These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website softhive.io (the "Site"), operated by Softhive ("Softhive," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. About Softhive
Softhive is an AI-native software studio that designs and builds websites, web apps, and mobile apps. The Site is an informational and marketing website that lets you learn about our work and get in touch.
2. Using the Site
You agree to use the Site lawfully and not to:
- interfere with or disrupt the Site, its security, or its infrastructure;
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or related systems;
- use the Site to transmit unlawful, harmful, or misleading content, including through our contact form;
- scrape, copy, or reproduce the Site or its content except as permitted by these Terms.
We may suspend or restrict access to the Site at any time without notice.
3. Contacting us
When you submit our contact form or email us, you're responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide and agree not to submit false, spam, or malicious content. Submitting an enquiry does not create a client relationship or any obligation for us to provide services. Your information is handled in line with our Privacy Policy.
4. Client engagements
Any project or services we undertake for you are governed by a separate written agreement (such as a proposal, statement of work, or contract) between you and Softhive. Nothing on the Site constitutes an offer, quote, or binding commitment, and in the event of any conflict, that separate agreement, not these Terms, governs the work.
5. Intellectual property
The Site and its content, including text, graphics, logos, the Softhive name and marks, layouts, and code, are owned by Softhive or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may view and use the Site for its intended purpose, but you may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from it without our prior written permission.
Client work and case studies shown on the Site remain the property of their respective owners and are displayed with permission or as portfolio references.
6. Third-party links and services
The Site may link to third-party websites or rely on third-party services (such as our contact-form and hosting providers). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties, and accessing them is at your own risk.
7. Disclaimers
The Site is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that any information on it is complete or current.
8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Softhive and its team will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Site will not exceed [100 USD, or the amount you specify].
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Softhive harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of the Site or breach of these Terms.
10. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [your country or state, for example Nigeria, Ontario (Canada), or England and Wales], without regard to conflict-of-law rules. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located there.
11. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted here with a revised "Effective date." Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect means you accept the revised Terms.
12. Contact us
Questions about these Terms? Email hello@softhive.io.