Terms of Service

Welcome to IOanyT Innovations ("IOanyT," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website https://ioanyt.com (the "Site") and our software development and consulting services (collectively, the "Services").

Please read these Terms carefully before using our Site or Services. By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site or Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to:

Be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Represent that you have the authority to enter into these Terms on behalf of yourself or your organization
Accept any modifications to these Terms (see Section 14)

If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Services

IOanyT provides software development, cloud architecture, AI/ML development, and technical consulting services. Our Services may include but are not limited to:

Custom software development
AWS cloud architecture and deployment
AI/ML product development
Full-stack web application development
DevOps and infrastructure services
Technical consulting and advisory
Code review and optimization
Project rescue and modernization

The specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and pricing for Services are defined in individual project agreements, statements of work (SOW), or proposals executed between IOanyT and the client.

3. Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use the Site for:

Learning about our Services
Contacting us for inquiries or consultations
Reading blog posts and case studies
Accessing resources we make publicly available

Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or our systems
Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
Use automated tools to scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Site
Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Impersonate any person or entity
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Reverse engineer any part of the Site or Services
Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, code, software, and design, is the property of IOanyT or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written permission, except as allowed under fair use or for personal, non-commercial use.

Client Projects

For Services provided under separate agreements:

Work Product: Unless otherwise specified in a SOW or project agreement, all work product, code, designs, and deliverables created by IOanyT become the property of the client upon full payment, subject to any pre-existing intellectual property or third-party components.

Pre-Existing IP: IOanyT retains ownership of all pre-existing intellectual property, tools, frameworks, and methodologies used in providing Services.

Open Source: Any open-source software incorporated into deliverables remains subject to its original license terms.

Specific intellectual property terms will be detailed in individual project agreements.

5. Service Agreements and Proposals

When you engage IOanyT for Services, the terms of engagement will be governed by:

These Terms of Service (general provisions)
Specific Project Agreement or SOW (scope, deliverables, timeline, pricing)
Privacy Policy (data handling)

In case of conflict between these Terms and a specific project agreement, the project agreement will take precedence for that specific engagement.

Proposals: Proposals provided by IOanyT are valid for 30 days unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to modify or withdraw proposals before acceptance.

Change Requests: Any changes to the agreed scope of work must be documented in writing and may result in adjustments to timeline and pricing.

6. Payment Terms

Fees: Fees for Services are specified in the applicable project agreement or proposal.

Payment Schedule: Payment terms will be outlined in the project agreement, typically including:

Upfront deposit (commonly 30-50%)
Milestone payments
Final payment upon project completion

Payment Methods: We accept payment via bank transfer, credit card, or other methods as agreed upon.

Late Payments: Late payments may incur interest charges and may result in suspension of Services until payment is received.

Expenses: Unless otherwise agreed, client is responsible for reimbursing reasonable expenses (e.g., third-party services, travel if required).

Refunds: Refund policies, if any, will be specified in individual project agreements. Work already performed is generally non-refundable.

7. Project Timelines and Deliverables

Estimates: Project timelines are estimates based on the information available at the time of agreement. Actual timelines may vary based on project complexity and client responsiveness.

Client Responsibilities: Timelines assume timely client feedback, provision of required information, and availability of client resources as outlined in the project agreement.

Delays: IOanyT is not liable for delays caused by:

Client-side delays (feedback, approvals, access to resources)
Third-party service providers
Force majeure events (see Section 13)
Changes in project scope

Reasonable Efforts: We will make reasonable efforts to meet agreed timelines and will communicate proactively about any potential delays.

8. Warranties and Disclaimers

Limited Warranty

IOanyT warrants that:

Services will be performed with reasonable skill and care
We will use industry-standard practices in our work
Deliverables will substantially conform to specifications in the SOW

Warranty Period: Unless otherwise specified, we provide a 30-day warranty on deliverables for defects in workmanship (does not cover issues caused by client modifications or third-party changes).

