Terms of Service
Last updated: September 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using MVP Opus services ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to all terms, you may not use our Services.
MVP Opus, LLC is a Maryland limited liability company ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") providing software development and consulting services.
2. Services Description
We provide custom software development services, including but not limited to:
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development
- Web application development
- Technical consulting and architecture design
- Code review and optimization services
All services are provided on a project basis according to mutually agreed specifications and timelines.
3. Fees & Payments
Application Deposit. A non-refundable USD $5,000 deposit is required to book the strategy call.
Balance Due to Start. If MVP Opus accepts the project following the strategy call, the full package balance is due to start the 10-day build. The 10-day delivery timeline begins after MVP Opus receives this balance and Client has provided all required inputs.
Custom/Complex Option. For Custom/Complex projects and by prior approval only, Client may pay the balance 70% to start and 30% at code handoff; PO/Net-15 terms and code escrow may apply.
Refunds. The $5,000 application deposit is non-refundable. After work begins, all fees are non-refundable.
Taxes & Fees. Prices exclude applicable taxes and pass-through payment fees. Client is responsible for such amounts.
Late Payments. Late balances may pause delivery and accrue reasonable late fees and collection costs.
4. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION
BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: By using our Services, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court.
Arbitration Details:
- Governing Law: Maryland state law governs these Terms and any arbitration proceedings
- Arbitration Rules: Conducted under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA)
- Location: All arbitration proceedings shall take place in Annapolis, Maryland
- Single Arbitrator: Disputes will be decided by a single, neutral arbitrator selected through AAA procedures
- Costs: Each party bears their own attorney fees; arbitration costs split equally unless arbitrator decides otherwise
CLASS ACTION WAIVER: You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits, class arbitrations, or representative actions against MVP Opus. This waiver cannot be severed from the arbitration agreement.
Small Claims Exception: Either party may pursue claims in small claims court if the claim qualifies and remains in small claims court.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
Client Ownership: Upon full payment, you own all custom code and intellectual property created specifically for your project, excluding:
- Third-party libraries, frameworks, and open-source components
- General methodologies, processes, and know-how developed by MVP Opus
- Reusable components and utilities that may be applied to other projects
6. General Provisions
Governing Law: These Terms are governed by Maryland state law without regard to conflict of law principles.
Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining Terms continue in full force and effect.
Modification: We may update these Terms with 30 days' notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.