Terms of service

TERMS OF SERVICE
Last Updated: May 2026
Welcome to Ludwig Marketing & Sales (“LM&S”). By accessing or using this website, you
agree to the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.
About Ludwig Marketing & Sales
Ludwig Marketing & Sales is an independent U.S.-based e-commerce growth representative and consulting firm specializing in helping consumer packaged goods (“CPG”) brands, manufacturers, importers, and specialty food companies expand across digital commerce channels.
Our services may include strategic consulting, marketplace representation, account management support, digital merchandising, advertising coordination, wholesale e-commerce enablement, and related operational guidance involving third-party platforms and technologies.
LM&S operates independently and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any
marketplace, retailer, platform operator, or technology provider unless expressly stated
otherwise.
Independent Relationship & Platform Disclaimer
Ludwig Marketing & Sales is an independent service provider. References to third-party
marketplaces, retailers, platforms, software providers, or technologies are provided solely for descriptive and informational purposes.
LM&S is not owned, operated, licensed, authorized, endorsed, or sponsored by Amazon.com, Inc., Walmart Inc., Shopify Inc., or any other third-party platform provider unless expressly stated otherwise.
Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, and all related names, logos, service marks, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Representative & Consulting Relationship
Information presented on this website is provided for general informational purposes regarding LM&S services and capabilities. Nothing on this website constitutes a binding offer, guarantee, brokerage agreement, reseller agreement, agency relationship, or representation contract.
All professional services are provided solely pursuant to separate written agreements between LM&S and its clients, partners, or represented brands. Those agreements define the scope of services, fees, responsibilities, deliverables, timelines, limitations, and applicable obligations for each engagement.
LM&S may act as a strategic growth representative, operational advisor, or e-commerce support partner for certain brands; however, clients retain full ownership, control, and responsibility over:
Their products and inventory
Regulatory and legal compliance
Intellectual property rights
Product claims and labeling
Pricing and promotional decisions
Marketplace account ownership
Tax obligations and reporting
Customer communications and fulfillment operations
Third-Party Platforms & Marketplace Services
LM&S may provide support, guidance, operational assistance, or consulting related to third-party platforms and technologies, including but not limited to:
Online marketplaces
E-commerce platforms
Advertising systems
Fulfillment providers
Analytics and reporting tools
Inventory systems
Wholesale ordering platforms
API integrations and connected software services
These third-party services operate independently and maintain their own:
Terms of service
Policies and procedures
Eligibility requirements
Algorithms and ranking systems
Data handling practices
Enforcement standards
Operational requirements
Clients remain solely responsible for complying with all applicable platform requirements, laws, regulations, intellectual property obligations, product safety standards, tax requirements, and marketplace policies associated with their accounts and business activities.
LM&S does not control and cannot guarantee:
Marketplace approvals or reinstatements
Search rankings or product visibility
Advertising outcomes or ROAS
Account status decisions or enforcement actions
Platform policy changes
Sales performance or profitability
Product review activity
Retailer acceptance or distribution opportunities
API availability or third-party software functionality
Data Access & Security
In the course of providing services, LM&S may be granted limited access to certain client
systems, marketplace accounts, operational data, analytics platforms, or account information necessary to perform agreed-upon services.
LM&S implements commercially reasonable administrative and operational measures intended to protect client information and account access. However, no digital system, platform, transmission method, or storage environment can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Clients are responsible for:
Maintaining accurate account permissions
Managing credential access and revocation
Reviewing third-party app permissions
Maintaining compliance with platform security requirements
Promptly notifying LM&S of suspected unauthorized activity
LM&S may utilize third-party service providers, cloud-based systems, analytics platforms,
communication tools, and software integrations in connection with providing services.
No Guarantee of Results
LM&S applies professional expertise, industry experience, and commercially reasonable efforts in support of its clients and represented brands. However, business outcomes vary significantly based on factors outside LM&S’s control.
LM&S makes no guarantees regarding:
Revenue growth
Sales volume
Profitability
Advertising performance
Organic rankings
Wholesale placements
Retail distribution
Consumer demand
Conversion rates
Marketplace approvals or reinstatements
Results depend on numerous variables including product quality, pricing, inventory availability, competition, consumer behavior, supply chain performance, regulatory compliance, seasonality, advertising budgets, and platform policy changes.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Intellectual Property
All website content, including text, graphics, branding, logos, layouts, designs, service
descriptions, downloadable materials, and related content, is the property of Ludwig Marketing & Sales unless otherwise stated.
No content from this website may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, published,
transmitted, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from LM&S.
All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names referenced on this website remain the
property of their respective owners.
Website Use
You agree not to use this website:
For any unlawful purpose
To interfere with website security or functionality
To attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
To misuse, scrape, duplicate, or reproduce website content
To introduce malicious software or harmful code
To submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
LM&S reserves the right to restrict or terminate website access at its discretion.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ludwig Marketing & Sales shall not be liable for any
direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from:
Use of this website
Reliance on website information
Business or operational decisions made by clients or users
Third-party platform actions or interruptions
Marketplace account suspensions or enforcement actions
Advertising performance or sales outcomes
Technology failures or software interruptions
Data loss or cybersecurity incidents
Supply chain disruptions or fulfillment issues
Clients and users remain solely responsible for final decisions regarding their business
operations, listings, pricing, advertising, fulfillment, compliance obligations, inventory
management, and marketplace participation.
External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources for informational purposes only. LM&S is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or practices of any external websites or providers.
Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk.
Changes to These Terms
LM&S reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Updated terms become effective upon posting to this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of this website constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.
Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:
Ludwig Marketing & Sales
www.ludwigmarketingandsales.com
Additional Marketplace Compliance Notice
LM&S may provide operational assistance, strategic consulting, account support, advertising coordination, listing optimization, and marketplace guidance for third-party platforms. However, all marketplace accounts remain under the ownership and responsibility of the account holder.
Clients are solely responsible for:
Compliance with marketplace terms and policies
Product authenticity and sourcing
Product safety and labeling compliance
Intellectual property rights and claims
Consumer protection compliance
Tax collection and reporting obligations
Regulatory approvals and disclosures
Inventory and fulfillment operations
LM&S does not impersonate, misrepresent, or claim ownership of any third-party platform,
retailer, or marketplace, and does not represent itself as an employee, legal representative, or authorized agent of any platform provider unless expressly authorized in writing.