Terms of Use

Who These Terms Apply To

These terms apply to anyone who visits topofsearchmarketing.com or subscribes to Cited. Top of Search LLC is a marketing consultancy based in Wilmington, NC. References to “we,” “us,” and “our” throughout this document refer to Top of Search LLC.

What This Site Is For

topofsearchmarketing.com is an educational content platform covering AI visibility and local search strategy. It is intended for business owners, marketers, and professionals who want to understand how AI is changing the way customers find businesses.

The content here is informational. It is not a substitute for personalized marketing advice. Results will vary depending on your business, market, and how you apply what you read.

Our Content

All content on this site and in Cited, including articles, guides, frameworks, and the AI Visibility Self-Audit, is owned by Top of Search LLC unless otherwise noted.

You are welcome to:

• Read and share our content for personal or professional learning
• Quote or reference our work with clear attribution to Top of Search
• Share links to our articles and newsletter

You may not:

• Reproduce or republish our content in full without written permission
• Resell, repackage, or present our work as your own
• Use our content to train AI models without explicit written consent

If you want to use our content in a way not covered here, reach out. We are usually open to it.

The Cited Newsletter

Cited is a free weekly newsletter. By subscribing you agree to receive weekly emails from Top of Search LLC. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any issue.

We send Cited through Beehiiv. Subscribing means your name and email address are stored in Beehiiv’s platform. Their terms and privacy policy apply to how they handle that data.

We reserve the right to update the newsletter format, frequency, or focus over time. If we make a significant change we will let subscribers know.

Lead Magnets and Downloads

We offer free resources such as the AI Visibility Self-Audit in exchange for your email address. By downloading these resources you agree to receive follow-up emails from Top of Search LLC. You can unsubscribe at any time.

These resources are provided as-is for educational purposes. We make no guarantees about specific outcomes from using them.

No Guarantees

We share what we know based on real experience working with local businesses. But marketing results depend on a lot of factors outside our control, and nothing on this site or in Cited should be read as a promise of specific results.

We do our best to keep content accurate and up to date, especially in a space that moves as fast as AI search. If you spot something outdated or incorrect, please let us know.

How We Use AI

We use AI tools in our work, including in producing some of the content on this site and in Cited. Every published claim is reviewed and verified by a human before it goes live, and claims about what AI engines return are tested against the named engine.

A full description of where AI tools are used in our content and client work, and where they are not, is published at topofsearchmarketing.com/ai-disclosure/.

Links to Other Sites

We sometimes link to third-party tools, platforms, or articles we find useful. These links are not endorsements, and we are not responsible for the content or practices of external sites. Use your own judgment when following links from our site or newsletter.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Top of Search LLC is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this site or its content. Our total liability for any claim related to this site is limited to the amount you paid us directly, if anything.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. Any disputes will be handled in the appropriate courts of New Hanover County, NC.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.