1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using our website and any related services provided by SiteForge, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, you must stop using our services immediately.

SiteForge is a collective brand operated by independent freelancers and does not constitute a registered company or legal entity.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all website templates, designs, and materials created by SiteForge are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

• You may not reproduce, distribute, or sell our materials without prior written consent.
• Logos, text, and brand elements remain the intellectual property of SiteForge and its operators.
• Clients retain rights to the content they create or provide.

3. User Accounts

Users must provide accurate and current information when creating accounts. SiteForge reserves the right to suspend or terminate any account that violates these Terms.

4. Prohibited Activities

Users are strictly prohibited from using our hosting or web services for illegal, harmful, or unethical purposes.

• Publishing or distributing copyrighted material without permission.
• Hosting or sharing content that violates EU or international law.
• Spreading hate speech, racism, homophobia, or violent material.
• Propagating misinformation, discrimination, or harassment.
• Attempting to attack, exploit, or interfere with servers.

5. Service Use and Payments

If you purchase any services from SiteForge, you agree to pay the applicable fees, taxes (if any), and charges in accordance with the pricing and payment terms presented at checkout or agreed in writing.

• Failure to pay on time may result in temporary account suspension.
• Non-payment beyond the grace period may lead to full account deactivation.
• Website data may be archived or deleted after 30 days of non-payment, where permitted by law.
• SiteForge reserves the right to withhold completed work until full payment is received.

6. Website Development Terms

All projects developed by SiteForge are subject to a service agreement between the client and the service provider. Where there is a conflict between these Terms and a specific written project agreement, the project agreement will prevail.

• Revisions are limited as specified in the client’s project agreement.
• Delays in feedback or approval may postpone project delivery.
• We reserve the right to display completed projects in our portfolio unless otherwise agreed.

7. Respect and Conduct

We value respectful communication. Any form of verbal abuse, threats, or hate directed towards our team will not be tolerated.

Such behavior may result in service suspension or termination. Refunds, if any, will be handled in accordance with applicable law and any agreed service terms.

8. Limitation of Liability

SiteForge shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of our services, including but not limited to:

• Data loss or corruption
• Service downtime or interruptions
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from third-party services integrated with our platform

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability to you for any claims arising from the use of our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the service in the last 12 months.

Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude liability where such limitation or exclusion is not permitted under applicable law.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts immediately and without notice in the following cases:

• Violation of these Terms or applicable laws, including copyright infringement or illegal content
• Propagation of violent, hateful, racist, homophobic, or otherwise harmful content
• Abuse, harassment, or threats directed at our team or other users
• Failure to pay for services or invoices in accordance with agreed deadlines

Upon termination, all access to services may be revoked, and any hosted content may be removed or deleted, where permitted by law.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ireland and the European Union. Any disputes arising from the use of our services shall be resolved in Irish courts, subject to applicable EU regulations.

11. Website Development Services

Clients who order website development services from SiteForge agree to the following:

• Full cooperation with our team, providing all necessary materials and information
• Timely payment of invoices; failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of services
• Acceptance of project timelines and revisions as agreed in the contract
• Content hosted on websites must comply with all applicable laws, including copyright and intellectual property regulations
• SiteForge is not responsible for third-party content or external integrations beyond our control

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Significant changes will be highlighted, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised.