Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 21, 2026

Last Updated: March 9, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website operated by Lake Forest Computer Company ("we," "us," or "our") at lakeforestcomputer.com and any services we provide. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to these Terms.

1. Services

Lake Forest Computer Company provides managed IT services including but not limited to web hosting, email hosting, virtual machine management, custom software development, e-commerce solutions, website design and maintenance, IT asset disposition, and enterprise hardware sales. Specific service terms, deliverables, and pricing are defined in individual service agreements or statements of work between us and each client.

2. Use of This Website

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable local, state, or federal law
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its underlying systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's functionality or infrastructure
• Transmit any malicious code, spam, or unsolicited communications through our contact forms
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content from this website for commercial purposes without our written consent

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, icons, code, and design — is the property of Lake Forest Computer Company and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written consent.

4. Client Work and Ownership

For custom development projects, ownership of deliverables is defined in the applicable service agreement. Unless otherwise specified in writing:

• Custom code and designs created for a client are owned by the client upon full payment
• We retain the right to use general techniques, knowledge, and non-proprietary tools developed during any engagement
• Third-party software, libraries, and services used in a project remain subject to their respective licenses

5. Service Level and Uptime

We strive for 99.9% uptime on all hosted services. Specific service level commitments, maintenance windows, and remedies for downtime are defined in individual service agreements. Scheduled maintenance will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

6. Payment Terms

Payment terms for services are defined in individual service agreements or invoices. Unless otherwise agreed:

• Invoices are due within 30 days of issue
• Recurring services (hosting, email, maintenance) are billed monthly in advance
• Custom development projects may require milestone-based payments as defined in the statement of work
• Late payments may result in suspension of services after written notice

7. Data and Backups

We perform regular backups of hosted services as part of our standard infrastructure management. However, clients are encouraged to maintain their own independent backups. We are not liable for data loss resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to hardware failure, natural disasters, or third-party actions.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Lake Forest Computer Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our website or services. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you have paid us for services in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. Service-specific warranties, if any, are defined in individual service agreements.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lake Forest Computer Company from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of our services in a manner not authorized by us.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate a service engagement as defined in the applicable service agreement. For services without a written agreement, either party may terminate with 30 days' written notice. Upon termination, we will provide reasonable assistance in transitioning your data and services to another provider.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts located in Orange County, California.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, acts of government, cyber attacks, power outages, internet service disruptions, or failures of third-party service providers. This explicitly covers the 99.9% uptime commitment referenced elsewhere in these Terms.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, severed from these Terms, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any applicable service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lake Forest Computer Company regarding the use of our website and services, superseding all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals.

17. Waiver

The failure of Lake Forest Computer Company to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by Lake Forest Computer Company.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Lake Forest Computer Company. Lake Forest Computer Company may assign these Terms without restriction.

19. Contact Us

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

Lake Forest Computer Company
Lake Forest, California
contact@lakeforestcomputer.com