Terms of Use
Last Updated: August 23, 2026
Welcome to Rising Tide Web Design. These Terms of Use explain the rules and conditions for accessing and using our website.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.
Rising Tide Web Design reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
About Rising Tide Web Design
Rising Tide Web Design provides web design, web development, website hosting, graphic design, website maintenance, technical support, and related digital services for businesses, organizations, and individuals.
Information provided on this website is intended to help visitors learn about our services, approach, pricing, resources, and ways to work with us. Information on this website does not create a client relationship or service agreement.
Any web design, hosting, maintenance, or other professional services provided by Rising Tide Web Design may be subject to a separate written agreement. If there is a conflict between these Terms of Use and a signed client agreement, the terms of the signed client agreement will control with respect to those services.
Website Use
You may use this website for lawful personal or business purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use.
You agree not to:
- Use the website in a way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Submit false, misleading, fraudulent, or intentionally inaccurate information
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, server, forms, accounts, or related systems
- Attempt to interfere with the security, operation, or functionality of the website
- Introduce malicious code, viruses, or other harmful technology
- Use automated systems to scrape, copy, or collect website content without permission
- Use website content or materials in a way that infringes our intellectual property rights or the rights of others
We reserve the right to restrict access to the website when we reasonably believe it is being misused or these terms have been violated.
Website Information and Resources
Rising Tide Web Design may publish articles, guides, examples, educational resources, recommendations, and other information related to websites, search engine optimization, marketing, hosting, design, and running an online presence.
This information is provided for general informational purposes. While we make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information, we do not guarantee that every recommendation will be appropriate for every business, website, or situation.
Website technology, search engines, online platforms, accessibility standards, and industry practices change over time. Information published on this website may therefore become outdated.
Quotes, Pricing, and Service Information
Pricing, packages, features, timelines, promotions, and service descriptions displayed on this website are provided for general informational purposes and may change from time to time.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, website pricing does not constitute a binding offer or guarantee that a particular project can be completed for the displayed price.
Final pricing, project scope, timelines, payment terms, ownership rights, hosting terms, cancellation terms, and other project-specific conditions will be established through a proposal, service agreement, contract, invoice, or other written agreement between Rising Tide Web Design and the client.
Contact Forms and Submitted Information
When you submit information through a contact form, quote request, application, questionnaire, or other form on our website, you agree to provide information that is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Submitting a form does not create a client relationship, guarantee that Rising Tide Web Design will accept a project, or obligate either party to enter into an agreement.
Information submitted through our website will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Portfolio and Examples
Our website may display examples of websites, designs, graphics, case studies, testimonials, project results, or other work completed for current or former clients.
These examples are provided to demonstrate our experience and capabilities. Results achieved by one client do not guarantee that another client will achieve the same or similar results.
Business performance may depend on many factors outside our control, including market conditions, competition, advertising, pricing, reputation, customer demand, and how a website is used after launch.
Third-Party Services and Links
This website may include links to or integrations with third-party websites, platforms, software, services, or resources.
Rising Tide Web Design does not control third-party websites or services and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, policies, or accuracy.
Your use of third-party websites and services is subject to the terms and policies established by those third parties.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the content and materials created by Rising Tide Web Design for this website, including text, branding, graphics, illustrations, page designs, original code, educational materials, and other original content, are owned by or licensed to Rising Tide Web Design.
You may view and use this website for normal personal or business purposes, but you may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, modify, or commercially exploit our original materials without prior written permission.
Client logos, trademarks, photographs, website screenshots, and other third-party materials displayed in our portfolio or elsewhere on the website remain the property of their respective owners where applicable.
Trademarks and Branding
The Rising Tide Web Design name, logo, branding, and related original brand materials may not be used in a way that suggests sponsorship, endorsement, partnership, or affiliation without our permission.
Website Availability
We work to keep our website available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
The website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, hosting issues, software updates, technical problems, third-party service interruptions, or circumstances outside our control.
Disclaimer
This website and its content are provided on an "as available" basis.
While Rising Tide Web Design makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and useful information, we do not guarantee:
- That the website will always be available, secure, or error-free
- That all information will always be complete, accurate, or current
- That following information or recommendations on this website will produce a particular result
- That a website, SEO strategy, design change, or other service will guarantee specific rankings, traffic, leads, sales, or revenue
Any examples, testimonials, statistics, case studies, or results shown on this website should not be interpreted as guarantees of future performance.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Rising Tide Web Design and its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, this website.
This may include damages related to:
- Reliance on information provided through the website
- Temporary website outages or technical problems
- Third-party websites, platforms, or services linked from this website
- Unauthorized access or events outside our reasonable control
Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and handle information submitted through or collected by our website.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website.
Rising Tide Web Design
A DBA of FizzBuzz Web Studios LLC
Washington State
risingtidewebdesign.com
