Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the services provided by South Coast Strategies LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), a full-service political consulting firm based in Galveston, Texas, and your use of our website at https://southcoaststrategy.com (“Website”). By accessing our Website or engaging our services, you agree to these Terms in their entirety. Do not continue to use our Website or services if you do not agree to take all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement, and all Agreements: “Client,” “You” and “Your” refers to you, the person or entity accessing this Website and/or contracting for the Company’s services. “The Company,” “Ourselves,” “We,” “Our,” and “Us” refers to South Coast Strategies LLC. “Party,” “Parties,” or “Us” refers to both the Client and ourselves. All terms refer to the offer, acceptance, and consideration of payment necessary to undertake the process of our assistance to the Client in the most appropriate manner for the express purpose of meeting the Client’s needs in respect of provision of the Company’s stated services, in accordance with and subject to prevailing law of the State of Texas, United States.

2. Services

South Coast Strategies provides political consulting services, including but not limited to:

Campaign strategy development
Voter analytics and data services
Communications and media planning
Grassroots mobilization
Digital marketing
Direct mail services
Event planning and management

The specific services to be provided will be detailed in a separate Service Agreement between South Coast Strategies and the Client.

3. Website Use

3.1 License to Use Website

Unless otherwise stated, South Coast Strategies and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on the Website. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access content from our Website for your own personal use subject to the restrictions set in these Terms.

You must not:

Republish material from our Website
Sell, rent, or sub-license material from our Website
Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from our Website
Redistribute content from our Website
Use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering methods
Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security features of the Website

This Agreement shall begin on the date hereof.

3.2 User Comments and Content

Parts of this Website may offer an opportunity for users to post and exchange opinions and information. South Coast Strategies does not filter, edit, publish, or review Comments prior to their presence on the Website. Comments do not reflect the views and opinions of South Coast Strategies, its agents, and/or affiliates. Comments reflect the views and opinions of the person who posts their views and opinions.

To the extent permitted by applicable laws, South Coast Strategies shall not be liable for the Comments or for any liability, damages, or expenses caused and/or suffered as a result of any use of and/or posting of and/or appearance of the Comments on this Website.

South Coast Strategies reserves the right to monitor all Comments and to remove any Comments which can be considered inappropriate, offensive, or cause a breach of these Terms and Conditions.

You warrant and represent that:

You are entitled to post Comments on our Website and have all necessary licenses and consents to do so
The Comments do not invade any intellectual property right, including without limitation copyright, patent, or trademark of any third party
The Comments do not contain any defamatory, libelous, offensive, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material which is an invasion of privacy
The Comments will not be used to solicit or promote business or custom or present commercial activities or unlawful activity

You hereby grant South Coast Strategies a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, edit, and authorize others to use, reproduce, and edit any of your Comments in any and all forms, formats, or media.

3.3 Hyperlinking to our Website

The following organizations may link to our Website without prior written approval:

Government agencies
Search engines
News organizations
Online directory distributors may link to our Website in the same manner as they hyperlink to the Websites of other listed businesses
System-wide Accredited Businesses except soliciting non-profit organizations, charity shopping malls, and charity fundraising groups which may not hyperlink to our Website

These organizations may link to our home page, to publications, or to other Website information so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking party and its products and/or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party’s site.

We may consider and approve other link requests from organizations. We will approve link requests if we determine that: (a) the link would not make us look unfavorable to ourselves or to our clients; (b) the organization does not have any negative records with us; (c) the benefit to us from the visibility of the hyperlink compensates the absence of South Coast Strategies; and (d) the link is in the context of general resource information.

If you are interested in linking to our Website, you must inform us by sending an e-mail to us. Please include your name, organization name, contact information as well as the URL of your site, a list of any URLs from which you intend to link to our Website, and a list of the URLs on our site to which you would like to link.

No use of South Coast Strategies’ logo or other artwork will be allowed for linking absent a trademark license agreement.

3.4 iFrames and Content Liability

Without prior approval and written permission, you may not create frames around our Webpages that alter in any way the visual presentation or appearance of our Website.

We shall not be held responsible for any content that appears on your Website. You agree to protect and defend us against all claims arising on your Website. No link(s) should appear on any Website that may be interpreted as libelous, obscene, or criminal, or which infringes, otherwise violates, or advocates the infringement or other violation of, any third party rights.

3.5 Cookies

We employ the use of cookies. By accessing our Website, you agree to use cookies in agreement with South Coast Strategies’ Privacy Policy.

Most interactive websites use cookies to let us retrieve the user’s details for each visit. Cookies are used by our Website to enable the functionality of certain areas to make it easier for people visiting our Website. Some of our affiliate/advertising partners may also use cookies.

