Terms of Use

Updated: September 2026

Welcome to The Rico Group.

These Website Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of websites operated by The Rico Group (“The Rico Group,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including www.thericogroup.com and any other website that links to or expressly adopts these Terms (collectively, the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy and Cookie and Tracking Technologies Policy, each of which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. About The Rico Group

The Rico Group is a business located in the United States. The Site provides information about The Rico Group, its services, projects, capabilities, content, and related offerings. The Site may also provide forms, resources, communications, purchasing functionality, scheduling tools, downloads, links, or other interactive features.

These Terms govern use of the Site. Specific products or services purchased from or provided by The Rico Group may also be governed by a separate proposal, statement of work, service agreement, order, contract, or other written agreement. If a separate written agreement exists between you and The Rico Group, that agreement will govern the specific products or services covered by that agreement to the extent of any conflict with these Terms.

2. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing, browsing, submitting information to, or otherwise using the Site, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you are using the Site on behalf of a company, organization, or other entity, you represent that you have authority to accept these Terms on its behalf. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Site complies with applicable laws and regulations.

3. Permitted Use

You may use the Site for lawful personal or legitimate business purposes, including learning about The Rico Group and its products and services, contacting us, requesting information, and interacting with features made available through the Site.

You may not use the Site:

For any unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or deceptive purpose
To violate the rights of another person or organization
To interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Site
To attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its systems, servers, or databases
To introduce malware, viruses, malicious code, or other harmful material
To collect information about other users without authorization
To impersonate another person or entity
To submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
To use automated systems to scrape, crawl, harvest, copy, or collect Site content or information except where permitted by applicable law or expressly authorized by us
To circumvent security, access controls, or technological restrictions
To use Site content to train, develop, or improve an artificial intelligence or machine-learning system without our prior written permission, except to the extent such restriction is prohibited by applicable law
To use the Site in a manner that could damage, overburden, disable, or impair the Site or interfere with another person’s use of it

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site if we reasonably believe that these Terms or applicable law have been violated.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site and its contents are owned by The Rico Group or its licensors. This includes, without limitation:

Text
Articles and written materials
Photographs
Images
Graphics
Illustrations
Videos
Audio
Logos
Trademarks and service marks
Design elements
Page layouts
Downloads
Software
Source code
Other materials appearing on or made available through the Site

These materials are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted by these Terms or applicable law, you may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, transmit, display, perform, create derivative works from, sell, license, or commercially exploit Site content without our prior written permission.

5. Limited Personal and Business Use License

Subject to these Terms, The Rico Group grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use publicly available Site content for your personal or internal business purposes. You may download or print reasonable portions of publicly available Site content for those purposes provided that you:

Do not modify the material;
Do not remove copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices;
Do not present the material as your own;
Do not use the material for commercial redistribution; and
Do not imply that The Rico Group sponsors, endorses, or is affiliated with your organization, product, service, or activity without our written permission.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

6. Trademarks

The Rico Group name, logos, marks, service names, slogans, and related branding are owned by or licensed to The Rico Group unless otherwise identified. Nothing on the Site grants you a license or right to use any trademark, logo, service mark, trade dress, or other branding belonging to The Rico Group or a third party. You may not use The Rico Group’s name, logo, or other branding in a manner that suggests sponsorship, endorsement, affiliation, or approval without prior written authorization.

7. User Submissions and Communications

The Site may allow you to submit information, inquiries, comments, photographs, documents, reviews, testimonials, messages, or other materials (“User Content”). You retain ownership of User Content that you lawfully own. By submitting User Content, you represent that:

You have the necessary rights and permissions to submit it;
It does not violate applicable law;
It does not infringe another person’s intellectual property, privacy, publicity, confidentiality, or other rights;
It does not contain malicious code; and
It is not fraudulent, defamatory, threatening, or otherwise unlawful.

