidence in any subsequent arbitration or litigation.
16.3 Arbitration: If the Dispute is not resolved through the good faith process described above within ninety (90) days (or a mutually agreed extended period), it will be resolved exclusively through confidential arbitration. Arbitration will be conducted pursuant to the Rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The seat and venue of arbitration will be Denver, Colorado, and the proceedings will be conducted in English. The arbitration will be determined by a sole arbitrator appointed under the applicable rules, and evidentiary questions will be governed by the International Bar Association Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration.
16.4 Class Action Waiver: The Client agrees to waive any right to commence or participate in any class action or representative proceeding against Native Rank related to any Dispute. Additionally, the Client agrees to opt out of any such class or representative proceedings.
16.5 Injunctive and Equitable Relief: Notwithstanding the arbitration requirement, each party retains the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a party’s intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
16.6 Collection of Outstanding Fees: Native Rank reserves the right to collect any outstanding amounts owed by the Client in a court of competent jurisdiction.
16.7 Attorneys’ Fees: The prevailing party in any action or arbitration under this Agreement shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert fees, and associated costs from the other party.
17. Force Majeure
Native Rank is not liable for delays caused by uncontrollable events, including natural disasters or government actions.
18. Project Timelines
Native Rank’s project timeline starts as soon as this signed agreement is received, the first payment has been verified, and all Client deliverables have been received. Project timelines are estimates, and variations will not constitute a breach of agreement by Native Rank.
- NIKAO AI Solution: Estimated timeline of 35 to 45 business days.
19. Additional Service-Specific Terms
19.1 NIKAO AI Solution: Native Rank NIKAO AI Solution utilizes proprietary technology along with various other digital products, including a comprehensive website, website hosting and security, content, inventory manager, advanced SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, and location listings. In the event the Client provides a minimum 60-day cancellation notice, Native Rank will turn off the solution on the last day of the agreement. The Client will not retain ownership of the website, inventory manager, or any of Native Rank’s proprietary software, technology, or work. This may include all onsite SEO efforts.
19.2 Google My Business (GMB): The Client retains ownership of their GMB page. Native Rank must be granted Owner-level access to manage the account. If Native Rank is given Primary Owner access, the Client must reclaim this role before termination. Upon termination, Native Rank will remove all optimizations and is not liable for GMB-related issues as it is a Google-provided service.
19.3 Business Listings: Upon cancellation, Native Rank will terminate its management and remove all optimization of business listings. Native Rank reserves the right to utilize third-party vendors for business listing management and is not responsible for listing access or issues post-cancellation.
19.4 Inventory Management Software: Upon cancellation, Native Rank will remove the Inventory Manager software, integrations, targeting, and optimizations. All items within the inventory system will be destroyed and are non-recoverable. Native Rank is not liable for third-party data transmission errors or failures.
19.5 Approved Website Updates and Changes: Updates to business information, images, gallery, news, certifications, blog entries, and in-scope project updates are included. Additional work not listed may incur charges of $300/hour with a 2-hour minimum.
19.6 Third-Party Plugins: Native Rank integrates pre-approved third-party plugins at the Client’s expense. Native Rank is not responsible for plugin-related issues, and development for integration is charged at change.
20. Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with any SOW or IO, constitute the entire agreement between the parties.
21. General
21.1 Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The parties agree to negotiate in good faith to replace the unenforceable provision with a valid provision that most closely reflects the intent of the original.
21.2 Notices: Unless otherwise required by applicable law, the Client shall address all notices, statements, and other communications related to this Agreement to:
Native Rank, Inc.
1055 Auraria Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
United States
With a mandatory copy to: legal@nativerank.com
22. General Provisions
22.1 Notices to the Client: Native Rank may provide any and all notices, statements, and other communications to the Client through one or more of the following methods: email, postings on its website, in-product messages, regular mail, or express delivery services. All such notices, statements, and communications will be deemed received by the Client on the date they are sent or posted.
22.2 Licensing of Client Trademarks: During the term of this Agreement, the Client grants Native Rank a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reference, and display the Client’s name, logos, and trademarks in connection with the promotion, marketing, and public communication of Native Rank’s products and services. This includes but is not limited to publications, press releases, website content, social media posts, and marketing materials (collectively, the “Materials”). Native Rank will cease use of the Client’s trademarks in any new Materials within sixty (60) days of the termination of this Agreement. Pre-existing Materials, including archives, shall not be required to be amended.
22.3 Force Majeure: Neither party shall be held liable for any delay or failure in performance caused by events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, government orders, labor disputes, supply chain interruptions, failures in communication networks, or similar events. This does not apply to the Client’s obligation to make timely payments under this Agreement.
22.4 Entire Agreement: This Agreement, along with any applicable Scope of Work, Order Form, Privacy Policy, and other referenced agreements, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties regarding the subject matter herein. It supersedes any prior or contemporaneous written or oral communications, agreements, or understandings.
22.5 Priority of Documents: In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any applicable Scope of Work or Order Form, the terms of the Scope of Work or Order Form shall prevail.
22.6 Amendments: Native Rank reserves the right to amend the terms of this Agreement upon providing the Client thirty (30) days’ written notice. Amendments may include changes to fees, scope of services, or other material terms. Such amendments may be made to ensure compliance with applicable laws, address security needs, reflect market conditions, or account for changes imposed by third-party providers.
22.7 Acknowledgment: The Client acknowledges that they have reviewed, understood, and accepted the terms set forth in this Agreement. The Client further confirms that they have had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel regarding this Agreement or have knowingly waived this right.
22.8 Language: The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is drafted in the English language, which shall be the binding version. Any translations provided are for informational purposes only.
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