Terms of Service
Last updated: December 29, 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the Starfish Engineering website (starfish.engineering) and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.
2. Description of Services
Starfish Engineering is a software development studio specializing in AI-powered applications, SaaS platforms, data visualization tools, and full-stack development. Our services include custom software development, consulting, and related technology services as described on our website or in separate agreements.
3. Use of Website
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon the rights of others
- Interfere with or disrupt our website or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our website
- Collect or harvest any information from our website without permission
- Transmit any malicious code or harmful content
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Starfish Engineering or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without our prior written consent.
5. Project Work and Client Services
For clients engaging our development services:
- Specific terms for project work will be outlined in separate agreements or statements of work.
- Intellectual property rights for custom development work will be defined in project-specific contracts.
- Payment terms, deliverables, and timelines will be agreed upon before project commencement.
- Confidentiality obligations apply to both parties regarding proprietary information.
6. Contact Form and Communications
When you submit information through our contact form:
- You consent to receive communications from us regarding your inquiry.
- You represent that the information you provide is accurate and complete.
- You agree to our Privacy Policy regarding the handling of your personal information.
7. SMS/Text Message Terms
If you opt in to receive SMS/text messages from Starfish Engineering:
- You consent to receive text messages at the phone number you provide.
- Message frequency varies based on your communication preferences and project needs.
- Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.
- You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
- Text HELP for assistance or contact hello@starfish.engineering.
- Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
By providing your phone number and checking the SMS consent box, you expressly consent to receive text messages from Starfish Engineering. This consent is not required to purchase any goods or services.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Starfish Engineering and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to your use of our website or services.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Starfish Engineering and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of our website or services, or your violation of these Terms.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of such sites is at your own risk.
12. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
14. 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 so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
15. Contact Information
For any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Starfish Engineering
Email: hello@starfish.engineering
Website: starfish.engineering