Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: December 3, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of JD Key Consulting ("Service"), operated by JD Key LLC, a Texas corporation ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website, utilizing our consulting services, or engaging with our content, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service.

2. Service Description

JD Key Consulting provides government affairs consulting and strategic solutions focused on Texas policy and legislation, including but not limited to:

• Government affairs and legislative consulting services
• Strategic policy analysis and advocacy
• Texas legislature tracking and analytics tools
• Industry-specific regulatory guidance
• Educational content about Texas government and policy
• Website access and informational resources

3. User Responsibilities

• You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service
• You must provide accurate information when engaging with our services
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• You are responsible for all activities under your account

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use our Service to:

• Share, distribute, or republish our content without permission
• Engage in any illegal, harmful, or offensive activities
• Violate any copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights
• Attempt to disrupt or harm our Service or other users
• Use automated systems to access our content without authorization
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Use the Service for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose

5. Content Ownership and License

5.1 Our Content

• We own all rights to our website content, analytics, research, and materials
• You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to view our content for personal and professional reference
• Commercial redistribution of our content requires written permission
• You may share links to our public resources

5.2 Legislative Data

• Legislative bill text and official government data remain in the public domain
• Our analysis, categorization, and presentation of legislative data is proprietary
• Industry classifications and analytics are our intellectual property

6. Consulting Services

• Consulting engagements are governed by separate written agreements
• Service scope, deliverables, and fees are defined in individual engagement letters
• Client confidentiality is maintained in accordance with professional standards
• We reserve the right to decline engagements at our discretion

7. Service Availability

• We strive to maintain consistent service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access
• Legislative tracking tools depend on government data sources outside our control
• Scheduled maintenance will be communicated when possible
• We are not liable for service interruptions beyond our control

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Content Disclaimer

Our website content is provided for informational purposes only. Content should not be considered legal advice. Legislative analysis and policy commentary represent our professional opinions and may not reflect all perspectives. Users should consult qualified legal counsel for specific legal matters.

8.2 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 IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, JD KEY LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless JD Key LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Termination

• You may stop using our Service at any time
• We may suspend or terminate access for Terms violations
• Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on our website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

• These Terms are governed by the laws of Texas, United States
• Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Travis County, Texas
• You waive any right to a jury trial or class action
• Small claims court actions are exempt from arbitration

13. Miscellaneous

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and JD Key LLC regarding the Service, except where superseded by a written consulting engagement agreement.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: