Terms of service

1. Acceptance

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. About this website

This website provides information about Naughty Bean Consulting and its software engineering services and products. Content is provided for general informational purposes only.

3. No automatic client relationship

Browsing this website, sending an enquiry, submitting the request-for-quotation form, or receiving general information from us does not by itself create a client, contractor, partnership, employment, fiduciary or other formal relationship. A formal relationship begins only when both parties agree to it in writing.

4. Quotes, proposals and scope

Any quote, proposal, estimate, timeline or scope provided by us is subject to confirmation, availability, stated assumptions and any written agreement that follows. Where we call something an estimate, it is an estimate. Where we call something a fixed quote, it is fixed for the scope described in it.

5. Products described on this site

Product sheets on this site describe software we have built. Status stamps (live, in build, open source, client work, internal) describe the state of each product at the date on its sheet. Descriptions of client work are general and do not disclose confidential information. Open-source products are provided under the licence stated in their repositories, without warranty.

6. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the content, design, text, graphics, logos created by or for this site, and other materials on this website are owned by or licensed to Naughty Bean Consulting. Third-party product marks shown on product sheets belong to their respective owners. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify or commercially exploit site content without permission, except as allowed by law.

7. Third-party brands and links

This website references third-party brands, websites and services, including related brand properties such as Naughty Bean Coffee and the products on the register. External links are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for third-party content, policies or availability.

8. Acceptable use

You agree not to use this website in any unlawful manner or in a way that may damage, disable, overburden, interfere with or compromise the website, our systems or other users, including by submitting automated or abusive content through the contact form.

9. No warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by law, this website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available”. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free content, or that the site will always be secure or free from harmful components.

10. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, Naughty Bean Consulting will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, data or opportunity arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website.

11. Professional and commercial decisions

You remain responsible for your own commercial, legal, technical and operational decisions. Information on this website should not be treated as legal, financial or tax advice.

12. Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to our privacy policy.

13. Changes

We may update these terms from time to time by posting a revised version on this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted may constitute acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of South Africa, unless another governing law is expressly agreed in writing for a specific engagement.

15. Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to hello@naughtybean.consulting.