TermsofService
Last updated: February 9, 2026
These Terms of Service govern your use of ByteChain's website, applications, and services. Please read these terms carefully before using our Services. By using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to ByteChain Technologies ("ByteChain," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website (bytechain.dev), applications, and services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Description of Services
ByteChain provides:
2.1 Software Development Services:
We offer custom software development, web and mobile application development, and technical consulting services.
2.2 SaaS Applications:
We develop and operate our own software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications and startup products.
2.3 Website and Platform:
Our website provides information about our services, portfolio, and company, as well as contact and communication tools.
The Services are provided "as is" and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without notice.
3. User Accounts and Registration
3.1 Account Creation:
Certain features of our Services may require you to register for an account. You agree to: - Provide accurate, current, and complete information - Maintain and promptly update your account information - Maintain the security of your password - Accept responsibility for all activities under your account - Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
3.2 Account Eligibility:
You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into contracts to use our Services. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.
3.3 Account Termination:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at support@bytechain.dev.
4. User Responsibilities and Conduct
4.1 Acceptable Use:
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or malicious code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Collect user information without consent
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
- Engage in any fraudulent or deceptive practices
4.2 Content Standards:
Any content you submit, post, or display through the Services must: - Be accurate and not misleading - Comply with applicable laws - Not violate third-party rights - Not contain obscene, offensive, or harmful material
4.3 Compliance:
You are responsible for ensuring your use of the Services complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party agreements.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our Intellectual Property:
The Services, including all content, features, functionality, software, code, designs, graphics, and trademarks, are owned by ByteChain and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not:
- Copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer any part of the Services
- Use our trademarks or branding without written permission
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
5.2 Your Content:
You retain ownership of content you submit to the Services. By submitting content, you grant ByteChain a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your content solely to provide and improve the Services.
5.3 Feedback:
If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Services, you grant ByteChain an unrestricted, perpetual, royalty-free right to use that feedback without compensation or attribution.
5.4 Client Work:
For software development services, intellectual property ownership is defined in separate project agreements. Unless otherwise specified, you retain ownership of your intellectual property, and we retain ownership of our pre-existing tools and methodologies.
6. Prohibited Activities
You may not:
6.1 Technical Violations:
- Access non-public areas of the Services - Probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities without authorization - Bypass authentication or security measures - Interfere with the proper functioning of the Services - Overburden or disrupt servers or networks
6.2 Commercial Misuse:
- Resell or commercialize the Services without permission - Use the Services to compete with ByteChain - Frame or mirror any part of the Services
6.3 Legal Violations:
- Violate export control or sanctions laws - Facilitate illegal activities - Violate privacy or data protection laws - Infringe on intellectual property rights
Violations may result in immediate termination of your account and legal action.
7. Payment Terms
7.1 Fees:
Certain Services may require payment. All fees are stated in USD unless otherwise specified and are non-refundable except as required by law or explicitly stated.
7.2 Payment Methods:
We accept payment through third-party processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.). You agree to their terms and conditions.
7.3 Billing:
- Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis - You authorize us to charge your payment method automatically - Failed payments may result in service suspension
7.4 Taxes:
You are responsible for all applicable taxes, duties, and government fees (except ByteChain's income taxes).
7.5 Price Changes:
We may change pricing with 30 days' notice. Continued use after price changes constitutes acceptance.
7.6 Refunds:
Refund requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact support@bytechain.dev for refund inquiries.
8. Disclaimers and Warranties
8.1 "AS IS" Provision:
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: - Merchantability - Fitness for a particular purpose - Non-infringement - Accuracy or reliability - Uninterrupted or error-free operation
8.2 No Guarantees:
We do not guarantee that: - The Services will meet your requirements - The Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free - Results obtained from the Services will be accurate or reliable - Defects will be corrected
8.3 Third-Party Services:
The Services may integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for third-party services and disclaim all liability related to them.
8.4 Professional Advice:
The Services are not intended to provide legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.
9. Limitation of Liability
9.1 Limitation:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BYTECHAIN, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
- Business interruption
- Personal injury or property damage
This applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9.2 Maximum Liability:
Our total liability for all claims arising from or relating to the Services shall not exceed the greater of: - The amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim, or - $100 USD
9.3 Exceptions:
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.
9.4 Basis of the Bargain:
You acknowledge that these limitations are a fundamental element of the agreement between you and ByteChain, and we would not provide the Services without these limitations.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ByteChain, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any law or regulation
- Your violation of third-party rights
- Content you submit to the Services
- Your negligence or willful misconduct
ByteChain reserves the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, in which case you will cooperate with our defense.
11. Termination
11.1 Termination by You:
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at support@bytechain.dev or through your account settings.
11.2 Termination by Us:
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services immediately, without notice, for: - Violation of these Terms - Illegal or fraudulent activity - Risk to the security or integrity of the Services - Any other reason at our sole discretion
11.3 Effect of Termination:
Upon termination: - Your right to access the Services immediately ceases - We may delete your account and data - Provisions that by their nature should survive (liability, indemnification, dispute resolution) remain in effect
11.4 Data Retrieval:
You are responsible for exporting your data before termination. After termination, we are not obligated to provide access to your data.
12. Dispute Resolution
12.1 Governing Law:
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.
12.2 Informal Resolution:
Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at legal@bytechain.dev to attempt informal resolution.
12.3 Arbitration:
Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with [Arbitration Rules]. The arbitration will take place in [Your Jurisdiction].
12.4 Class Action Waiver:
You agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity and not as a class action, consolidated action, or representative action.
12.5 Exceptions:
Either party may bring a claim in small claims court or seek injunctive relief in court.
12.6 Jurisdiction:
You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in [Your Jurisdiction] for any matters not subject to arbitration.
13. General Provisions
13.1 Entire Agreement:
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any project-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and ByteChain.
13.2 Severability:
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
13.3 Waiver:
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
13.4 Assignment:
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
13.5 Force Majeure:
We are not liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, war, pandemics, etc.).
13.6 Notices:
Notices to you may be sent to the email address associated with your account. Notices to us should be sent to legal@bytechain.dev.
13.7 Export Compliance:
You agree to comply with all export and import laws and regulations.
13.8 Language:
These Terms are written in English. Any translations are provided for convenience only.
14. Updates and Modifications
14.1 Service Changes:
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time without notice.
14.2 Terms Changes:
We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via: - Email notification - Notice on our website - In-app notification
14.3 Acceptance:
Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree to changes, you must stop using the Services.
14.4 Version Control:
The "Last Updated" date indicates when changes were last made. Previous versions are available upon request.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or disputes regarding these Terms, please contact us:
ByteChain Technologies
General Inquiries:
support@bytechain.dev
Legal Matters:
legal@bytechain.dev
Privacy Matters:
privacy@bytechain.dev
Response Time:
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.
Customer Support Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM [Your Timezone]
Thank you for choosing ByteChain. We're committed to providing excellent service while protecting your rights and ours.
Questions About These Terms?
Our legal team is here to help clarify any questions you may have.