Terms of Service

Last Updated: September 15, 2025

Welcome to Coastline Notary Co.(“we,” “us,” “I” or “our”), a platform providing notary services, appointment scheduling, and related features for residents and businesses in California. By accessing or using our website coastlinenotaryco.com (the “Site”) or our services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the “Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site or Services, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Coastline Notary Co. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time, and such changes will be effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Services

Coastline Notary Co. provides the following Services:

• Online and in-person notary services in compliance with California law.

• Appointment scheduling for notary services.

• Document upload and storage for notarization purposes.

• Identity verification in accordance with California Notary Public requirements.

• Other related services as described on the Site.

We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Our Services are intended to facilitate notarization and related administrative tasks only.

3. Eligibility and Account Registration

To use our Services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old.

• Provide accurate and complete information during account registration.

• Maintain the security of your account credentials and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

You are responsible for all activities conducted under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we suspect fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

4. Notary Services

4.1 Compliance with California Law

All notary services provided through the Site are performed by California-commissioned notaries public in compliance with California Government Code § 8200 et seq. and other applicable regulations. Notarizations may be conducted in-person or online, subject to the requirements of California’s Remote Online Notarization (RON) laws.

4.2 User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and truthful information and documents for notarization.

• Present valid identification as required by California law for identity verification.

• Ensure that any document submitted for notarization is lawful and does not involve fraud, coercion, or misrepresentation.

• Pay all applicable fees for notary services as outlined on the Site.

We reserve the right to refuse notarization if we suspect fraud, incomplete documentation, or non-compliance with California law.

4.3 Limitations

Notary services are limited to the scope defined by California law. We do not:

• Provide legal advice or draft legal documents.

• Guarantee the validity or enforceability of notarized documents.

• Act as a witness unless explicitly arranged and permitted by law.

5. Fees and Payment

Fees for Services are displayed on the Site and may include notary fees, platform fees, or other charges. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. You agree to pay all applicable fees at the time of service. We use third-party payment processors to handle transactions, and your payment information is subject to their terms and privacy policies.

6. Privacy and Data Security

Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, available at [Insert Privacy Policy URL]. We comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable data protection laws. You consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information, including identity verification data and documents, as necessary to provide the Services.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Services for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose.

• Upload or submit documents containing malware, viruses, or harmful code.

• Attempt to interfere with the Site’s security, functionality, or performance.

• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Coastline Notary Co. or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce any content without our prior written consent.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at our discretion, including for violations of these Terms, non-payment of fees, or suspected illegal activity. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease immediately.

10. Disclaimers

The Services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee:

• The accuracy, completeness, or legality of any document notarized through our Services.

• Uninterrupted or error-free access to the Site.

• The security of data transmitted through the Site, though we take reasonable measures to protect it.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Coastline Notary Co., its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim will not exceed the amount you paid for the Services giving rise to the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Coastline Notary Co., its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or submission of fraudulent or unlawful documents.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Services will be resolved through binding arbitration in Santa Ana, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You waive the right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

14. Electronic Communications

By using the Services, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including via email or notifications on the Site. You agree that such communications satisfy any legal requirement that communications be in writing.

15. Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations under these Terms due to events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, technical outages, or changes in applicable law.

16. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Coastline Notary Co. regarding the Services.

• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

• No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

• Assignment: You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at our discretion.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or the Services, please contact us at:

• Email: hello@coastlinenotaryco.com