Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Konrad Lorenz Development. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, services, and applications, including the FriendHub application (“Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Services

Konrad Lorenz Development provides professional software development services, including:

• Custom web application development
• Mobile application development
• Software consulting and technical advisory services
• FriendHub application development and support
• Maintenance and support services
• Technical documentation and training

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our Services, you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Use your account in compliance with these Terms

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Interfere with or disrupt our Services
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use our Services for commercial purposes without authorization
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, are owned by Konrad Lorenz Development and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Client Work Product

For custom development projects, intellectual property ownership will be defined in separate project agreements. Generally:

• Custom code developed specifically for clients will be owned by the client upon full payment
• Pre-existing tools, frameworks, and methodologies remain our property
• We retain the right to use general knowledge and experience gained

5.3 FriendHub Application

The FriendHub application and all related intellectual property are owned by Konrad Lorenz Development. Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use the application in accordance with these Terms.

6. Payment Terms

For paid services, the following payment terms apply:

• Payment terms will be specified in individual project agreements
• All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified
• Late payments may incur additional charges
• We reserve the right to suspend services for non-payment
• Prices are subject to change with advance notice

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable Services, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability. We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue Services at any time
• Perform maintenance and updates as needed
• Limit access to certain features or users
• Change service specifications with reasonable notice

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service Disclaimer

Our Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Konrad Lorenz Development shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Konrad Lorenz Development, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit

11. Termination

Either party may terminate these Terms at any time:

• You may stop using our Services at any time
• We may terminate your access for violation of these Terms
• Termination does not affect already completed transactions
• Certain provisions will survive termination

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services will be resolved through:

• Good faith negotiation as the first step
• Mediation if negotiation fails
• Binding arbitration as a final resort
• Jurisdiction in appropriate courts if arbitration is not applicable

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific project agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Konrad Lorenz Development.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13.3 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice.

14. Contact Information

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