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Last Updated: January 31, 2026

1. Introduction & Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to nithishreddy.in. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between the user of this website and the service provider. By accessing this website, requesting a quote, or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

1.1 The Agreement

These Terms govern your use of the website nithishreddy.in and the provision of digital services, including but not limited to Web Development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and Digital Marketing offered by us. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site or our services.

1.2 Definitions of Parties

For the purposes of this Agreement, the following definitions apply:

  • “The Service Provider,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”:
    Refers to Nithish Reddy, the freelance entity and owner of nithishreddy.in, operating out of Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
  • “The Client,” “User,” or “You”:
    Refers to the company, business entity, or individual who visits this website, requests a proposal, or enters into a service agreement with the Service Provider.
  • “Project” or “Service”:
    Refers to the specific digital work engaged, such as the creation of a website, an SEO audit, or an advertising campaign, as detailed in a separate Invoice or Proposal.

1.3 Electronic Consent

You agree that your use of our electronic services constitutes your agreement and intent to be bound by these Terms and to pay for such services.

2. Scope of Services

2.1 Description of Services

nithishreddy.in specializes in providing professional digital solutions, including but not limited to:

  • Web Development: Custom website design using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, and Elementor.
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): On-page optimization, technical audits, backlink strategy, and content planning.
  • Digital Marketing: Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising management and social media strategy.

2.2 Definition of Scope

The specific deliverables for your project will be explicitly listed in the Formal Proposal or Invoice provided to you before the commencement of work.

Strict Limitation: The Client acknowledges that the Service Provider is only responsible for the work expressly listed in the approved Proposal/Invoice.

Exclusions: Any task, feature, page, or function not specifically mentioned in the Proposal is deemed outside the scope of the agreement.

2.3 Additional Work ("Scope Creep")

If the Client requests additional features, design changes, or services that are not included in the original Proposal (commonly referred to as “Scope Creep”):

Such requests will be treated as a Change Order.
We reserve the right to quote and bill for this additional work separately at our standard hourly rate or a fixed project fee.
Work on additional requests will not commence until the Client has approved the new costs in writing.

3. Payments, Invoicing & Taxes

3.1 Standard Payment Schedule

Unless a specific alternative payment plan has been agreed upon in writing, nithishreddy.in operates on the following strict payment schedule for all Web Development and Digital Marketing projects:

  • Advance Deposit (50%): A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total project value is required to reserve resources and commence work. Project timelines begin only after these funds have cleared in our bank account.
  • Completion Balance (50%): The remaining 50% balance is due upon project completion, specifically after the final review/demo but before the final migration to the Client’s live server or the release of admin credentials.

3.2 Handover Protocol (The "No Pay, No Go" Clause)

Full payment is a condition of the release of proprietary materials. We retain full ownership and control of all design assets, code, and website files until the final invoice is paid in full.

Withholding of Assets: We reserve the right to withhold the transfer of the website, source code, or administrative access if there is an outstanding balance on the account.

3.3 Late Payment Penalties

Timely payments are essential for the continuity of our business. Invoices are due upon receipt unless otherwise stated.

  • Late Fee: Accounts that remain unpaid 7 days after the invoice due date will incur a late fee of 5% of the total invoice amount per month, compounded monthly, until the debt is settled.
  • Service Suspension: If an invoice remains unpaid for 15 days, we reserve the right to immediately suspend all services (including taking a website offline or pausing ad campaigns) until the account is brought current.

3.4 Taxes and Transaction Fees

  • GST & Taxes: All quotes and prices listed are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) or other applicable governmental taxes. If applicable under Indian law, GST will be added to the final invoice and is payable by the Client.
  • Transaction Charges: The Client is responsible for covering any transaction fees associated with their chosen payment method (e.g., PayPal fees, International Wire Transfer fees, or Credit Card processing charges). The net amount received by nithishreddy.in must match the invoiced amount.

4. Intellectual Property & Copyright Rights

4.1 Ownership Transfer (Conditional upon Payment)

Copyright ownership of the final deliverables is transferred to the Client only upon the settlement of all outstanding invoices.

Post-Payment: Once the final balance is paid in full, the Client is granted exclusive ownership of the finished website design, visual aesthetics, and specific content created for the project. The Client will own the “look and feel” and the text content of the website.

 

4.2 Pre-Payment Ownership (Lien on Intellectual Property)

Until full payment is received, nithishreddy.in retains full, legal, and exclusive copyright and ownership of all work produced.

Prohibition: The Client is strictly prohibited from using, publishing, or hosting any part of the draft designs, code, or mock-ups if the project is cancelled or if the final invoice remains unpaid. Using our work without payment constitutes copyright infringement.

4.3 Developer’s Tools & Background Technology

While the Client owns the final “Output,” nithishreddy.in retains all rights to the “Background Technology” used to create the work.

