Terms ofService.

Barael builds fixed-scope, fixed-price AI tools and products: a single workflow, an internal product, or a whole product from idea to launch. Every build is defined by a written plan agreed before work begins. The plan is the statement of work. Barael does not take open-ended retainers, hourly work, platform fees, or staff augmentation. Once the product is yours, it runs without us.

The plan starts with the written diagnostic at barael.com/start. It is free and carries no obligation on either side. Barael writes back with what to build first, what to skip, a fixed scope, a fixed price, and a fixed timeline, or with a referral to someone who fits better. You keep the plan either way.

If you commission the build within thirty days of receiving the plan, the price in it holds. After thirty days Barael may re-scope and re-price before starting.

A build begins when you have approved the plan in writing and Barael has received the kickoff payment. The payment locks the calendar and confirms scope. Work does not begin before it is received.

Payment is structured as follows:

• 50% at kickoff, before work begins (non-refundable once work has started)
• 50% at handover, before final delivery of credentials, code, or access
• Co-build engagements are split across the milestones written in the plan instead of two halves
• Invoices are due within 7 days of issuance
• Late payments accrue interest at 1.5% per month

All prices are in USD. Barael accepts wire transfer and major credit cards via Stripe.

The plan defines what is in scope. Requests outside it are new work. Barael will flag scope drift before acting on it, and a scope change gets a new written number you approve first. Nothing is added to an invoice you have not seen.

Barael commits to the timeline in the plan. Timelines assume timely client feedback, meaning responses within two business days of a review request, and timely access to the systems the build connects to. Delays caused by late feedback or missing access extend the timeline accordingly, with no penalty to Barael.

Upon receipt of full payment, you own everything produced specifically for the build: the product, the repository, the prompts, the designs, and the documentation. You can run it, change it, and hand it to anyone.

Barael retains ownership of any general-purpose tools, frameworks, or components developed independently and reused across engagements. These are licensed to you for use within the delivered product.

Barael may reference the engagement and display work product in its portfolio and marketing materials unless a written NDA is executed before the build starts.

Each build includes the post-launch support window written in the plan. During this window, Barael will fix defects in the delivered scope at no additional charge. This covers bugs, not new features or changes in requirements. After the window closes, additional work is scoped and priced as a new engagement.

Both parties agree to keep confidential any non-public information shared during the engagement, including anything you tell us in the diagnostic. This does not apply to information that is publicly known, independently developed, or required to be disclosed by law. If you require a formal NDA, it must be signed before the build begins.

Barael's total liability for any claim arising from an engagement is limited to the fees paid by the client for that engagement. Barael is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including lost revenue, lost data, or business interruption. This limitation applies to the fullest extent permitted by California law.

Barael delivers working software as defined in the plan. Beyond the post-launch support window, the work is delivered as-is. Barael makes no ongoing warranty regarding uptime, compatibility with future third-party changes, or fitness for any purpose beyond what the plan describes.

Delivered software may rely on third-party AI models and services. Their output can be wrong. The plan states where a person reviews output before it is acted on, and you are responsible for how the software and its output are used in your business. Changes made by model or service providers after handover are outside the support window.

Either party may terminate an engagement with written notice. If the client terminates after work has begun, the kickoff payment is non-refundable. If Barael terminates, any payment attributable to unstarted work will be refunded pro-rata. Termination does not affect payment obligations for work already delivered.

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Santa Clara County, California. Both parties consent to that jurisdiction.

Barael may update these terms from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Updated terms apply to new engagements entered after the revision date.

Barael LLCCupertino, Californiaeddie@barael.combarael.com/start