Note: These terms provide general information about our services. For specific projects, a detailed Statement of Work (SOW) will be provided with project-specific terms. If you have questions, please contact us at hello@goosebytes.com.
Welcome to GooseBytes Inc ("GooseBytes," "we," "our," or "us"). By engaging our services, submitting a project inquiry, or using our website, you ("Client," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.
These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and GooseBytes Inc. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time, and your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.
GooseBytes provides Production Hardening Sprints for existing AI-built applications. The standard service focuses on preserving existing functionality and design while making targeted improvements to production readiness, reliability, security, deployment, maintainability, and guardrails for future AI-assisted development.
Each paid engagement begins with an agreed scope and fixed price before work starts. The project-specific deliverables, timeline, pricing, and acceptance criteria are documented in a Statement of Work (SOW).
For clarity, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
All work is subject to a written scope agreement, which will be provided before project commencement. The scope defines:
Scope Changes: If you request changes outside the agreed scope, we will provide a written change order detailing the additional work, timeline impact, and associated fees. Work on scope changes will only commence after written approval and, if applicable, receipt of additional payment.
Timeline estimates use the word "typically" to indicate approximate durations. Actual timelines may vary based on project complexity, scope changes, feedback cycles, and third-party dependencies. We commit to communicating proactively about any timeline adjustments.
Paid work begins only after the scope and fixed price are agreed in writing. Payment timing and method are set out in the applicable Statement of Work.
The founding cohort is selected individually. Selected founding-cohort projects receive the Production Hardening Sprint free in exchange for feedback and agreed case-study participation; submission does not guarantee selection or create a contract.
Client Ownership: Upon receipt of final payment, you own all custom code, designs, and deliverables created specifically for your project (the "Work Product"). We transfer all rights, title, and interest in the Work Product to you.
Reusable Components: We retain ownership of:
This allows us to deliver value efficiently and improve our services. You receive a perpetual, non-exclusive, irrevocable license to use all code and components delivered as part of your project.
Open Source Dependencies: During project planning, we will discuss open source dependencies and work with you to select libraries compatible with your desired licensing model (proprietary vs. open source). Deliverables may include open-source software licensed under their respective open-source licenses. You are responsible for understanding and complying with all open source licenses in your deliverables.
Third-Party Integrations: You are responsible for obtaining and maintaining any necessary licenses for third-party services, APIs, or integrations required for your project (e.g., Stripe, Salesforce, Auth0).
Code Delivery & Access: During development, you will receive access to a preview/staging environment where you can test and provide feedback on the work in progress. Upon receipt of final payment and your approval, we will deploy to production and provide you with the full codebase and repository access. Upon final payment, we transfer all rights, title, and interest in the custom Work Product to you, along with full access to the code repository.
Warranty Period: We warrant that deliverables will substantially conform to the agreed specifications for the duration of major version releases. For example, if we deliver version 1.x of your product, our warranty covers that major version.
Warranty Coverage: We will work in good faith to determine the root cause of any issues reported during the warranty period. Our warranty covers defects in our workmanship and code quality. The warranty does not cover:
No Guarantee of Outcomes: While we strive for excellence, we make no warranties regarding specific business outcomes, revenue, user adoption, or other results from using our deliverables.
AS-IS After Acceptance: Once you accept deliverables and the warranty period expires, the Work Product is provided "as-is" without any further warranty of any kind, express or implied.
Disclaimer of Consequential Damages: In no event shall GooseBytes be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services or deliverables.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, GooseBytes' total liability arising from or related to services provided under these terms shall not exceed the total fees paid by you for the specific project giving rise to the claim.
GooseBytes shall not be liable for:
Both parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary or sensitive information disclosed during the course of the engagement ("Confidential Information"). This obligation does not apply to information that:
Confidentiality obligations survive for three (3) years following the termination of our engagement.
Term: These terms begin when you engage our services and continue until all obligations are fulfilled or the agreement is terminated.
Termination by Client: You may terminate services at any time with written notice. Upon termination, you are responsible for payment of all work completed up to the termination date, calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Termination by GooseBytes: We may terminate services if you breach these terms, fail to make timely payments, or engage in conduct that we reasonably believe harms our business or reputation.
Effect of Termination: Upon termination and receipt of payment for work completed, we will deliver all completed Work Product and provide you with the licenses described in Section 6. Sections 6 (Intellectual Property), 7 (Warranties), 8 (Limitation of Liability), 9 (Confidentiality), and 11 (Dispute Resolution) survive termination.
Governing Law: These terms shall be governed by applicable law. The specific governing jurisdiction will be determined based on the entity structure of GooseBytes Inc and will be detailed in your project's Statement of Work.
Good Faith Negotiation: In the event of any dispute, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good faith negotiation.
Venue: Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms shall be brought in the jurisdiction specified in your project's Statement of Work.
Entire Agreement: These Terms of Service, together with any applicable Statement of Work, constitute the entire agreement between you and GooseBytes regarding our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
Severability: If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Waiver: No waiver of any term or condition shall be deemed a continuing waiver or a waiver of any other term or condition.
Assignment: You may not assign these terms or any rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these terms to any successor or affiliate.
Independent Contractors: The parties are independent contractors. Nothing in these terms creates a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship.
For questions about these Terms of Service, legal notices, or to exercise any rights under this agreement, please contact us at:
GooseBytes Inc
Email: hello@goosebytes.com