1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, using, or engaging the services of That Is A Q ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all terms and conditions, you must not use our services.

These Terms apply to all visitors, clients, contractors, and anyone else who uses or accesses the services. By proceeding to use the services, you accept, agree to, and commit to abiding by all of the Terms and Conditions outlined herein.

You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal authority to enter into binding agreements. If you are using our services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2 Services Overview

That Is A Q provides a range of digital services including but not limited to:

  • Product and user experience design
  • Web and application development
  • Mobile application development (iOS and Android)
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning integration
  • Digital strategy consulting
  • Cloud infrastructure and DevOps services
  • UI/UX research and testing
  • Technical architecture and consulting

The specific scope of services will be defined in individual Statements of Work (SOWs) or service agreements executed between the parties. Each SOW shall be considered an attachment to and governed by these Terms.

Note: Our services are designed to be collaborative. We work closely with clients throughout the development process to ensure alignment with their vision and business objectives.

3 Client Engagement

3.1 Project Initiation

All engagements shall commence upon the execution of a mutually agreed-upon Statement of Work (SOW), proposal acceptance, or written agreement. Both parties agree to act in good faith throughout the engagement.

3.2 Client Responsibilities

To ensure successful delivery, clients agree to:

  1. Provide timely feedback and approvals at each project milestone
  2. Supply all necessary materials, content, access credentials, and information required for project completion
  3. Designate a single point of contact for project communications
  4. Ensure team members are available for scheduled meetings and reviews
  5. Provide accurate and complete project requirements
  6. Not use our services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations

3.3 Change Management

Any changes to the original scope of work shall be documented in a written change order, signed by both parties. Additional work outside the original scope may result in additional fees and extended timelines.

Important: Scope changes requested after a milestone has been approved and signed off may incur additional charges at our standard hourly rate. All changes require mutual written agreement.

4 Payments & Billing

4.1 Fees

All fees for services are as outlined in the applicable SOW, proposal, or pricing page. Fees are quoted in USD unless otherwise stated. Prices are subject to applicable taxes unless the client provides a valid tax-exempt certificate.

4.2 Payment Terms

  • Invoices are issued according to the payment schedule defined in the SOW
  • Standard payment terms are Net 30 days from the invoice date
  • Late payments shall accrue interest at the rate of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower
  • All payments are due in full before services are rendered unless otherwise agreed in writing

4.3 Refund Policy

  • Work that has been completed and delivered is non-refundable
  • Cancellations within 48 hours of a project kickoff are subject to a 50% termination fee
  • Terminations after 48 hours from kickoff are subject to a pro-rated fee for all work completed to date
  • Any unused portion of a pre-paid retainer may be refunded at our discretion, less any administrative fees

4.4 Third-Party Costs

Costs for third-party services, including but not limited to hosting, domain registration, API fees, stock assets, and software licenses, are the responsibility of the client unless otherwise agreed in writing. We may procure these services on your behalf as a convenience, but you remain responsible for payment.

5 Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership of Deliverables

Upon full payment of all fees, we grant the client a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use all custom deliverables specifically created for the client. This includes design files, source code, documentation, and other work product directly attributable to the engagement.

5.2 Pre-existing Materials

We retain all rights to any pre-existing materials, frameworks, libraries, tools, templates, methodologies, and knowledge that we bring to or develop during the engagement. You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use such materials solely as incorporated into the delivered work product.

5.3 Client Materials

You retain all rights to materials you provide to us. By providing materials to us, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to use such materials solely for the purpose of performing the services described in the engagement.

5.4 Portfolio & Marketing Use

Unless you explicitly request confidentiality in writing, we reserve the right to display completed work, project descriptions, and client names in our portfolio, marketing materials, case studies, and promotional content. We will provide you with advance notice before publishing any new work product.

5.5 Open Source

The work product may incorporate open-source software components governed by their respective licenses. These licenses are not modified by this agreement and shall be disclosed in the project documentation.

Important: Intellectual property rights transfer only upon full and final payment. Until all fees are paid in full, all deliverables remain the property of That Is A Q.

6 Confidentiality

Both parties acknowledge that during the course of the engagement, they may have access to confidential information belonging to the other party. "Confidential Information" means any non-public information, whether oral or written, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure.

6.1 Obligations

  • Each party agrees to hold Confidential Information in strict confidence
  • Neither party shall disclose Confidential Information to any third party without prior written consent
  • Confidential Information shall be used solely for the purpose of fulfilling the engagement
  • Each party shall protect Confidential Information using the same degree of care used to protect its own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care

6.2 Exceptions

The confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that:

  1. Is or becomes publicly known through no fault of the receiving party
  2. Was known to the receiving party prior to disclosure
  3. Is independently developed by the receiving party without reference to the disclosing party's Confidential Information
  4. Is rightfully received from a third party without restriction
  5. Is required to be disclosed by law or court order, provided the disclosing party is given prompt notice to seek a protective order

6.3 Duration

Confidentiality obligations shall survive the termination of this agreement for a period of three (3) years. Trade secrets and proprietary source code shall remain confidential indefinitely.

