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Terms of Service

Last updated: June 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the StackDot website located at stackdot.us and any related services provided by StackDot ("we", "our", or "us"), a company based in Chicago, IL, United States.

By accessing our website, submitting a contact form, or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use our website or services.

2. Services

StackDot provides custom AI development services including, but not limited to:

  • AI Agent Development
  • LLM Application Development
  • AI Automation Solutions
  • RAG and Knowledge Assistant Development
  • AI Chatbot Development
  • AI Integration Services
  • Multi-Agent Workflow Systems
  • Digital Transformation Platforms

All services are delivered under a separate written agreement, statement of work, or project proposal agreed upon between StackDot and the client prior to project commencement. These Terms govern website use and initial engagement enquiries; specific project terms are defined in signed agreements.

3. Website Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

  • Violate any applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations.
  • Transmit any unsolicited commercial communications or spam.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our systems or infrastructure.
  • Introduce malware, viruses, or other harmful code to the website.
  • Reproduce, duplicate, or resell any part of our website or content without prior written permission.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and code — is the property of StackDot or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without our prior written consent.

For client projects, intellectual property ownership is defined in the specific project agreement. Generally, upon full payment, clients receive ownership of the custom deliverables created for them.StackDot retains ownership of underlying frameworks, tools, methodologies, and pre-existing IP used during delivery.

5. Confidentiality

We understand that clients may share sensitive business information during the discovery, scoping, and delivery phases of a project. StackDot treats all client information as confidential and does not disclose it to third parties except where required to deliver the contracted services or as required by law.

Clients who require a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before sharing sensitive project details may request one by contacting us at hello@stackdot.us.

6. Payment and Billing

Payment terms for project engagements are defined in the individual project agreement or statement of work. Standard terms include:

  • A deposit or initial payment is required before project work commences.
  • Milestone-based payments may apply to larger engagements.
  • Invoices are payable within the timeframe specified in the project agreement.
  • Late payments may incur interest charges as specified in the agreement.

All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and its content are provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee that any information provided on this website is accurate, complete, or current.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, StackDot shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including loss of profits, data, or business opportunities — arising from your use of this website or our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability for any claim arising from or relating to our services shall not exceed the total fees paid by the client in the three months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless StackDot and its team members from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses — including legal fees — arising from your use of our website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Third-Party Links and Tools

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party sites. Links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement.

11. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Certain tools or outputs developed by StackDot may involve the use of large language models (LLMs) and AI systems. While we strive for accuracy and reliability, AI-generated outputs may contain inaccuracies. Clients are responsible for reviewing AI-generated content before use in production or business-critical contexts.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Cook County, Illinois, United States.

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Us

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