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Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Clear terms for a clear partnership. These terms govern your use of our website and services. We've written them to be understood, not just signed.

Last Updated: January 1, 2026Effective: January 1, 2026

Key Terms at a Glance

For Website Visitors:

You can browse our site and contact us freely
Don't misuse our website or content
We respect your privacy (see Privacy Policy)

For Service Clients:

Specific projects are governed by MSA + SOW
You own the code we build for you (100%)
We keep your information confidential
Payment terms are defined in your agreement
Either party can terminate with proper notice

Questions? Email legal@byteforever.com

Table of Contents

01

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using ByteForever's website (byteforever.com) and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.

Who These Terms Apply To

Website Visitors:Anyone browsing our website
Prospective Clients:Those inquiring about our services
Clients:Those who engage us for development services

Supplementary Agreements

For clients engaging our development services, these Terms work alongside:

Master Service Agreement (MSA):Overall terms for our relationship
Statement of Work (SOW):Specific project scope, timeline, and pricing
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA):Confidentiality terms

If there's a conflict, the specific agreement (SOW > MSA > these Terms) takes precedence.

02

About ByteForever

Who We Are

ByteForever Technologies Private Limited provides software development, consulting, and related technology services.

Incorporated: India
Founded: October 2025
Serving: USA, UK, EU, Australia, Middle East
Team: 14 specialists
Registered Office: New Delhi, India
CIN: [CIN: To be updated]

Our Services

  • Custom Software Development
  • AI Agents & Automation
  • Enterprise Modernization
  • Cloud Architecture & DevOps
  • Technical Consulting

Industries We Serve

  • FinTech & Financial Services
  • SaaS & Technology
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Retail & E-Commerce
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Education & EdTech
  • Energy & Utilities
03

Website Use

Permitted Use

Learn about our services and expertise
Contact us for inquiries
Access resources we make available (blog, case studies)
Apply for positions (when available)

Prohibited Use

Use our website for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Interfere with the website's operation
Scrape, copy, or redistribute our content without permission
Use automated systems to access our website excessively
Impersonate ByteForever or our team members
Upload malicious code or attempt security breaches

Consequences

Termination of your access to our website
Legal action where appropriate
Reporting to relevant authorities
04

Service Engagements

Agreement Hierarchy
1. Master Service Agreement (MSA)
Overall terms for our working relationship
Covers: liability, IP, confidentiality, general terms
2. Statement of Work (SOW)
Specific project details
Covers: scope, timeline, deliverables, pricing
3. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Confidentiality protection
Covers: what's confidential, obligations, duration

These Terms of Service are supplementary to, not replacements for, those agreements.

Our Commitments

Delivering services professionally and in accordance with agreed specifications
Assigning qualified senior engineers (5+ years experience)
Providing regular progress updates
Meeting agreed milestones and deadlines
Maintaining quality standards throughout

Our Process

1. Discovery Call (free, no commitment)2. Proposal & Planning3. Kickoff & Architecture4. Iterative Development (2-week sprints)5. Quality Assurance6. Launch & Support
Money-Back Guarantee

For new clients: If the first sprint doesn't meet the success criteria we define together, you don't pay for that sprint. Terms and conditions apply as specified in your MSA.

05

Intellectual Property

Our Content (ByteForever's IP)

Our website content, including text, graphics, logos, and code, is owned by ByteForever and protected by intellectual property laws.

Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission
Use our logo or branding without written consent
Create derivative works from our content
Remove copyright or trademark notices

100% CODE OWNERSHIP

When we build for you, you own it. Completely. Forever.

You receive FULL ownership of custom code developed for your project
IP ownership transfers to you as code is written and delivered
Upon final payment, you receive complete, unencumbered ownership
No licensing fees or royalties - ever
No vendor lock-in - you control your code completely
You can modify, sell, or transfer as you wish

Specific IP terms are defined in your MSA and SOW.

IP Transfer: Intellectual property ownership transfers to you progressively as deliverables are completed. Final, complete ownership vests upon final payment, at which point all IP rights are fully assigned to you without restriction.

Third-Party & Open-Source Components

We use industry-standard open-source libraries and frameworks with commercially-friendly licenses.

