This comprehensive section serves as the core contractual agreement, defining the rules of engagement for all users of Piyapath.lk’s services. It covers user conduct, intellectual property rights (a critical area for Piyapath.lk), payment terms, liability, and dispute resolution.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Piyapath.lk’s services, users explicitly agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as the Privacy Policy and Refund Policy. Methods of acceptance include “clickwrap” (e.g., clicking “Sign Up,” “Register,” “Submit Order,” or “I Agree” buttons), which legally binds the user. Continued use of the website or services also constitutes implied consent to the terms. Users who do not agree to these terms are advised not to use the services.
Description of Services
Piyapath.lk offers a clear and detailed overview of its various services. These include website development, video editing, app design, and a comprehensive suite of assignment writing services, such as thesis writing, essay writing, statistical analysis, presentations, reports, case studies, and dissertations. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, personalized, and manually completed solutions across all its offerings.
User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use Policy
Users are expected to adhere to general rules of behavior, including lawful conduct, respecting intellectual property rights, and providing accurate and complete information. Specific behaviors are strictly forbidden, as they constitute a breach of contract and may lead to account termination:
- Violating any applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations.
- Engaging in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading activities.
- Uploading, transmitting, or distributing malicious code, viruses, or engaging in hacking or tampering with the website.
- Spamming or harassing other users or Piyapath.lk staff.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service or its underlying systems.
- Violating the intellectual property rights of Piyapath.lk or any third parties.
- Submitting content for academic writing services that is intended for unethical use (e.g., submitting plagiarized work as one’s own, even though Piyapath.lk guarantees originality, this clause protects the company from client misuse).
Intellectual Property Rights
This is a crucial section that differentiates ownership based on the service type, a core aspect of Piyapath.lk’s business model. Piyapath.lk offers two fundamentally different categories of services: custom software and design (website, app, video editing) and custom academic writing. Intellectual property ownership in custom software development has distinct models and requires meticulous contractual clarity. Conversely, IP ownership in custom academic writing services typically involves a full transfer of copyright to the client, with a strong emphasis on the service provider’s non-reuse commitment. A single, generic intellectual property clause would be insufficient and potentially problematic, leading to ambiguities, misinterpretations, and future disputes given the varying nature of the deliverables. Therefore, the Terms and Conditions delineate separate and distinct IP ownership provisions for each service type, ensuring legal accuracy, managing client expectations precisely, and providing tailored protection for both Piyapath.lk’s IP and the IP created for its clients.
Ownership of Piyapath.lk’s Content and Trademarks:
All content on the Piyapath.lk website (e.g., text, graphics, logos, images, software, design elements), trademarks, brand identity, and proprietary processes are the exclusive property of Piyapath.lk or its licensors, protected by Sri Lankan and international intellectual property laws. Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the services solely for their intended purpose. Users are strictly prohibited from copying, reproducing, distributing, modifying, or creating derivative works from Piyapath.lk’s intellectual property without explicit written permission. Piyapath.lk reserves the right to terminate or suspend user accounts immediately for any intellectual property infringement.
Ownership of Custom-Developed Software/Designs (Website, App, Video Editing):
For custom software development, website design, app design, and video editing services, the client will retain full intellectual property rights (including copyrights, and where applicable, other relevant IP such as patents for novel functions) to the final deliverables upon full payment and successful delivery. This transfer includes source code, object code, documentation, design files, and all related assets created specifically for the client’s project. Any pre-existing intellectual property (e.g., proprietary tools, libraries, or frameworks) owned by Piyapath.lk and incorporated into the client’s project remains the property of Piyapath.lk, and the client receives a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such pre-existing IP solely as part of the delivered solution. The terms also specify rights concerning future enhancements, updates, and modifications to the delivered work. Clear contractual IP clauses will be detailed in individual project agreements to prevent ambiguity and disputes.
Ownership of Custom Academic Writing (Thesis, Essays, Reports, etc.):
Piyapath.lk’s primary unique selling proposition for academic writing is its “no Al” policy and guarantee of “100% original” work. Standard academic writing services emphasize that papers are “100% original” and “will not be resold to anyone, posted on the Internet, or used as a sample”. This implies a full transfer of intellectual property to the client. The broader industry context includes services that explicitly use user-generated content to “train the models that power ChatGPT”. If Piyapath.Ik were to retain any rights or reuse content, even for “internal improvement” or “samples” without explicit client consent, it could be perceived as a breach of trust or even an indirect form of AI training data collection, directly undermining their “no AI” promise. Therefore, the Intellectual Property clause for academic writing is exceptionally clear and robust. It states unequivocally that upon full payment and final delivery of a custom academic paper, the client receives full intellectual property rights (copyright) to that specific work. Furthermore, it explicitly states that Piyapath.lk retains no rights to reuse, resell, publish, distribute, or display the client’s custom academic paper as a sample, or use it for any other purpose, including training AI models or any form of internal data analysis. This directly reinforces Piyapath.lk’s “WE NEVER REUSE PAPERS” and “100% original” guarantee. Any samples published by Piyapath.lk are independent works created for demonstration purposes or papers that have never been used by clients. This level of specificity is not just legally sound; it is a powerful and necessary reinforcement of their ethical stance, providing immense trust to clients in a sensitive market and protecting Piyapath.lk from future claims of intellectual property misuse or breach of their core promise.
