Terms of Service (Forty Seven Software)

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Forty Seven Software website and any enquiries made through it.

By accessing this website or contacting us through the contact form, you agree to these Terms.

If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

1. About Us

This website is operated by Forty Seven Software (“we”, “us”, “our”).

We provide freelance and contract services including (but not limited to):

  • Website development
  • Web application development
  • Software development
  • Maintenance and support
  • Technical consulting

2. Website Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.

You must not use this website:

  • In any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations
  • To send malicious, abusive, or harmful content
  • To attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems
  • To interfere with the security or functionality of the website

We reserve the right to restrict or block access if we believe the website is being misused.

3. Enquiries and Contact Conversations

If you contact us via the website contact form, the website may create a private conversation thread linked to your enquiry.

This conversation is designed to help you:

  • View replies in one place
  • Continue communication securely
  • Keep discussion organised

You are responsible for keeping access to your conversation private. Do not share the link publicly.

4. No Guarantee of Service Availability

While we aim to respond promptly and keep the website available, we do not guarantee:

  • That the website will always be accessible
  • That the website will be error-free
  • That messages will always be delivered instantly
  • That the conversation system will always be uninterrupted

We may temporarily suspend access for maintenance or updates.

5. No Professional Advice

Any content on this website is provided for general information only.

Nothing on this website constitutes:

  • Legal advice
  • Financial advice
  • Professional business advice

If you require professional advice, you should consult a qualified professional.

6. Quotes, Pricing and Project Agreements

Any quote, estimate, or pricing information provided through this website or via conversation/email is:

  • Indicative only, unless explicitly stated otherwise
  • Subject to change based on project scope and requirements

Work is only considered confirmed once:

  • Both parties have agreed the scope, pricing, and deliverables
  • A written agreement has been made (email confirmation counts)

7. Client Responsibilities

If you engage us for work, you agree to provide:

  • Accurate and complete information
  • Timely feedback and approvals
  • Any required access (hosting, domain, accounts, APIs, etc.)

Delays in providing information or access may affect timelines.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless agreed otherwise in writing:

  • All code, designs, and deliverables created for a client become the client’s property once full payment has been received.
  • We retain the right to reuse general knowledge, techniques, and non-client-specific code patterns in future work.
  • We may showcase completed work in our portfolio unless you request confidentiality in writing.

9. Third-Party Services

Projects may include or rely on third-party services such as:

  • Hosting providers
  • Email providers
  • Analytics tools
  • APIs
  • Plugins or paid libraries

We are not responsible for downtime, changes, or issues caused by third-party services outside of our control.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Forty Seven Software is not liable for:

  • Loss of profit
  • Loss of business
  • Loss of data
  • Indirect or consequential loss
  • Any damage caused by third-party services

We will always aim to deliver reliable work, but software development involves complexity and risk, and no system can be guaranteed to be completely free of faults.

11. Data Protection and Privacy

We handle personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

If you contact us, your information will be used only to respond and manage communication.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

The most current version will always be available on this page.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14. Contact

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

hello@fortysevensoftware.co.uk