Terms & Conditions

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our services or website. These terms govern your relationship with DC Software Solution.

📅 Last Updated: December 1, 2024  |  Effective Date: December 1, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Client," "you," or "your") and DC Software Solution ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a technology services company operating at dcsoftek.com.

By accessing our website, submitting an inquiry, signing a service agreement, or using any of our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

⚠️ Important: These Terms apply to all visitors, clients, and users of dcsoftek.com and any related services. Specific project terms may be outlined in separate Service Agreements or Statements of Work (SOW).

2. Our Services

DC Software Solution provides a range of IT services including, but not limited to:

  • Web design and development
  • Mobile application development (iOS and Android)
  • Cloud infrastructure and DevOps services
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions
  • Cybersecurity assessments and solutions
  • E-commerce development and integration
  • Data analytics and business intelligence
  • UI/UX design services
  • IT consulting and strategy
  • API and backend development

The specific scope, deliverables, timelines, and pricing for each engagement are detailed in a separate Service Agreement and/or Statement of Work (SOW) signed by both parties.

3. Eligibility

Our services are available to:

  • Individuals who are at least 18 years of age
  • Legal business entities in good standing
  • Representatives duly authorized to enter into binding agreements on behalf of their organizations

By engaging our services, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements and have the authority to enter into these Terms.

4. Client Accounts and Portal Access

For certain services, we may provide you with access to a client portal or project management system. In such cases:

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • You must not share your credentials with unauthorized third parties

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate account access if these obligations are not met.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Client-Owned Deliverables

Upon receipt of full payment, DC Software Solution assigns to the Client all rights, title, and interest in the custom deliverables created specifically for the Client's project, including source code, design files, and documentation.

5.2 Pre-existing Materials

Any pre-existing tools, libraries, frameworks, proprietary methodologies, or general-purpose code developed by DC Software Solution prior to or independently of the Client engagement remain the intellectual property of DC Software Solution. Where incorporated into deliverables, a non-exclusive, perpetual license is granted to the Client.

5.3 Third-Party Components

Our deliverables may incorporate open-source components, third-party libraries, or licensed software. We will disclose any such components, and the Client is responsible for compliance with applicable third-party licenses.

5.4 DC Software Solution Brand

The DC Software Solution name, logo, trademarks, and brand assets are our exclusive intellectual property. They may not be used without our prior written consent.

5.5 Portfolio Rights

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, DC Software Solution reserves the right to showcase completed projects in our portfolio, case studies, and marketing materials. We will not disclose confidential business information without your consent.

6. Payments and Billing

6.1 Payment Terms

Unless stated otherwise in the Service Agreement:

  • A non-refundable deposit of 30%–50% of the total project cost is required before work commences
  • Milestone payments are due upon completion of each agreed project milestone
  • Final payment is due before final deliverable handover
  • Invoices are payable within 14 days of issuance unless otherwise agreed

6.2 Late Payments

Late payments may incur interest at a rate of 1.5% per month (or the maximum rate permitted by law) from the due date. We reserve the right to suspend services for accounts with outstanding balances exceeding 30 days.

6.3 Taxes

All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes (GST, VAT, or other similar taxes). The Client is responsible for paying all applicable taxes as required by their jurisdiction.

6.4 Refund Policy

Deposits are non-refundable. Refunds for completed milestones are not available. For ongoing retainer services, unused prepaid hours may be credited to future months at our discretion.

7. Project Terms

7.1 Project Scope

The scope of each project is defined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Any requests for features, functionality, or deliverables outside the agreed scope constitute change requests and may be subject to additional fees and timeline adjustments.

7.2 Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to:

  • Provide timely feedback, approvals, and required materials (content, assets, credentials, etc.)
  • Designate a primary point of contact with decision-making authority
  • Review and approve deliverables within the agreed timeframes
  • Notify us promptly of any changes to project requirements

Delays caused by the Client's failure to meet these responsibilities may result in timeline extensions and/or additional costs.

7.3 Timelines

Project timelines are estimates based on information available at project commencement. We will make every reasonable effort to deliver on time. Timeline changes due to scope expansion, Client delays, or unforeseen technical challenges will be communicated promptly.

7.4 Acceptance

Deliverables are deemed accepted if the Client does not provide written objections within 7 business days of delivery. Accepted deliverables cannot be retroactively rejected.

8. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary information, trade secrets, or sensitive business information disclosed during the engagement. This obligation:

  • Applies to both parties and their employees, contractors, and representatives
  • Remains in effect for 3 years following project completion or termination
  • Does not apply to information that becomes publicly known through no fault of either party
  • Does not restrict disclosure required by law or court order

We may execute a separate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) upon request.

9. Warranty and Disclaimer

9.1 Service Warranty

DC Software Solution warrants that our services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. For deliverables, we provide a 30-day post-launch warranty period to address bugs or defects attributable to our work at no additional cost.

9.2 Disclaimer

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH ABOVE, OUR SERVICES AND WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT OUR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

  • DC Software Solution's total liability for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client for the specific project giving rise to the claim in the 12 months preceding the claim
  • We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunity
  • We are not liable for third-party actions, failures of third-party services, or events beyond our reasonable control (Force Majeure)

11. Indemnification

The Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DC Software Solution and its officers, directors, employees, and contractors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of our services in violation of these Terms
  • Content, materials, or information provided by you that infringes third-party rights
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
  • Third-party claims related to your business operations or products

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by Client

The Client may terminate an engagement with 30 days' written notice. Upon termination, the Client shall pay for all work completed to date, including any costs incurred for work-in-progress. The initial deposit is non-refundable.

12.2 Termination by DC Software Solution

We may terminate our services immediately in the event of:

  • Non-payment beyond 30 days of the due date
  • Material breach of these Terms by the Client
  • Requests to engage in illegal, unethical, or harmful activities
  • Conduct that creates a hostile working environment for our team

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, we will provide the Client with all completed work deliverables (subject to outstanding payment). Provisions regarding intellectual property, confidentiality, payment, and limitation of liability shall survive termination.

13. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our website or services to:

  • Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
  • Transmit or facilitate the transmission of spam, phishing, malware, or harmful content
  • Infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party
  • Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts our services or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any of our systems or networks
  • Use our services to develop competing products without our express written consent
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any organization

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. For clients located in other jurisdictions, parties may mutually agree to apply the laws of the Client's country. Any legal proceedings shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Gurugram, Haryana, India, unless otherwise mutually agreed.

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Good-Faith Negotiation

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms or our services, the parties agree to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation for a period of 30 days following written notice of the dispute.

15.2 Mediation

If negotiation fails, the parties may agree to engage a neutral mediator before pursuing formal legal action. Mediation costs shall be shared equally.

15.3 Arbitration

If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, conducted in Gurugram, India, in the English language.

16. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify existing clients by email
  • Display a notice on our website

Your continued use of our services following the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

17. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or legal notices regarding these Terms, please contact:

  • DC Software Solution — Legal Department
  • Email: legal@dcsoftek.com
  • General Inquiries: hello@dcsoftek.com
  • Phone: +91 12345 67890
  • Address: DC Tech Hub, 4th Floor, Cyber City, Gurugram, Haryana 122002, India

Legal notices must be sent via email with read receipt or by registered post. Verbal notices are not binding.

📋 Summary: By using DC Software Solution's services, you agree to these Terms. We're committed to a fair, transparent, and professional relationship with every client. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.