Terms and Conditions

Welcome to My Tech Crafter!

These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of My Tech Crafter's Website, located at https://mytechcrafter.com.

By accessing this website, we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use My Tech Crafter if you do not agree to take all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

Cookies:

The website uses cookies to help personalize your online experience. By accessing My Tech Crafter, you agreed to use the required cookies.

A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.

We may use cookies to collect, store, and track information for statistical or marketing purposes to operate our website. You have the ability to accept or decline optional Cookies. There are some required Cookies that are necessary for the operation of our website. These cookies do not require your consent as they always work. Please keep in mind that by accepting required Cookies, you also accept third-party Cookies, which might be used via third-party provided services if you use such services on our website, for example, a video display window provided by third parties and integrated into our website.

License:

Unless otherwise stated, My Tech Crafter and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on My Tech Crafter. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access this from My Tech Crafter for your own personal use subjected to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.

You must not:

• Copy or republish material from My Tech Crafter

• Sell, rent, or sub-license material from My Tech Crafter

• Reproduce, duplicate or copy material from My Tech Crafter

• Redistribute content from My Tech Crafter

This Agreement shall begin on the date hereof.

Parts of this website offer users an opportunity to post and exchange opinions and information in certain areas of the website. My Tech Crafter does not filter, edit, publish or review Comments before their presence on the website. Comments do not reflect the views and opinions of My Tech Crafter, its agents, and/or affiliates. Comments reflect the views and opinions of the person who posts their views and opinions. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, My Tech Crafter shall not be liable for the Comments or any liability, damages, or expenses caused and/or suffered as a result of any use of and/or posting of and/or appearance of the Comments on this website.

My Tech Crafter reserves the right to monitor all Comments and remove any Comments that can be considered inappropriate, offensive, or causes breach of these Terms and Conditions.

You warrant and represent that:

• You are entitled to post the Comments on our website and have all necessary licenses and consents to do so;

• The Comments do not invade any intellectual property right, including without limitation copyright, patent, or trademark of any third party;

• The Comments do not contain any defamatory, libelous, offensive, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material, which is an invasion of privacy.

• The Comments will not be used to solicit or promote business or custom or present commercial activities or unlawful activity.

You hereby grant My Tech Crafter a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, edit and authorize others to use, reproduce and edit any of your Comments in any and all forms, formats, or media.

Hyperlinking to our Content:

The following organizations may link to our Website without prior written approval:

• Government agencies;

• Search engines;

• News organizations;

• Online directory distributors may link to our Website in the same manner as they hyperlink to the Websites of other listed businesses; and

• System-wide Accredited Businesses except soliciting non-profit organizations, charity shopping malls, and charity fundraising groups which may not hyperlink to our Web site.

These organizations may link to our home page, to publications, or to other Website information so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking party and its products and/or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party's site.

We may consider and approve other link requests from the following types of organizations:

• Commonly-known consumer and/or business information sources;

• Dot.com community sites;

• Associations or other groups representing charities;

• Online directory distributors;

• Internet portals;

• Accounting, law, and consulting firms; and

• Educational institutions and trade associations.

We will approve link requests from these organizations if we decide that: (a) the link would not make us look unfavorably to ourselves or to our accredited businesses; (b) the organization does not have any negative records with us; (c) the benefit to us from the visibility of the hyperlink compensates the absence of My Tech Crafter; and (d) the link is in the context of general resource information.

These organizations may link to our home page so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking party and its products or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party's site.

If you are one of the organizations listed in paragraph 2 above and are interested in linking to our website, you must inform us by sending an e-mail to My Tech Crafter. Please include your name, your organization name, contact information as well as the URL of your site, a list of any URLs from which you intend to link to our Website, and a list of the URLs on our site to which you would like to link. Wait 2-3 weeks for a response.

Approved organizations may hyperlink to our Website as follows:

• By use of our corporate name; or

• By use of the uniform resource locator being linked to; or

• Using any other description of our Website being linked to that makes sense within the context and format of content on the linking party's site.

No use of My Tech Crafter's logo or other artwork will be allowed for linking absent a trademark license agreement.

Content Liability:

We shall not be held responsible for any content that appears on your Website. You agree to protect and defend us against all claims that are raised on your Website. No link(s) should appear on any Website that may be interpreted as libelous, obscene, or criminal, or which infringes, otherwise violates, or advocates the infringement or other violation of, any third party rights.

Reservation of Rights:

We reserve the right to request that you remove all links or any particular link to our Website. You approve to immediately remove all links to our Website upon request. We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions and its linking policy at any time. By continuously linking to our Website, you agree to be bound to and follow these linking terms and conditions.

Removal of links from our website:

If you find any link on our Website that is offensive for any reason, you are free to contact and inform us at any moment. We will consider requests to remove links, but we are not obligated to or so or to respond to you directly.

We do not ensure that the information on this website is correct. We do not warrant its completeness or accuracy, nor do we promise to ensure that the website remains available or that the material on the website is kept up to date.

Disclaimer:

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website. Nothing in this disclaimer will:

• Limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury;

• Limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;

• Limit any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law; or

• Exclude any of our or your liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law.

The limitations and prohibitions of liability set in this Section and elsewhere in this disclaimer: (a) are subject to the preceding paragraph; and (b) govern all liabilities arising under the disclaimer, including liabilities arising in contract, in tort, and for breach of statutory duty.

As long as the website and the information and services on the website are provided free of charge, we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature.

