Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website and using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

Services Description

Decades of Engineering provides software engineering consulting services including:

• AI and machine learning development
• Cloud architecture and DevOps
• Cybersecurity and compliance
• Product engineering
• Technical consulting and fractional CTO services
• Voice AI and VoIP solutions

Client Responsibilities

As a client, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information for your project
• Respond promptly to inquiries and requests
• Secure necessary rights and permissions for your project
• Pay agreed-upon fees in a timely manner
• Respect intellectual property and confidentiality obligations

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• You retain ownership of your existing intellectual property
• We retain ownership of our pre-existing tools, frameworks, and methodologies
• Work product created specifically for you becomes your property upon full payment
• We may use general knowledge and insights gained across different projects

Specific intellectual property terms will be outlined in project agreements.

Confidentiality

We maintain confidentiality of your information and do not disclose it to third parties except as necessary to provide services or as required by law. Specific confidentiality terms may be outlined in separate agreements.

Payment Terms

Payment terms will be specified in project proposals and agreements. Typical terms include:

• Deposit or milestone-based payments for larger projects
• Net-15 or Net-30 payment terms for invoiced work
• Late payment fees for overdue invoices
• Scope adjustments require change orders with associated fee updates

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Decades of Engineering shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages. Our total liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific services in question.

Warranties and Disclaimers

We provide services with reasonable skill and care. However, we do not warrant that:

• Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Results will meet your expectations or business requirements
• Third-party integrations will function without issues
• Security measures will prevent all unauthorized access

Termination

Either party may terminate services with written notice. You will be responsible for payment for all work performed and expenses incurred up to the termination date.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Decades of Engineering is established. Any disputes will be resolved in accordance with applicable law.

Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through our website or email. Continued use of services after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact

For questions about these terms, please contact us through our contact form.