Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to ecn-apps. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, products, and services. By accessing or using 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 services.

2. Services Description

ecn-apps provides professional software development services including but not limited to:

3. Use of Services

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent to use our services. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

3.2 Account Responsibilities

If you create an account with us, you are responsible for:

3.3 Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

All content on our website and within our services, including text, graphics, logos, images, software code, and documentation, is the property of ecn-apps or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Project Deliverables

For custom development projects, intellectual property rights will be specified in the individual project agreement. Unless otherwise stated, upon full payment, the client receives ownership of the final deliverables, while ecn-apps retains rights to underlying frameworks, libraries, and proprietary methodologies.

4.3 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you provide to us. However, by submitting content, you grant ecn-apps a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content solely for the purpose of providing our services.

5. Products and Tools

5.1 Free Tools

Our free online tools (such as Background Remover, Image Compressor, and Nutritional Calculator) are provided "as is" without warranties. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue these tools at any time without notice.

5.2 Data Processing

Files uploaded to our tools are processed temporarily and are not stored permanently on our servers unless explicitly stated. You are responsible for maintaining backups of your original files.

6. Payment Terms

6.1 Pricing

Prices for our services are provided in project proposals or service agreements. All prices are in USD unless otherwise specified and are subject to applicable taxes.

6.2 Payment Schedule

Custom development projects typically require:

6.3 Late Payments

Late payments may result in project suspension. Interest may be charged on overdue amounts as permitted by law.

7. Project Timeline and Deliverables

Project timelines are estimates and may be subject to change due to scope modifications, client delays in providing required materials, or unforeseen technical challenges. We will communicate any significant timeline changes promptly.

8. Warranties and Disclaimers

8.1 Service Warranty

We warrant that services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner. We will make reasonable efforts to correct any errors or defects in our work at no additional charge if reported within 30 days of delivery.

8.2 Disclaimers

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED, OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ECN-APPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO ECN-APPS IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ecn-apps, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

11. Third-Party Services

Our services may integrate with or link to third-party services (such as Google AdSense, payment processors, or analytics providers). We are not responsible for the practices or content of these third parties, and your use of such services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

12. Privacy and Data Protection

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy. We comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR (Europe) and LFPDPPP (Mexico).

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Termination

14.1 By You

You may terminate your use of our services at any time. For ongoing projects, termination terms will be governed by the project agreement.

14.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to our services immediately, without notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we deem harmful to our business or other users.

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

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

15.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the applicable arbitration authority.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

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

16.2 Severability

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

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

18. Acknowledgment

BY USING OUR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE OUR SERVICES.