Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: January 5, 2026

Apploid Studios is operated by Apploid Studio Store LLC.

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website apploidstudios.com, related landing pages, and services provided by Apploid Studio Store LLC, doing business as Apploid Studios (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By using our Site or engaging our Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site or Services.

Paid work is also governed by a signed Statement of Work (SOW). If there is a conflict between these Terms and a signed SOW, the SOW controls for that project except where the SOW is silent — then these Terms apply. Refund and cancellation matters are governed by our Refund & Cancellation Policy, which supplements these Terms.

1. Definitions

“Services” — consulting, mobile app development, web application development, UI/UX design, website development, MVP builds, maintenance, and related digital product services offered by Apploid Studios.
“SOW” — a signed Statement of Work or service agreement describing project scope, deliverables, fees, timeline, and acceptance criteria.
“Client,” “You,” or “Your” — the individual or entity purchasing or using Services.
“Deliverables” — custom work product created for you under a SOW, such as designs, source code, documentation, and configured applications.
“Third-Party Services” — external products or platforms not operated by us, such as hosting providers, app stores, APIs, plugins, and SaaS tools.

2. Acceptance of Terms

Your use of the Site constitutes acceptance of these Terms. For paid Services, acceptance occurs when you sign a SOW, pay an invoice, or otherwise authorize work to begin. We may update these Terms by posting a revised version with a new effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. Changes do not apply retroactively to signed SOWs unless agreed in writing.

3. Scope of Services

Apploid Studios provides custom digital product services for businesses and entrepreneurs, including:

Mobile app development (iOS, Android, cross-platform)
Web application and software development
UI/UX design and product consulting
Website design and development
MVP development
Ongoing maintenance and post-launch support

Free consultations: Strategy calls or consultations offered at no charge do not create a binding contract for paid Services. Paid work begins only after a signed SOW and any required deposit or first payment.

What we deliver: Each SOW lists specific deliverables — for example, discovery documents, design files, source code, test builds, deployment support, and documentation. Services not listed in the SOW are excluded unless added through a signed change order.

Subcontractors: Depending on project scope, we may use specialist developers or vetted partner teams under Apploid Studio Store LLC supervision. We remain responsible to you for Services under the SOW.

4. Client Responsibilities

To enable timely delivery, you agree to:

Provide accurate project requirements, branding assets, content, and credentials needed for the project
Designate a primary point of contact with authority to approve scope, designs, and milestones
Review deliverables and provide consolidated written feedback within the timeframes in your SOW (or within five (5) business days if not specified)
Obtain and maintain Third-Party accounts required for your product (e.g., Apple Developer Program, Google Play Console, hosting, domain, payment gateway accounts)
Ensure you have rights to any materials you supply (logos, images, copy, data)
Respond to questions and approval requests promptly; delays in client feedback may extend the project timeline without additional liability to us
Comply with applicable laws in your use of Deliverables

Failure to meet these responsibilities may pause work, extend deadlines, or result in additional fees for rework or idle time as stated in the SOW.

5. Statements of Work & Change Orders

All paid Services require a signed SOW before work begins. Each SOW includes, at minimum:

Scope and deliverables
Timeline and milestones
Fees and payment schedule
Acceptance criteria
Included revision rounds

Requests for new features, platforms, integrations, or material scope changes require a written change order with updated cost and schedule before we perform the additional work.

6. Payment Terms

Unless your SOW states otherwise:

Fees: Set forth in the SOW. We may require a deposit or milestone-based payments before or during the project.
Invoices: Due within thirty (30) days of invoice date unless the SOW specifies a different schedule (e.g., due on signing or on milestone acceptance).
Late payment: Overdue amounts may accrue interest at 1.5% per month (or the maximum rate permitted by law), and we may pause work until payment is received.
Taxes: Fees exclude applicable sales, use, or similar taxes unless stated otherwise. You are responsible for taxes associated with your purchase except taxes based on our net income.
Non-refundable fees: All fees are non-refundable except as stated in our Refund & Cancellation Policy or your SOW.
Payment methods: Bank transfer, card payment, or other methods agreed in writing. Card and payment processor fees may apply.

We do not begin work (or release final Deliverables) until required payments are received, unless the SOW explicitly provides otherwise.

7. Project Timeline & Delays

Timelines in the SOW are estimates based on the agreed scope and your timely participation. Delays caused by factors outside our reasonable control — including late client feedback, missing assets, third-party outages, app store review times, or scope changes — may extend the schedule without breach by us.

If a delay exceeds thirty (30) days due to client inaction, we may reallocate resources, reschedule the project, or invoice for work completed to date in accordance with the SOW.

