Terms of Service

Last updated: January 25, 2025

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services provided by Shayan Bhutto ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

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

Description of Services

We provide professional software development and consulting services, including but not limited to:

  • Full-stack web application development
  • AI-powered platform development
  • Technical consulting and architecture design
  • Code review and optimization services
  • Project management and team leadership

User Responsibilities

When using our services, you agree to:

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

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is our property or used with permission and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you provide to us. However, by sharing content, you grant us a license to use it for the purpose of providing our services.

Work Product

Unless otherwise specified in a separate agreement, you will own the intellectual property rights to any custom work product we create specifically for you, subject to payment of all fees.

Payment Terms

For paid services, the following terms apply:

  • Fees are specified in project agreements or proposals
  • Payment terms are typically net 30 days unless otherwise agreed
  • Late payments may incur interest charges
  • Disputed charges must be reported within 30 days
  • Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis

Service Availability

While we strive to provide reliable services, we cannot guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted access to our website or services
  • Error-free operation of all systems
  • Compatibility with all devices or browsers
  • Specific response times or availability percentages

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue our services at any time with reasonable notice.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, but you acknowledge that no system is completely secure.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from third-party actions or services
  • Damages exceeding the fees paid for our services

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which damages are claimed.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

Termination

Either party may terminate the use of our services:

  • At any time with reasonable notice
  • Immediately for breach of these Terms
  • Immediately for non-payment of fees

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease, but these Terms will remain in effect for provisions that naturally survive termination.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services will be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation between the parties
  2. Mediation, if negotiation is unsuccessful
  3. Binding arbitration, if mediation fails

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where our business is located.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting updated Terms on our website
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or need to contact us regarding our services:

Email: hi@shayanbhutto.com

Website: shayanbhutto.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours during business days.

Severability

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