Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using nextstepconnect.com ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Site. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and clients of Next Step Connect LLC ("we," "us," "our").

Services

Next Step Connect provides search and AI optimization, web design, and advertising services for local businesses. Specific service terms, deliverables, timelines, and fees are outlined in individual service agreements between us and our clients. These Terms of Service govern use of the website, not the delivery of professional services.

Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site's functionality
• Scrape, crawl, or collect data from the Site without permission
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code

Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is the property of Next Step Connect LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission.

Third-Party Services

The Site embeds third-party services including Google Analytics, BrightLocal, and Local Marketing Manager. These services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party services.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses. Past results referenced on the Site (case studies, statistics) are specific to individual clients and do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Next Step Connect LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or our services. Our total liability for any claim related to the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Next Step Connect LLC, its owners, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, or damages (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact

Next Step Connect
600 4th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
info@nextstepconnect.com
(732) 784-8847