TOS

Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2020 | Last Updated: April 9, 2025

Welcome to area Talent LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). By purchasing services through areatalent.com, you are agreeing to the terms outlined below. Please review this agreement carefully before proceeding.

Service Scope and Duration

• All services are delivered as one-time digital projects unless otherwise specified.

• Clients must begin and complete their project within 60 calendar days from the date of purchase. This includes all intake calls, revision periods, and final approvals.

• Projects delayed due to client inactivity or non-responsiveness beyond the 60-day period may be considered closed. Reopening the project is subject to availability and may incur a restart fee.

• Pricing at time of purchase will be honored within this 60-day window. If a pricing increase occurs and your project must be reopened after expiration, you may be subject to a price adjustment in accordance with California law.

Project Initiation, Revisions, and Completion

• Projects begin when the client provides all required intake information or completes the intake call.

• If a client provides new employment history or role information after a draft has been delivered, a $100 fee per position will apply.

• Clients may request unlimited revisions while the resume is live in Google Docs and prior to final approval. Once a resume is approved, revision requests may be considered a new project and priced accordingly.

• A project will be considered closed if no client activity occurs within 30 days after a draft has been delivered.

Payment and Refund Policy

• Full payment is due at time of purchase unless otherwise agreed in writing.

• Refunds are not available once work has commenced. Refund exceptions are available for purchases where no work has begun, as outlined below.

Refund Eligibility:

• 100% Refund (minus 3% processing fee): If you have not scheduled the intake call or coaching session within 14 days of purchase.

• 50% Refund: If the intake call has occurred, but no drafts have been delivered.

• No Refund: Once drafts have been delivered, no refunds will be issued.

Refunds will be issued via Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle if original method (e.g., Squarespace Payments) does not allow direct reversal.

Client Responsibilities

By purchasing, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, timely information.

• Respond to emails and feedback requests in a reasonable time to keep the project on track.

• Review and request revisions within the project timeframe.

• Proofread and approve your documents prior to final delivery.

Rescheduling & Missed Appointments

• Intake or coaching sessions rescheduled with less than 24 hours’ notice may be subject to availability delays.

• Clients who repeatedly cancel or miss appointments may have sessions converted to email-only support.

Target and Scope Changes

• Services are customized for your original stated job target. Changing job targets mid-project may incur additional fees or require a new project agreement.

Copyright and Document Ownership

• All resume and written materials are protected under U.S. copyright law.

• Clients receive full usage rights after full payment has been received.

• If payment is not received or reversed, rights to use, reproduce, or distribute the materials are revoked, and legal action may be taken.

Technical & Software Compatibility

• Final documents are delivered in Google Docs, Word, and/or PDF formats.

• area Talent LLC is not responsible for formatting inconsistencies due to varying software versions or user device compatibility.

Confidentiality & Conduct

• All client materials and information will be treated as confidential.

• Clients agree not to engage in public defamation, negative reviews, or disparaging remarks online or in-person about area Talent LLC. We strive to resolve any dissatisfaction through respectful, solution-focused communication.

Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for:

• Employment outcomes, interviews, or job offers.

• Errors in client-supplied data.

• Issues arising from document edits made by the client post-delivery.

• Any incidental or consequential damages resulting from use of services.

Total liability is limited to the amount paid by the client.

Legal Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Disputes shall be resolved in California courts.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to amend these terms. Updates will be shared on areatalent.com and take effect immediately unless otherwise stated.

Contact Information

Questions? Contact us at:
hello@areatalent.com