Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and HCVT UK LLC, doing business as HCVT Hub. By accessing our website at www.hcvt.lat or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website or services.

2. Services Description

HCVT Hub provides professional services in the following areas:

• Computer Integrated Systems Design and Related Services
• Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Management and Technical Consulting Services
• Scientific Research and Development Services
• Specialized Design Services

Specific service terms, deliverables, timelines, and pricing will be outlined in separate service agreements or statements of work.

3. User Obligations

When using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials
• Use our services only for lawful purposes
• Not interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respect intellectual property rights

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Property

All content, features, and functionality on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, are owned by HCVT UK LLC and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Client Property

Unless otherwise specified in a service agreement, all intellectual property rights in deliverables created specifically for a client will be transferred to the client upon full payment. We retain the right to use general methodologies, techniques, and know-how developed during service delivery.

License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for its intended purposes. This license does not include any right to resell or commercial use of our website or its contents.

5. Payment Terms

Payment terms for professional services will be specified in individual service agreements. General payment conditions include:

• Invoices are payable within 30 days of invoice date unless otherwise agreed
• Late payments may incur interest charges at the rate of 1.5% per month
• We reserve the right to suspend services for non-payment
• All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, which are the client's responsibility
• Refund policies will be outlined in specific service agreements

6. Confidentiality

We understand the sensitive nature of business information. Both parties agree to:

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Use confidential information only for the purposes of the engagement
• Implement reasonable security measures to protect confidential data
• Return or destroy confidential information upon request or termination

Confidential information does not include information that is publicly available, independently developed, or lawfully obtained from third parties.

7. Limitation of Liability

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you to us for the specific services giving rise to the claim during the twelve months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

8. Warranties and Disclaimers

We warrant that our services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. However:

• Our website and services are provided on an AS IS and AS AVAILABLE basis
• We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted or error-free
• We do not guarantee specific results or outcomes
• We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HCVT UK LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content or information you provide to us

10. Term and Termination

These Terms remain in effect while you use our website or services. We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time for any reason
• Refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time
• Terminate service agreements according to their specific terms

Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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

Dispute Resolution Process

1. Informal Resolution: Before filing any formal action, parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiations for at least 30 days.
2. Mediation: If informal resolution fails, parties agree to participate in mediation before pursuing litigation.
3. Jurisdiction: Any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Updating the Last Updated date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. 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, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

14. Severability

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

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any service agreements and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HCVT UK LLC regarding the use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

17. Acknowledgment

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.