Terms of Service

Last Updated: July 7, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and FDS Builders LLC, a Florida limited liability company with its principal office at 301 Caravan Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32216-2007. By accessing our website, engaging our services, or submitting any form or communication through this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website or services.

If you are accessing or using our services on behalf of a business entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these terms, and references to you shall include that entity.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms of Service, the following definitions apply:

• Company, We, Us, Our refers to FDS Builders LLC.
• You, Your, User, Client refers to the individual or entity accessing or using our website or services.
• Website refers to fdsbuilders.lol and all associated subdomains and pages.
• Services refers to all technology consulting, systems design, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data analytics, custom software development, and IT advisory services offered by the Company.
• Content refers to all text, images, graphics, logos, documents, software, and other materials available on or through our website.
• Engagement refers to any formal agreement, statement of work, or contract for services between you and the Company.

2. Eligibility

By using our website and services, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 16 years of age
• You have the legal capacity and authority to enter into a binding agreement
• You are not located in a jurisdiction where use of our website or services would be prohibited by law
• Your use of our website and services will not violate any applicable law or regulation
• All information you provide to us is truthful, accurate, and complete

3. Scope of Services

FDS Builders LLC provides computer systems design and technology consulting services as described on our website. The specific scope, deliverables, timelines, and fees for any engagement will be defined in a separate written agreement, statement of work, or engagement letter. These Terms of Service govern your general use of our website and do not constitute a service agreement. A binding service relationship is formed only upon execution of a separate written agreement between you and the Company.

4. User Obligations

When using our website and services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information in all communications and forms
• Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials or access credentials provided to you
• Promptly update your information if it changes
• Use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our website, systems, or networks
• Not use our website to transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful data
• Not interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our website or services
• Not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of our website or content without express written permission
• Not use automated systems, bots, or scrapers to access our website without our prior consent
• Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, and the compilation thereof, is the property of FDS Builders LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The FDS Builders name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of FDS Builders LLC. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

5.2 Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Service, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our website for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include any right to:

• Modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our content
• Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering methods
• Download or cache content for purposes other than personal use
• Use our content for commercial purposes without written authorization

5.3 Client Work Product

Unless otherwise specified in a separate written agreement, all work product, deliverables, code, documentation, and materials created by FDS Builders LLC in the course of an engagement remain the intellectual property of FDS Builders LLC until full payment is received and ownership is transferred as specified in the engagement agreement. Upon full payment and in accordance with the terms of the applicable engagement agreement, rights to deliverables will be assigned or licensed to the client as specified therein.

6. Confidentiality

During the course of our relationship, either party may disclose confidential information to the other. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, business plans, technical data, product ideas, customer lists, financial information, trade secrets, and any information designated as confidential. Each party agrees to:

• Protect the other party confidential information with the same degree of care used to protect its own confidential information
• Not disclose confidential information to third parties without prior written consent
• Use confidential information solely for the purpose of performing obligations or exercising rights under these terms
• Return or destroy confidential information upon request or termination of the relationship

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that is publicly known through no fault of the receiving party, independently developed, or required to be disclosed by law.

7. Payment Terms

For clients engaged in a service agreement, the following general payment terms apply unless otherwise specified in the engagement agreement:

• All fees and payment terms will be specified in the applicable statement of work or engagement letter
• Payments are due within 30 days of invoice date unless otherwise agreed
• Late payments may be subject to interest charges of 1.5 percent per month or the maximum rate permitted by law
• The client is responsible for all applicable taxes, duties, and levies
• We reserve the right to suspend services for non-payment after providing 15 days written notice
• All fees are quoted in United States Dollars unless otherwise specified
• Refund policies, if any, will be specified in the applicable engagement agreement

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN AS IS AND AS AVAILABLE BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FDS BUILDERS LLC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The website will be available uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the website will be accurate or reliable
• The quality of any content obtained through the website will meet your expectations
• Any errors in the website will be corrected
• The website or servers are free of viruses or harmful components

Any service-specific warranties will be set forth in the applicable engagement agreement.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL FDS BUILDERS LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

• Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the website or services
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the website
• Any content obtained from the website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
• Any other matter relating to the website or services

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE EXCEED THE GREATER OF ONE HUNDRED UNITED STATES DOLLARS ($100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, INCLUDING BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE, AND EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless FDS Builders LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your use of the website or services
• Your violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation
• Your violation of any rights of a third party
• Any content or information you submit through our website
• Any misrepresentation made by you

11. Third-Party Links and Resources

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by FDS Builders LLC. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites or services.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

For active service engagements, termination shall be governed by the terms specified in the applicable engagement agreement.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service and any disputes arising out of or related to these terms or your use of the website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Duval County, Florida for the resolution of any dispute or claim arising from these terms.

14. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at connect@fdsbuilders.lol. We will attempt to resolve the dispute by contacting you via email. If a dispute is not resolved within 60 days of submission, either party may pursue formal legal action as provided in Section 13.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service, including the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered in Jacksonville, Florida in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

15. Force Majeure

FDS Builders LLC shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials, failures of telecommunications or information systems, or governmental actions.

16. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to the new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our website after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the website.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is held to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be changed and interpreted so as to best accomplish the objectives of the original provision to the fullest extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

18. Waiver

The failure of FDS Builders LLC to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms of Service will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any engagement agreements executed between you and the Company, constitute the entire agreement between you and FDS Builders LLC regarding your use of our website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding such subject matter.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: