Terms & Conditions

Welcome to the Toast & Oats LLC website. By accessing this website, our services, or any related materials, you agree to comply with the following Terms & Conditions:

• Ownership of Content:
  All site materials, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, project examples, and downloadable documents, are the intellectual property of Toast & Oats LLC and are protected by copyright and trademark law. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, distribution, or resale is strictly prohibited.

• Use of Website:
  You may use this site only for lawful purposes. You may not attempt to harm, hack, reverse-engineer, or disrupt the website or services, nor may you misuse any content or attempt to extract client, project, or proprietary data.

• No Guarantees of Availability:
  Toast & Oats LLC reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website or services without prior notice. We make no guarantees regarding uptime, uninterrupted service, or specific outcomes from using our site or materials.

• Limitation of Liability:
  Under no circumstances will Toast & Oats LLC, its affiliates, or its contractors be liable for indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the site, services, or materials.

• Governing Law:
  These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, and any disputes will be resolved in accordance with California jurisdiction.

• Engagement Terms:
  Before services begin, Toast & Oats will provide a formal Scope of Work (SOW) outlining deliverables, timelines, payment schedules, and specific terms. A signed agreement or acceptance of terms is required to initiate work.

• Retainers & Payments:
  All projects require an upfront nonrefundable retainer, which secures service time, resources, and partner allocations. Final deliverables and project completion are contingent upon full, timely payment of all agreed invoices.

• Independent Contractors & Partners:
  Toast & Oats works with a network of independent contractors and strategic partners, but all communication, billing, and project oversight remain centralized through Toast & Oats leadership. Partners do not have direct client contracting authority unless explicitly stated.

• Intellectual Property Ownership:
  Project deliverables are the intellectual property of Toast & Oats and/or the client, as specified in individual contracts. Unauthorized reuse, redistribution, or public disclosure is prohibited without prior written consent.

• Cancellation & Termination:
  Either party may cancel an engagement with written notice as defined in the project contract. Refund policies are outlined below; however, once work has commenced, the retainer is nonrefundable.

• Terms & Conditions
  By using this site, you agree to our Terms & Conditions

Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your business relationship with Toast & Oats LLC:

• Engagement Terms:
  Before services begin, Toast & Oats will provide a formal Scope of Work (SOW) outlining deliverables, timelines, payment schedules, and specific terms. A signed agreement or acceptance of terms is required to initiate work.

• Retainers & Payments:
  All projects require an upfront nonrefundable retainer, which secures service time, resources, and partner allocations. Final deliverables and project completion are contingent upon full, timely payment of all agreed invoices.

• Independent Contractors & Partners:
  Toast & Oats works with a network of independent contractors and strategic partners, but all communication, billing, and project oversight remain centralized through Toast & Oats leadership. Partners do not have direct client contracting authority unless explicitly stated.

• Intellectual Property Ownership:
  Project deliverables are the intellectual property of Toast & Oats and/or the client, as specified in individual contracts. Unauthorized reuse, redistribution, or public disclosure is prohibited without prior written consent.

• Cancellation & Termination:
  Either party may cancel an engagement with written notice as defined in the project contract. Refund policies are outlined below; however, once work has commenced, the retainer is nonrefundable.

• Terms of Service
  Our services are governed by clear Terms of Service outlining engagement, payment, and project policies.