Welcome to cationsystem.com (the "Website"), operated by Cation System ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our Website and services. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Website or our services. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Services

Cation System provides the following professional services:

• Custom software development (web and mobile applications)
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions
• AI consulting and strategy
• Related technology consulting and advisory services

Specific deliverables, timelines, and fees for any engagement are defined in separate project agreements or statements of work ("SOW") between Cation System and the client.

3. Use of the Website

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

• Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, server, or database
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Engage in any automated data collection (scraping, crawling) without our written consent
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Website Content

All content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, images, icons, code, and design — is the property of Cation System or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written consent.

4.2 Client Work

Intellectual property rights for custom software and deliverables created for clients are governed by the specific project agreement or SOW. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, upon full payment, the client receives ownership of custom-developed code and deliverables, excluding any pre-existing frameworks, libraries, or proprietary tools owned by Cation System.

5. Project Engagements

5.1 Proposals and Agreements

All project engagements are subject to a separate written agreement or SOW that outlines scope, deliverables, timeline, payment terms, and other project-specific conditions. These Terms apply in addition to any such agreement.

5.2 Payment Terms

Payment terms, including amounts, milestones, and methods, are specified in the project agreement. Unless stated otherwise, invoices are due within 15 days of issuance. Late payments may incur interest at the rate specified in the agreement.

5.3 Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for providing timely feedback, access to required systems, content, and other materials necessary for project completion. Delays caused by the client may affect project timelines and costs.

6. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary or sensitive information shared during the course of an engagement. This obligation survives the termination of any agreement for a period of two (2) years. Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that is publicly available, independently developed, or required to be disclosed by law.

7. Warranties and Disclaimers

7.1 Website Disclaimer

The Website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7.2 Service Warranty

For project engagements, Cation System warrants that services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. Specific warranty terms for deliverables are defined in the project agreement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cation System shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website or our services. Our total liability for any claim related to our services shall not exceed the total fees paid by you for the specific engagement giving rise to the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cation System, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for conduct that we determine violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties. For project engagements, termination terms are specified in the project agreement.

11. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Cation System. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any project-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cation System regarding your use of the Website.

15. Contact Us

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

• Email: hello@cationsystem.com
• Address: Cation System, Divine Co-Working, Baner, Pune — 411045, India