Terms & Conditions
Please read these terms carefully before using our services or website.
Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms," "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and SCIEN LLC, a Michigan limited liability company ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"), governing your use of our website located at scien.dev (the "Website") and our software development services (the "Services").
By accessing, browsing, or using our Website or Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Website or Services.
These Terms may be updated from time to time. Your continued use of our Website or Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our Website.
Our Services
Software Development Services
SCIEN LLC provides comprehensive software development services including:
- AI & Machine Learning: Custom AI models, LLM fine-tuning, predictive analytics, and ML infrastructure
- Blockchain & Web3: Smart contracts, DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, and dApp development
- Backend Infrastructure: Scalable APIs, microservices, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps solutions
- Computer Vision: Object detection, image processing, facial recognition, and real-time analytics
- Full-Stack Development: Web applications, mobile apps, e-commerce platforms, and custom software solutions
Service Delivery Terms
- Project Scope: Services are provided according to written statements of work or service agreements
- Timeline: Delivery schedules are estimates and may be subject to change based on project complexity
- Payment Terms: Payment schedules and terms are specified in individual service agreements
- Intellectual Property: Ownership of work product is governed by individual service agreements
User Responsibilities
Permitted Use
You may use our Website and Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree to:
- Lawful Use: Use our Website and Services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Accurate Information: Provide accurate, current, and complete information when using our Services or contacting us
- Respect IP Rights: Respect our intellectual property rights and the intellectual property rights of third parties
- Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of any sensitive information disclosed during our business relationship
Prohibited Activities
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Reverse Engineering: Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of our software
- Unauthorized Access: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or other users' accounts
- Illegal Activities: Use our Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, including but not limited to fraud, money laundering, or other criminal activities
- Confidentiality Breach: Disclose, share, or distribute any confidential project information, trade secrets, or proprietary data
- System Interference: Interfere with or disrupt our Services, servers, or networks, or attempt to do so
Intellectual Property
Our Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights in our Website, Services, software, code, designs, documentation, trademarks, logos, and other proprietary materials (collectively, "Our IP") remain the exclusive property of SCIEN LLC and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.
- • You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of Our IP without our express written permission
- • You may not remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from Our IP
- • Any unauthorized use of Our IP may result in legal action and damages
Work Product Ownership
Ownership of work product created during our Services is governed by individual service agreements:
- • Custom Development: Typically, clients own the work product created specifically for their project
- • Pre-existing IP: We retain ownership of any pre-existing intellectual property, tools, or methodologies
- • Third-Party Components: Ownership of third-party libraries, frameworks, or components is governed by their respective licenses
- • Documentation: Ownership of project documentation is typically shared or specified in the service agreement
Your Intellectual Property
You retain ownership of any intellectual property you provide to us:
- • Client Materials: You retain ownership of any materials, data, or intellectual property you provide to us
- • License to Use: You grant us a limited license to use your materials solely for the purpose of providing our Services
- • Confidentiality: We will maintain the confidentiality of your intellectual property and use it only as authorized
Limitation of Liability
General Limitations
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SCIEN LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF OUR WEBSITE OR SERVICES.
- • Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or our Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us for the specific Services giving rise to the claim
- • We are not liable for any damages resulting from third-party actions, system failures, or events beyond our reasonable control
- • Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you
Service-Specific Disclaimers
- Software Development: We provide services on an "as-is" basis and do not guarantee specific outcomes or performance results
- Third-Party Dependencies: We are not liable for issues arising from third-party services, APIs, or dependencies
- Data Loss: You are responsible for backing up your data and we are not liable for data loss
- Security: While we implement security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data or systems
Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your use of our Services at any time by:
- • Providing written notice to us at legal@scien.dev
- • Stopping use of our Website and Services
- • Following any specific termination procedures in your service agreement
- • Outstanding obligations and payments remain due after termination
Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately if:
- • You breach these Terms or your service agreement
- • You engage in prohibited activities
- • We are required to do so by law or regulation
- • We discontinue the Services (with reasonable notice)
Effect of Termination
- • Your right to use our Website and Services will cease immediately
- • We may delete your account and data after a reasonable period
- • Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect
- • Outstanding payments and obligations remain due and payable
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of Michigan.
Dispute Resolution
- Good Faith Negotiation: We encourage resolving disputes through good faith negotiation before pursuing legal action
- Mediation: If negotiation fails, disputes may be resolved through mediation with a mutually agreed mediator
- Arbitration: For disputes exceeding $10,000, either party may request binding arbitration
- Class Action Waiver: You waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: