Terms & Conditions

Introduction

Welcome to Solveita. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website at solveita.com ("Website") and the services we provide. 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 Website or services.

Solveita is a digital product studio based in Malta, providing web development, software development, design, and marketing services to clients worldwide.

Definitions

Throughout these Terms, the following definitions apply:

"We", "Us", "Our", or "Solveita" refers to Solveita, the company operating this Website and providing services.
"You", "Your", or "Client" refers to any individual or entity accessing our Website or engaging our services.
"Services" refers to all services provided by Solveita, including but not limited to web development, software development, design, and marketing services.
"Deliverables" refers to any work product, materials, or outputs created by Solveita as part of our Services.
"Website" refers to solveita.com and all its pages and subdomains.

Website Use

Permitted Use

You may use our Website for lawful purposes only. Our Website is intended to provide information about our services, showcase our work, and enable you to contact us regarding potential projects.

Prohibited Activities

When using our Website, you agree not to:

Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our Website, server, or any connected systems
Use automated systems, software, or scripts to extract data from our Website (scraping)
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Website
Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful data
Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of our Website without express permission
Use our Website to send unsolicited communications or spam

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to ensure all information on our Website is accurate and up-to-date, we do not warrant that all content is complete, accurate, or current. Information on our Website is provided for general guidance only and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making decisions.

Our Services

Solveita offers a range of digital services, including:

Web & Software Development: Custom websites, web applications, mobile applications, and software solutions
Design Services: Branding, UI/UX design, graphic design, and visual identity creation
Marketing Services: Social media management, content creation, and digital marketing strategies

Service Agreements

Specific projects are governed by individual agreements, proposals, or contracts that outline the scope of work, deliverables, timelines, and payment terms. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and a specific project agreement, the project agreement shall prevail for matters relating to that project.

Quotes and proposals provided by Solveita are valid for 30 days from the date of issue unless otherwise stated.

Intellectual Property Rights

Website Content

All content on our Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, case studies, and software, is the property of Solveita or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our Website content without our express written permission.

Pre-existing Intellectual Property

Each party retains ownership of their pre-existing intellectual property. Any materials, tools, frameworks, or methodologies that Solveita brings to a project remain our property, although you may be granted a licence to use them as part of the Deliverables.

Client Materials

You retain ownership of all content, materials, and intellectual property that you provide to us for use in a project. By providing such materials, you grant us a licence to use them solely for the purpose of delivering the Services.

Deliverables

Upon full payment of all fees due for a project, ownership of the custom Deliverables created specifically for you will transfer to you, unless otherwise specified in the project agreement. This transfer does not include:

Solveita's pre-existing intellectual property
Third-party assets (stock images, fonts, plugins, libraries) which remain subject to their respective licences
Open-source components which remain subject to their respective licences
General concepts, techniques, or know-how developed during the project

Portfolio Rights

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Solveita retains the right to display and reference completed work in our portfolio, case studies, and marketing materials. We will seek your approval before featuring any project prominently and will respect any confidentiality requirements you specify.

Third-party Assets and Open Source

Our Deliverables may incorporate third-party assets (such as stock images, fonts, or plugins) and open-source software components. These remain subject to their respective licences, and you are responsible for ensuring compliance with those licences. We will inform you of any significant third-party components and their licensing requirements.

Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information shared during the course of our engagement. This includes, but is not limited to, business strategies, technical specifications, customer data, and financial information.

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that:

Is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party
Was already known to the receiving party prior to disclosure
Is independently developed by the receiving party
Is required to be disclosed by law or court order

Warranties and Disclaimers

Website Disclaimer

Our Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of our Website, including but not limited to:

Uninterrupted or error-free access
Freedom from viruses or harmful components
Accuracy or completeness of information
Fitness for a particular purpose

Service Warranties

For our Services, we warrant that:

We will perform Services with reasonable skill and care
Deliverables will substantially conform to agreed specifications
We have the right to provide the Services and grant any licences specified

Any specific warranties related to individual projects will be outlined in the relevant project agreement.

Third-party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third-party sites. Linking to external sites does not imply endorsement.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

Liability Cap: Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to our Services shall not exceed the total fees paid by you for the specific project giving rise to the claim.
Exclusion of Consequential Damages: We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities, regardless of whether we were advised of the possibility of such damages.

We shall not be liable for:

Issues arising from content, materials, or instructions provided by you
Failures or interruptions of third-party services, hosting providers, or platforms
Delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control (force majeure), including natural disasters, war, terrorism, strikes, government actions, or internet failures
Your failure to maintain appropriate backups of your data
Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data or transmissions

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Solveita and its directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to:

Your use of our Website in violation of these Terms
Content, materials, or instructions you provide that infringe any third-party rights
Your breach of these Terms or any project agreement
Any third-party claims arising from the use of Deliverables in a manner not contemplated by the project agreement

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our Website at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

Termination of specific service engagements will be governed by the terms of the relevant project agreement. In the absence of specific termination provisions, either party may terminate a service engagement by providing 14 days written notice.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination of a service engagement:

Payment shall be due for all work completed up to the termination date
Each party shall return or destroy confidential information of the other party
Provisions regarding intellectual property, confidentiality, limitation of liability, and indemnification shall survive termination

Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malta, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

In the event of any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or our Services, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, it shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malta.

General Provisions

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable project agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Solveita regarding the subject matter herein and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by Solveita to be effective.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our Website with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our Website or Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

Email: hello@solveita.com
Phone: +35679501801