Agreement:

By approving an estimate, invoice, proposal, or submitting payment, Client agrees to the terms outlined in this Agreement.

Services Provided

Consultant may provide services including, but not limited to:

• IT consulting

• Technical support

• Web design and development

• Network setup and troubleshooting

• Software installation/configuration

• Cybersecurity consultation

• Cloud services

• Hardware setup

• Maintenance and monitoring services

• Specific project details, pricing, and deliverables may be outlined in separate estimates, invoices, Statements of Work (SOW), or proposals.

Scope of Work:

Services are limited to the work specifically agreed upon in writing.

Any additional work requested outside the original scope may:

• Require additional fees

• Extend project timelines

• Require written approval before work begins

• Consultant reserves the right to refuse requests outside the agreed scope.

Payment Terms:

Client agrees to pay all fees according to the pricing provided by Consultant.

Standard Rates

• Hourly Rate: $75/hour

• Emergency Rate: $150/hour

• Invoices are due within 7 days

• Late payments may incur a fee of 5% per month

• Work may pause on overdue accounts

• Deposits are non-refundable unless otherwise stated

• Consultant reserves the right to require deposits before beginning work.

Retainer Services:

Retainer services include the hours and services specified in the Client’s service plan.

Unless otherwise stated:

• Unused hours do not roll over

• Additional hours are billed separately

• Retainers renew monthly

• Either party may cancel with a 30-day written notice

Client Responsibilities:

Client agrees to:

• Provide necessary access to systems, accounts, and equipment

• Maintain valid software licenses

• Provide accurate information

• Respond to requests in a timely manner

• Maintain backups unless backup management services are explicitly included

• Client understands delays in communication or access may delay project completion.

Data Backup and Security:

Unless specifically stated in writing, Consultant is not responsible for maintaining or verifying backups.

Client is solely responsible for:

• Maintaining current backups

• Verifying backup integrity

• Storing critical data securely

• While Consultant may recommend or configure security measures, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

Limitation of Liability:

Consultant shall not be liable for:

• Loss of profits

• Business interruption

• Loss of data

• Cybersecurity incidents

• Hardware failure

• Third-party service outages

• Indirect or consequential damages

• Consultant’s total liability shall not exceed the total amount paid by Client for the specific services related to the claim.

Warranty Disclaimer:

All services are provided “as is” and “as available.”

Consultant makes no guarantees regarding:

• Continuous uptime

• Compatibility between systems

• Error-free operation

• Prevention of all cyber threats or failures

• Third-party software, hardware, plugins, hosting providers, and internet services are outside Consultant’s control.

• 10. Intellectual Property

• Upon full payment, Client shall own final deliverables specifically created for the Client unless otherwise agreed in writing.

• Consultant retains ownership of:

• Pre-existing tools

• Frameworks

• Scripts

• Templates

• Processes

• General technical knowledge

• Consultant may display completed work in portfolios or marketing materials unless otherwise agreed.

Confidentiality:

Both parties agree to keep confidential information private and not disclose sensitive business, technical, or personal information to unauthorized parties.

Confidential information includes:

• Passwords

• Internal business data

• Client records

• Proprietary systems

• This obligation survives termination of the Agreement.

Support and Response Times:

Standard support hours: 9am – 5pm

Emergency or after-hours support may incur additional fees.

Consultant does not guarantee specific response or resolution times unless outlined in a separate Service Level Agreement (SLA).

Third-Party Services:

Consultant may recommend or integrate third-party services including:

• Hosting providers

• Domain registrars

• Software vendors

• Cloud platforms

• Payment processors

• Consultant is not responsible for outages, policy changes, pricing changes, or failures caused by third-party providers.

Project Delays:

Consultant shall not be responsible for delays caused by:

• Client inaction

• Missing content/assets

• Delayed approvals

• Third-party providers

• Technical issues outside Consultant’s control

• Project timelines are estimates unless explicitly guaranteed in writing.

Suspension of Services:

Consultant may suspend services for:

• Nonpayment

• Abusive behavior

• Security concerns

• Illegal activity

• Violation of this Agreement

• Services may resume once issues are resolved and any outstanding balances are paid.

Acceptable Use:

Client agrees not to use Consultant’s services for:

• Illegal activities

• Malware distribution

• Unauthorized network access

• Copyright infringement

• Fraudulent activities

• Harassment or abuse

• Consultant reserves the right to terminate services immediately for violations.

Termination:

Either party may terminate this Agreement with a written 30-day notice.

Upon termination:

• Client remains responsible for unpaid balances

• Completed work must be paid for

• Access credentials and property shall be returned when appropriate

• Any non-refundable fees remain non-refundable.

Independent Contractor Status:

• Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of Client.

• Consultant is responsible for their own:

• Taxes

• Insurance

• Licenses

• Business operations

Force Majeure:

Consultant shall not be liable for delays or failure to perform caused by events beyond reasonable control, including:

• Natural disasters

• Internet outages

• Power failures

• Government actions

• Labor shortages

• Cyber attacks

Governing Law:

This Agreement shall be governed under the laws of the State of California.

Entire Agreement:

This Agreement represents the full understanding between the parties and supersedes prior discussions or agreements.

Any modifications must be made in writing.

Acceptance:

By approving a quote, invoice, proposal, or submitting payment, Client acknowledges and agrees to these Terms and Conditions.

Consultant Information

My Tech Crafter

Phone: 714-745-7866

Email: info@mytechcrafter.com

Website: www.mytechcrafter.com