You grant The Rico Group a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, store, transmit, and process User Content to the extent reasonably necessary to operate the Site, respond to your request, provide requested services, communicate with you, or perform the purposes for which you submitted the material. We will not use User Content for unrelated commercial purposes in a manner inconsistent with our Privacy Policy without an appropriate legal basis or permission where required.

8. Reviews, Testimonials, and Opinions

If the Site permits users or customers to submit reviews, testimonials, comments, or other opinions, you remain responsible for the content you submit. The Rico Group does not prohibit or penalize honest consumer reviews or opinions. We may moderate, remove, or decline to publish content that is unlawful, fraudulent, threatening, abusive, defamatory, unrelated to the relevant service or discussion, or otherwise violates these Terms. We may also remove content when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the Site, our users, or third parties.

9. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and current information on the Site. However, Site content may contain errors, omissions, outdated information, or information that is subject to change. Information on the Site is provided for general informational purposes and should not be treated as a guarantee, warranty, professional opinion, or contractual commitment unless expressly stated in a separate written agreement. You should contact The Rico Group directly for information specific to your circumstances, project, order, or service requirements.

10. Services, Pricing, Availability, and Offers

Descriptions of services, products, pricing, availability, schedules, promotions, and other information appearing on the Site may change without notice. Unless expressly stated otherwise, information displayed on the Site does not constitute a binding offer or contract. A specific service engagement, purchase, project, proposal, or other transaction may be subject to separate terms and conditions. If the Site provides purchasing functionality, additional terms concerning payment, shipping, cancellation, returns, refunds, or other transaction-specific matters may apply and will be provided at or before the applicable transaction.

11. Electronic Communications

When you submit a form, send an email, request information, subscribe to communications, or otherwise communicate with The Rico Group electronically, you consent to receiving electronic communications relating to your request or transaction. Where applicable law requires consent for marketing communications, we will obtain and manage that consent in accordance with applicable law. You may unsubscribe from promotional email communications using the unsubscribe mechanism included in those communications. Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not necessarily stop transactional, administrative, security, or other communications necessary to provide requested services or respond to your inquiries.

12. Privacy and Cookies

Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie and Tracking Technologies Policy.

The Rico Group may use analytics, advertising, marketing, communications, and similar technologies as described in those policies. These may include Google Analytics and other third-party services used to understand website usage, measure marketing effectiveness, support communications, and provide or measure advertising. Your privacy choices and rights are described in our Privacy Policy and applicable cookie preference tools.

13. Third-Party Websites, Services, and Content

The Site may contain links to websites, applications, social media platforms, advertisements, services, or other resources operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation. The Rico Group does not control third-party websites or services and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, terms, or policies. Your use of third-party websites and services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

14. Third-Party Tools and Integrations

The Site may use third-party technology, software, platforms, plugins, analytics services, advertising services, payment services, scheduling tools, forms, communications systems, or other integrations.

The availability and functionality of these services may depend on third parties. We do not guarantee that any third-party service will remain available or operate without interruption. Third-party services may collect or process information according to their own terms and privacy policies, subject to applicable law and the disclosures provided by The Rico Group.

15. Website Availability and Changes

We may modify, update, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any portion of the Site at any time. We do not guarantee that the Site will:

Always be available;
Be uninterrupted;
Be error-free;
Be free of harmful code;
Be compatible with every device or browser; or
Always contain the same information or features.

We may perform maintenance or make changes that temporarily affect availability.

16. Security

You are responsible for using reasonable security practices when accessing the Site, including maintaining the security of your devices, accounts, passwords, and other credentials. You must not attempt to circumvent security controls or gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or related systems. If you become aware of a suspected security vulnerability, unauthorized access, or other security issue involving the Site, please notify The Rico Group promptly.

17. Accessibility

The Rico Group is committed to providing an accessible digital experience and to improving the usability of the Site for people with disabilities. Since accessibility requirements and technologies evolve, we may periodically modify the Site to improve accessibility and compatibility with assistive technologies. If you experience difficulty accessing any portion of the Site or require information in an alternative format, please contact us directly so we can assist you.

