Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to ECHM Tech. By accessing or using our website at www.echmtech.online and any services we provide, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website or services. These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and ECHM Tech ("we", "us", "our").

2. Services

ECHM Tech provides custom software development, web and mobile application development, cloud and DevOps services, AI/ML solutions, UI/UX design, and related consulting services. Specific deliverables, timelines, and pricing for any engagement will be governed by a separate written agreement (Statement of Work or proposal) that takes precedence over these Terms in case of conflict.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service at any time, with reasonable notice to active clients.

3. Use of Our Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, server, or network
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Scrape, copy, or redistribute content without permission
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use automated tools to overwhelm or disrupt site functionality

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design — is the property of ECHM Tech or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

For client projects, intellectual property rights are transferred to the client as specified in the applicable Statement of Work, typically upon full payment. Pre-existing ECHM Tech libraries, tools, and methodologies remain our property but are licensed to the client for use within the delivered product.

5. Project Engagements

Each project engagement is governed by a separate agreement that specifies scope, deliverables, timeline, pricing, payment terms, and acceptance criteria. Unless otherwise agreed in writing: (a) a 50% deposit is required before work begins; (b) invoices are due within 14 days of issuance; (c) change requests may impact timeline and cost; and (d) client-provided materials must be properly licensed.

6. Confidentiality

We respect the confidentiality of your business information and will sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) upon request. We will not disclose your confidential information to third parties except as required by law or as necessary to perform our services (under similar confidentiality obligations).

7. Warranties and Disclaimers

We warrant that our services will be performed in a professional, workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. For delivered software, we provide a 30-day warranty period during which we will fix bugs at no additional cost, excluding issues caused by third-party changes, client modifications, or environment changes. Except as expressly stated, we disclaim all other warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Our website is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ECHM Tech shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, business, or goodwill, arising out of or related to our services or website. Our total aggregate liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold ECHM Tech harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from: (a) your breach of these Terms; (b) your violation of any law or third-party rights; (c) content or materials you provide to us for incorporation into a project; or (d) your misuse of our deliverables.

10. Payment Terms

Invoices are due within 14 days unless otherwise specified. Late payments may incur interest at 1.5% per month. We reserve the right to suspend work on active projects for accounts more than 15 days overdue. For fixed-price projects, milestones must be approved within 10 business days of submission or they are deemed accepted.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement with 30 days written notice. Upon termination, you are responsible for all fees incurred up to the termination date. We will deliver all work-in-progress and grant access to project repositories. These Terms remain in effect even after termination of any specific engagement.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco County, California. We may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect our intellectual property.

13. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page. The "Last updated" date indicates when revisions were made. Your continued use of our website or services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Contact Information

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