Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Client," "Customer," or "you") and Sandeep Arneja LLC, doing business as "LLC Publishers" ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By engaging our services, submitting payment, or providing information to us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety.

2. Service Description

The Company provides newspaper publication and state filing services for New York LLCs. Our services include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating newspaper publication in County Clerk-designated publications when available
• Collecting affidavits of publication from newspapers
• Preparing and filing the applicable Certificate of Publication (for example, Form 1708-f for a domestic LLC) and related documents with New York State
• Preparing and filing a Certificate of Change with New York State, at your request, to update the county designated in your Articles of Organization
• Providing copies of filed documents and certificates issued by third parties

Our Standard Practice: We make reasonable commercial efforts to perform administrative publication and filing steps intended to satisfy the applicable New York LLC publication requirements (such as those described in NY Limited Liability Company Law § 206), based on the information provided by the customer. This includes: (1) verifying County Clerk-designated newspapers before publication, (2) preparing notices per state requirements, (3) collecting proper affidavits, and (4) filing the applicable Certificate of Publication with the Department of State.

Service Completion: Our obligation is limited to making commercially reasonable efforts to complete the services. We maintain discretion in selecting newspapers, preparing notices, and determining filing procedures based on our understanding of current requirements. We do not guarantee any specific timeline, outcome, or result, as these depend on third parties over whom we have no control.

3. Customer-Directed Services

All services provided by the Company, including but not limited to publication services, county changes, and other administrative filings we may perform, are performed solely at the direction and request of the customer.

By requesting any filing or administrative service, the customer represents that they are legally permitted to make such a request and accepts full responsibility for the consequences of that decision.

The Company does not independently evaluate whether any filing, amendment, or administrative action is legally advisable or appropriate for the customer's specific circumstances.

The Company's role is limited to executing filings and administrative actions as requested by the customer.

This includes the county-change service, by which the customer may designate a different county of office for the LLC. A county change is performed solely at the customer's direction; the Company does not recommend, prescribe, or advise whether a county change is appropriate, and it may not be appropriate for every business or entity structure.

County Selection Authorization: The customer acknowledges that any selection of publication county, including any change from the original county of formation, is made solely by the customer. The Company does not recommend or select a publication county and performs filings exclusively based on the customer's selection.

4. Optional Services

The Company may present optional services as part of the checkout or ordering process. These options are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute a recommendation, prescription, or professional advice.

The decision to select any optional service rests entirely with the customer.

5. Client Authorization and Representations

By engaging our services, you hereby authorize, represent, and warrant that:

• You are the duly authorized representative of the LLC and have full legal authority to engage our services
• You grant us express permission to act as your limited-purpose, non-fiduciary agent for all publication and filing activities
• You authorize us to act as an Authorized Person for the limited purpose of preparing, signing, and submitting to the New York Department of State the documents needed to complete the services you request. This includes the Certificate of Publication for your publication filing and, if you request a county change, the Certificate of Change updating the county in which your LLC's office is located. This authorization does not make us your attorney or legal representative.
• You authorize us to make payments to newspapers, government agencies, and service providers using your funds
• You authorize electronic communications and accept electronic signatures and documents as binding
• All information provided to us is true, accurate, complete, and current
• You authorize us to submit documents, forms, and payments to third parties on your behalf
• You authorize us to communicate with newspapers, government agencies, and other parties as necessary
• You have the legal right to authorize publication of your LLC's information
• Your LLC is validly formed and in good standing under New York law
• You will promptly notify us of any changes to the information provided
• You authorize us to make reasonable formatting, clerical, and administrative adjustments necessary to complete filings based on your provided information
• You accept responsibility for verifying your identity and authority to act for the LLC
• You authorize us to retain copies of all documents for our records

6. Payment Terms and Cost Changes

Payment is due in full upon service engagement. All fees are non-refundable except as expressly stated in our Refund Policy. You are responsible for all costs incurred in connection with our services, including but not limited to newspaper publication fees, state filing fees, and processing charges. Refunds, if any, are limited to the service fee actually paid and do not include third-party costs already incurred. Any refund we provide at our discretion, including for customer satisfaction, is likewise limited to the service fee.

