Terms of Service

By accessing or using the Octa Devs website (https://octadevs.fun), engaging with our communication channels, or signing a Statement of Work (SOW) or software proposal with Octa Devs, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

If you are entering into this agreement on behalf of a company, startup, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the full authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

Octa Devs provides premium bespoke digital product design and software development services, including but not limited to:

• Native & Cross-Platform Mobile Applications: iOS, Android, and cross-platform architectures (Flutter, React Native).
• Modern Web Platforms: Next.js, React, Node.js, and modern performant web systems.
• Backend Architecture & Databases: Supabase PostgreSQL, real-time APIs, serverless infrastructure, and high-availability backends.
• UI/UX Design Systems: Product wireframing, high-fidelity prototypes, brand identity systems, and user interface engineering.
• Technical Consultation & Code Audits: Architecture reviews, performance optimizations, and infrastructure strategy.

All project inquiries initiated through our website form, email ([email protected]), or Discord are subject to studio review and confirmation.

• Estimates: Preliminary budget estimates or timelines provided informally do not constitute a binding contract until ratified in a formal Statement of Work (SOW).
• Scope of Work: Each production engagement will detail deliverables, sprint milestones, acceptance criteria, and fee structures in a mutually executed SOW.
• Scope Adjustments: Any alterations, additions, or feature expansions beyond the agreed SOW will be managed via formal change requests with adjusted pricing and timelines.

We respect intellectual property rights and maintain transparent ownership structures:

• Client Deliverables: Upon receipt of complete payment for the contracted services, all custom source code, design assets, illustrations, and deliverables authored specifically for the client transfer to the client as work-for-hire.
• Studio Background IP: Octa Devs retains full ownership of its pre-existing proprietary tools, boilerplate frameworks, helper utilities, and code libraries developed independently of client projects. Clients receive a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to utilize such components embedded within their deliverables.
• Third-Party & Open Source: Any third-party software, open-source dependencies (e.g. MIT/Apache licensed packages), or external APIs remain subject to their respective licenses.

To ensure timely delivery of software projects, clients agree to:

• Timely Feedback: Review deliverables and provide design or sprint milestone approvals within five (5) business days of submission.
• Asset Provision: Provide necessary brand guidelines, API access keys, developer accounts, copy, and creative assets required for implementation.
• Ownership Warranty: Guarantee that all materials, graphics, text, and trademarks supplied to Octa Devs are owned by the client or properly licensed, free from copyright infringement.

Standard payment schedules are outlined in individual project proposals:

• Project Retainers: Most fixed-scope contracts require a non-refundable upfront commencement deposit (typically 30% to 50%) prior to sprint initiation.
• Milestone Payments: Remaining balances are invoiced upon delivery of defined project milestones (e.g. Alpha prototype, Beta release, final App Store submission).
• Payment Terms: Invoices are payable within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt. Overdue balances may result in temporary suspension of development or deployment activities.

Both parties agree to treat all non-public proprietary information disclosed during discussions or project execution as confidential:

• Confidential information includes business strategies, unreleased feature roadmaps, proprietary algorithms, financial terms, and client user data.
• Neither party will disclose such information to third parties without prior written consent, except to contractors and legal/financial advisors bound by equivalent confidentiality obligations.

Octa Devs warrants that all software delivered will be engineered in a professional, workmanlike manner adhering to current industry standards and will perform substantially in accordance with agreed specifications.

Except as expressly stated, the website and preliminary materials are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, whether express, statutory, or implied.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• In no event shall Octa Devs, its founders (Aarav Sharma, Akshansh Sinha), partners, or contractors be liable for any indirect, consequential, special, punitive, or incidental damages, including loss of profits, data loss, or business interruption.
• The aggregate liability of Octa Devs arising out of or related to any project engagement shall not exceed the total fees actually paid by the client under the specific Statement of Work giving rise to the claim in the twelve (12) months preceding the incident.

Either party may terminate a project engagement under the terms specified in the SOW:

• Termination for Convenience: Upon thirty (30) days written notice, with the client compensating Octa Devs for all completed hours and approved milestones up to the effective termination date.
• Termination for Cause: Immediately if either party materially breaches any provision of these Terms or the SOW and fails to cure such breach within fourteen (14) days of written notice.

These Terms and any contractual disputes arising between the parties shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to digital agency contracts. The parties agree to first seek informal amicable resolution in good faith before initiating any formal legal or arbitration proceedings.

For inquiries regarding these Terms, commercial contracts, or master service agreements (MSAs), please contact our legal and founding team: