Legal & Terms

Effective Date: February 2025

Terms of Engagement

All consulting engagements are governed by a Master Services Agreement (MSA) or Statement of Work (SOW) signed prior to the commencement of work. No work begins without a signed agreement.

Confidentiality

I maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client data, trade secrets, and business logic. Standard security practices are employed to protect all shared assets. Mutual NDAs are available upon request.

Payment Terms

Invoices are due upon receipt unless otherwise specified in the MSA. Late payments may incur interest at the rate specified in the agreement.

Limitation of Liability

Consulting services are provided on an advisory basis. I shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of advice, recommendations, or deliverables provided during an engagement. Total liability is limited to the fees paid for the specific engagement in question.

No Legal, Financial, or Regulatory Advice

Services provided are technical in nature. Nothing in any engagement constitutes legal, financial, tax, or regulatory advice. Clients should seek independent professional counsel for such matters.

Intellectual Property

Upon full payment, all code, documentation, and artifacts produced during the engagement become the client's exclusive property, unless otherwise specified in the MSA. Pre-existing intellectual property, tools, and frameworks remain the property of their respective owners.

Governing Law

Unless otherwise specified in the MSA, these terms shall be governed by the laws of Canada. For engagements conducted within the UAE, the laws of the relevant emirate may apply as mutually agreed.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising under these terms shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes may be referred to mediation or arbitration as specified in the applicable MSA.