Terms of Service

Z WEBDEV  |  WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT STUDIO

Effective Date: May 31, 2026
 Last Updated: May 30, 2026

 Jurisdiction: State of California, United States

SECTION 01

INTRODUCTION & ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Z WebDev website, located at [website URL] (the “Website”), operated by Z WebDev, a sole-proprietor freelance web design and development studio based in California, USA (“Z WebDev,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By visiting, browsing, or otherwise using this Website, you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms, including any future updates made in accordance with Section 11. These Terms apply to all visitors, prospective clients, and current clients who access or use the Website.

These Terms are effective as of May 31, 2026. Use of the Website following that date constitutes your acceptance of these Terms in their current form.

SECTION 02

SERVICES DESCRIBED

Z WebDev is a California-based freelance studio offering professional web design, web development, and related creative and digital services to individuals and businesses. Services offered include, but are not limited to:

• Custom website design and visual identity integration
• Front-end and back-end web development
• Website maintenance, updates, and support
• Landing pages, portfolios, and small business websites
• Related creative and digital consulting services

All services are provided on a freelance, project-by-project basis. The specific scope, deliverables, timeline, pricing, and terms of any individual engagement are governed exclusively by a separate, signed project agreement or contract entered into between Z WebDev and the client. These Terms do not constitute or replace such a project agreement.

Z WebDev reserves the right to modify, expand, or discontinue any service offering at any time without prior notice.

SECTION 03

WEBSITE USE & CONDUCT

Permitted Use

The Website is provided for lawful, informational purposes only. Permitted uses include:

• Reviewing information about Z WebDev’s services and portfolio
• Submitting project inquiries through the contact form
• General browsing of publicly available content

Prohibited Conduct

By using this Website, you agree that you will not, under any circumstances:

• Scrape, crawl, index, or harvest any content from the Website using automated tools or scripts without express written permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of any part of the Website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, its servers, or related systems
• Use contact forms or other communication channels to transmit spam, unsolicited commercial messages, or harmful content
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation in any communication with Z WebDev
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Website’s functionality or infrastructure
• Use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful, fraudulent, or in violation of applicable federal, state, or local law

Access Restriction

Z WebDev reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the Website — in whole or in part — for any user who violates these Terms or for any other reason deemed appropriate, without prior notice or liability.

SECTION 04

PROJECT INQUIRIES & COMMUNICATIONS

Submitting an inquiry, completing a contact form, or initiating any form of communication through the Website does not constitute the formation of a binding contract, agreement, or service relationship between you and Z WebDev.

Z WebDev reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to:

• Decline any project inquiry or proposal for any reason or no reason
• Decline to respond to inquiries that do not align with its current service offerings or capacity
• Withdraw from negotiations at any time prior to the execution of a written agreement

All preliminary communications, including emails, messages, and call notes, are exploratory in nature and do not create enforceable obligations on either party.

SECTION 05

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Website Content

All content published on this Website — including but not limited to text, written copy, design layouts, graphics, logos, images, color schemes, and underlying code — is owned by or licensed to Z WebDev and is protected under applicable United States and international intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved.

No content from this Website may be reproduced, distributed, publicly displayed, republished, transmitted, modified, or used for commercial purposes without the prior express written permission of Z WebDev.

Client Project Deliverables

Upon receipt of full payment for a completed project, the client receives the intellectual property rights to the agreed-upon deliverables as expressly defined in the applicable project agreement. Rights not explicitly transferred in writing remain with Z WebDev.

Portfolio Rights

Z WebDev retains the right to display work completed for clients — including screenshots, descriptions, and links — in its professional portfolio, case studies, and marketing materials, unless the parties have agreed otherwise in writing within the applicable project agreement.

SECTION 06

THIRD-PARTY LINKS & SERVICES

The Website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, platforms, tools, or services that are not owned or controlled by Z WebDev. These links are provided for informational convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or approval of the linked content, products, or services.

Z WebDev has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, security practices, or conduct of any third-party websites or services. Your access to and use of any third-party website or service is entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of that third party.

Z WebDev encourages users to review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party site they visit via links from this Website.

SECTION 07

DISCLAIMERS

The Website and all content, materials, and information provided on it are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without representations or warranties of any kind — whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Z WebDev expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Any warranty that the Website will be accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free
• Any warranty that the Website will be available on a continuous, uninterrupted, or secure basis
• Any warranty that defects or errors will be corrected

Information on the Website is provided for general informational purposes only. Z WebDev makes no representations regarding the accuracy or completeness of any content and accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice.

SECTION 08

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Z WebDev — and its owner, agents, or representatives — shall not be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, business opportunities, or goodwill
• Damages arising from your reliance on content published on the Website
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or communications
• Damages arising from the acts or omissions of any third party

In any event, Z WebDev’s total cumulative liability to you — whether arising in contract, tort, statute, or otherwise — shall not exceed the total amount paid by you to Z WebDev for the specific service or project directly giving rise to the claim during the twelve (12) months preceding the event.

Where a client has paid nothing (e.g., a Website visitor with no active project agreement), Z WebDev’s maximum liability shall be limited to one hundred U.S. dollars ($100.00).

Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. To the extent such limitations are not permitted under applicable law, the above limitations may not apply to you. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, which shall control in all respects.

SECTION 09

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Z WebDev — and its owner, employees, contractors, agents, affiliates, and successors — from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your access to or use of the Website
• Your violation of any provision of these Terms
• Your infringement of any third-party right, including intellectual property or privacy rights
• Any content you submit, transmit, or otherwise make available through the Website
• Your violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation

Z WebDev reserves the right to assume exclusive control of the defense and settlement of any matter subject to indemnification by you, at your expense, and you agree to cooperate fully with such defense.

SECTION 10

GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, or your use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction & Venue

You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in the State of California for the resolution of any legal dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website. You waive any objection to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts.

Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, both parties agree to make a good-faith effort to resolve any dispute informally. The party raising a dispute must provide the other party with written notice describing the nature of the dispute and the relief sought. The parties shall have thirty (30) days from the date of such notice to attempt informal resolution before pursuing formal legal action.

Nothing in this section shall prevent Z WebDev from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction where necessary to protect its intellectual property or confidential information.

SECTION 11

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

Z WebDev reserves the right to revise, update, or modify these Terms at any time, at its sole discretion, without prior notice. When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document will be revised accordingly.

Your continued access to or use of the Website after any such modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website.

Z WebDev encourages you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. Material changes will be reflected in an updated effective date, which Z WebDev may also choose to communicate through a notice on the Website at its discretion.

SECTION 12

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, or if you wish to report a potential violation, please contact Z WebDev using the information below:

Z WebDev
 Chula Vista, CA, United States

Email: privacy@zwedev.com

Website: https://zwebdev.com

Z WebDev will make reasonable efforts to respond to all legal inquiries within a timely manner. Please note that contacting Z WebDev does not create an attorney-client relationship or any binding service obligation.