Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dividend Fortress ("we," "us," or "our"). By using our website at dividendfortress.com and subscribing to our services ("Service"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). These Terms govern your use of our Service and form a legal agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and us.

2. Subscription and Billing

2.1 Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans with different features and pricing. Details of each plan are available on our pricing page. By subscribing, you agree to pay the fees associated with your selected plan.

2.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe, a third-party payment processor:

• Payment must be made in advance for each billing cycle
• We accept credit cards, debit cards, and other payment methods supported by Stripe
• All prices are in US Dollars (USD) unless otherwise stated
• Your payment information is handled directly by Stripe and is subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

2.3 Automatic Renewal

2.4 Cancellation and Refunds

• Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings or by contacting us at ask@dividendfortress.com
• Effective Date: Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period. You will retain access to paid features until the end of the period you've already paid for
• No Refunds: We do not provide refunds for partial billing periods or unused portions of your subscription
• No Automatic Charge: After cancellation, you will not be charged for subsequent billing periods

2.5 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify our subscription fees at any time. We will provide you with at least 30 days' advance notice of any price changes. If you do not agree to the new pricing, you may cancel your subscription before the new rates take effect.

2.6 Failed Payments

If a payment fails (e.g., due to expired card, insufficient funds), we will attempt to process the payment again. If payment continues to fail, we may suspend or terminate your access to paid features until payment is successfully processed.

2.7 Disputes and Chargebacks

If you believe there is an error with your billing or notice an unauthorized charge, please contact us immediately at ask@dividendfortress.com before initiating a chargeback with your payment provider.

• Dispute Process: We will investigate billing disputes promptly and respond within 5 business days of receiving your inquiry
• Resolution Timeline: Most billing issues are resolved within 10 business days. We will work with you to address legitimate billing errors
• Chargebacks: If you initiate a chargeback without first contacting us, we reserve the right to immediately suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service
• Fraudulent Chargebacks: Initiating fraudulent chargebacks may result in permanent account termination and potential legal action to recover costs and damages

We are committed to resolving billing issues fairly and promptly. Please give us the opportunity to address your concerns before escalating to your payment provider.

3. Use of Services

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service. By agreeing to these Terms, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account

3.3 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated means to access the Service without our express permission
• Share your account with others or allow others to access your account

4. Intellectual Property

All content provided by Dividend Fortress, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, data compilations, software, and the compilation thereof, is the property of Dividend Fortress or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service or included software, nor may you reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of that software.

5. Data Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, use, and share your information. By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

6.1 Service Disclaimer

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the Service. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

6.2 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Dividend Fortress shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Investment losses or financial damages
• Personal injury or property damage
• Damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

7. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Non-payment of fees
• At our sole discretion for any reason

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

8. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in North Carolina, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for violations of intellectual property rights.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

By continuing to access or use our Service after 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 Service and cancel your subscription.

10. Contact Us

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