Last updated: July 07, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the services provided by Altos Engineering OÜ ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you ("Client," "you," or "your") accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our services.

These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you and Altos Engineering OÜ and govern your use of our website and services.

2. Company Information

Altos Engineering OÜ is a limited liability company registered in Estonia:

  • Company Name: Altos Engineering OÜ
  • Registration Number: 12494740
  • Address: Harju maakond, Tallinn, Kesklinna linnaosa, Karu tn 39-401, 10120, Estonia
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +372 5128912

3. Services

Altos Engineering OÜ provides software development services, including but not limited to:

  • Custom software development
  • Web application development
  • Website design and development
  • IT consulting services
  • Software maintenance and support
  • System integration services

The specific scope of services will be detailed in separate project agreements or statements of work.

4. Project Agreements

All projects undertaken by the Company will be governed by a separate written agreement that includes:

  • Project scope and deliverables
  • Timeline and milestones
  • Payment terms and schedule
  • Intellectual property rights
  • Confidentiality provisions
  • Acceptance criteria

In case of any conflict between these Terms and a project agreement, the project agreement shall take precedence.

5. Payment Terms

Payment Schedule

Unless otherwise specified in the project agreement, payments are due according to the following terms:

  • 50% deposit upon project commencement
  • Remaining balance upon project completion and delivery
  • For larger projects, milestone-based payments may be established

Late Payments

Late payments may incur interest charges of 1.5% per month. The Company reserves the right to suspend work on overdue accounts.

Cancellation

If a project is cancelled by the Client, the Company retains all payments made to date and may charge for additional work completed.

6. Intellectual Property

Client IP

The Client retains ownership of all pre-existing intellectual property and any custom software developed specifically for the Client upon full payment.

Company IP

The Company retains ownership of:

  • Pre-existing intellectual property and methodologies
  • General knowledge and experience gained during projects
  • Reusable code libraries and frameworks
  • Tools and utilities developed for internal use

Third-Party IP

Third-party libraries, frameworks, and components remain the property of their respective owners and are used under applicable licenses.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information shared during the course of the project, including:

  • Business plans and strategies
  • Technical specifications and requirements
  • Financial information
  • Customer data and lists
  • Any other non-public information

This confidentiality obligation survives the termination of the project agreement.

8. Warranties and Disclaimers

Limited Warranty

The Company warrants that services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner. Software defects will be corrected at no charge for a period of 30 days after delivery.

Disclaimer

Except as expressly stated, all services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company's total liability for any claims arising from or related to the services shall not exceed the total amount paid by the Client for the specific project giving rise to the claim.

The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits or revenue
  • Loss of data or information
  • Business interruption
  • Cost of substitute services

10. Indemnification

The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Client's use of the delivered software or services
  • Client's violation of these Terms
  • Client's violation of any applicable laws or regulations
  • Third-party claims related to Client's content or data

11. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Acts of God or natural disasters
  • War, terrorism, or civil unrest
  • Government actions or regulations
  • Internet or telecommunications failures
  • Pandemic or health emergencies

12. Termination

Either party may terminate the agreement with 30 days written notice. Upon termination:

  • The Client shall pay for all services rendered to the date of termination
  • The Company shall deliver all completed work products
  • Both parties shall return any confidential information
  • Provisions regarding intellectual property, confidentiality, and payment shall survive

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Estonia. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the services provided shall be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiations between the parties
  2. Mediation, if negotiations fail
  3. The courts of Estonia, if mediation is unsuccessful

14. Modifications

These Terms may be modified only by written agreement signed by both parties. The Company may update these Terms for new projects by posting the updated version on our website and notifying existing clients.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Altos Engineering OÜ

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +372 5128912

Address: Harju maakond, Tallinn, Kesklinna linnaosa, Karu tn 39-401, 10120, Estonia