TERMS & CONDITIONS (TERMS OF USE)

TheLocalSocial.co
Including: The Local Social | Local Eats Social | The Salon Social
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Please read these Terms & Conditions (the “Terms”) carefully before using TheLocalSocial.co (the “Site”). These Terms contain important information about your rights, obligations, and limitations that may apply to you.

By accessing or using this Site, including any affiliated brands operating under it, you agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy (collectively, the “Policies”), which are incorporated by reference.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site.

1) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By browsing, accessing, or using the Site (including purchasing any products, services, or memberships from The Local Social, Local Eats Social, or The Salon Social), you agree to these Terms and any additional rules, policies, or guidelines posted on the Site from time to time.

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.

2) DEFINITIONS

“The Local Social,” “we,” “us,” “our” refers collectively to TheLocalSocial.co and its affiliated brands, including:

  • The Local Social

  • Local Eats Social

  • The Salon Social

“Site” means TheLocalSocial.co and all associated pages, domains, subdomains, membership portals, digital platforms, and affiliated brand pages.

“Content” means all materials on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, branding, templates, downloads, guides, educational materials, captions, prompts, videos, audio, logos, designs, and other materials, whether free or paid.

“User” or “you” means any visitor, customer, member, or person who accesses or uses the Site.

“User Content” means any content you submit, upload, or post to the Site or our platforms (e.g., comments, reviews, testimonials, tags, photos, or other submissions).

3) ELIGIBILITY

You may use the Site only if you are at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and capable of forming a legally binding contract.

4) INTERNATIONAL USERS

Our Site is controlled, operated, and administered from Virginia, United States of America.

We make no representation that the Content is appropriate, lawful, or available for use outside the United States. Access to the Site from territories where the Content or products are illegal is prohibited.

If you access the Site from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.

You may not export, re-export, or transfer any Content, products, or services in violation of U.S. export laws.

5) PERMITTED USE & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All Content on this Site is owned by or licensed to The Local Social and its affiliated brands and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View the Site for personal, non-commercial use

  • Purchase and download products you have paid for

  • Use templates/resources for your own business as permitted by the product license

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, sell, resell, distribute, share, upload, or transfer our Content (free or paid)

  • Share membership materials outside your licensed access

  • Claim our work as your own

  • Use our Content to create competing products, template libraries, or memberships

  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices

Unauthorized use may result in termination of access and legal action.

6) LICENSE FOR DIGITAL PRODUCTS (IMPORTANT)

When you purchase or download a digital product from The Local Social or its affiliated brands, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the product for your own business use, unless otherwise stated.

You may not:

  • Share files with anyone else (including teammates, clients, or other business owners) unless a multi-user license is explicitly provided

  • Resell, redistribute, sublicense, or repackage our templates, captions, prompts, guides, or educational materials

  • Use our materials inside your own paid membership, course, or product

7) ACCOUNTS (IF APPLICABLE)

Certain areas of the Site may require an account.

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information

  • Maintain updated account details

  • Keep login credentials confidential

You are responsible for all activity under your account.

We may suspend or terminate accounts if we believe you violated these Terms.

8) PURCHASES, PAYMENTS & TAXES

When you purchase a product, service, or membership (“Transaction”), you agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize us (and our third-party processors such as Stripe or Squarespace Payments) to charge your payment method.

  • All prices are in U.S. Dollars unless stated otherwise.

  • You are responsible for any applicable taxes based on your location.

We reserve the right to:

  • Refuse or cancel orders suspected of fraud

  • Correct pricing errors

  • Limit quantities

  • Discontinue products or services at any time

9) DIGITAL PRODUCTS — ALL SALES FINAL

Due to the digital nature of our products (instant access/download), all sales are final.

We do not offer refunds, exchanges, or returns unless required by law.

If you experience technical issues accessing your purchase, contact us and we will assist in troubleshooting.

10) SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

If you purchase a subscription or membership under any affiliated brand:

  • You authorize recurring billing

  • You are responsible for maintaining valid payment information

  • We may update content, features, or pricing at any time

Cancellation terms will be outlined at checkout or inside your account portal.

11) DISCLAIMERS (EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES)

All Content and products are provided for educational and informational purposes only.

We do not guarantee:

  • Income

  • Followers

  • Engagement

  • Clients

  • Business growth

  • Marketing results

Results depend on multiple external factors including implementation, market conditions, platform changes, and your business strategy.

12) USER CONDUCT & PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You agree not to:

  • Violate any laws

  • Upload malware or harmful code

  • Attempt unauthorized access

  • Harass or abuse others

  • Use scraping or automated tools

  • Post misleading or infringing content

We may remove User Content or restrict access at our discretion.

13) USER CONTENT & TESTIMONIALS

By submitting testimonials, reviews, tags, or other User Content, you grant The Local Social and its affiliated brands a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display such content for business and marketing purposes.

You represent that you own the rights to what you submit.

14) THIRD-PARTY LINKS

We are not responsible for third-party websites linked on our Site. Use them at your own risk.

15) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Local Social and its affiliated brands will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or products.

Our total liability will not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months prior to the claim.

16) INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Local Social and its owners, contractors, and service providers from claims arising from:

  • Your use of the Site

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your infringement of third-party rights

  • Your User Content

17) TERMINATION

We may suspend or terminate access to the Site, products, or memberships at any time if we believe you violated these Terms.

Upon termination, your license to use purchased Content ends immediately.

18) GOVERNING LAW (VIRGINIA)

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

19) DISPUTE RESOLUTION & ARBITRATION (U.S. USERS)

Disputes will be resolved through binding individual arbitration, except for small claims court or intellectual property enforcement.

You waive class action participation.

Arbitration will occur in Virginia or remotely where appropriate.

20) TIME LIMIT TO BRING CLAIMS

Any claim must be brought within one (1) year after it arises or it will be permanently barred.

21) SEVERABILITY

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

22) ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Local Social and its affiliated brands.

23) CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about these Terms?

The Local Social.co
Including: The Local Social | Local Eats Social | The Salon Social
📧 Email: contact@the-localsocial.co