Business Terms

Yes, there is a contract. It is a clear and simple document. I welcome an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement). I avoid complex legal language. There will be no long legal arguments.

1. Engagement Plans

• Enterprise: 120-160 hours per month
• Standard: 40-80 hours per month
• Express: 15-30 hours per month
• All plans must be prepaid. There is a minimum term of 3 months. Unused hours do not carry over.

2. Communication & Availability

• My main working time is IST (Indian Standard Time).
• We will use your preferred tools for communication. This includes Slack, email, or Teams.
• I will handle critical issues fast. This is true even if it is outside regular hours.

3. Tools & Infrastructure

• I will use your existing systems and platforms.
• I will provide my expertise, guidance, and execution support.
• We must agree on any extra tools or infrastructure beforehand.

4. Confidentiality & Data Protection

• I will treat all your information as confidential.
• I will not share information outside of our project scope.
• I will sign an NDA if you ask me to.
• I will remove your data from my systems when the project ends.

5. Dispute Resolution

• We will try to solve disagreements through direct discussion first.
• We have 15 days to find a resolution before escalation.
• We prefer mediation before taking legal action.
• The legal location will be based on what we agree to.

6. Force Majeure (Unforeseen Events)

• This section covers natural disasters, power outages, conflicts, or unexpected events.
• Both parties must tell each other quickly if this happens.
• Work duties may be paused temporarily.
• Either party can end the contract after 30 days if the issue is not solved.

7. Amendments & Modifications

• All changes must be written down.
• Verbal agreements are not binding.
• New terms replace old ones when both parties agree.

8. Termination & Exit Terms

• You can end the contract after the initial lock-in period. You must give written notice.
• Prepaid hours are non-refundable.
• We will finalize the handover together.
• I will leave your systems cleanly and securely.

9. Ownership of Work

• All my work and deliverables are your property.
• I keep no rights to reuse or share the work without your permission.

10. Reporting & Time Logs

• I will give you summaries of my work at agreed times.
• I do not use screen recording or intrusive tracking.
• You can ask for detailed reporting if you need it.

11. Adoption of Client Systems

• I will integrate with your tools and workflow.
• This ensures I coordinate well with your internal teams.

12. Usage Flexibility

• You can use the hours for any executive, advisory, or operational task.
• I will not micromanage how you assign the hours.

13. Vacation / Pauses

• We must discuss and agree on any pauses in advance.
• This is subject to fair use and operational needs.
• We will review these policies regularly for clarity.

14. Policy Guidance

• These guidelines help the project run smoothly. They do not restrict it.
• Adjustments are possible if we work together for a long time.

15. FAQ Reference

• A separate FAQ document covers questions about billing, availability, and upgrades.

16. Entire Agreement

• This document is the full agreement between us.
• It replaces all previous agreements, written or spoken, unless noted here.