Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the CobaltShift website (cobaltshift.top) and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legal agreement between you and CobaltShift Ltd, a company registered in Cyprus under number HE251463.

If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use our service. Your continued use of our website and services following any changes to these Terms will constitute acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

CobaltShift provides construction estimating software comparison services, including but not limited to:

• Software analysis and comparison reports
• Expert consultation services
• Implementation guidance and support
• Educational content and resources
• Industry insights and recommendations

Our services are designed to help construction professionals make informed decisions about estimating software solutions. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time.

3. User Obligations

As a user of CobaltShift services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when requested
• Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt our website or services
• Respect the intellectual property rights of CobaltShift and third parties
• Not use our services to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Maintain the confidentiality of any login credentials provided
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account

4. Payment and Billing

Payment terms for our services are as follows:

• All prices are quoted in Euros (EUR) and include applicable VAT where required
• Payment is due in full before service delivery unless otherwise agreed in writing
• We accept payment via bank transfer, credit card, and other approved payment methods
• Late payment may result in suspension of services and additional charges
• All fees are non-refundable unless specifically stated otherwise

5. Intellectual Property

All content, materials, and intellectual property on the CobaltShift website and in our services are owned by CobaltShift Ltd or our licensors. This includes but is not limited to:

• Website design, layout, and functionality
• Written content, reports, and analysis
• Logos, trademarks, and brand elements
• Software comparison methodologies and frameworks
• Proprietary data and research findings

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without express written permission. Any unauthorised use may result in termination of services and legal action.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information.

7. Service Availability

Whilst we strive to provide uninterrupted access to our website and services, we cannot guarantee 100% availability. Our services may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Technical difficulties or system failures
• Circumstances beyond our reasonable control
• Security incidents or threats

We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of planned downtime and to restore services as quickly as possible.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CobaltShift Ltd shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our services, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Loss of data or information
• Business interruption or downtime
• Cost of substitute services or products
• Decisions made based on our recommendations

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to these Terms or our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you to CobaltShift in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9. Disclaimers

Our services and website content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

Whilst we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of software comparisons, pricing information, or recommendations. You should conduct your own due diligence before making any business decisions.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CobaltShift Ltd, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from or related to:

• Your use of our services or website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any false or misleading information provided by you

11. Termination

Either party may terminate the service relationship at any time with reasonable notice. CobaltShift reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we deem harmful to our business or other users.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect, including intellectual property rights, limitation of liability, and governing law clauses.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of Cyprus, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

If you are a consumer resident in the European Union, you may also bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence, and nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

13. Dispute Resolution

We encourage you to contact us directly to resolve any disputes or concerns. If we cannot resolve a dispute through direct negotiation, we may agree to participate in mediation or other alternative dispute resolution procedures before resorting to litigation.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by CobaltShift, constitute the entire agreement between you and CobaltShift concerning your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Modifications to Terms

CobaltShift reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

17. Contact Information

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