All open-source components use permissive licenses (MIT, Apache 2.0, BSD, etc.)
We avoid copyleft licenses (GPL, AGPL) that restrict commercial use
You receive a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) listing all components
You are responsible for ongoing compliance with third-party licenses after delivery

What We Retain

Pre-existing code, tools, and methodologies we bring to projects (you receive a license to use them in your deliverables)
General knowledge and techniques learned during engagements
Anonymized learnings that don't reveal your confidential information
06

Payment Terms

Payment Structure

Deposit
20-30% upfront before work begins
Milestones
Payments tied to deliverable milestones
Final
Remaining balance upon completion

Payment Methods

  • Wire transfer (preferred for international)
  • Credit card (via Stripe)
  • PayPal (for smaller amounts)

Payment Timing

  • Invoices are due as specified in the agreement
  • Standard terms: Net 15 or Net 30 (varies by project)
  • Late payments may result in work suspension

Taxes

All fees and charges are exclusive of applicable taxes (GST, VAT, sales tax, withholding tax, etc.).

You are responsible for all taxes except ByteForever's income taxes
For international clients: You handle any withholding taxes required in your jurisdiction
Tax invoices provided as per applicable regulations
LATE PAYMENT POLICY
15+ days overdue: Reminder sent
30+ days overdue: Work may be paused
60+ days overdue: Project may be terminated

We understand circumstances vary. If you're having issues, talk to us early — we can usually find a solution.

07

Confidentiality

We take confidentiality seriously. Your business information, project details, and proprietary data are protected.

Mutual Confidentiality: For service engagements, confidentiality is mutual. Both parties protect each other's confidential information. Full terms are detailed in your NDA and MSA.

What We Keep Confidential

Project requirements and specifications
Business strategies and plans
Technical architecture and systems
Financial information
User data and customer information
Any information marked as confidential

Our Practices

NDAs signed before detailed project discussions
All team members bound by confidentiality obligations
Client information not shared without permission
Project details kept confidential
Secure handling of all project materials

NDA Options

Our standard NDA (mutual protection)
Your company's NDA (we'll review and sign)
Custom NDA terms if needed

Information NOT Considered Confidential

Is or becomes publicly available (not through our breach)
Was already known to us before disclosure
Is independently developed without using your information
Rightfully received from a third party without confidentiality restrictions
Must be disclosed by law (we'll notify you first if possible)

Confidentiality Duration

Standard Duration: Our confidentiality obligations survive for three (3) years following termination of our engagement.

Trade Secrets: Trade secrets and proprietary source code remain confidential indefinitely until they become publicly available through no fault of ours.

Specific duration may be extended in your NDA or MSA as agreed.

08

Warranties & Disclaimers

Our Warranties

Services will be performed professionally and competently
Work will be in accordance with agreed specifications
We have the right and authority to provide the services
We will comply with applicable laws
Deliverables will be free from material defects (for agreed period)
WEBSITE PROVIDED "AS IS"

Our website is provided without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that the website will be error-free, secure, or continuously available.

This disclaimer applies to the website only, not to contracted service deliverables.

09

Limitation of Liability

Limitations

ByteForever is NOT liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Our total liability is limited to the fees paid for the specific services giving rise to the claim
We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control
These limitations apply regardless of the theory of liability

Exceptions to Liability Cap

The liability limitations above do NOT apply to:

Breaches of confidentiality obligations under Section 07
Intellectual property infringement claims by third parties caused by our work
Gross negligence or willful misconduct by ByteForever
Fraud or intentional misrepresentation
Obligations that cannot be limited by applicable law

For these exceptions, liability is governed by applicable law and the terms of your MSA.

Your Responsibilities

Provide accurate project requirements
Make timely decisions and approvals
Provide access to necessary systems and information
Pay invoices according to agreed terms
10

Termination & Dispute Resolution

Service Termination

Either party may terminate with written notice (per MSA)
Immediate termination for material breach (after cure period)
Upon termination: pay for completed work, return confidential info
Your code: Delivered to you regardless of termination reason

Dispute Resolution

1Informal NegotiationRequired

30 days to resolve through direct communication, good faith effort to find a solution

2Mediation

Neutral third-party mediator, non-binding but often effective

3Arbitration or Litigation

Binding arbitration OR courts of competent jurisdiction in India

For International Clients: For international clients, dispute resolution venue and governing law may be specified in your MSA. We are open to mutually agreed arbitration in neutral locations (e.g., Singapore, London) or other arrangements that work for both parties.

Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of India. For service engagements, the governing law specified in your MSA applies.

11

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and ByteForever.

Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect.

No Waiver

Failure to enforce a right doesn't waive future enforcement.

Assignment

You may not assign your rights under these terms. We may assign ours in connection with a business transfer.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms. We'll notify you of significant changes by posting updates and sending email for material changes.

Survival

Provisions relating to intellectual property, confidentiality, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution survive termination.

12

Contact Us

Questions about these terms? We're here to help.

Legal Inquiries

legal@byteforever.com

Response time: Within 48 hours

General Inquiries

hello@byteforever.com

ByteForever Technologies Private Limited

Registered Office: New Delhi, India

CIN: [CIN: To be updated]