  • Definition: Background Technology refers to code snippets, pre-existing libraries, CSS frameworks, development tools, and generic programming logic that we use to build websites.
  • Right to Reuse: The Client acknowledges that nithishreddy.in may use these same underlying code structures and frameworks for other clients. You are not purchasing the exclusive rights to the code languages (e.g., HTML/CSS patterns) or platforms (e.g., WordPress/Elementor), but rather the specific implementation of them for your brand.

4.4 Portfolio Rights

Unless a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) has been signed to the contrary, the Client grants nithishreddy.in the right to display the completed project in our professional portfolio, case studies, and social media for promotional purposes to demonstrate our expertise.

5. Client Obligations & Responsibilities

To ensure the successful and timely completion of the Project, the Client agrees to provide full cooperation and necessary resources. The efficiency of nithishreddy.in is directly dependent on the Client’s adherence to the following obligations:

5.1 Supply of Materials

The Client agrees to provide all required materials needed to complete the work in a timely manner. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Content: All text copy, product descriptions, and company information.
  • Visual Assets: High-resolution logos, images, and branding guidelines.
  • Timeline Impact: We are not responsible for delays caused by the Client’s failure to supply these materials. If the necessary content is not provided within the agreed timeframe, the project deadline will be automatically extended by an equivalent amount of time.

5.2 Administrative Access

For Web Development and SEO projects, the Client typically needs to grant nithishreddy.in administrative access to third-party accounts.

  • Credentials: The Client agrees to provide valid login credentials (username/password) for domain registrars (e.g., GoDaddy), hosting control panels (cPanel), Content Management Systems (WordPress Admin), and analytics platforms (Google Analytics/Search Console).
  • Security: We encourage the Client to create temporary “Developer Accounts” or to change passwords immediately after our work is completed. While we take great care with credentials, we are not liable for security breaches resulting from the Client’s pre-existing weak security practices.

5.3 Review & Feedback

The Client agrees to review draft work and provide feedback within 3 business days of delivery.

Dormancy: If the Client fails to provide feedback for a period exceeding 10 business days, the work submitted may be deemed “Approved” by default, allowing us to move to the next phase of the project or issue the final invoice.

6. Revisions & Alterations Policy

6.1 Definition of a Revision

It is important to distinguish between a “Revision” and a “New Feature” (Scope Expansion).

  • Included Revisions: A revision is defined as a minor modification to the work already presented. Examples include: changing font styles, adjusting color schemes, replacing text content, or swapping images.
  • Excluded Alterations (New Features): Requests that require significant changes to the layout, logic, or functionality of the website are not considered standard revisions. Examples include: adding a new page, creating a new contact form, installing complex plugins not originally quoted, or redesigning an approved layout. These will be billed strictly as Additional Work.

6.2 Revision Allowance (The "Two-Round" Rule)

Unless otherwise specified in the Project Proposal, our standard agreement includes two (2) rounds of revisions per project phase.

  • Round 1: Major feedback on the initial draft.
  • Round 2: Minor tweaks and polish on the revised draft.
  • Excess Revisions: Any revisions requested after the completion of the second round will be considered outside the scope of the agreement and will be billed at our standard hourly rate.

6.3 Consolidated Feedback Protocol

To maintain project efficiency, the Client agrees to provide feedback in a single, consolidated format (e.g., one comprehensive email or a single document/spreadsheet) for each round of revisions.

  • Batching: We do not accept “drip-feed” revisions (sending multiple individual emails with one change each). Feedback must be batched.
  • Conflicting Instructions: If the Client provides vague or conflicting instructions that result in rework, this rework will be billable.

7. SEO & Digital Marketing Specifics

7.1 SEO Performance Disclaimer (No Guarantees)

The Client acknowledges that Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is governed by third-party search engines (primarily Google) whose algorithms are proprietary, secret, and constantly evolving.

  • No Ranking Guarantee: nithishreddy.in makes no guarantees regarding specific search engine rankings, website traffic levels, or sales conversions. While we employ industry-standard “White Hat” techniques to improve visibility, we cannot promise a “Page 1” result.
  • Algorithm Volatility: The Client accepts that search engine rankings can fluctuate significantly due to algorithm updates. We are not liable for any drop in rankings or traffic caused by changes in search engine policies or algorithms.

7.2 Third-Party Ad Platform Policies

For Digital Marketing services involving Pay-Per-Click (PPC) or Social Media Advertising (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads):

  • Platform Governance: We manage campaigns on behalf of the Client, but we do not own or control the advertising platforms. The Client is bound by the Terms of Service of these third-party platforms.
  • Account Suspension: nithishreddy.in is not responsible if a third-party platform (such as Facebook or Google) rejects an advertisement, suspends the Client’s ad account, or blocks the Client’s domain due to policy violations.
  • Liability: In the event of an account suspension, no refund will be issued for setup fees or management work already performed. Any work required to appeal a suspension or create a new account is billable as Additional Work.

