Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Bhyte Studio. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website, platform, and services. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

Bhyte Studio provides comprehensive digital services including web development, AI automation, UI/UX design, and brand identity solutions. Our services include:

  • Web Development: Custom websites and web applications
  • AI SaaS & Automation: AI-powered software solutions and business automation
  • UI/UX Design: User interface and experience design services
  • Brand Identity & Strategy: Branding and strategic consulting services

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Service at any time with reasonable notice to clients.

3. Client Accounts and Registration

To engage our services, you may need to provide account information and project details. You agree to provide accurate information, maintain confidentiality of any shared credentials, and be responsible for all activities under your account.

You must be at least 18 years old to engage our services. If using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

4. Third-Party Integrations

Our services may integrate with third-party platforms and tools to provide enhanced functionality. By using our services, you acknowledge that:

  • You may need valid accounts with third-party services (Google, AWS, etc.)
  • You authorize necessary integrations as described in project specifications
  • Third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies
  • We comply with all applicable third-party service requirements

5. User Responsibilities

As a client, you are responsible for:

  • Accurate Information: Providing complete and accurate project requirements
  • Timely Communication: Responding to requests for feedback and approvals promptly
  • Payment Compliance: Making payments according to agreed schedules
  • Content Responsibility: Ensuring all provided content is legal and properly licensed
  • Professional Conduct: Maintaining respectful and professional communication

You retain ownership of your data but grant us necessary licenses to provide our services as described in these Terms.

6. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services for:

  • Illegal Activities: Any unlawful purposes or activities
  • Harmful Content: Creating or distributing malicious, offensive, or harmful content
  • IP Violations: Infringing on intellectual property rights of others
  • System Interference: Attempting to compromise or disrupt our services
  • Unauthorized Access: Gaining unauthorized access to systems or data
  • Spam or Fraud: Creating spam, fraudulent, or deceptive content

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate services for violations of these prohibited uses.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual property ownership is clearly defined in our service agreements:

  • Client Ownership: Upon full payment, you own final deliverables created specifically for your project
  • Our Retained Rights: We retain rights to general methodologies, techniques, and proprietary tools
  • Portfolio Rights: You grant us the right to showcase work in portfolios and marketing materials
  • Pre-existing IP: All pre-existing intellectual property remains with original owners
  • Third-party Licenses: Some projects may include third-party licensed components

8. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable services but cannot guarantee 100% availability. We may experience:

  • Scheduled Maintenance: Planned service interruptions with advance notice
  • Technical Issues: Unexpected outages or performance issues
  • Service Updates: Feature modifications or improvements
  • Capacity Limits: Temporary restrictions during high-demand periods

We are not liable for losses resulting from service interruptions. We recommend maintaining backups of important data and systems.

9. Limitation of Liability

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • Our services are provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind
  • We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for purpose
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability shall not exceed amounts paid for services in the preceding 12 months

Some jurisdictions may not allow these limitations, so they may not apply to you. We maintain professional liability insurance where required.

10. Termination

Either party may terminate service agreements under specified conditions:

  • Client Termination: You may terminate with written notice as specified in project agreements
  • Our Termination Rights: We may suspend services for Terms violations with reasonable notice
  • Payment Obligations: All payments for completed work remain due upon termination
  • Data Handling: We will provide completed deliverables and handle data according to our Privacy Policy

Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases, and confidentiality obligations continue as specified in agreements.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable laws in our jurisdiction. Dispute resolution follows this process:

  • Good Faith Negotiation: We first attempt to resolve disputes through direct communication
  • Mediation: If needed, disputes may be resolved through professional mediation
  • Legal Proceedings: Unresolved disputes will be handled in appropriate courts

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

We will respond to legal inquiries within 5 business days. For technical support and project inquiries, please use our general contact email for faster assistance.