Code Ownership, Hosting, and Maintenance Policy

Welcome to Pressbuddy Software Solutions! We are committed to delivering high-quality software development services at affordable rates, with a focus on long-term support and maintenance. Please carefully review our policy regarding code ownership, hosting, and maintenance.

1. Project Delivery and Code Ownership

All software developed by Pressbuddy Software Solutions remains the intellectual property of our company, including the source code, designs, and proprietary algorithms, unless explicitly agreed otherwise in a written contract. The client receives full access to the functional deliverables (website, mobile app, or software product) upon project completion, along with user documentation. The source code is not included as part of the standard project delivery unless it is specified as a paid add-on or licensing agreement.

2. Hosting and Free Maintenance Policy

We provide hosting from our servers for all projects we deliver, ensuring smooth and optimized performance. Clients do not need to manage hosting separately unless they wish to move the project to their own server. The first year of maintenance is free. This includes regular updates, security patches, and minor bug fixes to ensure your product stays up-to-date and functional.

3. Annual Maintenance Services

After the first year, clients can opt for annual maintenance at competitive rates. This includes performance monitoring, troubleshooting, updates, and feature enhancements. Failure to renew the maintenance contract may result inrestricted access to updates and technical support.

4. Code Security and Proprietary Rights

Our code is the result of years of research, development, and optimization. To protect this knowledge, we do not release full source code directly to clients by default. We offer modular delivery orsource code licensing agreements for clients needing access to specific components, subject to additional fees.

5. Source Code Escrow Option (For Client Assurance)

In cases where clients require additional security, we offer a source code escrow service through a third-party provider. This ensures that the source code will be released to the client only under predefined conditions (e.g., company shutdown or failure to deliver support).

6. SaaS and Cloud-Based Deployments

For software deployed as a service (SaaS), the client subscribes to access the product, with no ownership of the code or underlying infrastructure. We guarantee uptime, hosting, and support during the active subscription period.

7. Client Responsibilities

Clients are expected to adhere to the terms of service agreed upon during project initiation. Unauthorized attempts to access or modify our code without permission will result in contract termination and legal action if necessary. Clients are encouraged to discuss any additional requirementsor concerns regarding ownership before the project begins.

8. Refund and Termination Policy

Once the project is initiated and the code is deployed, refunds will not be issued for the development fees, except under exceptional conditions outlined in the project contract. If the client wishes to terminate the service,data and project migration support will be offered, but source code ownership will remain with Pressbuddy unless otherwise agreed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or require additional information regarding our Code Ownership and Maintenance Policy, feel free to reach to us at [email protected].

By working with Pressbuddy Software Solutions, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. We look forward to delivering exceptional service and maintaining your projects with the utmost care!

Last Updated: 13/07/2022