Terms of Service
Hephaestus Technologies

• Execution: We will perform the services defined in a specific Statement of Work (SOW) or Proposal.
• Revisions: Unless otherwise stated in the SOW, creative services (Branding, Animation) include up to 4 rounds of minor revisions.
• Client Cooperation: The Client must provide all necessary assets, feedback, and approvals in a timely manner. Delays caused by the Client may result in adjusted timelines and additional fees.

• Pricing: All quotes are in UAE Dirhams (AED) and are exclusive of VAT unless specified otherwise.
• Payment Schedule: Standard terms require an initial payment, milestone payment, and final payment upon full delivery.
• Late Payments: Payments delayed beyond 30 days may incur a late fee of 5% per month, framed as liquidated damages for administrative costs.

• Work Product: Upon receipt of full payment, all custom-developed code, branding designs, and animations created specifically for the Client shall be assigned to the Client.
• Background IP: Hephaestus Technologies retains ownership of its pre-existing proprietary tools, frameworks, and AI models. The Client is granted a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use these as part of the final deliverable.
• Moral Rights: To the extent permitted by UAE Law, the Client agrees that the Company may showcase the completed project in its professional portfolio.

• Cap: To the maximum extent permitted by the UAE Civil Code, our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.
• Exclusions: We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages, or for losses resulting from third-party API failures.
• Indemnity: The Client shall indemnify us against any claims arising from content provided by the Client that infringes on third-party IP rights.

• For Convenience: Either party may terminate the project with 30 days’ written notice. The Client must pay for all work completed up to the termination date.
• For Cause: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate services immediately if the Client breaches payment terms or uses our services for illegal activities (e.g., cybercrime under UAE Law No. 34 of 2021).