Terms of Service

Last Updated: May 21, 2026

These Terms of Service govern consulting, engineering, advisory, and operational support engagements provided by Opertus Systems LLC ("Opertus").

Services Scope

Services are limited to the scope, operational outputs, deployment boundaries, and responsibilities defined in each signed proposal, statement of work, or master services agreement.

No Professional Advice

Opertus does not provide legal, tax, accounting, medical, or investment advice. Clients are responsible for obtaining specialized professional counsel where required.

Client Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete, and timely information
• Maintain lawful authority over systems and data provided for work
• Assign stakeholders with decision-making authority
• Maintain required internal policies, governance obligations, accountability structures, and regulatory obligations

Fees and Payment

• Fees, milestones, and billing terms are defined per engagement
• Unless otherwise agreed in writing, invoices are due Net 30
• Late payment may pause delivery and support services

Intellectual Property

• Client owns final operational outputs created specifically for the client upon full payment
• Opertus retains ownership of pre-existing tools, templates, frameworks, and general know-how
• Opertus grants client a license to embedded pre-existing materials as needed to use operational outputs

Confidentiality

Each party agrees to protect confidential information and use it only for performance of the engagement, subject to legal disclosure requirements.

Security and Data Handling

Opertus applies reasonable technical and organizational safeguards aligned with engagement risk, infrastructure access, deployment exposure, and operational continuity requirements. Specific security commitments are defined contractually where required.

Warranties and Disclaimer

Services are provided in a professional and commercially reasonable manner. Except as expressly stated in contract, services are provided "as is" without additional warranties.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, aggregate liability is limited to fees paid for services in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim. Neither party is liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Termination

Either party may terminate as defined in the governing agreement. Client remains responsible for fees accrued through termination date.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Utah, United States, unless superseded by a signed agreement.

Engagement Inquiry

For operational AI, infrastructure, governance, or technical systems advisory, use the engagement inquiry channel.