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Terms of Service

Last updated: June 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Devstead website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and clients of Devstead.

2. Services

Devstead provides software development, design, consulting, and related technology services including but not limited to: custom software development, AI and automation solutions, UI/UX design, cloud and DevOps infrastructure, digital marketing, web development, SaaS engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, and graphic design.

The specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and terms of any project will be defined in a separate Statement of Work (SOW) or service agreement between Devstead and the client. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and a signed SOW, the SOW shall prevail.

3. Payment Terms

Payment terms are outlined in individual project agreements. Unless otherwise specified:

  • A deposit of 25-50% of the total project cost is required before work begins
  • Remaining payments are invoiced according to the milestones defined in the project agreement
  • All invoices are due within 14 days of issuance unless otherwise agreed
  • Payments are processed securely through Stripe. By making a payment, you agree to Stripe's terms of service
  • All prices are quoted in US Dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified
  • Late payments may incur a fee of 1.5% per month on the outstanding balance

4. Refund and Cancellation Policy

Refunds: If you are not satisfied with our services, you may request a refund under the following conditions:

  • Refund requests must be submitted in writing within 14 days of the deliverable in question
  • Refunds are available for work that does not meet the specifications outlined in the signed project agreement
  • Deposits are non-refundable once work has commenced, except in cases where Devstead fails to deliver agreed-upon milestones
  • For completed and approved milestones, no refund will be issued

Cancellation: Either party may cancel an ongoing project with 14 days written notice. Upon cancellation:

  • The client is responsible for payment of all work completed up to the cancellation date
  • Any pre-paid amounts for undelivered work will be refunded within 30 days
  • All completed deliverables and associated intellectual property (as defined in the project agreement) will be transferred to the client
  • Devstead will provide reasonable assistance to transition the project, if requested

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Devstead website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Devstead and is protected by intellectual property laws.

For client projects: unless otherwise specified in the project agreement, upon full payment, the client receives full ownership of all custom-developed code, designs, and deliverables created specifically for their project. Devstead retains the right to use general-purpose tools, libraries, and methodologies developed during the project.

6. Warranties and Disclaimers

Devstead warrants that all services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. We provide a 30-day warranty period after delivery of each milestone during which we will fix any bugs or defects at no additional cost.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, DEVSTEAD MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS."

7. Limitation of Liability

Devstead shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with our services or website. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the total amount paid by the client for the specific services giving rise to the claim during the 12 months preceding the event.

8. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information shared during the course of the engagement. This obligation survives the termination of any project agreement for a period of 2 years.

9. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms or our services shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, conducted in Denver, Colorado. Each party shall bear its own costs of arbitration.

10. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email to active clients and by updating the "Last updated" date on this page. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Devstead
Email: hello@devstead.net
Address: 1500 N Grant St, Ste N, Denver, CO 80203, United States