Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Sonic Solutions website (the "Site"), our services, and any consultations, deliverables, or communications provided by Sonic Solutions ("Sonic Solutions," "we," "us," or "our").

By accessing the Site, requesting services, scheduling consultations, or otherwise engaging with Sonic Solutions, you ("you" or "Client") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site or our services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Sonic Solutions. If you are entering into these Terms on behalf of a company or other entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms, in which case "you" refers to that entity.

Sonic Solutions provides cybersecurity consulting, artificial intelligence training and development, business consulting, product development, sales and marketing services, and related professional advisory and technical services (the "Services").

The scope, deliverables, timelines, and fees for any specific Services will be governed by a separate written agreement, statement of work, or service order (an "Engagement Agreement"). In the event of any conflict between these Terms and an Engagement Agreement, the Engagement Agreement shall control with respect to the specific Service it addresses.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any Service or aspect of the Site at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuance.

The Site and any materials, blogs, articles, presentations, or communications provided by Sonic Solutions are for general informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute legal, financial, tax, regulatory, or professional advice of any kind, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with qualified professionals.

Cybersecurity and technology consulting inherently involve risk. No security measure, recommendation, or implementation can guarantee complete protection against all threats, breaches, or vulnerabilities. Sonic Solutions does not warrant or guarantee that any Service will eliminate all risks, prevent all incidents, or produce any specific business outcome, revenue increase, or operational result.

You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for decisions made based on information or Services provided by Sonic Solutions, and that you should seek independent professional advice where appropriate.

You agree to: provide accurate, complete, and timely information necessary for the provision of Services; cooperate with Sonic Solutions and provide reasonable access to systems, personnel, and data as required; comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations; obtain all necessary consents and authorizations before sharing any third-party or confidential information with us; and promptly notify us of any changes, concerns, or issues that may affect the Services.

Failure to meet these responsibilities may result in delays, limitations, or inability to provide Services, for which Sonic Solutions shall not be liable.

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, tools, methodologies, frameworks, and downloadable materials, is the property of Sonic Solutions or its licensors and is protected by United States and international intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or commercially exploit any such content without our prior written consent.

Sonic Solutions retains all right, title, and interest in any pre-existing methodologies, tools, frameworks, templates, processes, and intellectual property developed prior to or independently of any Engagement ("Sonic IP"). Granting a Service does not transfer ownership of Sonic IP to you. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use deliverables specifically created for you under an Engagement Agreement solely for your internal business purposes, to the extent expressly provided in that Engagement Agreement.

You retain ownership of all information, data, and materials you provide to Sonic Solutions. You grant Sonic Solutions a limited license to use such materials solely as necessary to provide the Services.

Sonic Solutions recognizes the importance of confidentiality in our engagements. We will hold Client Confidential Information (as defined in any applicable Engagement Agreement) in confidence and will not disclose it to third parties except as required by law, as necessary to provide the Services, or as otherwise authorized by you in writing.

This obligation does not apply to information that is: publicly available at the time of disclosure or subsequently becomes publicly available through no fault of Sonic Solutions; rightfully received from a third party without a duty of confidentiality; independently developed by Sonic Solutions without use of Client Confidential Information; or required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or legal process, provided we give reasonable notice where legally permitted.

Fees for Services are set forth in the applicable Engagement Agreement. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are quoted in U.S. dollars and are due according to the payment terms in the Engagement Agreement.

You are responsible for all taxes associated with the Services, where applicable. Late payments may accrue interest at the maximum rate permitted by law or as specified in the Engagement Agreement. Sonic Solutions reserves the right to suspend or terminate Services for non-payment.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SONIC SOLUTIONS, ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SITE, THE SERVICES, OR THESE TERMS, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SONIC SOLUTIONS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF SONIC SOLUTIONS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SITE, THE SERVICES, OR THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU TO SONIC SOLUTIONS FOR THE SPECIFIC SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY, OR ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sonic Solutions, its owners, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Site or Services; (b) your breach of these Terms or any Engagement Agreement; (c) your violation of any law or third-party rights, including intellectual property rights; (d) any information or materials you provide to Sonic Solutions that is inaccurate, misleading, or unlawful; or (e) any third-party claim arising from materials, data, or instructions you provide to Sonic Solutions.

Sonic Solutions reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you will cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses. You may not settle any matter without our prior written consent.

THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. SONIC SOLUTIONS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

SONIC SOLUTIONS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT ANY SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND SERVICES.

Sonic Solutions and you are independent contractors. Nothing in these Terms or any Engagement Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, fiduciary, or employment relationship between the parties. Neither party has the authority to bind or obligate the other without prior written consent.

These Terms are effective upon your first access to the Site or engagement of Services and remain in effect until terminated. You may terminate your access to the Site at any time by discontinuing use. Sonic Solutions may suspend or terminate your access to the Site or Services at any time, with or without cause or notice, including for any breach of these Terms.

Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination — including but not limited to Intellectual Property, Confidentiality, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law — shall continue in full force and effect.

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to them, the Site, or the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Before initiating formal proceedings, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute through good-faith negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days. If the dispute remains unresolved, the parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration administered in Sarasota County, Florida, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, by a single arbitrator whose award shall be final and binding. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

The prevailing party in any dispute shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. Each party waives any right to participate in a class action or representative proceeding, and any dispute shall be adjudicated on an individual basis.

Sonic Solutions shall not be liable for any delay, failure, or interruption in the performance of its obligations resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor disputes, internet or telecommunications failures, power outages, equipment failures, cyberattacks, or actions of government authorities.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or content that we do not control and are not responsible for. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of any third-party site. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

Sonic Solutions reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time by posting the updated Terms on the Site with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site or Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms. You are responsible for reviewing these Terms periodically.

Any modifications to an Engagement Agreement must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Sonic Solutions.

These Terms, together with any applicable Engagement Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sonic Solutions regarding the Site and Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, communications, and agreements, whether written or oral. 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, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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

Sonic Solutions Email: sonic@sonic-solutions.com Location: Sarasota, Florida, USA