TERMS & CONDITIONS / TERMS OF USE

Out of Office Media, a division of Creative CEO LLC
Last Updated: May 2025

Please read these Terms carefully. By using this website or engaging with Out of Office Media (“Company,” “Out of Office Media,” “Out of Office Media Agency,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, do not use this website.

1. Overview

These Terms of Use form a legally binding agreement between you (“Client,” “User,” “you,” or “your”) and Out of Office Media, a division of Creative CEO LLC (“Company,” “we,” or “us”).

Accessing or using this website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms.

2. Lawful Use Only

By using the website, you agree to:

  • Use the site for lawful purposes only

  • Not engage in fraud, hacking, scraping, or harmful conduct

  • Not misuse copyrighted content, trademarks, or intellectual property

  • Not interfere with website functionality or security

  • Not attempt to obtain information about other users

Violations may result in termination of access and legal action.

3. Intellectual Property

All website content — including text, logos, graphics, images, videos, downloads, templates, designs, branding, service descriptions, and portfolio examples — is the intellectual property of Out of Office Media and Creative CEO LLC.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or duplicate our content

  • Modify, distribute, or republish any material

  • Use our work to create derivative designs or services

  • Claim ownership of materials we create

  • Reproduce portfolio work without permission

We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to view the website for personal, non-commercial use.

Any rights not expressly granted are reserved.

4. Client Work, Licenses & Portfolio Use

By engaging our services, you grant Out of Office Media permission to:

  • Showcase completed work in our portfolio

  • Display before/after visuals

  • Share case studies, website screenshots, and design elements

  • Reference the project in marketing, education, or presentations

Unless a written NDA states otherwise.

Clients receive a license to use the brand assets, website materials, or deliverables created for them after the project is paid in full.

We retain ownership of the creative process, mockups, drafts, and methodology.

5. Accuracy of Information

You agree that:

  • All information you provide is accurate and complete

  • You are authorized to share any content, images, or materials you send us

  • You will not submit unlawful, offensive, or infringing materials

We are not liable for errors caused by inaccurate information provided by you.

6. Payment Terms, Refunds & Cancellations

All payments made to Out of Office Media are:

  • Final

  • Non-refundable

  • Non-transferable

Due to the strategic and customized nature of our work, we do not offer refunds once a project or retainer begins.

Late payments may pause all work.

We reserve the right to refuse service for unpaid invoices, inappropriate conduct, scope creep, or violation of these Terms.

7. Third-Party Integrations

Our website and services may use or link to tools such as:

  • Squarespace

  • Stripe

  • Calendly

  • Google Analytics

  • Social media platforms

  • Flodesk (email marketing)

We are not responsible for the policies, actions, or downtime of these third-party providers.

8. Disclaimers

The website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.”

We make no guarantees regarding:

  • Website uptime

  • Error-free content

  • Outcomes or financial results

  • Lead generation

  • Increased sales or social media performance

Your results depend on your market, effort, implementation, and external factors beyond our control.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by U.S. law:

We are not liable for:

  • Direct or indirect damages

  • Loss of revenue or business

  • Data breaches involving third-party platforms

  • Errors or omissions

  • Delays or interruptions

  • Actions of subcontractors

Your exclusive remedy is limited to the total amount paid to us or $100 USD, whichever is less.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Out of Office Media, Creative CEO LLC, our employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims arising from:

  • Your misuse of the website

  • Violation of these Terms

  • Use of our services or deliverables

  • Infringement based on content you provided

This includes legal fees and damages.

11. Assignment

You may not assign your rights under these Terms to another party. We may assign or transfer our rights as needed.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts, United States.

Any disputes must be resolved in Massachusetts courts.

13. Dispute Resolution

Before legal action, both parties agree to:

  1. Attempt to resolve the dispute through written communication

  2. If unresolved after 30 days, either party may pursue legal remedies

Arbitration or mediation may be used if mutually agreed upon.

14. Severability

If any part of these Terms is held invalid, the rest remains fully enforceable.

15. Modification of Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.
Updates will be reflected with a new “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

16. Notices

Notices or legal communications may be sent to:

Out of Office Media
A division of Creative CEO LLC
Email: vanessa@vanessafarino.com