Security and Data Privacy 🛡️

The Service Provider will take commercially reasonable steps to protect the Client’s confidential information and project-related data in its possession from unauthorized access or disclosure. The Service Provider is not responsible for the security of third-party services, hosting providers, or the Client’s own systems, accounts, or personnel. The Client is solely responsible for ensuring that its business practices, website content, and customer data comply with any applicable privacy or data protection requirements under local, state, or federal law.

Where to Put It 📍

You should place this clause near other liability and responsibility clauses in your contract. The ideal location is right before or after the Warranties & Disclaimers and Client Responsibilities sections. This grouping makes sense because it directly relates to your obligations (or lack thereof) and the client's duties regarding the final product's security. It's a key part of setting clear expectations for who is responsible for what, especially in the long run.