Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the fruirCorp website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services, including our web development, app development, and game development services.

2. Description of Services

fruirCorp is a digital innovation studio based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, specializing in:

• Web Development: Custom websites, web applications, and e-commerce solutions
• App Development: Native and cross-platform mobile applications
• Game Development: Interactive games and immersive experiences
• Digital Consulting: Strategic guidance for digital transformation

3. User Accounts and Responsibilities

Account Security

If you create an account with us, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Ensuring all information provided is accurate and current

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Engage in any form of harassment or abuse

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of fruirCorp and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Client Projects

For custom development projects:

• Clients retain ownership of their proprietary content and data
• fruirCorp retains rights to general methodologies and techniques
• Specific ownership terms are defined in individual project agreements
• We may showcase completed projects in our portfolio (with client permission)

5. Service Terms and Project Agreements

Project Scope

All development projects are governed by separate project agreements that specify:

• Project scope, deliverables, and timelines
• Payment terms and milestone schedules
• Intellectual property ownership
• Support and maintenance terms
• Change request procedures

Payment Terms

Unless otherwise specified in a project agreement:

• Payment terms are typically 50% upfront, 50% upon completion
• Invoices are due within 30 days of issuance
• Late payments may incur additional fees
• Work may be suspended for overdue accounts

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference.

For client projects involving data processing, we implement appropriate security measures and comply with applicable data protection regulations.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Service Availability

While we strive for 100% uptime, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to our website or services. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue services with reasonable notice.

Limitation of Liability

Our total liability for any claims arising from our services shall not exceed the amount paid by the client for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless fruirCorp, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms of Use
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you provide that infringes intellectual property rights

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms of Use
• Fraudulent or illegal activities
• Non-payment of fees
• Abuse of our services or staff

Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately, but these Terms of Use shall remain in effect regarding past use.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

• The content or privacy practices of external sites
• The availability or performance of third-party services
• Any transactions between you and third parties

We may integrate third-party tools and services into our development projects, subject to their respective terms and conditions.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We will notify users of material changes through:

• Email notifications to registered users
• Prominent notices on our website
• Updates to the "Last updated" date

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Nova Scotia, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms or our services shall be resolved through:

• First: Good faith negotiation between the parties
• Second: Mediation through a mutually agreed mediator
• Finally: Binding arbitration in Halifax, Nova Scotia

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining terms remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable project agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and fruirCorp regarding the use of our services.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use or need to report violations, please contact us: