Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to LightCompServe. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at our domain and our services. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access our website or use our services.

2. Description of Services

LightCompServe provides comprehensive digital solutions including:

• Web Applications: Custom web application development, responsive design, and scalable architecture solutions
• Computer Software: Desktop applications, enterprise software solutions, and custom software development
• Custom Computer Services: IT consulting, system maintenance, technical support, and performance optimization

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Registration

To access certain features of our website, you may be required to create an account. When creating an account, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• You may not use another person's account without permission
• You may not create multiple accounts for fraudulent purposes

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use our website or services to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Upload or distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt our services
• Use our services for commercial purposes without written permission
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Engage in harassment, abuse, or harmful behavior

5. Service Terms and Project Agreements

5.1 Service Engagement

Specific project terms, timelines, deliverables, and costs will be outlined in separate project agreements or statements of work. These project-specific terms supplement and do not replace these general Terms of Service.

5.2 Project Scope

All projects are subject to scope definition and change management processes. Significant changes to project scope may result in additional costs and timeline adjustments.

5.3 Client Responsibilities

• Provide timely feedback and approvals
• Supply necessary materials, content, and access
• Ensure accuracy of provided information
• Comply with licensing requirements for third-party software

6. Payment Terms

6.1 Fees and Payment

Service fees, payment schedules, and terms will be specified in individual project agreements. All amounts are exclusive of taxes, which you are responsible for paying.

6.2 Late Payments

Late payments may result in suspension of services and may incur additional fees. We reserve the right to charge interest on overdue amounts.

6.3 Refunds

Refund policies will be specified in individual project agreements. Generally, fees for completed work are non-refundable.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The website, services, and all content, features, and functionality are owned by LightCompServe and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Client Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of content, data, and materials you provide to us. By providing such materials, you grant us a limited license to use them solely for the purpose of delivering our services.

7.3 Work Product

Ownership of custom-developed software, applications, and other deliverables will be specified in individual project agreements. Generally, clients receive ownership of custom work product upon full payment.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.

9.2 Disclaimers

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LIGHTCOMPSERVE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LightCompServe and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

11. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (such as EmailJS for contact forms, Google Maps for location services). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party services.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically.

13. Termination

These Terms remain in effect until terminated. You may terminate your agreement with us at any time by discontinuing use of our services and closing your account. We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Iraq, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall first be addressed through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes shall be resolved through the appropriate courts in Basra, Iraq.

15. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, government regulations, disasters, or internet service failures.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any project-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and LightCompServe regarding your use of our services.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: