Terms and conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to Peers Chain ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services related to mobile app development, web development, and technical consulting.
By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our services.
2. Services
2.1 Service Offerings
Peers Chain provides the following services:
Native iOS app development
Cross-platform mobile app development (React Native, Flutter)
Full-stack web development (React, Next.js, Node.js, Python)
Custom backend and API development
Technical consulting and idea validation
No-code/low-code web development (Webflow, Framer)
2.2 Service Scope
All services are provided on a project basis with defined scope, timeline, and pricing as outlined in individual project proposals or agreements. Services may be modified based on mutual agreement between Peers Chain and the client.
2.3 Custom Development
Our development services are tailored to each client's specific needs. Deliverables, timelines, and pricing are documented in project-specific agreements that supplement these Terms.
3. Pricing and Payment
3.1 Pricing
Project pricing is provided in written proposals and is valid for 30 days from the proposal date. Prices are quoted in USD and are subject to change based on project scope modifications.
3.2 Payment Terms
Standard payment structure for projects:
30% deposit upon project commencement
30% upon development milestone (typically week 4-5)
30% before final delivery/deployment
10% upon project completion and client acceptance
3.3 Payment Methods
We accept payments via:
Bank transfer (wire transfer)
Credit card (via Stripe)
PayPal
Cryptocurrency (for international clients, subject to agreement)
3.4 Late Payments
Payments not received within 7 days of the due date may result in:
Project work suspension until payment is received
Late fee of 5% of the outstanding amount
Termination of the project agreement for payments overdue by 30+ days
3.5 Refund Policy
Deposits are non-refundable once work has commenced
Refunds for work not yet completed may be considered on a case-by-case basis
No refunds after final delivery and client acceptance
4. Project Timeline
4.1 Estimated Timelines
Project timelines are estimates based on the agreed scope and assume:
Timely client feedback and approvals
Availability of required assets and information
No major scope changes during development
4.2 Timeline Delays
Peers Chain is not liable for delays caused by:
Client delays in providing feedback, approvals, or required materials
Third-party service delays (App Store review, hosting providers, etc.)
Force majeure events (natural disasters, pandemics, wars, etc.)
Scope changes requested by the client
4.3 Expedited Timeline
Rush delivery (faster than standard timeline) may be available for an additional fee of 25-50% of the project cost, subject to availability and project complexity.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Client Ownership
Upon full payment, clients receive:
Full ownership of custom code developed for their project
Source code repository access (GitHub or similar)
All design files created for the project
Complete intellectual property rights to the deliverables
5.2 Pre-Existing Materials
Peers Chain retains ownership of:
Pre-existing code libraries, frameworks, and tools
Development methodologies and processes
Template code and reusable components
General knowledge and expertise
5.3 Third-Party Components
Projects may include third-party libraries, frameworks, or services subject to their own licenses (e.g., React, Next.js, open-source libraries). Clients must comply with these third-party licenses.
5.4 Portfolio Rights
Peers Chain reserves the right to:
Showcase completed projects in our portfolio
Use project screenshots and descriptions for marketing purposes
Reference the client relationship (unless confidentiality is agreed upon)
Clients may request exclusion from our portfolio on a case-by-case basis.
6. Confidentiality
6.1 Confidential Information
Both parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary information shared during the project, including:
Business strategies and plans
Technical specifications and architecture
User data and analytics
Financial information
Trade secrets
6.2 Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Clients may request a separate NDA for projects requiring additional confidentiality protections. NDAs must be signed before project commencement.
6.3 Exclusions
Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that:
Is publicly available
Was known prior to disclosure
Is independently developed
Must be disclosed by law
7. Client Responsibilities
7.1 Information and Materials
Clients must provide:
Timely and accurate project requirements
Access to necessary accounts and systems
Feedback and approvals within agreed timeframes (typically 3-5 business days)
Content, images, and other required assets
7.2 Third-Party Services
Clients are responsible for:
Obtaining and maintaining third-party services (hosting, domain names, API keys)
Apple Developer Account ($99/year) and Google Play Developer Account ($25 one-time)
Compliance with third-party terms of service
Costs associated with third-party services
7.3 Legal Compliance
Clients must ensure their project:
Complies with applicable laws and regulations
Does not infringe on third-party intellectual property
Includes necessary terms of service, privacy policies, and legal disclaimers
Does not facilitate illegal activities
8. Warranties and Disclaimers
8.1 Our Warranty
Peers Chain warrants that:
Services will be performed with professional skill and care
Deliverables will substantially conform to agreed specifications
Code will be free from major defects at time of delivery
8.2 Support Period
Projects include post-launch support as specified in the project agreement (typically 30-90 days), covering:
Bug fixes for issues present at launch
Minor adjustments and tweaks
Assistance with deployment and configuration
App Store/Google Play submission issues
8.3 Limitations
We do not warrant that:
Software will be error-free or uninterrupted
Software will meet all client expectations not explicitly agreed upon
Third-party services will function as expected
Apps will achieve specific download numbers, revenue targets, or user growth
Apps will be approved by App Store or Google Play (though we have 95% approval rate)
8.4 Disclaimer
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THESE TERMS, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9. Limitation of Liability
9.1 Maximum Liability
Peers Chain's total liability for any claims arising from services provided shall not exceed the total amount paid by the client for the specific project giving rise to the claim.
9.2 Excluded Damages
IN NO EVENT SHALL PEERS CHAIN BE LIABLE FOR:
Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
Loss of data or information
Cost of substitute services
Damage to reputation
App Store or Google Play rejections or account suspensions
9.3 Client Indemnification
Client agrees to indemnify and hold Peers Chain harmless from claims arising from:
Client's use of deliverables
Client's violation of third-party rights
Client-provided content or materials
Client's violation of applicable laws
Client's business operations
10. Termination
10.1 Termination by Client
Clients may terminate projects with written notice. Upon termination:
Client pays for all work completed to date
Client receives deliverables for completed phases only
No refund of payments for completed work
Source code for incomplete work may be withheld until full payment
10.2 Termination by Peers Chain
We may terminate projects if:
Client fails to make payments after 30 days past due
Client materially breaches these Terms
Client requests illegal or unethical work
Client is unresponsive for 30+ days
Circumstances make project completion impractical
10.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
All outstanding invoices become immediately due
Each party returns confidential information
Licenses granted terminate (except for fully paid deliverables)
Sections that by nature should survive will remain in effect
11. Scope Changes
11.1 Change Requests
Clients may request scope changes at any time. Changes requiring significant additional work will require:
Written change order with revised timeline and pricing
Client approval before proceeding
Adjustment to payment schedule if necessary
11.2 Minor Changes
Minor tweaks and adjustments within the original scope are included at no additional cost. Major feature additions, architectural changes, or significant redesigns are considered scope changes and will be quoted separately.
11.3 Impact on Timeline
Scope changes may impact project timeline. Revised timelines will be communicated and agreed upon in writing before proceeding with changed scope.
12. Hosting and Maintenance
12.1 Hosting
Unless otherwise agreed:
Client is responsible for hosting costs ($50-$500/month depending on traffic)
We assist with initial deployment and setup
Client owns hosting accounts and access credentials
We recommend specific hosting providers based on project needs
12.2 Ongoing Maintenance
Post-support period maintenance is available as:
Monthly retainer ($2,000-$10,000/month depending on complexity)
Hourly rate ($150-$250/hour)
Project-based pricing for major updates
12.3 Software Updates
After the support period, clients are responsible for:
Keeping software updated and secure
Security patches and dependency updates
Compatibility with new OS versions (iOS updates, Android updates)
Third-party API changes
We offer maintenance packages to handle these updates.
13. App Store and Google Play
13.1 Submission Assistance
We provide:
App Store and Google Play submission
App Store Optimization (ASO) - screenshots, descriptions, keywords
Response to review rejections
Resubmission until approval
13.2 No Guarantee of Approval
While we have a 95% first-time approval rate:
We cannot guarantee App Store or Google Play approval
Final approval decisions are made by Apple and Google
We will work to resolve rejection issues at no additional cost during the support period
13.3 Account Requirements
Clients must:
Provide their own Apple Developer Account ($99/year)
Provide their own Google Play Developer Account ($25 one-time)
Comply with all App Store and Google Play policies
Maintain active accounts for app distribution
14. Data and Privacy
14.1 Client Data
During projects, we may access:
Project files and source code
Analytics and user data (for optimization)
API credentials and access tokens
Business information
All client data is handled confidentially and securely.
14.2 Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures including:
Secure file transfer and storage
Encrypted communications
Limited access to sensitive information
Regular backups during development
14.3 Data Retention
After project completion:
We retain project files for 90 days for support purposes
Client is responsible for maintaining their own backups
Upon request, we will securely delete all client data
15. Force Majeure
Peers Chain is not liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:
Natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, fires)
Pandemics or public health emergencies
Wars, terrorism, or civil unrest
Government actions or regulations
Internet or telecommunications failures
Third-party service outages (GitHub, AWS, etc.)
16. Dispute Resolution
16.1 Good Faith Negotiation
Any disputes shall first be addressed through good faith negotiation between the parties.
16.2 Mediation
If negotiation fails, parties agree to attempt mediation before pursuing legal action.
17. General Provisions
17.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any project-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior agreements or understandings.
17.2 Amendments
Peers Chain may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of services after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms. Project-specific agreements signed before changes remain under original Terms.
17.3 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.
17.4 Waiver
Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
17.5 Assignment
Clients may not assign their rights or obligations under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations to affiliates or successors.
17.6 Independent Contractor
Peers Chain is an independent contractor. Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship.
18. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Peers Chain
Email: info@peerschain.com
Website: www.peerschain.com