Terms And Conditions

Effective Date: March 31, 2026

Last Updated: March 31, 2026

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND AGREEMENT

Welcome to the website of Safe Harbor Compliance Group (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “Client,” “you,” or “your”) and Safe Harbor Compliance Group regarding your access to and use of our website located at [Insert Website URL] (the “Site”), as well as any services, training materials, compliance consulting, or information provided through the Site or via direct engagement initiated through the Site.

By accessing, browsing, or using this Site, or by engaging Safe Harbor Compliance Group for services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of the Site and refrain from engaging our services.

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Site or our services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

2. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SERVICES

Safe Harbor Compliance Group is an Occupational Health & Safety and Regulatory Compliance Consulting firm based in Sacramento, California. Founded in September 2025 by Daniel Castillo and Juan P. Dominguez, our firm operates with a combined 50+ years of experience in safety training, loss control, Farm Labor Contractor operations, and regulatory consulting.

Our services are designed to protect employers from regulatory risk and protect workers from preventable harm. We serve employers across multiple industries, including but not limited to:

  • Construction: Residential, commercial, civil, and infrastructure projects.
  • General Industry: Manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and logistics.
  • Agriculture: Farm labor contractors, growers, packing houses, and vineyards.
  • Food Processing: Cold storage facilities and processing plants.
  • Transportation: Fleet operations and related logistics.

Our services include on-site training, compliance consulting, safety program development, audit assistance, and bilingual safety solutions. We operate as a collaborative team (“Group”), bringing a full set of expertise and resources to every client relationship. Services may be delivered on-site at client locations (including job sites, fields, and facilities) throughout California and beyond, or remotely via digital platforms.

3. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNT RESPONSIBILITY

To access certain features of the Site or to engage our services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and possess the legal authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of your employer or organization. If you are accessing the Site on behalf of a corporate entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials or account information provided to you by Safe Harbor Compliance Group. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or access credentials. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All content, materials, and information displayed on this Site or provided during the course of our services are the proprietary property of Safe Harbor Compliance Group and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.1. Ownership of Materials: This includes, but is not limited to, training manuals, presentation slides, safety program templates, audit checklists, bilingual educational resources, logos, brand names, and the “Safe Harbor” trade name itself. The meaning behind our name—a place of protection and refuge from risk—is a core part of our brand identity and is protected.

4.2. Limited License: Safe Harbor Compliance Group grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site and the materials provided to you solely for your internal business operations. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, publish, license, sublicense, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from the Site without our express written consent.

4.3. Client Data: While we retain ownership of our methodologies and templates, any specific data, trade secrets, or proprietary information provided by the Client to Safe Harbor Compliance Group for the purpose of consulting shall remain the property of the Client, subject to the Confidentiality provisions outlined in Section 9.

5. PROFESSIONAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER AND SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT

5.1. Consulting vs. Legal Advice: Safe Harbor Compliance Group provides occupational health and safety consulting and training. We are not a law firm, and our employees are not attorneys. The information provided on this Site and during our consultations does not constitute legal advice. While we strive to ensure our advice aligns with Cal/OSHA and Federal OSHA requirements, regulatory interpretation can vary. You should consult with qualified legal counsel for advice regarding specific legal liabilities or litigation.

5.2. No Guarantee of Regulatory Immunity: The name “Safe Harbor” reflects our mission to provide protection and guidance. However, engaging Safe Harbor Compliance Group does not guarantee immunity from citations, fines, penalties, or lawsuits by regulatory bodies such as Cal/OSHA, Federal OSHA, or other agencies. Compliance is ultimately the responsibility of the employer. We provide expert guidance to minimize risk, but we cannot control the actions of regulatory inspectors, the specific conditions of a workplace at any given moment, or the implementation fidelity of the Client.

5.3. Implementation Responsibility: It is the Client’s sole responsibility to implement the safety programs, training, and recommendations provided by Safe Harbor Compliance Group. We provide the roadmap; the Client must drive the vehicle. Failure to implement our recommendations may result in non-compliance, for which Safe Harbor Compliance Group shall not be held liable.

6. TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

6.1. Training Validity: When Safe Harbor Compliance Group conducts safety training (e.g., IIPP, Heat Illness, Harassment Prevention), we provide documentation of attendance and completion. However, the validity of such training is subject to the regulations of the governing body (e.g., OSHA, California Department of Industrial Relations).

6.2. Bilingual Capabilities: We pride ourselves on offering bilingual capabilities to ensure comprehension across diverse workforces. However, it is the Client’s responsibility to ensure that trainees are placed in language groups where they can fully comprehend the instruction.