7 Code of Conduct

Both parties agree to maintain a professional and respectful working relationship throughout the engagement. The following standards apply:

  • All communications shall be conducted in a professional and respectful manner
  • Neither party shall engage in harassment, discrimination, or hostile behavior
  • Both parties agree to cooperate in good faith and act in the best interests of the project
  • Neither party shall misrepresent the other party's work, services, or statements
  • Both parties shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Neither party shall use our services to develop, distribute, or promote content that is illegal, harmful, deceptive, or infringing upon the rights of others

Violation of this Code of Conduct may result in immediate termination of the engagement at the discretion of That Is A Q, with applicable fees for work completed to date remaining due.

8 Warranties & Disclaimers

8.1 Our Warranties

We warrant that:

  • Our services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards
  • We have the right and authority to enter into this agreement and to perform our obligations hereunder
  • The deliverables will not, upon delivery, knowingly infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party

8.2 Client Warranties

You warrant that:

  • You have the right to provide all materials and content you supply to us
  • All materials provided do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of any third party
  • You will comply with all applicable laws in your use of the delivered work product

8.3 Disclaimers

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY WARRANTED HEREIN, OUR SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT OUR SERVICES OR DELIVERABLES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS.

9 Limitation of Liability

9.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THAT IS A Q, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  1. Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) our services
  2. Any conduct or content of any third party on our services
  3. Any content obtained from our services
  4. Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
  5. Any other matter relating to our services

9.2 Liability Cap

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY HEREIN, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

9.3 No Professional Advice

Our services are for technological and digital purposes. Nothing in these Terms constitutes legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice. You should consult with appropriate professionals before making business, legal, or financial decisions based on any information or recommendations provided.

Note: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10 Termination

10.1 Termination by Either Party

Either party may terminate this agreement or any engagement by providing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Upon termination, the client shall pay for all services rendered and expenses incurred up to the effective date of termination.

10.2 Termination for Cause

Either party may terminate this agreement immediately upon written notice if the other party:

  • Materially breaches any provision of these Terms and fails to cure such breach within ten (10) days of receiving written notice
  • Becomes insolvent, files for bankruptcy, or has a receiver appointed
  • Engages in fraudulent or unlawful conduct in connection with the services

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • All outstanding invoices become immediately due and payable
  • We shall deliver all completed work product to the client within ten (10) business days
  • Each party shall return or destroy the other party's Confidential Information
  • Sections that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in full force, including but not limited to intellectual property, confidentiality, limitation of liability, dispute resolution, and governing law provisions

11 Indemnification

11.1 Client Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless That Is A Q and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your breach of these Terms
  • Your materials, content, or information provided to us
  • Your use of the delivered work product
  • Your violation of any law, regulation, or third-party right

11.2 That Is A Q Indemnification

We agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless you from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from third-party claims that our deliverables, as specifically commissioned and paid for, infringe a valid intellectual property right, provided you:

  • Promptly notify us in writing of any such claim
  • Grant us the right to control the defense and settlement of the claim
  • Cooperate with us in good faith

If any deliverable becomes, or in our reasonable opinion is likely to become, the subject of an infringement claim, we may, at our option, procure for you the right to continue using the deliverable, replace or modify the deliverable to make it non-infringing, or refund the fees paid for the affected deliverable and terminate the related engagement.

12 Dispute Resolution

12.1 Good Faith Negotiation

In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiation between senior executives of both parties who have authority to settle the matter. Such negotiations shall commence within fourteen (14) days of written notice of the dispute.

12.2 Mediation

If the dispute is not resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, the parties agree to submit the dispute to non-binding mediation administered by a mutually agreed-upon mediator before pursuing any legal action.

12.3 Arbitration

If mediation does not resolve the dispute, any remaining claims shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in San Francisco, California, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Class Action Waiver: BY ENTERING INTO THESE TERMS, YOU AND THAT IS A Q AGREE THAT DISPUTES SHALL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS PART OF A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

12.4 Injunctive Relief

Nothing in this Section 12 shall prevent either party from seeking injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm pending the resolution of a dispute.

13 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to these Terms.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of California, in each case located in San Francisco County. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

14 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on our website with the revised effective date
  • Sending notice to the email address associated with your account
  • Providing notice through our service dashboard

The updated Terms shall become effective upon posting. Your continued use of our services after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of our services and may terminate this agreement per Section 10.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for updates. The version of these Terms in effect at the time you use our services shall govern your use.

15 Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us using the information below:

📧 legal@thatisaq.com
📞 +1 (555) 012-3456
📍 San Francisco, CA

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