Terms of Service

By accessing and using the FirstMileDev website (firstmiledev.com) and our services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. Additionally, when using FirstMileDev's services, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

FirstMileDev provides MVP development and startup validation services, including but not limited to:

• Market Validation: Testing market demand through ad campaigns and landing pages
• MVP Development: Building minimum viable products using No-Code and Low-Code tools
• Custom Development: Scaling applications using MERN stack and custom architecture
• Consultation: Providing technical strategy and guidance for startups

The specific scope of services, timelines, and deliverables will be defined in individual project agreements.

Our Intellectual Property

The website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by FirstMileDev and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Client Ownership

Upon full payment for services rendered, the client shall own 100% of the intellectual property, code, and design assets created specifically for their project. FirstMileDev retains the right to use general knowledge, techniques, and experience gained during the project.

Third-Party Assets

Third-party assets (stock images, icons, frameworks) are subject to their respective licenses. Clients are responsible for any third-party licensing fees beyond the standard services provided.

When using our website and services, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper operation of the website
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or overburden our servers
• Use our services for any unlawful purpose
• Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent

Pricing

Pricing for services is as quoted in proposals and project agreements. All prices are in USD unless otherwise specified.

Payment Schedule

• Validation Services: 50% upfront, 50% upon completion
• MVP Development: 30% upfront, 40% at midpoint, 30% upon delivery
• Custom Development: As outlined in individual project agreements

Payment Methods

We accept bank transfers, credit cards, and other payment methods as agreed upon in project agreements.

Refunds

Due to the custom nature of our services, refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. If you have concerns about our services, please contact us directly to discuss.

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information exchanged during the course of business:

• Technical information, code, and architectural decisions
• Business strategies, marketing plans, and financial information
• Client lists, project details, and user data
• Trade secrets and proprietary methodologies

This obligation survives termination of the business relationship. Confidentiality does not include information that is publicly available, independently developed, or received from third parties.

FirstMileDev shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:

• Your use of or inability to use our services
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our services
• Any bugs, viruses, or the like that may be transmitted through our services
• Any errors or omissions in any content

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service that gave rise to the claim.

We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the success of market validation or the commercial viability of any product built through our services.

Either party may terminate this agreement with written notice. Upon termination:

• All outstanding payments become immediately due
• Client owns all work completed up to the termination date (upon full payment)
• Confidentiality obligations survive termination
• Return or destroy confidential materials upon request

We reserve the right to terminate access to our services for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

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

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Ottawa, Ontario, in accordance with the rules of the Canadian Arbitration Association.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: