Terms of Service
Clear, balanced legal terms governing engineering engagements, client intellectual property ownership, and mutual confidentiality with Renbo Studios.
Summary for Founders & Executives
100% IP Ownership: Upon final milestone payment, you own all custom code, designs, and deliverables completely.
Mutual NDA Included: All client trade secrets, architecture ideas, and private data are held strictly confidential.
Post-Launch Warranty: We guarantee a 30-day bug resolution warranty on all scoped deliverables.
1. Services & Engagement Model
Renbo Studios provides product engineering, full-stack web and mobile application development, AI systems integration, and backend architecture services (the "Services").
Specific project scope, sprint schedules, milestones, and deliverables are defined in mutually agreed Statements of Work ("SOW") or digital service agreements executed between Renbo Studios and the Client. In the event of a conflict between these general Terms and an executed SOW, the specific terms of the SOW shall govern.
2. Intellectual Property (IP) Ownership
A. Custom Deliverables (Work-for-Hire)
Upon receipt of full payment for the applicable project or milestone, Renbo Studios irrevocably assigns and transfers to the Client all worldwide right, title, and interest in and to all custom source code, application architecture, UI assets, and deliverables created specifically for the Client under the SOW.
B. Background Technology & Open-Source Libraries
To maximize software quality and velocity, deliverables may incorporate open-source packages (e.g. React Native, Expo, SvelteKit, Tailwind CSS) or pre-existing studio scaffolding. These components remain licensed under their respective open-source licenses (MIT/Apache 2.0). Renbo Studios grants the Client a perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, modify, and distribute any pre-existing studio components embedded in deliverables.
3. Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure (NDA)
Both parties agree to treat all shared technical, commercial, financial, and strategic information as strictly Confidential Information:
- We will not disclose, share, or monetize your proprietary code, customer lists, API keys, or product roadmaps to any third party.
- All engineers, contractors, and project managers assigned to your account are bound by enforceable non-disclosure obligations.
- Confidentiality obligations survive termination of the engineering engagement for a minimum period of three (3) years.
4. Milestones, Invoices & Payment Terms
Unless otherwise specified in an SOW:
- Deposit: Projects typically require an upfront deposit or initial sprint commitment prior to engineering commencement.
- Milestones: Invoices are issued upon completion of agreed sprint milestones, payable net-14 via international wire (USD, EUR, GBP), Stripe, or designated invoice channels.
- Late Payments: Invoices outstanding beyond 15 calendar days may result in temporary suspension of active sprint development until accounts are settled.
5. Warranty & Acceptance Period
We stand behind the code we ship:
14-Day Acceptance Window: Following delivery of a milestone, the Client has fourteen (14) calendar days to review, test, and request adjustments within the agreed scope.
30-Day Bug Warranty: Following final delivery or public launch, Renbo Studios will resolve any reproducible defects, broken links, or performance regressions identified within the original scope at no additional charge.
Note: The warranty does not cover modifications made by third-party developers after handover, or breaking changes introduced by third-party platform APIs (e.g. OpenAI model deprecations, Apple/Google App Store policy updates).
6. Independent Contractor Relationship
Renbo Studios operates strictly as an independent contractor. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create an employer-employee, partnership, or joint venture relationship between Renbo Studios and the Client.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, neither party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including loss of profits, data, or business interruption). In no event shall Renbo Studios' aggregate liability arising out of or related to an engagement exceed the total fees actually received by Renbo Studios under the applicable SOW during the three (3) months preceding the incident.
8. Termination & Deliverable Handover
Either party may terminate an ongoing engagement with fourteen (14) days written notice. Upon termination:
- Client pays for all approved sprints and hours logged up to the termination date.
- Renbo Studios delivers all completed repositories, documentation, and digital assets up to the funded stage.
- All confidential assets and credentials of the Client are securely transferred and revoked.
9. Legal Inquiries & Notices
All formal notices, contract amendments, and legal inquiries should be directed to our operations and legal desk:
Renbo Studios — Contract Administration
Email: legal@renbostudios.com
General Contact: hello@renbostudios.com
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