Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Smartimate. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and the engineering services provided by Smartimate Engineering. By engaging with our services, you agree to these Terms.

1. Scope of Services

Smartimate provides hardware engineering, firmware development, software solutions, and manufacturing services. The specific deliverables, timelines, and costs for each project will be defined in a separate Statement of Work (SOW) or Quote agreed upon by both parties.

2. Client Obligations

To ensure project success, the Client agrees to:

• Provide accurate and complete technical requirements (specifications, schematics, CAD files) prior to project commencement.
• Respond to engineering queries and approval requests in a timely manner (typically within 3 business days) to avoid delays.
• Ensure they hold the necessary rights or licenses for any third-party IP provided to Smartimate for integration.

3. Payment Terms

A. Billing

Invoices will be issued according to the milestones defined in the SOW. Standard payment terms are Net 15 or Net 30, depending on the contract agreement.

B. Late Payments

Late payments may incur a fee of 1.5% per month on the outstanding balance. Smartimate reserves the right to pause work on any project if payments are overdue by more than 14 days.

4. Intellectual Property (IP) Rights

A. Client Ownership

Upon full payment of all fees, the Client shall own all rights, title, and interest in the custom "Deliverables" created specifically for the Client, including schematic files, PCB layouts, source code, and manufacturing files.

B. Smartimate Background IP

Smartimate retains ownership of its pre-existing frameworks, libraries, design patterns, and tools ("Background IP") used to create the Deliverables. The Client is granted a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such Background IP as embedded within the Deliverables.

5. Warranties and Liability

A. No Warranty for Prototypes

Prototypes and engineering samples are provided "AS IS" for testing and evaluation purposes only. They are not intended for consumer use or resale without further regulatory certification (FCC/CE/UL), which is the Client's responsibility unless otherwise contracted.

B. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Smartimate's total liability for any claim arising out of these Terms or the services provided shall not exceed the total amount paid by the Client for the specific project milestone giving rise to the claim.

6. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information exchanged during the project. We are happy to execute a separate Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to provide additional protection for sensitive projects.

7. Termination

Either party may terminate a project for material breach of these Terms with 14 days' written notice. Upon termination, the Client shall pay for all work completed and expenses incurred up to the effective date of termination.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

9. Contact Information

For legal inquiries regarding these Terms:

Address: Plot 217, Purusottampur, Jajpur Town, Odisha 755001, India