Cost Increases: You acknowledge that third-party costs (newspaper rates, state fees, etc.) may change without notice. If costs increase after service engagement, you authorize us to charge your payment method for additional amounts or may require additional payment before proceeding. We reserve the right to suspend services until additional costs are paid.

7. Publication Content and Accuracy

We will prepare publication content based on information you provide. You acknowledge and agree that:

• We are not responsible for errors in published content if based on incorrect information you provided
• Newspapers may make formatting changes, abbreviations, or corrections to meet their publication standards
• We are not liable for typographical errors, formatting changes, or omissions made by newspapers
• Published content may differ slightly from draft versions due to newspaper requirements
• You authorize us to make reasonable interpretations and standard formatting adjustments
• We are not responsible for republication costs if errors result from information you provided

Ad Proof and Notice of Publication. As part of the publication process, we notify you by email of the newspaper(s) in which your notice will run and provide a proof of the notice (the "ad proof") showing how it is intended to appear. This notice is provided for your information; we are not required to obtain your confirmation before proceeding and will continue with publication unless you object. You are responsible for reviewing the ad proof and the named newspapers and for notifying us of any error, omission, or objection promptly, and in any event within twelve (12) hours after we send this notice. If you object within that time, we will make commercially reasonable efforts to address your objection, subject to the newspaper's cooperation and the stage of the process. If you do not object within that time, you are deemed to have approved the ad proof, the newspaper selection, and the content of the notice as published. We prepare notice content on a commercially reasonable, best-effort basis according to our understanding of applicable requirements; we are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice about what must or must not appear in your notice, and you are responsible for confirming it is correct and acceptable to you. You agree not to bring any claim against us based on the content or newspaper placement of a notice you approved or did not promptly object to, including what was or was not included.

Newspaper Submission Formats and Modifications. Newspapers differ in how they accept notices. Some allow us to supply the full notice in our own format; others require their own forms, systems, or third-party platforms that may not accommodate all information we would otherwise include (for example, no field for a registered agent, a principal business address, or additional names). Where we supply content to a newspaper, the newspaper may alter, abbreviate, reformat, or edit it at its discretion to meet its own standards, and we accept this because the newspaper is the party that publishes the notice and issues the affidavit. We make commercially reasonable efforts to submit appropriate content within each newspaper's process, but we are not responsible or liable for content that is altered, reformatted, omitted, or constrained by a newspaper's form, system, or publication standards. The notice as published by the newspaper governs what was published.

8. Client Cooperation and Response Requirements

Your cooperation is essential for service completion. You agree to:

• Respond promptly to requests for information, clarification, or additional documentation
• Provide accurate and complete information in a timely manner
• Review the ad proofs, affidavits, and other documents and information we provide to you during the publication process, and promptly notify us of any error or objection
• Maintain current contact information and check email regularly
• Notify us immediately of any errors or concerns

Failure to Cooperate: If you fail to respond to our communications within 10 business days, we may suspend services without refund. If your lack of cooperation prevents service completion within reasonable timeframes, we are not liable for any resulting compliance issues or deadline failures.

9. Service Completion and Timeline

Service Completion: Our services are considered complete when we have (1) coordinated newspaper publication, (2) obtained affidavits of publication, (3) filed required documents with New York State, and (4) provided you with copies of filed documents. Completion does not guarantee acceptance by third parties or compliance with all legal requirements. You remain solely responsible for ensuring compliance with New York's LLC publication requirement and all deadlines, including the 120-day statutory period.

Timelines: While we strive to complete services promptly, we do not guarantee any specific timeline. Service completion depends on third parties (newspapers, government agencies) over whom we have no control. We are not liable for delays or deadline failures, including the 120-day LLC compliance deadline.

