Terms of Service
These Terms of Service govern your use of CalliArc's website and services. Please read them carefully before using our services.
Effective Date: March 15, 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms," "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Client," "you," or "your") and CalliArc Technologies ("CalliArc," "Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of our website (www.calliarc.com), applications, and all related services, including software development, consulting, and support services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.
Important: If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use our Services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of such modifications.
2. Description of Services
2.1 Services Offered
CalliArc provides professional technology services including, but not limited to:
- Custom software development and engineering
- Mobile application development (iOS, Android, cross-platform)
- Web application development and design
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions
- Cloud computing and infrastructure services
- DevOps and automation consulting
- Enterprise software solutions and integration
- IT consulting and digital transformation services
- Cybersecurity and compliance solutions
- Staff augmentation and dedicated development teams
- Software maintenance, support, and upgrades
2.2 Service Agreements
Specific services are governed by individual Service Agreements, Statements of Work (SOW), Master Service Agreements (MSA), or other contracts that supplement these Terms. In case of conflict between these Terms and a specific Service Agreement, the Service Agreement shall prevail for that particular engagement.
2.3 Service Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of material changes that may affect ongoing projects or commitments.
3. Client Responsibilities
3.1 Accurate Information
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information as required for the delivery of Services and to maintain and update such information to keep it accurate and complete.
3.2 Cooperation
You agree to cooperate with CalliArc and provide timely access to:
- Information, materials, and resources necessary for service delivery
- Key personnel for requirements gathering, feedback, and approvals
- Systems, accounts, and credentials as needed for development and deployment
- Prompt responses to queries and review requests
3.3 Acceptable Use
You agree not to use our Services to:
- Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
- Develop software for illegal, fraudulent, or harmful purposes
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
- Transmit malware, viruses, or other harmful code
- Interfere with the operation of our Services or systems
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or data
- Engage in any activity that could damage our reputation
3.4 Compliance
You are responsible for ensuring that your use of our Services and any resulting deliverables comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to your business and jurisdiction.
4. Payment Terms
4.1 Fees and Pricing
Fees for Services are specified in individual Service Agreements or proposals. Unless otherwise stated:
- All fees are quoted in US Dollars (USD)
- Fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, duties, and levies
- Travel and other out-of-pocket expenses are billed separately at cost
- Hourly rates apply for time-and-materials engagements
- Fixed-price projects follow payment schedules defined in the SOW
4.2 Payment Schedule
Typical payment structures include:
- Fixed-Price Projects: 30% upfront deposit, 40% at midpoint milestone, 30% upon completion
- Time & Materials: Monthly invoicing based on actual hours and expenses
- Retainer/Support: Monthly or quarterly payments in advance
- Custom arrangements: As specified in the Service Agreement
4.3 Payment Methods
We accept payment via:
- Wire transfer / ACH
- Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- PayPal for eligible transactions
- Check (US clients only, with prior approval)
4.4 Late Payments
Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date unless otherwise specified. Late payments may result in:
- Interest charges of 1.5% per month (or the maximum rate permitted by law)
- Suspension of Services until payment is received
- Retention of deliverables and source code until payment is complete
- Collection costs and legal fees if collection action is required
4.5 Taxes
You are responsible for all applicable taxes (including VAT, GST, sales tax, and withholding taxes) unless you provide valid tax exemption documentation. If CalliArc is required to collect taxes, these will be added to invoices.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Client Ownership
Subject to full payment of all fees, you will own all rights, title, and interest in:
- Custom software, code, and applications developed specifically for you ("Custom Deliverables")
- Documentation, specifications, and designs created exclusively for your project
- Your proprietary data, content, and business information
5.2 CalliArc Ownership
CalliArc retains all rights, title, and interest in:
- Pre-existing Materials: Tools, libraries, frameworks, and code owned by CalliArc prior to the engagement
- General Knowledge: Skills, techniques, ideas, and know-how developed or refined during the engagement
- Proprietary Tools: CalliArc's internal tools, utilities, and development methodologies
- Reusable Components: Generic, non-client-specific code components and modules
5.3 Third-Party Components
Deliverables may incorporate third-party software, libraries, or open-source components. Such components remain subject to their respective licenses. CalliArc will:
- Disclose material third-party components used in deliverables
- Ensure compliance with applicable license terms
- Provide license documentation upon request
5.4 License Grants
CalliArc grants you a perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use any pre-existing materials and proprietary tools incorporated into your deliverables, solely for the operation of the delivered solution.
5.5 Portfolio Rights
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, CalliArc may reference you as a client and include non-confidential aspects of the project in our portfolio, marketing materials, and case studies.
