Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: May 2026

Business Name: ARF Standard
Website: www.arfstandard.com 

Welcome to ARF Standard. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and services, including notary services, apostille services, document assistance, and e-book/digital product purchases.

By using our website, booking a service, or purchasing a product, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before placing an order.

1. Services We Provide

ARF Standard may offer the following services and products:

• Notary services
• Apostille and document authentication assistance
• Document preparation support
• E-books, guides, PDFs, and digital downloads
• Related customer support services

We reserve the right to accept, reject, cancel, or refuse any order or service request at our discretion.

2. Notary Services

Our notary services are provided according to applicable notary laws and regulations.

Customers are responsible for providing:

• Valid government-issued identification
• Complete and correct documents
• All required signers
• Accurate information
• Any witnesses, where required

We cannot notarize a document if:

• The signer does not have acceptable identification
• The signer is not physically or legally able to sign
• The document is incomplete
• The signer appears unwilling, confused, or under pressure
• The notarization would violate applicable law
• Required parties or witnesses are not present

We do not provide legal advice, explain legal consequences, or decide which document you need. Customers should contact a licensed attorney for legal questions.

3. Apostille Services

Our apostille service may include document review, preparation guidance, submission assistance, courier coordination, and communication with government offices or third-party agencies.

We do not control government processing times, approval decisions, mailing delays, document rejection, or foreign country acceptance requirements.

Customers are responsible for providing:

• Correct original or certified documents
• Accurate names, addresses, and contact details
• Required signatures, seals, notarizations, or certifications
• Any additional information requested by government agencies

Apostille processing may be delayed or rejected due to document errors, missing information, incorrect notarization, government backlog, shipping issues, or changes in agency requirements.

We are not responsible for delays caused by government offices, courier companies, third-party agencies, or customer-provided errors.

4. E-Books and Digital Products

E-books, PDFs, guides, templates, and other digital products are provided for informational and educational purposes only.

After purchase, customers receive access to the digital file through download, email, or another delivery method stated on the product page.

Digital products may not be:

• Resold
• Shared publicly
• Copied for commercial use
• Uploaded to other websites
• Distributed to others
• Claimed as your own work

All digital product content remains the intellectual property of ARF Standard, unless otherwise stated.

5. No Legal Advice

Nothing on our website, in our e-books, or in our services should be considered legal advice.

We may provide general information about documents, notary procedures, apostille processes, or business topics, but we are not acting as your attorney.

For legal matters, immigration matters, court documents, contracts, or official legal decisions, you should consult a licensed attorney or qualified professional.

6. Pricing and Payment

All prices are listed in USD unless otherwise stated.

Payment is required at the time of purchase or booking.

Prices may include service fees, digital product fees, shipping fees, courier fees, government fees, or third-party fees, depending on the service selected.

We reserve the right to update prices at any time without prior notice. Price changes will not affect orders already accepted and paid for.

7. Order Accuracy

Customers are responsible for reviewing all order details before submitting payment.

This includes:

• Product or service selected
• Name spelling
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Appointment date and time
• Document details
• Shipping information

We are not responsible for delays, failed delivery, rejected documents, or additional costs caused by incorrect information provided by the customer.

8. Appointments and Scheduling

For scheduled notary or document services, customers must arrive on time and bring all required documents and identification.

Late arrivals may result in cancellation, rescheduling, or additional fees.

Missed appointments may be treated as a no-show and may not be eligible for a refund.

We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel appointments due to emergencies, staff availability, legal restrictions, safety concerns, or other business reasons.

9. Refunds and Cancellations

Refunds are handled according to our Refund Policy.

In general:

• Completed notary services are non-refundable.
• Apostille service fees may be non-refundable once processing has started.
• Government fees, courier fees, and third-party fees are non-refundable once paid.
• E-books and digital products are final sale once delivered or accessed.

Please review our Refund Policy before making a purchase.

10. Shipping and Delivery

For apostille or document-related services, shipping may be required.

Customers are responsible for providing the correct shipping address.

We are not responsible for lost, delayed, damaged, or misdelivered packages caused by courier companies, postal services, incorrect addresses, weather, customs, government delays, or other events outside our control.

Shipping fees are non-refundable once the shipping service has been used or purchased.

11. Digital Delivery

Digital products are usually delivered by email, download link, customer account access, or another digital method.

Customers are responsible for entering the correct email address at checkout.

If you do not receive your digital product, please contact us at arfstandard@gmail.com  with your order number.

We may resend the digital product if the purchase can be verified.

12. Customer Responsibilities

By using our website or services, you agree that:

• You are providing accurate and truthful information.
• You have the legal right to submit the documents provided.
• You will not use our services for fraud, illegal activity, or false documents.
• You will review all documents and order details carefully.
• You understand that processing times and results are not guaranteed unless clearly stated in writing.

We reserve the right to refuse service if we suspect fraud, illegal activity, false information, abusive behavior, or misuse of our website.

13. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, images, e-books, guides, logos, designs, downloads, templates, and branding, belongs to ARF Standard or its content providers.

You may not copy, reproduce, sell, publish, edit, distribute, or use our content for commercial purposes without written permission.

Purchasing an e-book or digital product gives you a personal-use license only. It does not transfer ownership of the content to you.

14. Website Use

You agree not to misuse our website.

You may not:

• Attempt to hack, damage, or disrupt the website
• Use the website for illegal activity
• Submit false information
• Copy website content without permission
• Interfere with checkout or payment systems
• Use our services to support fraud or misrepresentation

We may restrict or block access to our website if misuse is suspected.

15. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as Shopify, payment processors, shipping carriers, government agencies, courier companies, and digital delivery platforms.

We are not responsible for errors, delays, outages, fees, or decisions made by third-party providers.

Your use of third-party services may also be subject to their own terms and policies.

16. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, ARF Standard is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website, services, or digital products.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Lost documents
• Government rejection
• Missed deadlines
• Shipping delays
• Business losses
• Lost income
• Device or software issues
• Customer errors
• Third-party delays

Our maximum liability for any claim will not exceed the amount paid by the customer for the specific product or service involved.

17. No Guarantee of Results

We do our best to provide accurate, professional, and timely service. However, we do not guarantee that:

• A document will be accepted by a government agency
• An apostille will be completed by a specific date
• A foreign country or institution will accept your document
• A notary service can be completed if legal requirements are not met
• An e-book will produce a specific personal, financial, legal, or business result

18. Chargebacks and Payment Disputes

Customers should contact us first at arfstandard@gmail.com before opening a chargeback or payment dispute.

False or fraudulent chargebacks may result in order cancellation, service refusal, account restriction, or collection of unpaid fees where allowed by law.

19. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using our website or services, you agree that we may collect and use information needed to process orders, provide services, communicate with you, and comply with legal or business requirements.

20. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms and Conditions.

21. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Texas, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

Any disputes will be handled in the appropriate courts or legal venue of Texas.

22. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Business Name: ARF Standard
Email: support@arfstandard.com 
Phone: +1 (512) 287-0266
Address: Verdana Dr. Austin, Texas 78753