Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 31, 2025

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of https://startercode.dev (the “Site”), operated by Starter Creative & Technologies Inc., a California S-Corporation (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1) Use of the Site

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes. You agree not to misuse the Site, attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, interfere with Site operation, or use the Site in a manner that violates any applicable law or regulation.

The Site is provided for informational and marketing purposes, and to allow prospective clients to contact us.

2) Services & Engagements

StarterCode provides custom software solutions and related services (such as consulting, design, development, implementation, automation, and maintenance) (collectively, “Services”).

Any timelines, estimates, pricing, or statements on the Site are informational only and are not binding unless included in a signed written agreement.

2A) No Reliance on Information

The Site and its content are provided for general informational purposes only. You acknowledge that you do not rely on the Site or its content as a substitute for professional advice, contractual commitments, or due diligence.

Any decisions you make based on information available on the Site are made at your own risk.

3) Client Agreements Control

Services, deliverables, scope, timelines, payments, ownership, and other terms for client work are governed by separate written agreements executed between the Company and the client (each, a “Client Agreement”).

If there is any conflict between these Terms and a Client Agreement, the Client Agreement controls with respect to the Services.

3A) No Implied Engagement

Submission of an inquiry, proposal request, or message through the Site does not create a client, contractor, fiduciary, or advisory relationship.

Services are provided only pursuant to a written Client Agreement executed by both parties.

4) Intellectual Property

The Site and its content (including text, graphics, logos, layout, designs, and code) are owned by the Company or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, or print pages from the Site only for your internal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from the Site without our prior written permission.

Ownership of project deliverables (including source code) is governed by the applicable Client Agreement.

4A) User Submissions

If you submit information, ideas, feedback, materials, or other content to the Company through the Site (including via contact forms or email), you grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and evaluate such submissions for business purposes.

The Company is under no obligation to treat submissions as confidential unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5) Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use the Site to violate any law or infringe any rights.
Attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any system.
Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful content.
Scrape, harvest, or collect information from the Site at scale.
Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation.

6) Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party content, products, services, or privacy practices. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

7) Disclaimers

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any content is accurate or complete.

The Site does not provide legal, financial, compliance, or tax advice. You should consult appropriate professionals for advice specific to your situation.

7A) External Services & Force Majeure

The Company is not responsible for failures, interruptions, or limitations caused by third-party services, platforms, APIs, hosting providers, cloud infrastructure, open-source software, or external tools.

The Company shall not be liable for delays or failures resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, internet outages, labor disputes, governmental actions, or third-party service disruptions.

8) Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US $100).

Limitations regarding Services and deliverables are addressed in the applicable Client Agreement.

9) Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights of another.

10) Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Site at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms or if necessary to protect the Site, the Company, or others.

11) Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent changes. By continuing to use the Site after changes become effective, you agree to the revised Terms.

11A) Jury Trial Waiver

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SITE.

12) Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

13) Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at info@startercode.dev.

Starter Creative & Technologies Inc. • California, United States