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Terms of Service

Last updated: 1 January 2025 · ChuksForge AI Solutions Ltd · RC No. 9523804

1. Parties and Agreement

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern the relationship between ChuksForge AI Solutions Ltd (“ChuksForge”, “we”, “us”) and any individual or organisation (“Client”, “you”) that engages our services or uses our website.

ChuksForge AI Solutions Ltd is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria (RC No. 9523804).

2. Services

ChuksForge provides the following categories of services:

  • AI Systems Engineering (LLM applications, multi-agent systems, document intelligence)
  • Software Development (web applications, APIs, SaaS platforms)
  • Technology Consulting (architecture design, AI readiness assessments)
  • Data Analytics and Science
  • Automation Systems
  • SaaS Product Development

Specific deliverables, timelines, payment terms, and acceptance criteria are defined in a separate Statement of Work (SOW) or Proposal document agreed between both parties.

3. Payment Terms

Unless otherwise specified in the SOW:

  • A deposit of 50% of the total project value is required before work commences
  • The remaining balance is due upon project delivery and acceptance
  • Retainer engagements are invoiced monthly in advance
  • Late payments beyond 14 days attract a 2% monthly interest charge
  • Payments may be made via Paystack (NGN) or Stripe (international currencies)

4. Intellectual Property

Upon receipt of full payment, ChuksForge assigns all intellectual property rights in the custom deliverables to the Client, excluding:

  • ChuksForge internal tools, frameworks, and libraries used in the delivery
  • Open-source components (governed by their respective licences)
  • Pre-existing ChuksForge intellectual property

ChuksForge retains the right to reference the engagement in its portfolio and case studies, subject to client approval on the level of detail disclosed.

5. Confidentiality

ChuksForge treats all client information as confidential. We will not disclose your business information, technical architecture, or data to third parties without your written consent, except as required by law.

Clients may request a formal Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before commencing an engagement. This is available upon request at no additional cost.

6. Warranties and Limitations

ChuksForge warrants that deliverables will materially conform to the agreed specifications in the SOW. We provide a 30-day warranty period post-delivery during which defects directly attributable to our work will be corrected at no additional charge.

ChuksForge is not liable for losses arising from: (a) Client's modification of delivered systems; (b) third-party service failures; (c) use of deliverables outside their intended scope; (d) indirect or consequential losses.

Our total liability in any engagement is capped at the total fees paid by the Client in the preceding 3 months.

7. Project Changes and Scope

Changes to agreed project scope must be documented in a Change Request approved by both parties. Additional scope may attract additional fees, which will be quoted and agreed before implementation.

8. Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement with 14 days written notice. On termination, the Client is liable for fees for all work completed up to the termination date. Deposits are non-refundable for work commenced.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation, then mediation, and finally the jurisdiction of Nigerian courts.

10. Contact

For terms-related enquiries:
ChuksForge AI Solutions Ltd
Email: hello@chuksforge.com
RC No. 9523804 — Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria