Legal Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the professional services provided by Dato Marketing LLC ("Dato Marketing," "we," "us," or "our"), a Delaware limited liability company, to clients ("Client," "you") engaging our marketing consultancy services.

1. Services

Dato Marketing provides digital marketing consulting services including but not limited to search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising management, content strategy, and related marketing services. Specific scope, deliverables, and timelines for each engagement are defined in a written Statement of Work, proposal, or service agreement mutually accepted by both parties.

2. Engagement and Payment

Engagements are billed on a monthly retainer basis unless otherwise agreed in writing. Invoices are issued at the end of each service period for services rendered during that period, and are due within 15 days of receipt (Net 15). Payment is accepted via bank transfer, wire, or approved invoicing platforms. All fees are in USD unless otherwise agreed. Payments are invoiced directly; card payments are not processed through this website. Late payments may result in a service pause until the balance is settled.

3. Ad Spend

For paid advertising engagements, Client is responsible for direct payment of media costs to Google Ads or other platforms via Client's own billing account. Dato Marketing does not bill or hold ad spend on Client's behalf. Management fees are separate from and additional to media costs.

4. Client Responsibilities

Client agrees to provide timely access to necessary accounts, analytics, and platforms; provide timely feedback on deliverables; and communicate honestly about business goals, constraints, and prior work. Delays caused by Client may extend project timelines without penalty to Dato Marketing.

5. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to hold each other's confidential business information in confidence and not to disclose it to third parties without written consent, except as required by law.

6. Intellectual Property

Upon full payment for a given deliverable, Client owns all custom deliverables produced under an active engagement, including copy, ad creative, and content assets. Dato Marketing retains ownership of its proprietary frameworks, methodologies, tools, and templates used to produce those deliverables.

7. Limitation of Liability

Dato Marketing's total liability under any engagement is limited to the fees paid by Client to Dato Marketing in the two (2) months preceding the claim. Dato Marketing is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Marketing outcomes depend on many factors outside our control, including platform policy changes, market conditions, and Client execution; we do not guarantee specific revenue, ranking, or conversion outcomes.

8. Term and Termination

Retainer engagements are month-to-month. Either party may terminate with 30 days' written notice per the Cancellation Policy in this document. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued engagement after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms may be directed to amanda@datomarketing.co.

Dato Marketing LLC engagements are month-to-month. This Cancellation Policy applies to all client engagements.

1. Notice Period

Either party may cancel an ongoing retainer engagement with 30 days' written notice. Cancellation notice must be sent by email to amanda@datomarketing.co.

2. Work During Notice Period

During the 30-day notice period, Dato Marketing will continue to provide agreed-upon services and Client will continue to pay the retainer as normal. Client may request a transition-focused scope during the notice period, such as documentation of active campaigns, handoff notes for an internal team, or transfer preparation for a new agency.

3. Access and Handoff

Upon cancellation, Dato Marketing will:

Remove our team's access to Client's platforms within 5 business days after the final service date, or on Client's earlier request.

Provide reasonable documentation of active campaigns, current strategies, and any credentials or assets held on Client's behalf.

Return or delete Client confidential information as instructed by Client.

4. Final Invoicing

The final invoice will cover the notice period and any outstanding project work. Final invoices are due within 15 days of receipt.

5. Immediate Termination

Either party may terminate immediately for material breach, including non-payment, breach of confidentiality, or ethical or legal violations. No notice period applies to immediate termination for cause.

6. Contact

Cancellation notices and questions: amanda@datomarketing.co

Dato Marketing LLC provides professional consulting services. This Refund Policy applies to all client engagements.

1. All Fees Are Non-Refundable

All fees paid to Dato Marketing for services rendered are non-refundable. This includes monthly retainer fees, project fees, audit fees, and any other fees for consulting work performed. Invoices are issued at the end of each service period for work already completed during that period; because you are billed only for work already delivered, refund of those fees is not applicable.

2. Ad Spend

Media costs paid directly to Google Ads or other advertising platforms are governed by those platforms' refund policies. Dato Marketing does not hold or refund ad spend on your behalf.

3. How to Discontinue Service

If you wish to end your engagement, follow the Cancellation Policy above: provide 30 days' written notice by email to amanda@datomarketing.co. You will be invoiced for the notice period and any outstanding project work already performed. No further work will be performed after the notice period ends.

4. Questions

Questions about billing or this policy: amanda@datomarketing.co. We respond within 5 business days.