Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and A & K Ceylon Distributors, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") concerning your access to and use of our website https://www.akceylon.buzz and our computer systems design and technical consulting services.

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our website or services.

2. Company Information

3. Services Description

A & K Ceylon Distributors, Inc. provides professional services in the following areas:

• Computer Systems Design and Related Services
• Computer Integrated Systems Design
• Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
• System Architecture and Planning
• Project Implementation and Support

The specific scope, deliverables, timelines, and pricing for our services will be defined in separate service agreements or statements of work.

4. Eligibility

By using our services, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• You are not prohibited from using our services under applicable laws
• All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete
• You will maintain the accuracy of such information

5. User Accounts and Registration

Certain features of our services may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

All content on our website and in our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, code, designs, and documentation, is the property of A & K Ceylon Distributors, Inc. or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our services or content without our express written permission.

6.2 Client Intellectual Property

Any intellectual property, data, or materials you provide to us in connection with our services ("Client Materials") remain your property. You grant us a limited license to use Client Materials solely for the purpose of providing our services to you.

6.3 Work Product

Ownership of work product created as part of our services will be specified in the applicable service agreement. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, custom work product created specifically for you will be transferred to you upon full payment.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use our website or services to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading activities
• Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Collect or harvest information about other users
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels
• Impersonate any person or entity

8. Service Agreements and Statements of Work

Specific projects and engagements will be governed by separate service agreements or statements of work that will include:

• Detailed scope of services and deliverables
• Project timelines and milestones
• Pricing, payment terms, and expenses
• Acceptance criteria and procedures
• Confidentiality obligations
• Intellectual property ownership
• Warranties and limitations of liability

In the event of any conflict between these Terms and a service agreement, the service agreement will prevail.

9. Fees and Payment

9.1 Pricing

Fees for our services will be specified in the applicable service agreement. We reserve the right to modify our pricing with reasonable notice.

9.2 Payment Terms

Unless otherwise specified, payment terms are as follows:

• Invoices are due within 30 days of the invoice date
• Late payments may incur interest charges at the rate of 1.5% per month
• We may suspend services for accounts with overdue balances
• You are responsible for all taxes, except those based on our income

9.3 Refunds

Refund policies will be specified in the applicable service agreement. Generally, fees for completed work are non-refundable.

10. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information disclosed during the course of our business relationship. This obligation includes:

• Not disclosing confidential information to third parties without consent
• Using confidential information only for the intended purpose
• Implementing reasonable security measures to protect confidential information
• Returning or destroying confidential information upon request

This obligation does not apply to information that is publicly available, independently developed, or required to be disclosed by law.

11. Warranties and Disclaimers

11.1 Our Warranties

We warrant that our services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. Specific warranties for deliverables will be outlined in service agreements.

11.2 Disclaimers

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN A SERVICE AGREEMENT, OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of non-infringement
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness
• Warranties that services will be uninterrupted or error-free

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SPECIFIC SERVICES GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM
• WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOST DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
• THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless A & K Ceylon Distributors, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of third parties
• Your Client Materials or any content you provide

14. Term and Termination

14.1 Term

These Terms remain in effect while you use our website or services.

14.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your use of our services at any time by providing written notice. You remain responsible for all fees incurred prior to termination.

14.3 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, if:

• You breach these Terms or any service agreement
• You fail to pay fees when due
• Your use of services poses a security risk
• We are required to do so by law
• We discontinue services (with reasonable notice)

14.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use our services immediately ceases
• You must pay all outstanding fees
• We may delete your account and data
• Provisions that by their nature should survive will continue (e.g., confidentiality, indemnification, limitation of liability)

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiations for at least 30 days.

15.2 Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration will take place in Los Angeles County, California.

15.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Los Angeles County, California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

17. 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, labor disputes, government actions, or technical failures.

18. Modifications to Terms

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

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

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

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any service agreements and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and A & K Ceylon Distributors, Inc. regarding the use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

21. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction. Any attempted assignment in violation of this section is void.

22. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative.

23. Notices

All notices under these Terms must be in writing and sent to:

Notices to you may be sent to the email address associated with your account.

24. Contact Information

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

25. Acknowledgment

BY USING OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.