Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website and services of THE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC., you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our website or services. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time, and your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes made.

2. Description of Services

THE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. provides web development, app development, media buying, code editor solutions, digital marketing strategy, and analytics services. The specific scope, deliverables, timelines, and pricing for each engagement are defined in individual service agreements or statements of work executed between THE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. and the client prior to project commencement.

3. User Responsibilities

Users of our website and services agree to provide accurate and complete information, maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials, and use our services only for lawful purposes. You agree not to engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with our services, servers, or networks. Any unauthorized use of our platform may result in immediate termination of access and potential legal action.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of THE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. Upon full payment for a project, clients receive ownership of the custom deliverables created for them, unless otherwise specified in the service agreement. Our proprietary tools and code editor platform remain our exclusive property.

5. Payment Terms

Payment terms for our services are outlined in individual service agreements. Invoices are due within thirty days of issuance unless otherwise agreed in writing. We reserve the right to suspend services for overdue accounts. All fees are non-refundable unless explicitly stated in the service agreement. Media buying budgets are billed in advance and managed according to the approved campaign plan.

6. Limitation of Liability

THE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services or website. Our total liability for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the total fees paid by the client in the three months preceding the claim. We make no guarantees regarding specific marketing performance outcomes or development timelines beyond those contractually agreed.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential all proprietary information shared during the course of a business relationship. This includes business strategies, technical specifications, media buying plans, client data, and any other information designated as confidential. This obligation of confidentiality shall survive the termination of any service agreement and remain in effect for a period of three years thereafter.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Washington, DC. Both parties agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for resolution of any disputes.

Questions About Our Terms

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at info@the-development-company-inc.com or at 1250 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036.

THE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
1250 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036
info@the-development-company-inc.com