Terms and Conditions

**444 Solutions LLC**

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

Last Updated: March 1, 2026

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1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing our website (four-fourtyfour.com), using our assessment tool, or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use our site or services.

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2. About 444 Solutions

444 Solutions LLC is a cloud security documentation and compliance readiness firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. We provide advisory services, security documentation, and compliance preparation to early-stage technology companies.

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3. Services

3.1 Website and Assessment Tool

Our website and free Security Posture Assessment tool are provided for informational and lead generation purposes. Assessment results are directional in nature and do not constitute a formal security audit, penetration test, or legal opinion.

3.2 Paid Engagements

Paid services are governed by a separate Statement of Work (SOW) or service agreement executed between 444 Solutions and the client. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and a signed SOW, the SOW controls.

3.3 Service Tiers

We offer the following service tiers at published fixed-fee pricing:

- Security Posture Snapshot

- Startup Security Foundation

- SOC 2 Acceleration Package

- Compliance Retainer

Pricing is subject to change. Rates in effect at the time of a signed SOW are binding for that engagement.

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4. Payment Terms

- Fixed-fee engagements require **50% payment upfront** prior to commencement of work

- The remaining **50% is due upon delivery** of final deliverables

- Retainer fees are billed monthly in advance

- Invoices unpaid after 30 days are subject to a 1.5% monthly late fee

- We reserve the right to pause work on any engagement with an overdue balance

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5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, and assessment tools — is the property of 444 Solutions LLC and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

5.2 Client Deliverables

Upon receipt of full payment, clients receive a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use deliverables produced under their engagement for internal business purposes. 444 Solutions retains the right to use anonymized, non-identifiable engagement data to improve our services and methodologies.

5.3 Templates and Frameworks

Underlying templates, frameworks, and methodologies used to produce deliverables remain the intellectual property of 444 Solutions and are licensed to clients, not transferred.

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6. Confidentiality

We take client confidentiality seriously. Information shared with us during an engagement is treated as confidential and is not disclosed to third parties without your consent, except as required by law. Clients agree to treat 444 Solutions' proprietary methodologies and deliverable templates as confidential.

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7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

- 444 Solutions' total liability for any claim arising out of or related to our services shall not exceed the total fees paid by the client in the 3 months preceding the claim

- We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages

- Our services are advisory in nature. We do not guarantee that following our recommendations will result in regulatory compliance, audit passage, or prevention of a security incident

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8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website, assessment tool, and services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that results will meet any specific standard or certification requirement.

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9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless 444 Solutions LLC, its officers, employees, and contractors from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of our services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

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10. Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement with 14 days written notice. In the event of termination:

- Work completed to the date of termination will be invoiced on a pro-rated basis

- Prepaid retainer fees for unused periods will be refunded on a pro-rated basis

- 444 Solutions reserves the right to immediately terminate for non-payment or material breach

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11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Fulton County, Georgia.

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12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be noted by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance.

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13. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Reach out:

**444 Solutions LLC**

Atlanta, Georgia

Email: admin@four-fourtyfour.com

Phone: (220) 240-4044