6.3. Certification Records: Safe Harbor Compliance Group will maintain records of training provided for a period consistent with regulatory requirements or as agreed upon in a separate Service Agreement. It is the Client’s responsibility to maintain their own internal records of employee training and competency.

7. USER CONDUCT AND SITE USAGE

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You agree not to use the Site:

  • In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail,” “chain letter,” “spam,” or any other similar solicitation.
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site, or which, as determined by us, may harm the Company or users of the Site, or expose them to liability.
  • To attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site.

8. ON-SITE SAFETY AND ACCESS

For on-site engagements (construction job sites, manufacturing floors, agricultural fields, etc.):

  • Client Responsibility: The Client is responsible for ensuring that Safe Harbor Compliance Group personnel are provided with a safe environment to conduct their work. This includes providing necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for our consultants while on Client premises, unless otherwise agreed.
  • Access: The Client must grant our consultants reasonable access to facilities, records, and personnel required to perform the scope of work.
  • Stop Work Authority: If our consultants observe an imminent danger to life or health during an engagement, they reserve the right to recommend an immediate stop to work. Safe Harbor Compliance Group is not liable for production losses resulting from such safety recommendations.

9. CONFIDENTIALITY

Safe Harbor Compliance Group understands that safety audits and compliance reviews may reveal sensitive information about your business operations.

  • Our Obligation: We agree to hold in confidence all proprietary information disclosed by the Client during the course of our engagement, except as required by law or regulatory authority.
  • Your Obligation: You agree not to disclose our proprietary training materials, methodologies, or pricing structures to third parties without our written consent.
  • Exceptions: Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that is publicly known, independently developed by the receiving party, or rightfully received from a third party without breach of confidentiality.

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND RESOURCES

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources (e.g., links to OSHA.gov, DIR.ca.gov, or industry partners). These links are provided for your convenience and educational purposes only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing third-party links is done at your own risk.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SAFE HARBOR COMPLIANCE GROUP, INCLUDING ITS FOUNDERS, DANIEL CASTILLO AND JUAN P. DOMINGUEZ, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES, SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SITE;
  • ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SITE;
  • ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SITE;
  • UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT;
  • ANY WORKPLACE INJURIES, ACCIDENTS, OR REGULATORY CITATIONS OCCURRING AT THE CLIENT’S FACILITY, EVEN IF CONSULTING SERVICES WERE PREVIOUSLY RENDERED.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF SAFE HARBOR COMPLIANCE GROUP TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO SAFE HARBOR COMPLIANCE GROUP IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

12. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Safe Harbor Compliance Group and its founders, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Your use of the Site or Services;
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including, without limitation, any copyright, property, or privacy right;
  • Any claim that your use of our services or implementation of our advice caused harm to a third party;
  • Any workplace injury or fatality occurring at your facility, regardless of whether our consultants were present on-site.

13. TERMINATION

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site and our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

14. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the state courts located in Sacramento County, California. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION

15.1. Informal Resolution: Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by sending a written notice to us at PO Box 231175, Sacramento, CA 95823, describing the nature and basis of the claim and the specific relief sought.

15.2. Binding Arbitration: If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days of the notice, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be finally settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Sacramento, California.

15.3. Class Action Waiver: YOU AND SAFE HARBOR COMPLIANCE GROUP AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

16. CHANGES TO TERMS AND SERVICES

Safe Harbor Compliance Group is committed to continuous improvement. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Site or any services offered through the Site without notice at any time. We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

As regulations (such as Cal/OSHA standards) change, our advice and training materials may be updated. It is the Client’s responsibility to ensure they are utilizing the most current version of safety programs provided by us.

17. CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at:

Safe Harbor Compliance Group

Attn: Legal Department PO Box 231175 Sacramento, CA 95823

Email: DCastillo@safeharborcg.com

Contact Number: 916-826-2834

Our guiding principle is to protect workers and empower employers. If you have concerns regarding compliance or safety, we encourage you to contact us directly to discuss your specific situation.

18. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

18.1. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18.2. Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

18.3. Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with any separate Service Agreements signed by the parties, constitute the entire agreement between you and Safe Harbor Compliance Group regarding the use of the Site and the provision of services, superseding any prior agreements.

18.4. Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

18.5. Force Majeure: Safe Harbor Compliance Group shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations hereunder where such failure is a result of Acts of God (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, or other natural disaster), war, invasion, hostilities, terrorist threats or acts, riots, civil commotion, government regulations, or any other cause beyond our reasonable control.

18.6. Vision and Mission Alignment: While our Vision is to be California’s most trusted compliance partner and our Mission is to keep people safe and businesses compliant, these statements represent our goals and values and do not create additional contractual obligations or warranties beyond those explicitly stated in these Terms.