6. Confidentiality
6.1 Definition
"Confidential Information" means all non-public information disclosed by either party to the other, whether orally, in writing, or by other means, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and circumstances of disclosure.
6.2 Obligations
Each party agrees to:
- Maintain the confidentiality of the other party's Confidential Information
- Use Confidential Information only for purposes related to the Services
- Restrict disclosure to employees, contractors, and agents with a need to know
- Apply at least the same degree of care used to protect own confidential information
6.3 Exceptions
Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that:
- Is or becomes publicly available without breach of this Agreement
- Was known to the receiving party prior to disclosure
- Is independently developed without use of Confidential Information
- Is rightfully obtained from a third party without restriction
- Must be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order (with notice to disclosing party)
6.4 Duration
Confidentiality obligations survive termination of this Agreement for a period of five (5) years, or longer for trade secrets as required by law.
7. Warranties and Representations
7.1 CalliArc Warranties
CalliArc warrants that:
- Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner
- Deliverables will substantially conform to agreed-upon specifications
- We have the right to provide the Services and grant the licenses described herein
- To our knowledge, deliverables will not infringe third-party intellectual property rights
7.2 Warranty Period
CalliArc provides a warranty period of 30 days from delivery ("Warranty Period") during which we will correct any defects or non-conformities in deliverables at no additional charge. Extended warranty and support services are available under separate agreement.
7.3 Warranty Exclusions
Warranty does not cover issues arising from:
- Modifications made by parties other than CalliArc
- Use not in accordance with provided documentation
- Client-provided materials, data, or specifications
- Third-party software, hardware, or services
- Changes to operating environment not specified in requirements
7.4 Disclaimer
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, CALLIARC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. CALLIARC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE.
8. Limitation of Liability
8.1 Limitation of Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CALLIARC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
- Loss of data or data breach damages
- Business interruption or downtime costs
- Cost of substitute services
- Reputational harm
8.2 Cap on Liability
CalliArc's total aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the total fees paid by you to CalliArc during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) $50,000 USD.
8.3 Exceptions
The limitations in this section do not apply to: (a) breaches of confidentiality obligations, (b) infringement of intellectual property rights, (c) gross negligence or willful misconduct, or (d) payment obligations.
9. Indemnification
9.1 Client Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CalliArc and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:
- Your breach of these Terms or any Service Agreement
- Your violation of applicable laws or third-party rights
- Client-provided materials, specifications, or instructions
- Your use of deliverables in violation of their intended purpose
9.2 CalliArc Indemnification
CalliArc will indemnify you against third-party claims alleging that CalliArc-developed deliverables (excluding third-party and open-source components) infringe valid intellectual property rights, provided you promptly notify us and allow us to control the defense.
10. Term and Termination
10.1 Term
These Terms are effective upon your first use of our Services and continue until terminated. Individual Service Agreements may specify their own term and renewal provisions.
10.2 Termination for Convenience
Either party may terminate a Service Agreement for convenience with 30 days' written notice, subject to payment for all Services rendered through the termination date.
10.3 Termination for Cause
Either party may terminate immediately upon written notice if the other party:
- Materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure within 30 days of notice
- Becomes insolvent, files for bankruptcy, or ceases operations
- Engages in illegal or unethical conduct
10.4 Effects of Termination
Upon termination:
- All outstanding fees become immediately due and payable
- Each party shall return or destroy the other's Confidential Information
- CalliArc will deliver completed work and work-in-progress upon payment
- Provisions that by their nature should survive (confidentiality, IP, limitation of liability) shall survive
11. Dispute Resolution
11.1 Negotiation
The parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute arising from this Agreement through good-faith negotiation. A party must provide written notice of the dispute and allow 30 days for resolution before pursuing other remedies.
11.2 Arbitration
If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in San Francisco, California, by a single arbitrator.
11.3 Exceptions
Either party may seek injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or prevent irreparable harm pending arbitration.
11.4 Class Action Waiver
YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
12. General Provisions
12.1 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
12.2 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer this Agreement without CalliArc's prior written consent. CalliArc may assign this Agreement to an affiliate or in connection with a merger or acquisition.
12.3 Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, strikes, government actions, or internet outages.
12.4 Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
12.5 Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with any Service Agreements, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.
12.6 Waiver
No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver.
12.7 Notices
All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by email (with confirmation of receipt), certified mail, or recognized overnight courier to the addresses provided by each party.
13. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
CalliArc Technologies
Legal Department
Acceptance of Terms
By using CalliArc's Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.