10. Communication and Official Notice

Electronic Communication: You agree that electronic communication (email, online portals) constitutes official notice and communication between parties. You are responsible for maintaining current email addresses and checking email regularly.

Service of Notice: All official communications, including legal notices, may be sent via email to the address you provided. Communications are deemed received 24 hours after sending, regardless of whether you actually receive or read them.

11. Identity Verification and Fraud Protection

You acknowledge that we may, but are not required to, verify your identity or authority to act for the LLC. We are not liable for processing fraudulent orders or unauthorized requests. You are responsible for protecting your account information and immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use.

We reserve the right to refuse service, cancel orders, or request additional verification if we suspect fraud or unauthorized activity. No refunds will be provided for cancelled orders due to suspected fraud.

12. Document Retention and Privacy

We will retain copies of documents and records related to your service for our business purposes. You authorize this retention and understand that we may need to provide documents to newspapers, government agencies, or legal authorities. We are not liable for any privacy issues arising from required disclosures to third parties in the course of providing services.

13. Regulatory and Legal Changes

You acknowledge that New York State laws, regulations, and requirements may change. We are not responsible for compliance with new requirements that arise after service engagement. If legal changes affect our ability to complete services, we may modify our approach without liability for the changes.

14. Newspaper Selection and Publication Standards

Our Standard Practice: We make reasonable efforts to select newspapers officially designated by County Clerks per NY Limited Liability Company Law § 206. We verify current designations before publication when reasonably possible. However:

• Final determination of newspaper acceptability rests with New York State authorities
• Newspaper designation status, publication standards, rates, and availability may change without notice
• We are not liable if a newspaper ceases publication, changes ownership, or loses approval status after we begin services
• We maintain discretion to substitute newspapers if selected publications become unavailable or if we determine alternatives are better suited to completing the publication
• You authorize us to make reasonable newspaper selections based on our assessment of compliance requirements, availability, and cost
• We are not responsible for newspaper publication delays, errors, or failures beyond our reasonable control

Error Remediation: If an error occurs that is within our reasonable control to correct (such as selecting an incorrect newspaper when correct information was available), we will make commercially reasonable efforts to remedy the issue, subject to third-party cooperation and availability. However, our liability remains limited as specified in Section 22.

Missed Insertions and Scheduling Changes: Newspaper publication is arranged either directly with the newspaper or through the newspaper's agent or a third-party legal-notice platform used by the newspaper, and the affidavit of publication is issued by or on behalf of the newspaper in which the notice is published. Publication scheduling is primarily controlled by the newspaper and its agents, and a scheduled insertion may occasionally be missed by the newspaper or platform after the notice has been accepted for publication. If a scheduled insertion is missed, you authorize the Company, acting in good faith and using reasonable discretion without further consultation, to decide — as an administrative coordination step and not as legal advice — how the missed insertion is addressed, including by requesting or accepting a make-up insertion, republication, or rescheduling, and to communicate that decision to the newspaper or platform on your behalf. A make-up insertion to address a missed insertion is provided at no additional charge to you. The Company uses commercially reasonable efforts to coordinate the publication and to obtain and file the affidavit(s) of publication issued by the newspaper(s); we do not guarantee publication on any particular set of dates, and an affidavit stating the actual publication dates, when obtained and filed, satisfies our obligation to obtain and file proof of publication.

