Legal

Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Marlin Merchant ("we," "us," or "our") website and services. By using our website or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using marlinmerchant.com or any related services, forms, or communications (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

2. Description of Services

Marlin Merchant provides payment processing, merchant services, point-of-sale systems, payroll, and related solutions to businesses. Specific services are subject to separate merchant agreements, underwriting, and approval by our processing partners.

3. Eligibility

Our Services are intended for business use by individuals who are at least 18 years old and authorized to act on behalf of the business submitting information to us. You represent that all information you provide is accurate and complete.

4. Forms, Submissions, and Statement Reviews

When you submit a contact form, referral, or processing statement for review, you authorize us to contact you and review the information provided in order to respond to your inquiry or provide a savings analysis. Submitting a form does not create a binding agreement for services.

5. No Guarantee of Savings or Approval

Any savings estimates, rate comparisons, or program eligibility discussed through our Services are estimates only and are not guaranteed. Approval for merchant processing, cash discount programs, or payroll services is subject to underwriting review and the policies of our banking and processing partners.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse our Services, including by submitting false information, attempting to interfere with the operation of our website, or using our Services for any unlawful purpose.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Marlin Merchant or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without prior written consent.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Services may link to or embed third-party tools, including chat widgets, scheduling tools, and advertising platforms such as LinkedIn. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Marlin Merchant shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our Services or reliance on any information provided through them.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Marlin Merchant harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of our Services or violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the updated Terms on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at Blair@marlinmerchant.com or by phone at 407-391-5592.