Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern the provision of services by Homeland Defense League LLC ("HDL," "we," "us," or "our") to you ("Client," "you," or "your"). By engaging HDL's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Service Description and Scope

HDL provides political intelligence, opposition research, vulnerability assessments, and related strategic consulting services. The specific scope of services for each engagement shall be defined in a written proposal or statement of work. HDL reserves the right to determine the methods and sources used to fulfill each engagement.

2. Payment Terms

2.1 Deposit. A deposit of fifty percent (50%) of the total project fee is required before work commences. No work shall begin until the deposit is received.

2.2 Balance. The remaining balance is due upon delivery of the completed work product.

2.3 Retainer Clients. Clients on retainer agreements shall be invoiced monthly with payment due within fifteen (15) days of the invoice date (net-15).

2.4 Late Payment. Invoices unpaid after fifteen (15) days shall accrue interest at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month, or the maximum rate permitted by Alabama law, whichever is less.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 License, Not Sale. All reports, deliverables, and work product are licensed to the Client for the Client's internal use only. HDL retains all intellectual property rights in its research methodology, analytical frameworks, proprietary tools, and processes.

3.2 Client Data. The Client retains ownership of all data and materials provided to HDL for purposes of the engagement.

4. Confidentiality

4.1 Mutual Obligation. Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of information received from the other party in connection with the engagement.

4.2 HDL's Obligation. HDL shall not disclose the Client's identity, the nature of the engagement, or any Client-provided information to any third party without the Client's prior written consent, except as required by law.

4.3 Client's Obligation. The Client shall not disclose HDL's proprietary methodology, analytical processes, or source information to any third party without HDL's prior written consent.

5. Limitation of Liability

HDL's total aggregate liability arising from or related to any engagement shall not exceed the total fees actually paid by the Client for the specific service giving rise to the claim. In no event shall HDL be liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business, or loss of data, regardless of whether such damages were foreseeable or whether HDL was advised of the possibility of such damages.

6. Indemnification

The Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HDL, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to: (a) the Client's misuse of any Report or deliverable; (b) the Client's breach of these Terms; or (c) the Client's violation of any applicable law or regulation.

7. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government actions, pandemics, epidemics, power failures, internet disruptions, or labor disputes.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

9. Dispute Resolution

9.1 Mediation. Any dispute arising under or related to these Terms shall first be submitted to good-faith mediation administered by a mutually agreed-upon mediator in Autauga County, Alabama.

9.2 Binding Arbitration. If mediation is unsuccessful within thirty (30) days, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration conducted in Autauga County, Alabama, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment upon the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

9.3 Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees in connection with any mediation or arbitration, unless the arbitrator determines otherwise.

10. Promotional Terms

Any discounts, promotional pricing, or special offers are provided at HDL's sole discretion. Promotional offers may be modified, suspended, or terminated at any time without prior notice. Promotional offers cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. All promotional pricing is subject to these Terms and any additional conditions specified in the offer.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the parties' original intent.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any written proposal, statement of work, or engagement letter, constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, negotiations, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral.

13. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms, contact us at [email protected].