Affidavit Content, Authenticity, and Notarization. When we arrange publication, we identify to the newspaper the entity type (for example, LLC or PLLC), the county, and the newspaper in which the notice is to run, and request a corresponding affidavit. The affidavit of publication is prepared, issued, and notarized by or on behalf of the newspaper, and its contents are determined by the newspaper. The affidavit the newspaper issues may differ from what we requested or expected — for example, it may reference a different county, a different statutory section or entity designation (such as LLC versus PLLC), a different newspaper name, or other details. We are not in a position to, and do not, verify or validate the authenticity, accuracy, or completeness of the affidavit, or the validity, efficacy, or legality of its notarization; we rely on the newspaper to have prepared and notarized it properly. We obtain the affidavit as issued by the newspaper and submit it to the New York Department of State as part of your Certificate of Publication filing; we are not responsible or liable for the form, content, authenticity, or notarization of the affidavit, and an affidavit issued by the newspaper for your notice satisfies our obligation to obtain and file proof of publication. We provide the affidavit to you when we receive it; you are responsible for reviewing it and notifying us of any objection promptly, and in any event within twelve (12) hours after we send it to you. If you object within that time, we will make commercially reasonable efforts to address your objection, subject to the newspaper's cooperation. If you do not object within that time, you are deemed to have accepted the affidavit as filed.

15. State Filing and Government Agency Interactions

Regarding state filings and government interactions:

• We will submit forms and documents as we understand current requirements
• Government agencies may reject, request modifications, or require additional documentation
• We are not liable for government processing delays, rejections, or changing requirements
• Additional fees may apply if agencies require resubmission or additional documentation
• You authorize us to communicate with government agencies on your behalf
• We may interpret and apply current regulations as we understand them
• Government acceptance of filings does not guarantee complete legal compliance

16. Data Security and Breach

While we implement reasonable security measures, you acknowledge that:

• No data transmission or storage is 100% secure
• We are not liable for data breaches, unauthorized access, or information disclosure beyond our reasonable control
• You assume risks associated with electronic transmission of sensitive business information
• We may store and transmit your information using third-party services
• Our liability for any data incident is limited to the amount you paid for services

17. Intellectual Property and Business Information

You grant us a non-exclusive license to use your business information solely for providing services. You represent that publication of your LLC information will not violate any intellectual property rights, confidentiality agreements, or other legal obligations. We are not responsible for intellectual property disputes arising from published information.

18. Statute of Limitations

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE COMPANY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ARISES, REGARDLESS OF WHEN YOU DISCOVER OR SHOULD HAVE DISCOVERED THE ISSUE. THIS SHORTENED LIMITATIONS PERIOD APPLIES TO ALL CLAIMS, INCLUDING BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, AND ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

19. Business Relationship Disclaimer

Our relationship is strictly that of independent service provider and client. We are not:

• Partners, joint venturers, or co-owners of your business
• Employees, directors, or officers of your LLC
• Fiduciaries with ongoing duties beyond service completion
• Responsible for your ongoing legal compliance after service completion
• Your attorneys, accountants, or business advisors

20. Geographic and Jurisdictional Limitations

Our services are limited to the New York LLC document preparation and filing services we perform at your request under New York law — currently, coordinating the required newspaper publication and filing the resulting Certificate of Publication, and preparing and filing the Certificate of Change. We provide these services for domestic LLCs, professional service limited liability companies (PLLCs), and foreign LLCs and PLLCs that have been authorized to do business in New York. We do not provide services for publication or filing requirements of other states or foreign jurisdictions, for entity types other than those listed above, or for any service we do not expressly offer. We are not responsible for compliance with federal requirements, other state laws, or local regulations beyond the New York publication and filing services we perform.

21. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
• WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF OUR SERVICES
• WARRANTIES THAT OUR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, OR ERROR-FREE
• WARRANTIES REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OR DEADLINES
• WARRANTIES THAT THIRD PARTIES (INCLUDING NEWSPAPERS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES) WILL PERFORM AS EXPECTED

22. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
• LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
• BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS
• LEGAL FEES, FINES, PENALTIES, OR SANCTIONS
• LOSS OF LLC GOOD STANDING OR SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS PRIVILEGES
• DAMAGES ARISING FROM THIRD-PARTY ACTIONS OR OMISSIONS
• DAMAGES ARISING FROM DELAYS, ERRORS, OR FAILURES IN PUBLICATION OR FILING
• DAMAGES ARISING FROM CHANGES IN LAW OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
• DAMAGES ARISING FROM CUSTOMER-DIRECTED FILINGS, AMENDMENTS, OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LEGAL, TAX, REGULATORY, OR COMPLIANCE CONSEQUENCES

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SPECIFIC SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.

