Terms of Use

Overview of Services

Search Marketing Houston operates as a digital marketing and web optimization firm (operating within the Directory One family). Our platform provides information regarding internet marketing services tailored for business owners, including:

• Organic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and website optimization
• Mobile-friendly website design and hosting solutions
• Pay-Per-Click (PPC) management and advertising campaigns (Google, Facebook)
• Social media marketing, content writing, and video production
• Link building, review monitoring, and Google Maps marketing

Intellectual Property and Proprietary Rights

All material displayed, published, or hosted on this website, such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the exclusive property of Search Marketing Houston or its content licensors.

Limited License

Users are granted a restricted, revocable, non-exclusive license to access and make personal, non-commercial use of the site.

Restrictions

You are strictly prohibited from copying, reproducing, republishing, modifying, distributing, or exploiting any content from this domain without express written consent from our management.

Acceptable Use Policy

When interacting with our website or submitting inquiries through our contact forms and phone lines, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable local, state, federal, or international laws or regulations of the United States.
• Transmit any malicious software, viruses, Trojan horses, or harmful code designed to disrupt, damage, or limit the functionality of our infrastructure.
• Utilize automated scripts, robots, scrapers, or data-mining tools to extract content or contact data without authorization.
• Impersonate any individual or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any business or person.

Professional Consultations and Disclaimer of Guarantees

While Search Marketing Houston endeavors to provide accurate, up-to-date guidance on search engine optimization and online visibility:

No Guaranteed Results

Digital marketing outcomes, search engine rankings (such as Google placement), and web traffic metrics vary based on numerous external, algorithm-driven factors. We do not guarantee specific revenue increases, ranking positions, or exact conversion milestones.

Consultations

Free consultations and promotional planning guides offered via the site are for informational assessment purposes and do not establish a binding agency-client contract until a formal service agreement is executed.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by United States federal and state law, Search Marketing Houston, its parent entities, affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or connected to:

• Your access to, use of, or inability to use this website.
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in website content or marketing insights.
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Search Marketing Houston and its leadership team from any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) resulting from your violation of these Terms of Use or your misuse of the website.

External Third-Party Links

Our platform may feature hyperlinks directing you to external websites, partner networks, or third-party resources. We hold no operational control over external domains and assume no responsibility for the accuracy, security, privacy practices, or content of those third-party properties.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by, enforced, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising from these Terms or your website interaction shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts situated in Harris County, Texas, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Revisions to Terms

We retain the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms of Use at our sole discretion at any time. Modifications will become effective immediately upon being posted to this URL, accompanied by a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued navigation or utilization of the site following changes constitutes your formal acceptance of the updated terms.