Terms of Service

Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Brown Kapitaal's website and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services.

Brown Kapitaal ("we," "our," or "us") provides custom software development services to businesses and organizations. These Terms apply to all users of our website and services.

Services

Brown Kapitaal provides the following services:

• Custom software development and programming
• Web application development
• Mobile application development
• API development and integration
• IoT solution development
• System modernization and migration
• Technical consulting and advisory services
• Project management and coordination

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time without notice.

Project Terms

Project Initiation

All projects begin after:

• Receipt of a signed project agreement or statement of work
• Payment of initial deposit or milestone payment
• Completion of project discovery and requirements gathering
• Mutual agreement on project scope, timeline, and deliverables

Project Deliverables

We commit to delivering:

• High-quality, functional software solutions
• Comprehensive documentation and user guides
• Source code and deployment instructions
• Testing and quality assurance
• Post-launch support and maintenance (as agreed)

Payment Terms

Payment terms are as follows:

• Projects require an initial deposit (typically 25-50% of total project cost)
• Remaining payments are due upon project milestones or completion
• All payments are due within 30 days of invoice date
• Late payments may incur additional fees or interest charges
• We reserve the right to suspend work for overdue payments

Intellectual Property

Client Ownership

Upon full payment, clients own:

• Custom code and software developed specifically for their project
• Project documentation and deliverables
• Design assets created for their project
• Project-specific configurations and customizations

Brown Kapitaal Rights

We retain rights to:

• Proprietary frameworks, libraries, and tools we've developed
• Reusable code components and templates
• Our development methodologies and processes
• Portfolio rights to showcase completed work (with client permission)

Confidentiality

We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your information:

• All project information and business data is kept confidential
• We sign NDAs when required by clients
• Team members are bound by confidentiality agreements
• Secure data handling and storage practices are maintained
• Information is only shared with client consent or legal requirement

Limitation of Liability

Our liability is limited as follows:

• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific project
• We are not responsible for third-party software or services
• Clients are responsible for their own data backup and security
• We provide warranties for our work but disclaim implied warranties

Website Use

By using our website, you agree to:

• Use the website for lawful purposes only
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Not interfere with website functionality or security
• Provide accurate information in forms and communications
• Respect our intellectual property and copyrights

Termination

Either party may terminate a project agreement:

• With written notice and reasonable cause
• Upon mutual agreement
• For material breach of contract terms
• Upon completion of all deliverables and payments

Upon termination, clients are responsible for payment of work completed up to that point.

Dispute Resolution

We prefer to resolve disputes amicably:

• Direct communication and negotiation is our first approach
• Mediation may be used if direct resolution fails
• Legal action is a last resort for both parties
• Disputes are governed by the laws of the United States

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time:

• Changes will be posted on our website
• Material changes will be communicated to active clients
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms
• Previous terms apply to completed projects

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: