Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to JP Mercury. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at jpmercury.com (the "Site") and any related services provided by JP Mercury ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Site and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Site or use our services.

2. Description of Services

JP Mercury is a software development company specializing in:

• Blockchain Development: Smart contracts, DeFi protocols, NFT platforms, and decentralized applications
• Artificial Intelligence: Machine learning solutions, predictive analytics, and AI-powered systems
• Cloud SaaS Platforms: Enterprise-grade software-as-a-service solutions
• Technical Consulting: Strategic technology advisory services

The specific scope, deliverables, and terms for any project engagement will be defined in a separate Statement of Work (SOW) or service agreement.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Some features of our services may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent or illegal activity.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by JP Mercury and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. Our trademarks, logos, and service marks may not be used without our prior written consent.

Client Work Product

Unless otherwise specified in a separate agreement:

• Upon full payment, clients receive ownership of custom code and deliverables created specifically for their project
• We retain ownership of pre-existing tools, frameworks, and methodologies
• We may retain the right to use general knowledge, skills, and experience gained during the project
• Third-party components remain subject to their respective licenses

Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide regarding our services may be used by us without obligation to compensate you.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use our Site or services to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
• Engage in any activity that could damage our reputation
• Collect user information without consent
• Use automated systems to access our Site without permission
• Develop competing products using our proprietary information

6. Payment Terms

For our professional services:

• Payment terms will be specified in your service agreement or SOW
• Invoices are typically due within 30 days unless otherwise agreed
• We accept payment via bank transfer, credit card, and cryptocurrency (where applicable)
• Late payments may incur interest at 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law
• We reserve the right to suspend services for non-payment

All fees are exclusive of taxes, which are the client's responsibility.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information exchanged during the course of our business relationship. Confidential information includes:

• Business strategies and plans
• Technical specifications and source code
• Financial information
• Customer data and lists
• Any information marked as confidential

Confidentiality obligations survive termination of services for a period of three (3) years.

8. Warranties and Disclaimers

Limited Warranty

We warrant that our professional services will be performed in a workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. For custom development projects, we provide a warranty period (typically 30-90 days) for bug fixes as specified in your service agreement.

Disclaimer

9. Limitation of Liability

Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or our services shall not exceed the amounts paid by you to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless JP Mercury, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of our Site or services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you provide to us

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Site and services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

For professional service engagements, termination provisions will be specified in your service agreement. Generally:

• Either party may terminate with 30 days written notice
• Client is responsible for payment of work completed through termination date
• Upon termination, each party returns or destroys confidential information

12. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in Dallas, Texas. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class action or collective action.

13. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing their obligations where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, pandemics, government actions, or infrastructure failures.

14. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our Site with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. Severability

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

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any applicable service agreements and privacy policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and JP Mercury regarding your use of our Site and services, superseding any prior agreements.

17. Contact Information