Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Widget Corps' website located at widgetcorps.com and our mobile engineering services. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

Description of Services

Widget Corps provides mobile engineering and consultancy services, including but not limited to:

• Mobile application development (iOS, Android, cross-platform)
• Mobile architecture consulting and design
• Performance optimization and scalability consulting
• Digital transformation and legacy modernization
• Technical audits and assessments
• Training and knowledge transfer

Specific services will be detailed in separate service agreements or statements of work.

User Responsibilities

When using our website and services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials
• Use our services only for lawful purposes
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Not interfere with or disrupt our services
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Service Agreements

Specific mobile engineering services will be governed by separate service agreements that include:

• Project scope and deliverables
• Timeline and milestones
• Payment terms and conditions
• Intellectual property ownership
• Confidentiality provisions
• Support and maintenance terms

In case of conflict between these Terms and a service agreement, the service agreement will prevail.

Payment Terms

General Terms

• Payment terms will be specified in individual service agreements
• All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes
• Late payments may incur interest charges
• Disputed invoices must be raised within 30 days

Refund Policy

Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis and depend on the specific service agreement. Generally:

• Completed work is non-refundable
• Unused retainer amounts may be refundable
• Refund requests must be made in writing

Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property

Widget Corps retains ownership of:

• Our proprietary methodologies and frameworks
• Pre-existing intellectual property
• General knowledge and experience
• Website content and materials

Client Intellectual Property

Clients retain ownership of:

• Custom code developed specifically for the client
• Client-specific business logic and data
• Client-provided materials and content

Shared Intellectual Property

Any improvements to our general methodologies or reusable components developed during client projects may be retained by Widget Corps for use in future projects.

Confidentiality

We understand the sensitive nature of business information and commit to:

• Maintaining strict confidentiality of client information
• Using client information only for authorized purposes
• Implementing appropriate security measures
• Requiring confidentiality agreements from team members

Detailed confidentiality terms will be included in service agreements.

Warranties and Disclaimers

Service Warranties

We warrant that our services will be performed:

• In a professional and workmanlike manner
• In accordance with industry standards
• By qualified and experienced professionals

Disclaimers

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid for the specific service
• We shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• We shall not be liable for loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Our liability for any claim shall be limited to direct damages only

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Widget Corps from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content or materials you provide

Termination

Termination by Either Party

Either party may terminate a service agreement:

• For convenience with appropriate notice
• For material breach that remains uncured
• For insolvency or bankruptcy

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Payment obligations for completed work remain
• Confidentiality obligations survive
• Each party returns confidential information
• Intellectual property rights are preserved

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters
• Government actions
• Internet or telecommunications failures
• Pandemics or health emergencies

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

We encourage informal resolution of disputes through direct communication.

Mediation

If informal resolution fails, disputes shall first be submitted to mediation.

Arbitration

If mediation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between the parties.

Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting updated terms on our website. Continued use constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Assignment

You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our written consent.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: