Cancellation Policy
1. Notice Period
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Either party may terminate the agreement by providing written notice at least 30 days in advance.
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During the notice period, the developer will continue to work and deliver all ongoing tasks unless otherwise agreed in writing.
2. Early Cancellation
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If the Client decides to cancel the service within the first month, a minimum of 5 days’ notice is required.
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Any work completed up to the date of cancellation will be billed in full.
3. Deposit / Security Retainer
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For full-time developers, a security deposit equivalent to one month’s fee is required after the initial 3-month trial period.
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This deposit is non-refundable in case of early termination without proper notice.
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The deposit will be refunded within 30 days after final project delivery and clearance of all pending invoices.
4. No Refund for Accepted Work
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Payments made for periods already completed or deliverables already approved by the Client are non-refundable.
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Refunds are only applicable when the developer fails to perform or deliver as agreed, and only for the current billing cycle.
5. Temporary Suspension or Replacement
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In the event of a developer’s temporary absence, hours will be compensated within the same or following month.
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For extended absences, a replacement developer will be assigned at no additional cost to the Client.
6. Change of Technology or Project Scope
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If the Client requests a major change in technology or project scope (e.g., switching from PHP to Java), a 45-day prior notice is required.
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Any significant reallocation of resources or retraining time will be billed accordingly.
7. Breach or Non-Payment
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Failure to provide notice or to make payment on time will result in immediate suspension of services.
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Reinstatement of the service will require full payment of pending invoices plus one month in advance.
8. Confidentiality and Data Retention
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All confidential data and project materials will remain stored securely for 30 days after cancellation, after which they may be permanently deleted unless otherwise instructed by the Client in writing