Cipherus

Cipherus Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 2026

By engaging Cipherus LLC ("Cipherus", "we", "our"), the client ("Client", "you") agrees to the following Terms of Service.

  1. Services

    Cipherus provides custom software development and consulting services including but not limited to:

    • Website design and development
    • Data dashboards and analytics tools
    • API integrations
    • Blockchain and Web3 applications
    • Infrastructure setup and deployment
    • Technical consulting and development services

    Cipherus may perform work internally or through trusted third-party developers or contractors when necessary.

  2. Client Account

    Each client engagement is managed under a Client Account.

    A Client Account may include:

    • multiple projects
    • multiple invoices
    • hosting or infrastructure services
    • consulting or development work

    All financial obligations across projects are associated with the Client Account.

    Cipherus may consider an account not in good standing if any invoice issued to the Client remains unpaid beyond its due date.

  3. Payments

    Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

    • 50% payment is required to begin work
    • 50% payment is due upon project completion prior to final delivery

    Invoices may include alternate payment structures depending on project scope.

    Invoices are considered accepted when:

    • the Client pays the invoice
    • the Client confirms the invoice in writing
    • the Client allows work to begin

    All payments are final. Deposits are non-refundable.

  4. Late Payments & Account Enforcement

    Invoices not paid within the stated payment terms may result in the Client Account being placed out of good standing.

    If an account is not in good standing, Cipherus reserves the right to:

    • pause development work
    • delay delivery of completed work
    • suspend hosted services or infrastructure
    • restrict access to applications or dashboards
    • terminate services associated with the Client Account

    These actions may apply across all projects under the Client Account, regardless of which invoice remains unpaid.

    Cipherus may issue formal notices before service suspension but is not obligated to do so.

  5. Infrastructure & Hosting Management

    If Cipherus manages infrastructure on behalf of the Client (including but not limited to hosting, databases, email services, APIs, or analytics platforms), such systems may remain under Cipherus operational control until the Client Account is paid in full.

    Cipherus may temporarily suspend access to managed infrastructure if the Client Account becomes delinquent.

    Cipherus will not intentionally destroy Client data during suspension periods but may restrict access until the account is resolved.

  6. Client Responsibilities & Communication

    Clients are expected to maintain reasonable communication during project development.

    Failure to:

    • respond to messages
    • attend scheduled meetings
    • provide required feedback or materials

    may result in project delays or suspension.

    If the Client becomes unresponsive for more than 7 business days, Cipherus may place the project on hold or reallocate development resources.

  7. Project Scope & Revisions

    Each project is defined by a mutually agreed scope.

    Additional features or major revisions outside the original scope may require additional charges.

    Cipherus will notify the Client before proceeding with out-of-scope work.

  8. Ownership & Delivery

    Ownership of final deliverables transfers to the Client only after the Client Account is paid in full.

    Until payment is complete, Cipherus retains operational control over:

    • deployed applications
    • infrastructure and hosting environments
    • development repositories
    • administrative credentials

    Cipherus retains the right to showcase completed work in its portfolio.

  9. Intellectual Property

    Custom-built tools, frameworks, or development components created by Cipherus may remain Cipherus intellectual property unless otherwise agreed in writing.

    Clients receive a license to use delivered code and assets once payment obligations are satisfied.

  10. Third-Party Services

    Projects may depend on third-party services including but not limited to:

    • hosting providers
    • API providers
    • blockchain networks
    • payment processors

    The Client is responsible for any associated subscription or usage fees unless otherwise agreed.

    Cipherus is not liable for outages or failures of third-party services.

  11. Web3 / Blockchain Disclaimer

    For blockchain or Web3 related projects:

    Cipherus assumes no liability for:

    • smart contract vulnerabilities
    • exploits or hacks
    • financial losses from protocol usage

    Security audits are the Client's responsibility unless explicitly included in project scope.

  12. Limitation of Liability

    Cipherus is not responsible for:

    • third-party service outages
    • hosting provider downtime
    • network or blockchain disruptions
    • misuse of delivered software

    Maximum liability for any claim shall not exceed the total amount paid to Cipherus by the Client during the previous 12 months.

  13. Right to Refuse or Terminate Service

    Cipherus reserves the right to decline or terminate services for any reason including but not limited to:

    • illegal or fraudulent activities
    • harassment or abusive behavior
    • bad-faith negotiations
    • failure to maintain account payment obligations

    In such cases, the Client will be billed for all work completed up to the termination date.

  14. Confidentiality

    Cipherus agrees to keep client data and project information confidential.

    Clients agree not to disclose Cipherus internal processes, tools, pricing structures, or proprietary methods for a period of three (3) years following project completion.

  15. Agreement

    By engaging Cipherus services or paying an invoice issued by Cipherus, the Client acknowledges and agrees to these Terms of Service.

For questions regarding these terms, contact: support@cipherus.io