Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before engaging our custom software development services.
Last updated: May 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
By engaging SurrendaSoft Solutions or submitting an enquiry, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms apply to all software development services provided by SurrendaSoft Pty Ltd (ABN 87 687 922 729).
2. Services
SurrendaSoft Solutions provides custom software design and development services for businesses, including:
- Custom workflow systems
- Business dashboards
- Customer portals
- Job and task management tools
- Admin and process automation
- Reporting and data visibility tools
Custom software is quoted per project based on scope. Following a discovery call, we provide a proposal outlining the agreed scope, deliverables, and a fixed project fee or staged pricing. Ongoing support, iteration, and maintenance can be arranged under a separate agreement.
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
- All intellectual property rights in work product developed specifically for you will be transferred upon full payment
- SurrendaSoft retains the right to use general knowledge, skills, and methodologies gained during engagements
- Third-party tools, frameworks, or methodologies remain subject to their respective licences
4. Confidentiality
We treat all client information as strictly confidential and will not disclose it to third parties without your consent, except as required by law or to deliver the agreed services. This obligation continues after the engagement ends.
5. Payment Terms
Payment terms will be specified in individual engagement agreements. Generally:
- A deposit may be required before work commences
- Invoices are due within 14 days unless otherwise agreed
- Late payments may incur a reasonable fee
6. Refunds & Cancellations
Our policy is as follows:
- Discovery & Scoping: Refundable in full if cancelled before work commences. Non-refundable once the scoping session has taken place.
- Project Engagements: Project-based work is invoiced on completion of agreed milestones. Completed milestones are non-refundable. If you cancel mid-engagement, you are liable only for work completed to that point.
- Ongoing Retainers: Cancellable with 14 days written notice. Unused retainer days in the final period will be refunded on a pro-rata basis.
- Ad-hoc & Hourly: Invoiced for hours worked. No refunds on completed and invoiced hours.
If you believe an error has been made, please contact us and we will work to resolve it fairly.
7. Warranties and Disclaimers
We strive to deliver high-quality software, but:
- Our services are provided without warranties of any kind, express or implied
- We do not guarantee specific business outcomes from our advice or software
- Specific warranties may be outlined in individual engagement agreements
Software development services are provided on a best-effort basis. While we strive to deliver software that meets the agreed scope, some requirements may depend on third-party platforms, software licences, or integrations beyond the scope of our standard engagement.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, SurrendaSoft Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.
Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantee, right, or remedy conferred by the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010) that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by agreement.
9. Termination
Either party may terminate an engagement with written notice. Upon termination:
- Payment is due for all work completed to date
- Any deliverables completed will be transferred upon payment
- Confidentiality obligations continue after termination
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of New South Wales, Australia.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
12. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.