Terms of Use

Last updated: 3rd July 2025

Introduction

Terms of Use

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and any related applications or content provided by HS Software Studio ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and HS Software Studio. Please read them carefully before using the site. By accessing or using any part of our services, you acknowledge and accept these Terms in full.

Acceptance of Terms

Eligibility

To use our services, you must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding agreements.

Modifications

We may update these Terms from time to time. Updates take effect immediately once posted on this page. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Description of Services

Our Services

We provide custom software development services, including web applications, business automation solutions, and related consulting services.

Service Availability

We aim to maintain high availability of our services, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.

Service Modifications

If we provide you with access credentials, you are responsible for keeping them secure and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use.

User Responsibilities

Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when using our services and to update such information as necessary to maintain its accuracy.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services for any illegal purposes, to transmit harmful content, to infringe on intellectual property rights, or to interfere with the proper functioning of our services.

Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use.

Intellectual Property

Our Rights

All content, features, and functionality of our website and services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by HS Software Studio and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Rights

You may view, download, and reference content for legitimate business or informational purposes, but not reproduce or distribute without our permission. Upon full payment for custom development services, clients retain ownership rights to the custom software developed specifically for them, subject to any third-party components or open-source licences.

Payment & Billing

Payment Obligations

You agree to pay all fees as outlined in individual agreements or service terms.

Late Payments

If payment is not received by the due date specified in your invoice or agreement, we reserve the right to suspend or limit access to our services until the outstanding balance is settled. We may also charge interest on overdue amounts at the statutory rate or as outlined in your service agreement. Repeated or prolonged non-payment may result in termination of services.

Refund Policy

Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis according to the specific terms outlined in individual service agreements. Generally, work completed in good faith is non-refundable.

Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimer

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, or error-free.

Limitation of Damages

In no event shall we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities from your use of our services.

Maximum Liability

We use Vercel Web Analytics, which collects anonymised, cookie-free metrics. This data is used solely to understand traffic patterns and site performance. Users cannot be tracked across different days or sessions.

Termination

By You

You may terminate your use of our services at any time by providing written notice. Termination does not relieve you of any payment obligations for services already provided.

By Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these terms or is harmful to other users or our business.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including payment obligations and intellectual property rights.

Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith discussions. Where unresolved, the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

Severability

If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.

Contact Us

Questions

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, or need clarification on any provisions, please don't hesitate to contact us by emailing hasan@hssoftwarestudio.co.uk