7.3 Best Efforts Basis

All marketing services are provided on a “Best Efforts” basis. We commit to using our professional expertise and current industry knowledge to achieve the Client’s goals, but the Client agrees that the final results are influenced by market competition, product demand, and external factors beyond our control.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

The services, website, and all related materials are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. nithishreddy.in expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

8.2 Exclusion of Consequential Damages

Under no circumstances shall nithishreddy.in, its owner, affiliates, or subcontractors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use our services. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Loss of Profits or Revenue: (e.g., if your site goes down during a sale).
  • Loss of Data: (e.g., if a database corruption occurs).
  • Business Interruption: (e.g., if an email server migration causes downtime).
  • Reputational Harm: (e.g., negative SEO attacks or bad reviews).

8.3 Cap on Liability (The "Service Fee" Limit)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the maximum aggregate liability of nithishreddy.in to the Client for any claim related to this Agreement (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) shall be strictly limited to the total amount of fees actually paid by the Client to nithishreddy.in for the specific project or service month giving rise to the claim.

 

8.4 Cybersecurity & Hacking

While we implement industry-standard security measures (such as SSL and secure coding practices), nithishreddy.in cannot guarantee that a website will be invulnerable to hacking, malware, or malicious attacks. We are not liable for any unauthorized access to, or alteration of, the Client’s transmissions or data, or for any material or data sent or received or not sent or received.

9. Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure

9.1 Definition of Confidential Information

The Client and nithishreddy.in acknowledge that during the course of the Project, the Client may disclose certain confidential and proprietary information (“Confidential Information”) to the Service Provider. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Business Intelligence: Marketing strategies, business plans, financial data, customer lists, and sales funnels.
  • Technical Assets: Server credentials, database passwords, API keys, and proprietary software code.
  • Trade Secrets: Any non-public information regarding the Client’s business operations.
 

9.2 Obligations of Non-Disclosure

nithishreddy.in agrees to hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence.

  • Restriction: We shall not disclose, sell, copy, or otherwise make available any Confidential Information to any third party without the Client’s prior written consent.
  • Purpose Limitation: We will use such information solely for the purpose of performing the agreed-upon services and not for any personal gain or for the benefit of any competitor of the Client.

9.3 Security of Credentials

We understand the sensitivity of digital access. Any login credentials (usernames/passwords) provided to us for the purpose of website development or SEO management will be stored securely using encrypted password management tools.

Post-Project Protocol: Upon project completion and payment, we encourage the Client to reset all passwords. We are not responsible for unauthorized access resulting from the Client’s failure to reset credentials after our contract has ended.

9.4 Exclusions

Confidential Information does not include information that:

  • Is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement.
  • Is independently developed by nithishreddy.in without use of the Client’s Confidential Information.
  • Is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order (subject to the “Legal Compliance” clause).

10. Termination of Contract

10.1 Termination for Convenience

Either party may terminate the Service Agreement at any time by providing written notice to the other party via email.

  • Notice Period: Unless otherwise specified in the Project Proposal, a minimum notice period of 7 business days is required for fixed-price projects, and 30 days for recurring retainer services.
  • Reference to Cancellation Policy: Any termination initiated by the Client is strictly subject to the financial terms, refund limitations, and cancellation fees outlined in our Cancellation & Refund Policy.

10.2 Termination for Cause

nithishreddy.in reserves the right to terminate this Agreement immediately and without prior notice if:

  • The Client materially breaches these Terms (e.g., failure to make scheduled payments).
  • The Client engages in illegal activity, abusive behavior, or misconduct.
  • The Client becomes insolvent or files for bankruptcy.

10.3 Effects of Termination

Upon the effective date of termination:

  • Cessation of Work: All work on the project will cease immediately.
  • Immediate Payment: All outstanding invoices for work completed up to the termination date become immediately due and payable.
  • Revocation of Access: Any licenses granted to the Client (such as access to draft servers or premium tools) will be immediately revoked.
  • Return of Materials: Each party shall return or destroy any Confidential Information or proprietary materials belonging to the other party.

10.4 Survival

The provisions of this Agreement regarding Intellectual Property Rights (Section 4), Limitation of Liability (Section 8), and Confidentiality (Section 9) shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions, and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, specifically under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Indian Contract Act, 1872, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Exclusive Jurisdiction

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be settled exclusively by the competent courts located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. By using our services, you hereby irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of these courts for all disputes.

11.3 Amicable Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, the Parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute amicably.

  • Process: The aggrieved party must send a written “Notice of Dispute” to the other party. Both parties agree to negotiate in good faith for a period of not less than 30 days to resolve the matter.
  • Mediation: If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, the parties may mutually agree to submit the dispute to mediation in Hyderabad before resorting to litigation.

11.4 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole. Rather, such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions herein.

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