Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Apex Engine website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Services

Apex Engine provides custom web development, software solutions, e-commerce platforms, mobile applications, and hosting services. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time.

3. Intellectual Property

All content, designs, code, and materials created by Apex Engine remain our intellectual property until full payment is received. Upon completion of payment:

• Custom code and designs developed specifically for your project become your property
• Third-party libraries and open-source components retain their original licenses
• Apex Engine retains the right to showcase the work in our portfolio

4. Payment Terms

Payment terms will be outlined in individual project agreements. Generally, we require a deposit before starting work and final payment before project delivery. Late payments may result in service suspension and late fees.

5. Project Timelines

While we strive to meet all project deadlines, timelines are estimates and may be affected by factors including client feedback delays, scope changes, or unforeseen technical challenges. We will communicate any timeline adjustments promptly.

6. Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for:

• Providing timely feedback and content
• Ensuring all provided materials are legally owned or licensed
• Maintaining their own data backups
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations

7. Data Collection and Marketing Communications

By submitting your information through our website forms, downloading materials, or engaging with our services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• We collect your personal information including name, email address, and phone number
• This information may be used for marketing purposes, including sending promotional emails, newsletters, service updates, and special offers
• We may contact you via email, phone, or SMS regarding our services, promotions, and business opportunities
• You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly
• Your data will be stored securely and will not be sold to third parties for their independent marketing purposes
• We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in marketing activities (e.g., email service providers, CRM systems)

For more details on how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

8. Warranties and Disclaimers

We provide our services "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive for excellence, we do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or meet all your requirements. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

9. Limitation of Liability

Our total liability for any claims arising from our services shall not exceed the amount paid for the specific service in question. We are not responsible for losses resulting from third- party services, hosting providers, or client actions.

10. Termination

Either party may terminate a project agreement with written notice. Upon termination, the client is responsible for payment for all work completed to date. Apex Engine retains the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at info@apexengine.ai or call us at 925-301-3713.