Terms of Service for Lima Digital Solutions

1. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms of Service:

• "Client" refers to the individual or business engaging Lima Digital Solutions.
• "Deliverables" refers to the final website, code, or software solutions provided to the Client.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the services provided by Lima Digital Solutions, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

3. Services

Lima Digital Solutions provides web development and custom software development services. The specific details, deliverables, timelines, and fees for each project will be outlined in separate agreements or statements of work agreed upon between Lima Digital Solutions and the client.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Client Materials

You retain all rights to any content, data, or materials you provide to us.

4.2 Deliverables

Upon full payment of all applicable fees, we transfer to you all rights to the final deliverables specifically created for your project, except for:

• Third-party materials incorporated into the deliverables
• Our proprietary tools, frameworks, or systems used to create the deliverables
• Open-source elements, which remain subject to their original licenses

4.3 Portfolio Rights

We reserve the right to showcase completed work in our portfolio, case studies, and marketing materials, unless a confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement prohibits it.

5. Payment Terms

Payment terms will be specified in your project agreement. Unless otherwise stated:

• We may require a deposit before beginning work
• Invoices are due within 30 days of issuance
• We reserve the right to pause work on projects with overdue payments

6. Project Changes and Cancellation

6.1 Change Requests

Changes to project scope, deliverables, or timelines must be agreed upon in writing and may result in additional fees and adjusted timelines.

6.2 Cancellation

Either party may terminate a project as specified in the project agreement. You will be responsible for payment for all work completed up to the date of cancellation.

7. Free Quote Form

Our website provides a free quote request form. By submitting this form:

• You authorize us to contact you regarding your project requirements
• We will only use the information provided to respond to your specific request
• No payment information is collected through this form
• Your information will not be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes

8. Warranties and Limitation of Liability

8.1 Warranties

We warrant that our services will be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. This warranty is valid for 30 days following delivery.

8.2 Limitation of Liability

Our liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific services giving rise to the claim. We are not liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages.

9. Confidentiality

We will treat all non-public information shared with us as confidential and will not disclose it to third parties unless required by law or for the purpose of providing our services.

10. Hosting

10.1 Hosting Services

If we provide hosting services, we strive for 99% uptime excluding scheduled maintenance or factors beyond our control (e.g., hosting provider issues, force majeure events). Specific uptime commitments will be outlined in separate hosting agreements.

10.2 Maintenance and Support

We offer various maintenance packages to keep your website secure and updated. The specific terms, coverage, and response times will be outlined in a separate maintenance agreement.

11. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

Both parties agree to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole, and such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Lima Digital Solutions
limadigitalsolutions@gmail.com

16. Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute, both parties agree to attempt to resolve the issue through good-faith negotiation. If resolution cannot be reached, disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Ohio.