Terms of Service

Effective date: [20 March 2026]

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the fusecup website and services. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to these Terms.

1. Who We Are

We are fusecup ("fusecup", "we", "our", or "us").

Contact details:

2. Scope of Services

fusecup provides software and technology consulting services, including (but not limited to) fractional CTO support, advisory services, and AI staffing.

The exact scope, deliverables, fees, and timelines for paid services are defined in a separate proposal, statement of work, or service agreement between you and fusecup.

3. Website Use

You may use this website only for lawful purposes. You agree not to:

  • misuse, disrupt, or attempt unauthorized access to the website or related systems;
  • use the website in a way that could harm fusecup or other users;
  • copy or reuse website content except as permitted by law or with our written consent.

4. Proposals, Agreements, and Client Responsibilities

Where services are purchased, you agree to:

  • provide accurate and timely information needed for delivery;
  • provide required access to systems, tools, and stakeholders;
  • review and approve deliverables within agreed timelines;
  • comply with applicable laws and regulations relevant to your business.

Delays caused by missing information, access, or approvals may affect delivery dates.

5. Fees and Payment

Fees, billing schedules, and payment terms are set out in the applicable commercial agreement or invoice.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

  • all fees are stated exclusive of taxes;
  • invoices are payable within the stated invoice period;
  • late payments may result in paused work and/or late payment interest where permitted by law.

6. Intellectual Property

Each party retains ownership of its pre-existing intellectual property.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, and subject to full payment of fees:

  • you own the final deliverables specifically created for you under the agreement;
  • fusecup retains ownership of its methods, know-how, templates, tools, libraries, and pre-existing materials used to deliver services;
  • fusecup may reuse general skills, experience, and non-confidential learnings developed during the engagement.

7. Confidentiality

Each party may receive confidential information from the other. Both parties agree to use such information only for the purposes of the engagement and to protect it with reasonable care.

This obligation does not apply to information that is public, independently developed, or lawfully obtained from a third party.

8. Data Protection and Privacy

We process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Where required, the parties will enter into appropriate data processing terms.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website and services may involve third-party tools, platforms, or links. We are not responsible for third-party services we do not control, and their terms and policies apply separately.

10. Warranties and Disclaimers

We provide services with reasonable skill and care. Except as expressly stated in a written agreement, the website and services are provided "as is" and "as available."

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim implied warranties, including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, fusecup will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill.

Our total aggregate liability arising out of or related to the services or these Terms will not exceed the fees paid (or payable) to fusecup for the specific services giving rise to the claim during the [12] months preceding the event.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law.

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold fusecup harmless from claims, losses, and costs arising from your unlawful use of the website, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of third-party rights.

13. Term and Termination

Either party may terminate a services engagement as set out in the relevant agreement. On termination:

  • you will pay for all work performed up to the termination date;
  • each party will return or securely delete confidential information as required;
  • provisions intended to survive termination will continue in force.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website or services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of [England and Wales], and the courts of [England and Wales] will have exclusive jurisdiction, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].