Terms of Service #

Last updated: December 2024

Agreement to Terms #

By accessing this website and using my services, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use this website or engage my services.

Services #

I provide software development consulting services including:

• Code and infrastructure audits
• Feature development and bug fixes
• Infrastructure modernization
• Technical consulting and advisory

All services are provided as an independent contractor.

Client Responsibilities #

When engaging my services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information and requirements
• Grant necessary access to systems, code, and documentation
• Respond to questions and requests in a timely manner
• Pay invoices according to agreed terms
• Respect intellectual property rights

Payment Terms #

• Audits: Payment required before delivery of final report
• Development Work: 50% upfront, 50% on completion (unless otherwise agreed)
• Monthly Retainers: Paid monthly in advance
• Late Payments: May incur 1.5% monthly interest charges

All prices are in USD. Refunds are at my discretion except where explicitly guaranteed.

Intellectual Property #

Your Property #

• You retain ownership of your existing code, data, and business processes
• Any improvements I make to your existing systems belong to you

My Property #

• I retain rights to my general methodologies, techniques, and know-how
• Any original code, frameworks, or tools I create may be reused in other projects
• Blog posts, case studies, and educational content remain my intellectual property

Work Product #

• Custom code written specifically for your project belongs to you upon full payment
• Open source components and libraries retain their original licenses

Confidentiality #

I will:

• Keep your business information, code, and data confidential
• Not disclose client information without permission
• Use reasonable security measures to protect your information

This doesn't apply to:

• Information that becomes publicly available through no fault of mine
• Information I'm legally required to disclose
• General knowledge and skills gained through our engagement

Disclaimers and Limitations #

No Warranties #

Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. I make no guarantees about:

• Specific performance improvements
• Compatibility with all systems
• Zero downtime during implementations

Limitation of Liability #

My liability is limited to the amount paid for services. I'm not liable for:

• Lost profits or business opportunities
• Data loss (you're responsible for backups)
• Third-party service outages or failures

Termination #

Either party can terminate our agreement with written notice. Upon termination:

• You pay for work completed
• I'll return or destroy confidential information as requested
• Existing intellectual property rights remain unchanged

Website Use #

Acceptable Use #

You may use this website for legitimate business purposes. Don't:

• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload the site
• Copy content without permission
• Use automated tools to scrape data

Content #

Blog posts and other content are for informational purposes. While I strive for accuracy, I make no guarantees about completeness or timeliness.

External Links #

This website contains links to external sites. I'm not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Changes #

I may update these terms occasionally. Continued use of the website or services indicates acceptance of updated terms.

Governing Law #

These terms are governed by Florida law. Any disputes will be resolved through arbitration in Florida.

Contact #

Questions about these terms? Email me: programtanner@gmail.com

These terms are written in plain English for clarity. They form a legal agreement, so please read them carefully.