18. Copyright Infringement

The Rico Group respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that material appearing on the Site infringes your copyright, please contact us with sufficient information for us to identify the material and understand the basis of your claim. Where applicable, The Rico Group will respond to valid copyright notices in accordance with applicable law.

19. Linking to the Site

You may link to publicly accessible pages of the Site provided that the link:

Is lawful;
Is not misleading;
Does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, affiliation, or approval;
Does not misrepresent The Rico Group or its services;
Does not damage or exploit The Rico Group’s reputation; and
Appears in an appropriate context.

You may not frame or embed the Site in a manner that changes its visual presentation or creates the impression that The Rico Group is part of another website, service, or application without our prior written permission.

You may not use The Rico Group’s logos, trademarks, or other branding as part of a link without prior written authorization.

We reserve the right to request removal of any link to the Site that we reasonably determine is inappropriate, misleading, unlawful, or inconsistent with these Terms.

20. Prohibited Content and Activities

You may not use the Site to submit, transmit, distribute, or facilitate material that:

Is unlawful;
Infringes intellectual property rights;
Violates privacy or publicity rights;
Is fraudulent or deceptive;
Is defamatory or threatening;
Is sexually explicit or exploitative;
Promotes violence or criminal activity;
Contains malware or malicious code;
Attempts unauthorized access to systems or data;
Harasses or abuses others; or
Otherwise violates applicable law.

We reserve the right to remove prohibited material and take appropriate action when reasonably necessary.

21. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Site and publicly available Site content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the extent permitted by law, The Rico Group disclaims warranties that the Site or its content will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, complete, accurate, or suitable for a particular purpose. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any warranty, right, remedy, or protection that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law. Information about a particular service or project should be confirmed directly with The Rico Group and, where applicable, through a written agreement governing that service.

22. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, The Rico Group and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, affiliates, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or Site content. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, The Rico Group will not be responsible for losses arising from:

Temporary Site interruptions;
Third-party websites or services;
Internet, telecommunications, or network failures;
Unauthorized access resulting from circumstances outside our reasonable control;
Reliance on general information provided through the Site; or
Content supplied by third parties.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot legally be limited or excluded under applicable law, including liability for fraud, intentional misconduct, or other liability that applicable law does not permit a party to exclude. If applicable law does not permit a particular limitation, that limitation will apply only to the maximum extent permitted by law.

23. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend and indemnify The Rico Group and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, affiliates, and service providers against third-party claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and reasonable expenses arising from:

Your unlawful use of the Site;
Your violation of these Terms;
Your violation of another person’s rights; or
User Content you submit that gives rise to a third-party claim.

This provision does not require you to indemnify The Rico Group for claims caused by The Rico Group’s own conduct to the extent such indemnification would be prohibited by applicable law.

24. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles, except to the extent applicable federal law or mandatory law of another jurisdiction requires otherwise. Nothing in these Terms is intended to deprive a consumer of rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be waived under the laws applicable to that consumer.

25. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from or relating to use of the Site will be handled in accordance with applicable law. If a dispute arises, the parties are encouraged to first attempt to resolve the matter informally by contacting The Rico Group at the contact information below. Nothing in these Terms prevents a person from exercising rights or pursuing remedies that cannot lawfully be waived or restricted.

26. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be modified or limited to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable where permitted by law. If it cannot be made enforceable, it will be severed from these Terms without affecting the validity of the remaining provisions.

27. No Waiver

A failure by The Rico Group to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce that provision or any other provision in the future.

28. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent, except where prohibited by applicable law. The Rico Group may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, sale of assets, or similar business transaction.

29. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our business, the Site, technology, services, or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date above and may provide additional notice where appropriate. Your continued use of the Site after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

30. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Cookie and Tracking Technologies Policy, and any other terms expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the agreement governing your use of the Site. They do not replace or supersede a separate written agreement governing a specific client engagement, purchase, service, project, or other transaction.

31. Contact Us

Questions regarding these Terms or the Site may be directed to:

The Rico Group

Phone: (805) 497-7401

Email: rico@thericogroup.com