WEBSITE OWNERSHIP, DOMAIN TRANSFER, MAINTENANCE STATUS & BUY-OUT POLICY

Last Updated: July 29, 2026

This policy explains how Boss Motto-managed websites and domains are handled during active service, after cancellation, during Maintenance Status, and through Website Buy-Out & Transfer. This policy is incorporated into the Boss Motto Client Agreement.

1. Managed-Service Model

Boss Motto provides websites primarily through a managed-service model. Under this model, Boss Motto handles the technical and operational responsibilities associated with maintaining the website, which may include: Platform management; Hosting coordination; Website configuration; Security and maintenance; Content updates; Mobile optimization; Domain connection; Troubleshooting; Ongoing support. The monthly service fee pays for continued access to the managed website and the services included in the Client’s plan. Monthly payments do not automatically purchase the website or create an ownership interest in Boss Motto’s platform account, infrastructure, systems, templates, or website assets.

2. Domain Names and Websites Are Separate

A domain name and a website are separate assets. The domain name is the web address used to reach the site, such as yourbusiness.com. The website consists of the design, pages, layout, structure, content arrangement, functionality, forms, integrations, technical configuration, and related digital assets connected to the domain. Transfer of a domain does not transfer ownership of the website. Transfer of a website does not necessarily include transfer of third-party services, paid licenses, subscriptions, software, or accounts.

3. Website Ownership During Active Service

Unless otherwise stated in a signed agreement, websites built and managed under a Boss Motto subscription remain part of Boss Motto’s managed infrastructure. Boss Motto may retain ownership or control of: The Squarespace account or platform account; Website structure; Page layouts; Templates; Design systems; Technical configuration; Reusable code; Forms; Integrations; Agency-created infrastructure; Proprietary processes; Internal documentation; Reusable design elements. The Client receives the right to use the managed website while the applicable plan remains active and paid. The Client does not receive backend ownership, administrative control, or unrestricted platform access merely by paying monthly subscription fees.

4. Client-Owned Materials

The Client retains ownership of original materials supplied by the Client, including: Business name; Client-owned trademarks; Logos; Original photographs; Original videos; Product information; Menus; Client-written content; Customer lists; Business records; Original documents. The Client is responsible for retaining its own copies of original materials. Boss Motto is not required to indefinitely store Client materials after cancellation.

5. Boss Motto-Created Assets

Unless transferred through a Website Buy-Out or separate written agreement, Boss Motto retains ownership of: Website layouts; Page structures; Design systems; Templates; Custom configurations; Proprietary frameworks; Reusable design elements; Custom code; Internal workflows; Technical setup; Boss Motto-created infrastructure. Individual graphics, logos, branding assets, or project deliverables purchased under a separate one-time agreement may be governed by that project agreement.

6. Domain Registration and Management

Boss Motto may purchase, register, renew, configure, or manage a domain on behalf of an active Client. When Boss Motto registers the domain through Boss Motto’s registrar account: Boss Motto manages the domain during the active service relationship; Boss Motto may appear as the registrant or account holder; Boss Motto manages DNS settings; Boss Motto manages website connections; Boss Motto may manage privacy settings; Boss Motto may coordinate renewals; Boss Motto retains account access and technical control. Domain fees may be included in the selected plan or billed separately as stated in the Service Summary, invoice, or written communication.

7. Client-Purchased Domains

When the Client already owns a domain, the Client remains responsible for: Maintaining the registrar account; Maintaining accurate contact information; Paying renewals; Protecting credentials; Maintaining access; Preventing expiration. The Client may provide Boss Motto with authorized access for technical management. Boss Motto is not responsible for loss or expiration caused by: Client nonpayment; Outdated Client billing information; Lost Client credentials; Client removal of Boss Motto’s access; Registrar action; Client account compromise.

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8. Domain Transfer After Cancellation

A domain registered by Boss Motto for the Client is eligible for transfer after cancellation when: The Client’s account is in good standing; All outstanding balances are paid; The Client has completed the applicable paid service period; The Client provides the registrar information required for transfer; The domain is not subject to a registrar lock, expiration issue, dispute, legal hold, or third-party restriction. The Client may be required to create an account with Boss Motto’s registrar or another approved registrar. Boss Motto may use an account ownership change, registrar push, or external transfer process depending on the registrar.

9. Domain Transfer Timing

Boss Motto will make reasonable efforts to initiate an eligible domain transfer after receiving: The Client’s written request; All outstanding payment; Required account information; Any required verification; Confirmation of the destination registrar or account. Boss Motto does not guarantee completion by a specific date because transfers may be affected by: Registrar rules; Transfer locks; Recently registered domains; Recently transferred domains; Expiration; Verification requirements; Inaccurate Client information; Third-party delays.

10. Responsibility After Domain Transfer

After the domain is transferred, the Client assumes responsibility for: Renewal payments; Registrar fees; Domain privacy; Security; Passwords; Authentication; DNS records; Website connections; Email connections; Future transfers; Expiration prevention. Boss Motto is not responsible for the domain after the transfer is completed unless the Client purchases a separate management service.

11. Cancellation of Concierge Service

A Client may cancel according to the Client Agreement. When Concierge service ends: Website updates end; Google Business Profile management ends; Boss Blueprint™ services end; Review support ends; Technical support ends; Promotional work ends; Domain management may end; The website may be unpublished or suspended; The domain may be disconnected; Portal access may be restricted; Ongoing service obligations end. Cancellation does not automatically transfer the website.

12. Website Status After Cancellation

Unless the Client enters an approved Maintenance Status plan or completes Website Buy-Out & Transfer, Boss Motto may: Unpublish the website; Suspend the website; Disconnect the domain; Remove forms or integrations; Restrict access; Archive the project; Delete website data after a reasonable retention period. Boss Motto may retain a backup for administrative purposes but is not required to retain the website indefinitely.

