Terms of Service
Last updated: 1 May 2026
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before engaging Spink Systems for any work. By proceeding with a project, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Services
Spink Systems ("we", "us") provides software development, UX/UI design, performance engineering, and architecture consulting services to clients ("you") on a project or retainer basis. The specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and fee for each engagement are defined in a separate Statement of Work (SOW) or Service Agreement.
2. Acceptance
By engaging Spink Systems for services, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not proceed with a project engagement.
3. Intellectual Property
Upon receipt of full payment, all custom work product created specifically for your project is assigned to you. This excludes any pre-existing tools, frameworks, libraries, or methodologies developed by Spink Systems ("Background IP"), which remain our property but are licensed to you for use within the delivered project.
4. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep confidential any sensitive business information, source code, trade secrets, and proprietary data exchanged during the engagement. This obligation survives termination of the agreement for a period of three (3) years.
5. Payment Terms
Payment terms are defined in each project agreement. Typically, projects require a deposit of 30–50% before work commences, with the remainder due upon delivery or on agreed milestones. Invoices are due within 14 days of issuance. Late payments may incur interest at 5% per annum.
6. Project Changes
Changes to project scope that are not covered in the original SOW may require an amendment with additional fees and timeline adjustments. We will provide written estimates for any change requests before proceeding.
7. Termination
Either party may terminate an agreement with 14 days written notice. In the event of termination, payment is due for all work completed up to the termination date. Non-refundable deposits cover work already invested in project setup and planning.
8. Warranties & Liability
We warrant that our work will be performed with professional care and in accordance with the agreed specifications. Our liability is limited to the total fees paid for the specific project. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or incidental damages. This site and any software tools are provided "as-is" without warranty.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by Swiss law. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Switzerland.
10. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us at samuel@spink.dev.