Terms of Service

Terms of
Service

These terms govern your use of our services and establish the legal framework for our business relationship.

Last updated: January 15, 2024

Key Terms Overview

Important aspects of our service agreement

Service Delivery

We commit to delivering high-quality services according to agreed specifications and timelines

Payment Terms

Clear payment schedules, accepted methods, and refund policies for all services

Intellectual Property

Rights and ownership of work products, code, and creative assets

Limitation of Liability

Our liability limitations and your responsibilities as a client

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using YouNeed.dev's services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Client," "you," or "your") and YouNeed.dev ("we," "our," or "us").

If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use our services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting.

2. Description of Services

YouNeed.dev provides professional web development services including but not limited to:

WordPress development and customization
Custom plugin and theme development
API integration and development
Performance optimization services
Web application development
Technical consulting and support
Website maintenance and updates
Security implementation and auditing

Specific services, deliverables, timelines, and costs will be detailed in separate service agreements or proposals for each project.

3. Service Terms and Conditions

Project Scope

  • All services are provided according to written agreements and specifications
  • Changes to project scope may result in additional costs and timeline adjustments
  • We reserve the right to decline projects that conflict with our values or capabilities

Timeline & Delivery

  • Project timelines are estimates and may vary based on complexity and client responsiveness
  • Delays caused by client feedback, content provision, or approval processes may extend deadlines
  • We will communicate any potential delays as early as possible

Revisions & Changes

  • Minor revisions are included within the original project scope
  • Major changes or additions may incur additional charges
  • All change requests must be approved in writing before implementation

4. Payment Terms

Payment Schedule

  • • 50% deposit required to start most projects
  • • Remaining balance due upon project completion
  • • Monthly payments for ongoing maintenance
  • • Net 15 payment terms for invoices

Payment Methods

  • • Bank transfer (preferred method)
  • • Credit card payments
  • • PayPal for international clients
  • • Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum)

Late Payment Policy

Late payments may incur a 1.5% monthly service charge. Projects may be suspended for accounts more than 30 days past due. We reserve the right to withhold project deliverables until all payments are current.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Upon full payment for services, you will own the custom code, designs, and content we create specifically for your project. However, the following remain our intellectual property:

We Retain Rights To

  • • Proprietary methodologies and processes
  • • Reusable code libraries and frameworks
  • • General knowledge and expertise
  • • Third-party tools and plugins

You Own Rights To

  • • Custom code written for your project
  • • Design elements and graphics
  • • Content and copy created for you
  • • Project-specific configurations

Client Responsibilities

Your obligations as our client for successful project delivery

Accurate Information

Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information for all project requirements

Timely Communication

Respond promptly to our requests for information, feedback, and approvals

Content Provision

Supply all necessary content, materials, and assets required for your project

Payment Obligations

Make payments according to the agreed schedule and terms

Legal Compliance

Ensure your business and website content comply with applicable laws

Backup Responsibility

Maintain regular backups of your website and data

6. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services for any of the following prohibited activities:

Violating any applicable laws or regulations
Infringing on intellectual property rights
Transmitting malware, viruses, or harmful code
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Using our services for illegal or harmful activities
Spamming or sending unsolicited communications
Reverse engineering our proprietary technology
Interfering with the operation of our services

7. Warranty and Disclaimer

We warrant that our services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner. We provide a 30-day warranty on all custom development work, covering defects in our code or implementation.

However, we make no warranties regarding third-party services, plugins, or platforms. We are not responsible for issues arising from client-provided content, hosting environments, or external integrations beyond our control.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH ABOVE, OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WE DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall YouNeed.dev be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly.

Our total liability for any claim related to our services shall not exceed the total amount paid by you for the specific services giving rise to the claim.

9. Termination

Either party may terminate services with written notice. Upon termination:

  • You remain responsible for all charges incurred before termination
  • We will provide completed work upon full payment
  • Both parties will return or destroy confidential information

10. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall first be addressed through good faith negotiations.

If disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation, they may be submitted to binding arbitration or resolved through appropriate legal proceedings.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: legal@youneed.dev
Website: https://youneed.dev/contact

Ready to Work Together?

By proceeding with our services, you agree to these terms. Let's start your project today.