13. No Refund Upon Cancellation

Cancellation does not create a right to a refund. Subscription fees, setup fees, domain fees, project fees, Buy-Out fees, and other payments are governed by the no-refund provisions of the Client Agreement.

14. Maintenance Status

Maintenance Status is a limited service option intended to keep an eligible existing website online and technically functional. Maintenance Status is not: A starting plan; A website-build plan; A marketing plan; A growth plan; A redesign plan; A Google management plan; A promotional plan.

15. Maintenance Eligibility

Unless otherwise approved by Boss Motto, Maintenance Status is available only when: The website was built or managed by Boss Motto; The website has been launched; The Client has completed at least three months of Concierge service; The account is current; The website is technically suitable for Maintenance Status; Boss Motto approves the downgrade. Boss Motto may decline Maintenance Status when the website requires substantial support, frequent changes, advanced integrations, or high operational involvement.

16. Maintenance Status Pricing

Maintenance Status is currently offered at $79.99 per month, unless another price is stated in the Client’s Service Summary. Boss Motto may update pricing with reasonable advance notice.

17. Maintenance Status Includes

Maintenance Status may include: Continued website hosting coordination; Uptime monitoring; Security checks; Platform maintenance; Basic backups where available; Fixes for broken links; Fixes for broken forms; Fixes for display problems; Occasional minor text or image replacements using Client-provided materials.

18. Maintenance Status Does Not Include

Maintenance Status does not include: Google Business Profile management; Boss Blueprint™ graphics; Google posts; Review monitoring; Review responses; Marketing strategy; Promotions; New pages; Major redesigns; Layout rebuilding; High-volume updates; Product management; E-commerce management; Advanced integrations; Reporting; Monthly insights; Proactive optimization; Business consulting. Requests outside Maintenance Status may require an add-on, one-time fee, or upgrade.

19. Website Ownership During Maintenance

A website under Maintenance Status remains part of Boss Motto’s managed infrastructure. Maintenance payments do not transfer ownership. Full website ownership requires Website Buy-Out & Transfer unless otherwise agreed in writing.

20. Website Buy-Out & Transfer

Website Buy-Out & Transfer is an optional one-time service for eligible Clients who want to purchase and independently manage the Boss Motto-built website. Website Buy-Out pricing starts at $2,500. Final pricing may depend on: Page count; Website size; Design complexity; Content volume; E-commerce features; Membership features; Forms; Integrations; Custom code; Custom configurations; Technical complexity; Migration work; Handoff requirements. Boss Motto will provide the final Buy-Out price before proceeding.

21. Buy-Out Eligibility

Boss Motto may require that: The Client’s account is in good standing; All balances are paid; The Client pays the Buy-Out fee in full; The Client creates the required platform account; The Client provides necessary account information; The website is technically transferable; Third-party licenses are addressed separately. Boss Motto may decline a transfer that would violate a platform rule, third-party license, law, intellectual-property restriction, or technical limitation.

22. Buy-Out Deliverables

An approved Website Buy-Out may include: Preparing the website for transfer; Transferring the website into a Client-owned platform account; Removing the website from Boss Motto’s managed infrastructure; Providing basic login and access instructions; Identifying major third-party subscriptions; Providing limited handoff guidance. The specific deliverables will be stated in the Buy-Out proposal.

23. Items Not Automatically Included in Buy-Out

Unless specifically listed in writing, a Website Buy-Out does not automatically include: Boss Motto’s registrar account; Boss Motto’s agency account; Boss Motto’s internal templates; Boss Motto’s reusable code; Proprietary systems; Internal files; Internal processes; Unused concepts; Third-party paid licenses; Premium subscriptions; Google Workspace accounts; Payment-processing accounts; Advertising accounts; Client portals; Licensed stock media; Contractor-owned assets; Accounts belonging to another person or provider.

24. After Website Transfer

After completion of the Buy-Out: The Client owns and manages the transferred website account; The Client pays the platform directly; The Client is responsible for hosting; The Client is responsible for renewals; The Client is responsible for security; The Client is responsible for updates; The Client is responsible for backups; The Client is responsible for technical issues; Boss Motto’s ongoing support ends. Any future Boss Motto assistance requires a new agreement or paid service.

25. Transfer Completion

The website transfer is complete when Boss Motto has transferred the website or platform permissions according to the approved scope. The Client is responsible for accepting transfer invitations and maintaining account access. Boss Motto is not responsible for Client failure to accept or complete a platform transfer.

26. Nonpayment and Suspension

If an account becomes past due, Boss Motto may: Suspend the website; Unpublish the website; Disconnect the domain; Restrict access; Stop updates; Stop domain management; Stop third-party coordination. A Client in default is not eligible for domain transfer or Website Buy-Out completion until outstanding balances are resolved.

27. Business Closure

Closing, selling, pausing, or abandoning the Client’s business does not cancel the Client’s payment obligations or automatically transfer the website. The Client must submit a cancellation request according to the Client Agreement.

28. Sale or Transfer of the Client’s Business

The Client may not transfer its Boss Motto service, website rights, or agreement to a buyer or third party without Boss Motto’s written approval. A new owner may be required to: Apply for service; Accept current terms; Provide updated business information; Enter a new agreement; Enroll at current pricing.

29. Policy Updates

Boss Motto may update this policy to reflect changes in services, platforms, pricing, business operations, or legal requirements. The current version will be posted with an updated date.

30. Contact

Boss Motto LLC Email: support@bossmotto.com
Phone: 313-434-5394
Website: www.bossmotto.com