2.1 Payment Schedule: All projects require a 40% advance payment to commence work, 40% upon milestone completion or design approval and 20% upon final delivery. For monthly maintenance services, payment is due on the 1st of each month.

2.2 Payment Methods: We accept bank transfer (NEFT/RTGS/IMPS), UPI, credit/debit cards and digital wallets. All payments are in Indian Rupees (INR) unless otherwise agreed in writing.

2.3 Late Payments: Invoices not paid within 7 days of the due date will incur a late fee of 2% per month. CodeNxte reserves the right to suspend work on projects with outstanding payments until the balance is cleared.

2.4 Taxes: All prices are exclusive of applicable taxes (GST, etc.). Taxes will be added to the invoice as per current government regulations.

2.5 Refund Policy: Advance payments are non-refundable once work has commenced. Refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis if the project has not started and no resources have been allocated.

4.1 Project Timeline: Estimated timelines will be provided in the project proposal and are dependent on timely client feedback and content provision. Timelines begin from the date of advance payment and project kick-off meeting.

4.2 Delays: CodeNxte is not responsible for delays caused by late client feedback, unavailability of client resources or changes to project scope. Timeline extensions due to client-side delays will be documented and adjusted accordingly.

4.3 Delivery Method: Final deliverables will be provided via secure file transfer, cloud storage links or deployed to client's hosting environment as appropriate. Source code and design files will be delivered upon full payment.

6.1 Ownership Transfer: Upon full payment, all custom-developed code, designs and deliverables created specifically for the client become the property of the client. This excludes third-party components, open-source frameworks and CodeNxte's proprietary tools.

6.2 Third-Party Components: Projects may include third-party plugins, frameworks, libraries or templates that retain their original licenses. Clients are responsible for complying with these licenses.

6.3 Portfolio Rights: CodeNxte reserves the right to showcase completed projects in its portfolio, website and marketing materials unless a non-disclosure agreement is in place. Clients can request removal from the portfolio at any time.

6.4 CodeNxte Branding: CodeNxte may include a small 'Developed by CodeNxte' credit link in the website footer. This can be removed upon client request for an additional fee of ₹5,000.

8.1 Maximum Liability: CodeNxte's total liability for any claims arising from services provided shall not exceed the total amount paid by the client for the specific project in question.

8.2 Indirect Damages: CodeNxte 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.

8.3 Data Loss: While CodeNxte takes reasonable precautions to protect client data, we are not responsible for data loss due to factors beyond our control. Clients are advised to maintain independent backups of their data.

10.1 Client Responsibility: Unless explicitly included in the service package, clients are responsible for purchasing and managing their own hosting and domain names. CodeNxte can provide recommendations and assistance with setup.

10.2 Hosting Requirements: CodeNxte will specify minimum hosting requirements for each project. Clients are responsible for ensuring their hosting environment meets these requirements.

10.3 Deployment Assistance: CodeNxte will assist with initial deployment to the client's hosting environment as part of project delivery. Ongoing hosting management and server maintenance are not included unless covered by a maintenance plan.

12.1 Service Period: Maintenance services are provided on a monthly basis with a minimum commitment of 3 months. Services will auto-renew monthly unless cancelled with 15 days written notice before the renewal date.

12.2 Scope Limitations: Maintenance services cover routine updates, security patches, backups and minor content changes as specified in each plan. Major redesigns, new features or significant functionality changes are not covered and will be quoted separately.

12.3 Response Times: Response times are as specified in each maintenance plan. Emergency response (for critical issues affecting site availability) is available only for Premium plan subscribers.

14.1 Good Faith Negotiation: In the event of any dispute, both parties agree to first attempt resolution through good faith negotiation and communication.

14.2 Jurisdiction: These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of India. Any legal disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.

16.1 Rush Delivery: Projects requiring completion in less than the standard timeline may incur rush fees of 30-50% above the quoted price, subject to feasibility and resource availability.

16.2 Third-Party Costs: Any third-party costs including premium plugins, stock images, fonts, APIs, SSL certificates or software licenses required for the project will be billed separately to the client at actual cost.

16.3 Extended Support: Support beyond the included period can be purchased at ₹2,000 - ₹8,000 per month depending on project complexity and support requirements.

CodeNxte shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemic, government actions, power failures or internet service disruptions. In such events, project timelines will be extended by a reasonable period.