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Terms and Conditions

Last updated: August 2026

1. Agreement

These terms govern any project undertaken by ZiaScales ("we," "us") on behalf of a client ("you"). By engaging ZiaScales for a project, you agree to these terms unless a separate written agreement explicitly overrides them.

2. Scope of work

Each project begins with a defined scope, agreed in writing (email is sufficient) before development starts. Work outside the agreed scope, additional features, revisions beyond what was discussed, or changes in direction, may incur additional cost and time, communicated and agreed before proceeding.

3. Payment

Payment terms (deposit, milestones, final payment) are agreed per project before work begins. Final source code, credentials, and deployment access are transferred upon receipt of full payment.

4. Intellectual property

Upon full payment, ownership of the final delivered code and design for your specific project transfers to you. ZiaScales retains the right to showcase completed work (screenshots, descriptions, and general outcomes) in its own portfolio and case studies, unless you request otherwise in writing.

5. Third-party services

Projects may depend on third-party services (hosting providers, payment processors, APIs, domain registrars). ZiaScales is not responsible for outages, pricing changes, or policy changes made by these third parties, though we'll help you navigate any that arise.

6. Support and maintenance

Post-launch support terms (what's included, for how long, and what happens after) are agreed per project. Ongoing maintenance beyond any included period is available separately.

7. Limitation of liability

ZiaScales will make reasonable efforts to deliver working, tested software, but does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. To the extent permitted by law, ZiaScales' liability for any claim arising from a project is limited to the amount paid for that project.

8. Cancellation

Either party may cancel an in-progress project with written notice. You will be invoiced for work completed up to the point of cancellation.

9. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute will first be addressed through good-faith direct discussion before any formal proceedings.

10. Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to hello.ziascales@gmail.com.

This is a general-purpose template appropriate for a small freelance services business and has not been reviewed by a lawyer. Since your clients are primarily based in Australia while you operate from India, have this reviewed by a professional familiar with cross-border service agreements before relying on it for real engagements, particularly the governing law and liability clauses.