Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website, submitting inquiries through our contact forms, or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Notice. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use our website or services.

These Terms may be updated from time to time, and your continued use of our services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Use of Our Website

Permitted Uses

You may use our website to:

• Learn about our software development services and capabilities
• Contact us regarding potential projects or business opportunities
• Access resources, case studies, and informational content we provide
• Submit inquiries through our contact forms and communication channels

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our website to:

• Engage in any unlawful or fraudulent activity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' information
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Interfere with the proper functioning of our website or services
• Harvest or collect personal information about other users
• Use our website for spam, unsolicited marketing, or other disruptive purposes
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation

Software Development Services

Service Agreements

Our software development services are provided under separate written agreements that specify project scope, timelines, deliverables, and compensation. These Terms supplement but do not replace those specific service agreements.

Project Scope and Changes

All software development projects begin with a clearly defined scope of work. Any changes to project requirements, features, or timelines must be agreed upon in writing and may result in adjusted project costs and delivery dates.

Client Responsibilities

When engaging our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete project requirements and information
• Respond promptly to requests for feedback, approvals, and project-related communications
• Provide necessary access to systems, accounts, and resources required for project completion
• Review deliverables and provide feedback within agreed-upon timeframes
• Make payments according to the agreed-upon schedule and terms

Deliverables and Acceptance

Unless otherwise specified in your service agreement, deliverables are considered accepted if you do not provide written feedback within 7 business days of delivery. Accepted deliverables meet the agreed-upon specifications and requirements as outlined in the project scope.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by Cidekar or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.

Custom Software Development

For custom software projects, intellectual property ownership is typically addressed in separate service agreements. Unless otherwise specified, you will own the custom software we develop specifically for your project, while we retain rights to general methodologies, techniques, and any pre-existing intellectual property we contribute.

Third-Party Components

Software we develop may incorporate third-party libraries, frameworks, or components that are subject to their own licensing terms. We will identify significant third-party components and their licensing requirements in project documentation.

Portfolio and Case Studies

Unless you specifically request otherwise, we reserve the right to include completed projects in our portfolio and case studies for marketing purposes. We will respect any confidentiality requirements and will not disclose sensitive business information without your consent.

Payment Terms

Pricing and Estimates

Project pricing is provided through written proposals or service agreements. Estimates are valid for 30 days unless otherwise specified. Final costs may vary from initial estimates if project scope changes during development.

Payment Schedule

Payment terms are specified in individual service agreements but typically include:

• Upfront deposits or milestone-based payments for larger projects
• Net 30 payment terms for invoiced amounts
• Late payment fees for overdue invoices as specified in service agreements

Expenses and Third-Party Costs

Unless included in project pricing, you are responsible for third-party costs such as hosting, domain registration, software licenses, and other services required for your project.

Warranties and Disclaimers

Service Warranty

We warrant that our software development services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. We will correct any defects in our work at no additional cost if reported within 30 days of project completion.

Website Disclaimer

Our website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

No Guarantees of Results

While we strive to deliver high-quality software solutions, we cannot guarantee specific business results, performance metrics, or outcomes from our services. Software development involves inherent technical risks, and project success depends on many factors beyond our control.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cidekar's total liability to you for any claims arising from our services or these Terms shall not exceed the total amount paid by you to Cidekar 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, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Cidekar harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

• Your use of our website or services in violation of these Terms
• Your breach of any representations or warranties made to us
• Content or information you provide that infringes on third-party rights
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

Confidentiality

Both parties acknowledge that they may have access to confidential information during the course of our business relationship. We agree to maintain the confidentiality of your proprietary business information and expect the same consideration for our confidential information and methodologies.

Termination

Website Access

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to our website at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason we deem appropriate.

Service Agreements

Termination of software development services is governed by the specific terms of individual service agreements. Generally, either party may terminate services with written notice, subject to payment for work completed and any applicable cancellation terms.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our website and services ends immediately. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, payment obligations, and limitation of liability) will remain in effect.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform due to events beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, or other unforeseeable circumstances.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization] in [Your Location].

Before initiating formal dispute resolution, we encourage direct communication to resolve any issues. Many disputes can be resolved through good-faith discussion and compromise.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cidekar regarding your use of our website. For software development services, these Terms supplement but do not replace separate written service agreements.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us.

For legal matters, please include "Terms of Use Inquiry" in your subject line.

These Terms of Use are designed to comply with applicable laws and protect both parties' interests. However, they should be reviewed by legal counsel to ensure compliance with your specific business needs and jurisdictional requirements.