23. INDEMNIFICATION

YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND CONTRACTORS FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES) ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO:

• Your use of our services or breach of these Terms
• Any inaccurate or incomplete information provided by you
• Your violation of any law, regulation, or third-party right
• Any action taken by us based on your authorization or instructions
• Any claim that your LLC information should not have been published
• Any dispute between you and third parties (including newspapers or government agencies)

24. Third-Party Dependencies

Our services rely on third parties including newspapers, government agencies, and service providers. We are not responsible for the actions, omissions, delays, errors, or failures of any third party. We make no representations regarding third-party performance and disclaim all liability for third-party conduct.

25. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, epidemics, pandemics, or public health emergencies, quarantine or government-ordered closures, serious illness, injury, or incapacity of the Company's owner or key personnel, technical failures, and failures or outages of cloud hosting, internet, telecommunications, utilities, or power (including those of third-party providers such as data centers, hosting providers, or content-delivery networks), failures of email or other communications systems, or other third-party service interruptions.

26. No Legal or Tax Advice

The Company is not a law firm, accounting firm, or tax advisory service. We do not provide legal, tax, or financial advice.

Any information provided on our website, during checkout, or through communications with us is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice. Customers are responsible for consulting their own legal or tax advisors regarding business decisions.

Our services are administrative in nature. We recommend consulting with qualified legal counsel regarding your LLC's legal obligations and compliance requirements.

27. Termination

We may terminate or suspend our services at any time, with or without cause or notice. Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately. Termination does not relieve you of any payment obligations or liability incurred prior to termination.

28. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

ANY DISPUTE ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICES SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION UNDER ITS COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES. THE ARBITRATION SHALL TAKE PLACE IN NEW YORK COUNTY, NEW YORK, AND SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY A SINGLE ARBITRATOR.

YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND AGREE THAT ALL DISPUTES MUST BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS AND CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATIONS ARE PROHIBITED.

29. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles. All disputes are subject to binding arbitration as set forth in Section 28. Only for an action to compel arbitration, to enforce an arbitration award, or for a claim that may not be arbitrated as a matter of law, the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York shall have exclusive jurisdiction, and you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

30. Modifications

We may update these Terms from time to time. The version in effect at the time you place your order governs that order. Updated Terms apply to orders placed after they are posted, and we will revise the "Last Updated" date above when we make changes.

31. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The unenforceable provision shall be replaced with an enforceable provision that most closely reflects our intent.

32. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding our services and supersede all prior agreements, communications, and understandings, whether written or oral.

Our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, each available on our website and as updated from time to time, are incorporated into these Terms by reference and form part of this agreement. If there is a direct conflict between these Terms and either policy, these Terms control except where that policy expressly states otherwise.

No Reliance. In engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have not relied on any representation, warranty, promise, projection, or statement — whether oral or written — that is not expressly set forth in these Terms or in the policies incorporated into them, including any such statement (for example, regarding timelines, outcomes, or results) made on our website, in marketing or promotional materials, during checkout, or in communications with us. You acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to review these Terms and the policies incorporated into them. Nothing in this section limits or waives any disclaimer, limitation, exclusion, or notice we have provided, whether in these Terms or elsewhere.

33. Language

These Terms and our other policies are written and provided in English. Any translation of our website or materials is offered solely for your convenience; the English-language version is the official version and governs your use of our services. If there is any discrepancy between the English version and a translation, the English version controls.

34. SURVIVAL

The following sections shall survive termination of these Terms: Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Dispute Resolution, Governing Law, and any other provision that by its nature should survive.

35. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

Sandeep Arneja LLC
d/b/a LLC Publishers
Email: support@llcpublishers.com
Website: llcpublishers.com
Address: 8 Chatham Pl. Dix Hills NY 11746