1. Services
Crynn LLC provides software consulting and related professional services, which may include software development, technical advisory, architecture design, implementation, integration, maintenance, support, and other related services as described in a proposal, statement of work, order form, or other written agreement (each, an "SOW").
The specific scope, deliverables, timeline, pricing, and assumptions for each engagement will be described in the applicable SOW. If there is any conflict between these Terms and an SOW, the SOW will control for that engagement.
2. Client Responsibilities
You agree to:
- provide timely access to information, systems, accounts, personnel, and materials reasonably needed for Crynn to perform the services;
- ensure that any materials, data, credentials, content, or instructions you provide are accurate and that you have the legal right to provide them;
- make decisions, provide feedback, and approve deliverables in a timely manner;
- use the services and deliverables in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Crynn is not responsible for delays, defects, or additional costs caused by your failure to meet these responsibilities.
3. Fees and Payment
You agree to pay all fees set forth in the applicable SOW, order form, or invoice.
Unless otherwise stated in writing:
- invoices are due within 15 days of the invoice date;
- late payments may accrue interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law;
- you are responsible for any sales, use, value-added, withholding, or similar taxes associated with the services, excluding taxes based on Crynn's net income;
- reasonable pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses may be invoiced to you.
If payment is overdue, Crynn may suspend performance of the services upon written notice until outstanding amounts are paid.
4. Changes to Scope
Any change to scope, assumptions, deliverables, timeline, or responsibilities may require a written change order or amended SOW and may result in additional fees and revised delivery dates.
Crynn is not obligated to perform work outside the agreed scope unless both parties agree in writing.
5. Term and Termination
These Terms remain in effect until terminated.
Either party may terminate an engagement:
- for convenience upon 14 days' written notice, unless otherwise stated in the applicable SOW; or
- immediately if the other party materially breaches these Terms or the applicable SOW and fails to cure the breach within 10 days after receiving written notice.
Upon termination:
- you will pay Crynn for all services performed and expenses incurred through the effective termination date;
- each party will, upon request, return or destroy the other party's confidential information, subject to routine backup retention or legal obligations;
- any licenses granted to you for unpaid deliverables will automatically terminate until full payment is received.
Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including those relating to fees, intellectual property, confidentiality, disclaimers, indemnification, limitations of liability, and governing law.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Pre-Existing Materials
Each party retains all right, title, and interest in and to its pre-existing materials, tools, software, methodologies, know-how, templates, documentation, trade secrets, and other intellectual property developed or owned independently of the engagement.
6.2 Deliverables
Upon full payment of all applicable fees, and except as otherwise stated in the applicable SOW, Crynn assigns to you all right, title, and interest in the final deliverables specifically created for you under that SOW.
However, Crynn retains ownership of:
- all pre-existing materials;
- general skills, know-how, ideas, concepts, techniques, and processes;
- reusable code, libraries, frameworks, utilities, scripts, connectors, templates, and tools used in performing the services.
To the extent any Crynn-owned materials are embedded in or necessary to use the deliverables, Crynn grants you a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, non-transferable license to use those materials solely as incorporated into the deliverables for your internal business purposes, unless otherwise stated in writing.
6.3 Open Source and Third-Party Materials
Deliverables may include or depend on open-source software or third-party materials. Your use of those materials may be subject to their respective license terms, and Crynn makes no representation that such materials are free of third-party claims or that your use will not require additional licenses. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with any applicable third-party license terms.
7. Confidentiality
Each party agrees to keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other party in connection with the engagement that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure ("Confidential Information").
Each party agrees to: (a) use Confidential Information only in connection with performing obligations or exercising rights under these Terms; (b) protect Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care; and (c) not disclose Confidential Information to third parties without prior written consent, except as required by law or to employees and contractors who need to know and are bound by comparable confidentiality obligations.
8. Warranties and Disclaimers
Each party represents and warrants that it has full authority to enter into and perform its obligations under these Terms, and that doing so does not violate any other agreement or obligation.
Crynn warrants that services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. If services fail to meet this standard, your sole remedy is for Crynn to re-perform the non-conforming services at no additional charge, provided you notify Crynn in writing within 30 days of delivery.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS, THE SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." CRYNN DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
EACH PARTY'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR ANY SOW WILL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID OR PAYABLE BY YOU TO CRYNN IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
These limitations apply regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, and will survive a failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy.
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Crynn and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the services or deliverables in violation of these Terms; (b) materials, data, or instructions you provide; (c) your violation of applicable law; or (d) any dispute between you and a third party.
11. General Provisions
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and each party consents to such jurisdiction.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any applicable SOW, constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, or understandings.
Amendments
Crynn may update these Terms from time to time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website. Continued use of our services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
Severability and Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, it will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed if modification is not possible. A party's failure to enforce any right will not constitute a waiver of that right.
Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: legal@crynn.io