Terms of Service

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 purchase. This includes intake calls, revisions, and final approvals.
• Projects delayed due to client inactivity beyond 60 days may be considered closed. Reopening is subject to availability and may incur a restart fee.
• Pricing at time of purchase is honored for 60 days. If your project is reopened after expiration and prices have increased, a price adjustment may apply 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 new employment history or role information is provided after a draft has been delivered, a $100 fee per position applies.
• Clients may request unlimited revisions while the résumé is live in Google Docs and prior to final approval. Once approved, further requests may be considered a new project and priced accordingly.
• Revisions must be performed in Google Docs using the draft file from area|Talent. We do not work from edits made outside the draft.
• 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. Exceptions apply only if no work has begun, per the schedule below.
• GPTs are not eligible for refunds. All GPT sales are final.

Client Responsibilities

By purchasing, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, timely information.
• Respond to emails and feedback requests within reasonable timeframes.
• Review and request revisions within the project timeframe.
• Proofread and approve your documents prior to final delivery.

Rescheduling & Missed Appointments

• Sessions rescheduled with less than 24 hours’ notice may be subject to availability delays.
• Repeated cancellations or missed appointments may be 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 résumé and written materials are protected under U.S. copyright law.
• Clients receive full usage rights after full payment is received.
• If payment is not received or is 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 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