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Re-insert the <img> tag here once the image is restored. --><br \/>\n    Website terms, use conditions, and service-related policies for Apostille San Francisco.<br \/>\n    <strong>Terms of Service<\/strong> govern your access to and use of the Apostille San Francisco website, including content, features, and services offered through the site. By using the site, you agree to these terms. See our <a href=\"\/es\/apostille-san-francisco\/\">Servicios<\/a>, <a href=\"\/es\/california-apostille-pricing\/\">Pricing<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/es\/contact-apostille-san-francisco\/\">Contacto<\/a> page for next steps.<br \/>\n        &#x1f4d8;<br \/>\n        Effective Date<br \/>\n        January 26, 2026<br \/>\n        \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<br \/>\n        Private Service<br \/>\n        Not a government agency<br \/>\n        &#x1f9fe;<br \/>\n        Pricing<br \/>\n        Informational only<br \/>\n        &#x1f4c4;<br \/>\n        Client Duties<br \/>\n        Accurate submissions matter<br \/>\n        &#x2709;&#xfe0f;<br \/>\n        Contacto<br \/>\n        Support available<br \/>\n    <a href=\"\/es\/contact-apostille-san-francisco\/\" aria-label=\"Contact Apostille San Francisco\">Contact Us \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n    <a href=\"\/es\/apostille-document-check\/\" aria-label=\"Start your apostille document check\">Iniciar revisi\u00f3n de documentos \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Acceptance of These Terms<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong> January 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p>These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of the website operated by <strong>Apostilla San Francisco<\/strong>, including any content, features, and services offered through the site. By accessing or using the site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site.<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Links<\/h2>\n<p>      <a href=\"\/es\/apostille-san-francisco\/\">Servicios<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/es\/california-apostille-pricing\/\">California Apostille Pricing<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/es\/apostille-document-check\/\">Apostille Document Check<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/es\/california-apostille-faq\/\">Preguntas frecuentes<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/es\/contact-apostille-san-francisco\/\">Contacto<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/es\/privacy-policy-apostille-san-francisco\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/es\/accessibility-statement\/\">Accessibility Statement<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Who We Are and What We Do<\/h2>\n<p>We provide document intake, review, handling, and facilitation services related to apostille and authentication workflows. We are <strong>not<\/strong> a government agency. We do <strong>not<\/strong> provide legal advice. Requirements can vary by document type and destination country. You are responsible for confirming the receiving authority&#8217;s requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>Private Document Service<\/h3>\n<p>We facilitate document-related workflows and service coordination. Final decisions remain with the applicable authority.<\/p>\n<h3>No Legal Advice<\/h3>\n<p>Information on the site is informational and operational in nature, not legal guidance for your matter.<\/p>\n<h2>Eligibility and Acceptable Use<\/h2>\n<p>You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these terms.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not use the site in a way that violates any law or regulation.<\/li>\n<li>Do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site, servers, or systems.<\/li>\n<li>Do not interfere with the site&#8217;s operation, security, or performance.<\/li>\n<li>Do not use automated means to scrape or harvest data without permission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Quotes, Pricing, and Payment<\/h2>\n<p>Pricing shown on the site is informational and may change. Final pricing may depend on document type, destination, volume, timing, delivery method, and any required supporting steps.<\/p>\n<p>If payment is required, you agree to provide accurate billing information and authorize charges for the selected services.<\/p>\n<h3>Pricing Can Vary<\/h3>\n<p>Final pricing may change based on the actual documents, timing, destination, and service needs involved.<\/p>\n<h3>Billing Accuracy<\/h3>\n<p>You are responsible for providing accurate billing information when payment is required for a service.<\/p>\n<h2>Document Submission and Client Responsibilities<\/h2>\n<p>When submitting documents or files, including scans or photos, you agree that the materials and information you provide are authorized, accurate, and complete.<\/p>\n<h3>Submission Rights<\/h3>\n<p>You have the legal right to submit the documents and any personal data contained in them.<\/p>\n<h3>Accurate Information<\/h3>\n<p>Names, dates, country, deadlines, and contact details must be accurate and complete.<\/p>\n<h3>Selection Responsibility<\/h3>\n<p>You are responsible for selecting the correct destination country and service level.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:14px;\">Incomplete or incorrect submissions can cause delays or rejection by third parties.<\/p>\n<h2>Turnaround Times and Availability<\/h2>\n<p>Any turnaround times are estimates only and can be affected by third-party requirements, government processing times, shipping delays, cut-off times, holidays, or issues with the documents submitted.<\/p>\n<p>Same-day or rush options may be available only when feasible and are not guaranteed.<\/p>\n<h2>Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability<\/h2>\n<p>The site and all content are provided on an &#8220;as is&#8221; and &#8220;as available&#8221; basis. We make no warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability.<\/p>\n<p>We do not guarantee acceptance of any document by the California Secretary of State or any receiving authority. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apostille San Francisco and its owners, employees, contractors, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, lost business, or delays arising out of or related to your use of the site or services. Our total liability for any claim will not exceed the amount you paid us for the specific service giving rise to the claim.<\/p>\n<h2>Third-Party Links, Intellectual Property, and Privacy<\/h2>\n<p>The site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.<\/p>\n<p>All site content, including text, graphics, logos, and design, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written permission.<\/p>\n<p>Your use of the site is also subject to our <a href=\"\/es\/privacy-policy-apostille-san-francisco\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. If you submit personal information through forms or email, you consent to our collection and use of that information as described in the Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<h2>Accessibility, Updates, and Contact<\/h2>\n<p>We aim to make the site accessible to all visitors. Please review our <a href=\"\/es\/accessibility-statement\/\">Accessibility Statement<\/a>. If you experience difficulty using the site, contact us and we will work to provide an alternative format or assistance.<\/p>\n<p>We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page. Your continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.<\/p>\n<h3>Contact Details<\/h3>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@apostillesanfrancisco.com\">info@apostillesanfrancisco.com<\/a><br \/>Phone: <a href=\"tel:+14154390289\">+1 (415) 439-0289<\/a><br \/><a href=\"\/es\/contact-apostille-san-francisco\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>External Resources<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/business-guidance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"FTC Business Guidance\">FTC Business Guidance<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Federal Trade Commission\">Federal Trade Commission<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Related Resources<\/h2>\n<p>      <a href=\"\/es\/apostille-san-francisco\/\">Servicios<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/es\/california-apostille-pricing\/\">California Apostille Pricing<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/es\/apostille-document-check\/\">Apostille Document Check<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/es\/california-apostille-faq\/\">Preguntas frecuentes<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/es\/privacy-policy-apostille-san-francisco\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/es\/accessibility-statement\/\">Accessibility Statement<\/a><br \/>\n    <a href=\"\/es\/contact-apostille-san-francisco\/\" aria-label=\"Contact Apostille San Francisco\">Contact Us \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n    <a href=\"\/es\/apostille-san-francisco\/\" aria-label=\"View Apostille San Francisco services\">View Services \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n    <strong>Notice of private service:<\/strong> Apostille San Francisco is a private document service and is not a government agency. 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