Legal Framework

Terms of Service

Our binding professional agreement governing all technology consulting and software development engagements. Please review carefully before commissioning your project.

Agreement Status: Active & Enforced
Effective Date: 24 December 2025
Jurisdiction: Republic of Zimbabwe
Enterprise Contracts: Available on Request

Service Agreement

These terms govern all professional engagements with our firm for technology consulting, software development, and related professional services delivered across Zimbabwe and internationally.

Understanding This Agreement

By engaging our services, initiating a project, or signing a Statement of Work, you acknowledge and accept these Terms of Service in their entirety. These terms establish the legal framework for a professional, productive, and transparent working relationship between our firm and our clients.

28150 Unit L, Chitungwiza, Harare, Zimbabwe
contracts@droomdazlean.com
Effective 24 December 2025
Section 01

Scope of Services

We provide comprehensive technology solutions as defined in each project's Statement of Work (SOW). All deliverables, timelines, and specific capabilities are documented and agreed upon prior to project commencement.

  • Custom enterprise software development
  • Native and cross-platform mobile applications
  • IoT solution architecture and implementation
  • Cloud infrastructure design and deployment
  • AI and machine learning implementations
Section 02

Payment Terms

All projects operate on a milestone-based payment schedule documented within the approved SOW. Invoices are due within 7 business days of issuance via bank transfer or other approved payment methods.

  • 30% deposit required to commence work
  • Milestone-linked payment releases per SOW
  • 20% final payment upon project completion
  • Late payment fee: 1.5% per calendar month
  • Work suspended after 14 days non-payment
Section 03

Intellectual Property

Upon receipt of full and final payment, the client receives complete ownership of all custom deliverables including source code, documentation, and design assets. Our pre-existing frameworks and methodologies remain proprietary.

  • Full ownership of all custom deliverables
  • Complete source code delivery at handover
  • Comprehensive technical documentation included
  • No post-payment usage restrictions
  • Pre-existing IP remains with our firm
Section 04

Client Responsibilities

The client's timely participation is essential to project success. Delayed inputs, approvals, or access provisioning directly impact project timelines and may result in schedule extensions or additional costs.

  • Provide complete and accurate project requirements
  • Approve all milestones within 5 business days
  • Provide necessary testing data and environments
  • Maintain agreed payment schedules
  • Designate an authorised project contact
Section 05

Project Timelines

Project timelines commence upon confirmation of deposit receipt and submission of complete client requirements. All timelines are documented in the SOW and subject to adjustment based on client response times.

  • Timeline commences on deposit + requirements
  • Weekly written progress updates provided
  • Client delays extend timeline proportionally
  • Agile methodology with sprint planning
  • Change requests logged with impact assessment
Section 06

Termination Policy

Either party may terminate the engagement with 30 days' written notice. All costs for completed work remain payable. Termination does not release outstanding financial obligations incurred prior to the termination date.

  • 30 days written notice required from either party
  • All completed work invoiced and payable
  • 15% administrative cancellation fee applies
  • IP rights transfer upon settlement of dues
  • Project assets returned upon full clearance
Section 07

Warranty & Support

All delivered software includes a 90-day bug fix warranty covering defects directly attributable to our development work. Ongoing maintenance and feature enhancement are available through separate support contracts.

  • 90-day defect resolution warranty included
  • 30 days complimentary system training
  • Full technical documentation provided
  • Optional ongoing maintenance contracts
  • Priority support tiers available
Section 08

Limitation of Liability

Our total aggregate liability for any claim arising from a project is limited to the total fees paid for that specific project. We do not accept liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any nature.

  • Liability capped at total project fees paid
  • No liability for consequential damages
  • Client responsible for all data backups
  • Regulatory compliance is client responsibility
  • Force majeure events excluded from liability
90
Day Warranty Period
30
Days Notice Period
7
Day Payment Window
24hrs
Support Response SLA

Professional Engagement Process

A clear, structured workflow ensuring transparency, accountability, and exceptional outcomes on every project we undertake.

01

Discovery & Scoping

We analyse your requirements, define deliverables, and draft a detailed SOW outlining timeline and cost.

02

Contract Signing

Both parties sign the SOW and this Terms of Service agreement before any work commences.

03

Deposit & Kick-Off

Upon receipt of the 30% deposit, your dedicated project team is assembled and work begins.

04

Agile Development

We build in structured sprints with weekly updates and milestone reviews to keep you informed.

05

Delivery & Handover

Final delivery, training, documentation transfer, and IP handover upon final payment clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about our service agreement, contracts, and professional engagement process.

All scope changes must be submitted in writing and will be assessed for timeline and cost impact. We will provide a Change Request document outlining the additional effort required. Work on scope additions commences only after written approval and any associated deposit has been received. Minor clarifications within the existing scope are accommodated at no extra charge.

Yes. Enterprise clients with ongoing or large-scale engagements are welcome to request a custom Master Service Agreement (MSA) tailored to their specific procurement, compliance, and operational requirements. Please contact our contracts team at contracts@droomdazlean.com to initiate this process. Custom agreements are subject to legal review and may take 5–10 business days to finalise.

All client data, business information, and proprietary materials shared during a project are treated with strict confidentiality. Our team members are bound by non-disclosure obligations. Upon project completion or termination, all client confidential materials are either returned or securely destroyed per your instructions. We do not use client data for any purpose outside the scope of the engaged project.

We accept payments in USD and ZWG (Zimbabwe Gold) via bank transfer, Ecocash, and other approved electronic payment methods. All invoices are issued in the currency agreed upon in the SOW. For international clients, wire transfers to our designated account are the standard method. Payment confirmation must be received before each project phase is unlocked.

The 90-day warranty covers software defects — bugs, errors, and unintended behaviours — that arise directly from our development work and were not present or identified during the client acceptance testing phase. It does not cover issues resulting from client-side modifications, third-party service changes, infrastructure failures, or feature requests. All warranty claims must be submitted in writing with reproduction steps.

In the event of a dispute, both parties agree to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation within 14 days of written notice. If unresolved, the matter shall be referred to mediation before proceeding to arbitration or litigation. All disputes are governed by the laws of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Enterprise clients may stipulate alternative dispute resolution procedures in their custom MSA.

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