Disclaimer

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

We do not warrant that:

Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
Defects will be corrected in any specific timeframe
The Site or Services will meet your specific requirements
Results from Services will meet your business objectives

This disclaimer does not affect warranties that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

Exclusion of Consequential Damages: IOanyT will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to lost profits, lost revenue, lost data, or business interruption, arising out of or related to these Terms or Services.

Liability Cap: IOanyT's total aggregate liability arising out of or related to these Terms or Services will not exceed the amount paid by you to IOanyT in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to liability, or $5,000 USD, whichever is greater.

Exceptions: The above limitations do not apply to:

Intentional misconduct or gross negligence by IOanyT
Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
Liability that cannot be limited under applicable law

Client Responsibility: Client is solely responsible for business decisions made based on Services provided and for testing and validating deliverables before production use.

10. Confidentiality

Confidential Information: Each party may have access to confidential information of the other party ("Confidential Information") during the course of engagement.

Obligations: Both parties agree to:

Maintain confidentiality of the other party's Confidential Information
Use Confidential Information only for the purposes of the engagement
Not disclose Confidential Information to third parties without consent
Implement reasonable security measures to protect Confidential Information

Exceptions: Confidential Information does not include information that:

Is or becomes publicly available through no breach of these Terms
Was lawfully known prior to disclosure
Is independently developed without use of Confidential Information
Is required to be disclosed by law (with notice to the disclosing party)

Duration: Confidentiality obligations survive termination of engagement for a period of three (3) years or as specified in a separate NDA.

11. Indemnification

By Client: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IOanyT from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

Your use of the Site or Services in violation of these Terms
Your violation of any law or regulation
Your violation of any third-party rights
Content or information you provide to us

By IOanyT: IOanyT will indemnify you from claims that deliverables created solely by IOanyT infringe third-party intellectual property rights, provided you:

Promptly notify us of the claim
Give us sole control of defense and settlement
Reasonably cooperate in the defense

This indemnity does not apply if the infringement arises from client modifications, use outside the scope of the agreement, or combination with non-IOanyT materials.

12. Term and Termination

Term: These Terms remain in effect while you use the Site or Services.

Termination of Site Access: We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time for violation of these Terms, without notice.

Termination of Services: Service agreements may be terminated as specified in individual project agreements. Generally:

Either party may terminate with written notice for material breach if breach is not cured within 15 days
Client may terminate for convenience with 30 days written notice (subject to payment for work performed)
IOanyT may terminate if client fails to pay or materially breaches

Effect of Termination:

Client must pay for all work performed up to termination date
Each party must return or destroy the other party's Confidential Information
Sections that by nature should survive (e.g., Limitation of Liability, Confidentiality, Indemnification) will survive termination

13. Force Majeure

Neither party will be liable for failure to perform obligations due to events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

Natural disasters, pandemics, acts of God
War, terrorism, civil unrest
Government actions or regulations
Internet or telecommunications failures
Third-party service provider outages

The affected party must promptly notify the other party and make reasonable efforts to resume performance.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

Notification: For material changes, we may provide additional notice via email or prominent Site notice.

Acceptance: Your continued use of the Site or Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Ongoing Services: Changes to Terms will not materially affect the terms of ongoing service engagements governed by executed agreements.

15. General Provisions

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international commercial law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

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

Negotiation: Good faith negotiation between the parties
Mediation: If negotiation fails, non-binding mediation
Arbitration or Litigation: As a last resort, binding arbitration or litigation in mutually agreed jurisdiction

For project-specific disputes, dispute resolution terms in the project agreement may take precedence.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable project agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and IOanyT regarding the Site and Services, superseding any prior agreements.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect, and the unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights hereunder without our prior written consent. IOanyT may assign these Terms to any affiliate or successor entity.

Independent Contractors

The relationship between IOanyT and clients is that of independent contractors. Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or need to provide legal notices, contact us:

IOanyT Innovations

📧 Email: legal@ioanyt.com

📧 General: sales-marketing@ioanyt.com

🌐 Website: https://ioanyt.com

📞 Contact Form: https://ioanyt.com/contact

Legal notices must be sent to the email address above and will be effective upon our receipt and acknowledgment.