Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of AppsCounty's services and establish the framework for our professional relationship.

Last Updated: January 2025

These Terms of Service are effective as of the date above. By using our services after this date, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Welcome to AppsCounty. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our software development services, website, and any related services provided by AppsCounty (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Please read these Terms carefully before engaging our services.

Acceptance of Terms

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using AppsCounty's 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.

Scope of Services

AppsCounty provides custom software development services including but not limited to React applications, React Native mobile apps, Next.js projects, Python development, and related technical consulting services.

Service Terms

Project Scope and Requirements

All projects begin with a detailed scope of work that outlines deliverables, timelines, and requirements. Changes to the scope may result in additional charges and timeline adjustments.

Development Process

We follow agile development methodologies with regular check-ins and milestone deliveries. Client feedback and approval are required at designated project phases.

Quality Assurance

All deliverables undergo thorough testing and quality assurance processes. We provide bug fixes and minor adjustments within 30 days of project delivery at no additional cost.

Payment Terms

Payment Schedule

Projects are typically structured with milestone-based payments: 50% upfront, 25% at midpoint, and 25% upon completion. Custom payment schedules may be arranged for larger projects.

Late Payments

Late payments may result in project suspension and additional fees. Invoices are due within 30 days of issue date unless otherwise specified in the project agreement.

Refund Policy

Refunds are provided for work not yet completed in accordance with the project milestones. Completed work and third-party costs are non-refundable.

Intellectual Property

Client Ownership

Upon full payment, clients receive complete ownership of custom code developed specifically for their project, excluding any pre-existing AppsCounty intellectual property or third-party components.

Third-Party Components

Projects may include open-source libraries and third-party components governed by their respective licenses. We ensure all components are properly licensed for commercial use.

Confidentiality

We maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client information, business processes, and proprietary data shared during the development process.

Limitations and Liability

Service Limitations

While we strive for excellence, software development involves inherent risks. We cannot guarantee specific performance metrics, user adoption rates, or business outcomes.

Liability Cap

Our total liability for any claim related to our services shall not exceed the total amount paid for the specific project in question.

Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, or third-party service outages.

Client Responsibilities

Timely Communication

Provide prompt feedback and responses to project inquiries to maintain development schedules and timelines.

Required Materials

Supply all necessary content, assets, credentials, and information required for project completion.

Testing and Approval

Thoroughly test deliverables and provide approval or specific feedback within agreed timeframes.

Payment Compliance

Make payments according to the agreed schedule to ensure uninterrupted project progress.

Termination

Client Termination

Clients may terminate services with 14 days written notice. Payment is required for all work completed up to the termination date, plus any costs incurred for third-party services.

AppsCounty Termination

We reserve the right to terminate services in cases of non-payment, breach of terms, or if the project scope changes significantly from the original agreement.

Post-Termination

Upon termination, we will provide all completed work and assist with transition of any ongoing services to another provider, subject to final payment.

Governing Law and Disputes

Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Uganda. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Kampala, Uganda.

Dispute Resolution

We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication. If needed, we prefer mediation before pursuing legal action.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us. We're here to help clarify any aspects of our service agreement.

Email

legal@appscounty.com

Phone

+256 760 895 776

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated to existing clients via email at least 30 days before taking effect.

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically for updates.