8. Revisions, Acceptance & Delivery

Unless your SOW states otherwise:

Design revisions: Up to two (2) rounds of revisions per design milestone, based on consolidated written feedback per round.
Development corrections: Bug fixes and adjustments needed to meet SOW acceptance criteria are included. New features or design changes after approval require a change order.
Acceptance: You have five (5) business days from milestone delivery to accept or reject with documented deficiencies tied to the SOW. Silence may be deemed acceptance.
Delivery format: As specified in the SOW (e.g., Figma files, Git repository, build files, documentation).

Full details on revisions, milestone acceptance, and cancellations are in our Refund & Cancellation Policy. Your SOW controls when it specifies different terms.

9. Intellectual Property & Source Code

Your materials: You retain ownership of content, trademarks, and materials you provide. You grant us a license to use them solely to perform the Services.

Our pre-existing IP: We retain ownership of tools, frameworks, libraries, methodologies, and know-how developed or licensed by us before or outside your project (“Background IP”).

Custom Deliverables: Upon your full payment of all amounts due under the applicable SOW, we assign to you our rights in the custom Deliverables created specifically for your project, excluding Background IP and third-party components.

Source code: When source code is included in the SOW, we provide it upon final payment (typically via repository access or agreed transfer method). Third-party and open-source components remain subject to their respective licenses.

Portfolio use: Unless a confidentiality agreement states otherwise, we may display non-confidential project descriptions, screenshots, or anonymized case studies for marketing and portfolio purposes.

10. Third-Party Fees & Services

Unless explicitly included in your SOW fees, you are responsible for all Third-Party costs, including but not limited to:

Web hosting, cloud infrastructure, and server fees
Domain registration and SSL certificates
Apple Developer Program and Google Play Console fees
Third-party APIs, SaaS subscriptions, payment gateway fees, and usage-based charges
Plugins, themes, stock assets, fonts, or licensed software
App store review, compliance, or resubmission costs after handoff
SMS, email delivery, analytics, or marketing platform costs

We are not responsible for Third-Party Service outages, policy changes, price increases, or account suspensions. You must comply with each provider’s terms of use.

References to Apple, Google Play, Shopify, WordPress, AWS, Stripe, Firebase, React Native, Flutter, and similar names in our agreements or marketing describe third-party platforms or tools — not claims of partnership, sponsorship, or certification unless your signed SOW or written agreement says otherwise.

11. Refunds & Cancellations

You may cancel a project as described in our Refund & Cancellation Policy, including:

Cancellation before work begins (deposit may be refundable minus admin costs)
Cancellation after work begins (payment due for work performed; accepted milestones non-refundable)
Written refund requests submitted to info@apploidstudios.com

These Terms incorporate the Refund & Cancellation Policy by reference. In case of conflict on refund matters, the Refund & Cancellation Policy controls.

12. Confidentiality

Each party agrees to protect the other’s confidential information and use it only for the engagement. Confidential information does not include publicly available information or data independently developed without use of confidential information.

13. Prohibited Use

You may not:

Use the Site or Services for unlawful purposes
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our Background IP except where permitted by law
Upload or transmit content that infringes third-party rights
Interfere with the Site’s security, performance, or functionality
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when requesting Services

14. Warranties & Disclaimers

We warrant that Services will be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards for the agreed scope in the SOW.

Disclaimer: Except as expressly stated, Services and Deliverables are provided “as is” after acceptance. We disclaim all other warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee specific business results, app store approval, search rankings, or uninterrupted operation of Third-Party Services.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to these Terms or a SOW is limited to the amounts you paid us under that SOW in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, revenue, data, or business opportunity.
We are not liable for delays or failures caused by Third-Party Services, app store reviews, your failure to provide materials, or force majeure events.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Apploid Studio Store LLC, Apploid Studios, and our officers, employees, and contractors from claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your breach of these Terms, your content or materials, your use of Deliverables, or your violation of law or third-party rights.

17. Termination

Either party may terminate a SOW for material breach if the breach is not cured within thirty (30) days of written notice. You may also cancel voluntarily under our Refund & Cancellation Policy.

Upon termination, you pay for Services performed through the termination date. Refund eligibility is governed by the Refund & Cancellation Policy and your SOW. Sections that by nature should survive (payment obligations, IP, confidentiality, limitation of liability, indemnification, governing law) survive termination.

18. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or Services will be resolved through binding arbitration in Houston, Texas, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, unless otherwise required by applicable law. Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for misuse of intellectual property or confidential information.

19. General

Entire agreement: These Terms, the applicable SOW, and referenced policies constitute the entire agreement for Services.
Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder stays in effect.
No waiver: Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of future enforcement.
Assignment: You may not assign your rights without our written consent. We may assign in connection with a merger or sale of assets.

20. Contact & Legal Entity

For questions, notices, or legal correspondence regarding these Terms:

Contact Information

Apploid Studio Store LLC (dba Apploid Studios)