Terms of Service
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Nullforge Studio website (nullforge.studio) and the services provided by Nullforge Studio ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our website or services. We recommend reviewing this document carefully before proceeding.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our website, submitting a contact form, or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Services Description
Nullforge Studio provides premium software development and design services, including but not limited to:
- Custom web application development
- Mobile application development
- UI/UX design and prototyping
- Cloud infrastructure and DevOps consulting
- API development and integration
- Technical advisory and architecture consulting
The specific scope, deliverables, and timelines for any engagement will be defined in a separate project agreement or Statement of Work (SOW) mutually agreed upon by both parties.
3. Client Responsibilities
As a client, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information required for project execution.
- Respond to requests for feedback, approvals, or clarifications in a timely manner.
- Ensure that any materials, content, or assets you provide do not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights.
- Not use our services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable regulations.
- Maintain the security of any credentials or access we provision for project delivery.
- Provide timely payments as outlined in the agreed payment terms.
4. Payment Terms
Pricing
Project pricing will be outlined in the project agreement or SOW. We offer both fixed-price and time-and-materials billing models depending on the nature of the engagement.
Invoicing
- Invoices are issued according to the schedule defined in the project agreement.
- Payment is due within 14 calendar days from the invoice date unless otherwise specified.
- Late payments may incur a 1.5% monthly interest rate on the outstanding balance.
Refunds
For fixed-price projects, deposits are non-refundable once work has commenced. For time-and-materials engagements, you are billed for actual hours worked. Refund requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted within 30 days of the disputed invoice.
5. Intellectual Property
Our IP
All proprietary tools, frameworks, libraries, and code bases developed by Nullforge Studio and not specific to a client project remain our exclusive intellectual property. This includes but is not limited to our internal CMS, design system components, and deployment infrastructure.
Client IP
Upon full payment, the client receives ownership of all project-specific deliverables as defined in the project agreement. Any pre-existing intellectual property we incorporate into the deliverables remains ours and is licensed to the client on a perpetual, non-exclusive basis.
Third-Party Components
Projects may include open-source or third-party licensed components. These components remain subject to their respective licenses. We will disclose all third-party dependencies used in the deliverables upon request.
6. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information shared during the engagement ("Confidential Information"). This includes but is not limited to:
- Business strategies, financial data, and internal processes
- Technical specifications, architecture documents, and source code
- User data and analytics
- Any information explicitly marked as confidential
Confidentiality obligations survive the termination of any engagement for a period of 24 months unless superseded by a separate Non-Disclosure Agreement.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:
- Nullforge Studio's total liability arising from or related to these Terms or any project engagement shall not exceed the total amount paid by the client in the 12 months preceding the claim.
- We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of any deliverables. We are not responsible for issues arising from third-party services, infrastructure failures, or client modifications.
8. Termination
By Client
The client may terminate a project engagement by providing 14 days written notice. The client will be invoiced for all work completed up to the termination date, plus any non-cancellable commitments made on the client's behalf.
By Nullforge Studio
We may terminate an engagement if the client fails to meet their obligations under these Terms, including but not limited to non-payment, breach of confidentiality, or failure to provide required materials within a reasonable timeframe.
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, all outstanding invoices become immediately due. The client receives deliverables completed up to the termination date, subject to full payment. Sections 5 (Intellectual Property), 6 (Confidentiality), and 7 (Limitation of Liability) survive termination.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation first, and if unresolved, submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.
10. Contact
For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: support@nullforge.studio
- Website: nullforge.studio/contact