4. Client Responsibilities

When engaging our services, you agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information necessary for us to perform our services
Respond promptly to requests for information, approvals, or decisions
Pay all agreed-upon fees in accordance with the payment terms
Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local election and campaign finance laws
Obtain necessary permissions for the use of any materials you provide to us
Use our services for lawful purposes only

5. Confidentiality

We understand the sensitive nature of political campaigns and strategy. We commit to maintaining the confidentiality of all non-public information shared with us during the course of our engagement. Similarly, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of our proprietary methodologies, strategies, and other intellectual property.

Each party agrees not to disclose confidential information of the other party without prior written consent, except where required by law or court order. This obligation shall survive the termination of our engagement.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

All materials, strategies, methodologies, and other intellectual property developed by South Coast Strategies remain our exclusive property, even when used in the context of your campaign or cause. Our name, logo, trademarks, and Website content are protected by intellectual property laws.

6.2 Your Materials

You retain ownership of your pre-existing materials provided to us. You grant us a limited license to use these materials for the purpose of providing our services to you. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to the materials you provide us.

6.3 Deliverables

Unless otherwise specified in a Service Agreement, you receive a non-exclusive license to use the deliverables we create specifically for you for your campaign purposes only. You may not resell, redistribute, or otherwise commercialize our deliverables without our express written permission.

7. Payment Terms

7.1 Fees

Our fees will be outlined in your Service Agreement. Additional services not covered in the initial agreement will be billed separately. All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes.

7.2 Payment Schedule

Payment schedules will be specified in your Service Agreement. Generally, we require a deposit before beginning work, with remaining payments due according to the agreed schedule.

7.3 Late Payments

Payments not received by the due date may incur a late fee of 1.5% per month or the maximum permitted by law. We reserve the right to suspend services until payment is received. You agree to reimburse us for all reasonable costs incurred in collecting any late payments, including attorney fees.

8. Email Marketing and Communications

8.1 Email Lists

If you subscribe to our email list or provide contact information in connection with our services:

We will only use your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy
We will not sell or rent your email address to third parties
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
We may continue to send non-marketing communications related to services you have engaged

By engaging our services or subscribing to our communications, you consent to receive communications from us via email, phone, text message, or other reasonable means related to the services we provide. Your mobile information will not be sold or shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by Client

You may terminate our services as specified in your Service Agreement. Early termination may incur fees as outlined in that agreement. Upon termination, you must pay for all services rendered up to the termination date.

9.2 Termination by South Coast Strategies

We reserve the right to terminate our services if:

You fail to make payments as agreed
You engage in illegal activities
You consistently fail to provide necessary information or approvals
Continued service would violate applicable laws or ethical standards
You breach any material term of these Terms or your Service Agreement

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, all licenses granted to use our intellectual property shall cease, except as explicitly stated in the Service Agreement. Sections on Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, Payment for Services Rendered, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law shall survive termination.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SOUTH COAST STRATEGIES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

South Coast Strategies will provide services with reasonable care and skill. However, we cannot guarantee specific electoral outcomes, media coverage, or public response to campaign efforts. Our total liability for any claims under these Terms shall not exceed the amount of fees paid by you for the services giving rise to the claim.

We are not liable for:

Actions taken by you contrary to our advice
Delays or failures caused by factors outside our reasonable control
Third-party services or products recommended by us
Loss of opportunity, goodwill, or reputation
Any matter beyond our reasonable control

Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability for:

Death or personal injury resulting from our negligence
Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
Any other liability that cannot be excluded by law

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless South Coast Strategies, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees) arising from:

Your breach of these Terms
Content or materials you provide
Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
Your campaign activities or public statements
Your use of our Website or services
Your infringement of any third-party rights

12. Compliance with Laws

12.1 Campaign Finance Laws

You are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable campaign finance laws, including reporting requirements, contribution limits, and disclosure obligations. We may provide guidance but do not guarantee legal compliance.

12.2 Election Laws

Both parties agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local election laws. You acknowledge that you are responsible for ensuring all campaign materials, communications, and activities comply with relevant regulations.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SOUTH COAST STRATEGIES PROVIDES THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

The Website will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location
Any errors or defects will be corrected
The Website is free of viruses or other harmful components
The results of using the Website will meet your requirements

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Galveston County, Texas. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

15. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our Website. Your continued use of our services or Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We will make reasonable efforts to notify clients of material changes.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

17. Force Majeure

South Coast Strategies shall not be liable for any failure of or delay in the performance of this agreement for the period that such failure or delay is due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, strikes or labor disputes, embargoes, government orders, or any other force majeure event.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, without South Coast Strategies’ prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without your consent.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with your Service Agreement and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and South Coast Strategies regarding our services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written.

20. Contact Information

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

South Coast Strategies
Galveston, TX
[email protected]

Last Updated: January 1, 2025