Terms of Service
These terms govern your use of our services and website. Please read them carefully.
Agreement to Terms
Important: By accessing and using Claremont Software's website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
Description of Service
Claremont Software provides custom software development services, including but not limited to:
Scope of Work
Project Definition
Each project will be governed by a separate Statement of Work (SOW) or project agreement that defines:
- Project scope and deliverables
- Timeline and milestones
- Payment terms and schedule
- Intellectual property arrangements
- Support and maintenance terms
Changes to Scope
Changes to the agreed scope of work must be documented and approved in writing by both parties. Additional work may result in adjusted timelines and costs.
Payment Terms
Intellectual Property
Client-Owned IP
Upon full payment, clients retain ownership of custom code developed specifically for their project, excluding:
Third-Party Components
Projects may incorporate third-party libraries, frameworks, and services subject to their respective licenses and terms.
Confidentiality
We respect the confidentiality of client information and will not disclose proprietary information to third parties without explicit consent, except as required by law.
Support & Maintenance
Support and maintenance services, if included, will be defined in separate agreements with specific terms, response times, and coverage details.
Warranties and Disclaimers
Service Quality
We strive to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet agreed specifications. However, software development involves inherent risks and uncertainties.
Disclaimer
Important: Services are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
Important Notice: In no event shall Claremont Software be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly.
Termination
Either party may terminate services with written notice as specified in individual project agreements. Upon termination:
Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, or government regulations.
Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these terms or our services shall first be addressed through good faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes may be subject to binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of modified terms.
Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Claremont Software