User-Generated Content (Client Inputs):
User-generated content in this context refers to all materials, instructions, prompts, source documents, and files provided by the client for their service order. Clients retain full ownership of their original input materials. Piyapath.lk will use these inputs solely to fulfil the client’s specific service request and will not use them for any other purpose, including AI model training or public display.
Enforcement and Infringement:
The Terms and Conditions outline the procedures Piyapath.lk will take in cases of intellectual property infringement, including account suspension or termination. Piyapath.lk reserves the right to pursue legal remedies for unauthorized use of its intellectual property.
Intellectual Property Ownership Matrix
The following table clarifies the complex nuances of intellectual property ownership for each distinct service type offered by Piyapath.lk. This level of specificity is paramount for a business that provides both software development and academic writing services, where IP considerations vary significantly. By explicitly outlining the transfer of rights, retained rights, and associated restrictions for both parties, the table serves as a robust legal safeguard, minimizing potential IP disputes and ensuring compliance with Sri Lankan IP laws.
| Service Output/Content Type | Initial Ownership | Final Ownership (Upon Full Payment & Delivery) | Rights Retained by Piyapath.lk | Rights Granted to Client | Restrictions on Piyapath.lk | Restrictions on Client |
| Piyapath.lk Website Content & Trademarks | Piyapath.lk | Piyapath.lk | Full ownership and control | No reuse, resale, or display of the client’s custom project without consent | None | No unauthorized copying, reproduction, or distribution of Piyapath.lk’s IP |
| Custom Website/App/Video Development | Piyapath.lk (during development) | Client | License for pre-existing IP incorporated into client projects | No reuse, resale, publication, distribution, display as a sample, or use for Al training/internal data analysis | Full copyright to custom software/design, use for the intended purpose | Use deliverables for intended purposes only; adhere to the license for pre-existing IP |
| Custom Academic Paper | Piyapath.lk (during writing) | Client | None | Full copyright to the specific custom academic paper | Use solely for fulfilling the client’s specific service request | Use for intended academic purpose; no unauthorized distribution |
| Client-Provided Input Materials | Client | Client | No use for Al training, public display, or any purpose other than fulfilling the order | Ownership of input materials | No reuse, resale, publication, distribution, display as a sample, or use for AI training/internal data analysis | Provide accurate and complete materials |
Payment Terms and Billing
The Terms and Conditions outline accepted payment methods, pricing structures (e.g., per page for academic writing, project-based for development), and accepted currency. It is specified that work commences only upon receipt of payment. Details are also provided regarding the consequences of missed or delayed payments.
Disclaimers of Warranties
Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, to the fullest extent permissible by law. Disclaimers are included regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information on the website, and it is noted that product descriptions, information, and pricing may be subject to change without notice. For academic writing, it is reiterated that Piyapath.lk does not guarantee specific academic grades or outcomes.
Limitation of Liability
Piyapath.lk’s liability is limited for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use or inability to use the services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Specific types of damages excluded include loss of profits, personal injury, warranty issues, misrepresented products, and computer issues. Piyapath.lk is not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained within the service or on third-party websites.
Indemnification
Users are required to indemnify and hold harmless Piyapath.lk, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from their use of the services, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
Termination of Services
The Terms and Conditions outline conditions under which Piyapath.lk may suspend or terminate a user’s access to services. These conditions include breach of terms, illegal activity, non-payment, or unprofessional conduct. The process for termination and its effects (e.g., cessation of access, forfeiture of payments for abandoned projects) are also specified.
Dispute Resolution
Online contracts, by their nature, involve parties in potentially different geographical locations, leading to an absence of a physical “place of execution” and thus potential jurisdictional ambiguities. Explicitly stating Sri Lankan law as the governing law and jurisdiction, coupled with a mandatory arbitration clause, serves as a crucial proactive risk mitigation strategy for Piyapath.lk. This approach centralizes potential legal disputes within a known and accessible legal framework, avoiding the complexities, high costs, and prolonged timelines associated with international litigation. Arbitration offers a faster, often more cost-effective, and private alternative to traditional court proceedings. This provides both legal predictability for the business and a streamlined process for resolving disputes, which is highly beneficial for an online service provider dealing with a potentially large volume of client interactions.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed under the laws of Sri Lanka. Parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Sri Lanka for any disputes not resolved through arbitration.
Arbitration Clause:
A mandatory arbitration clause is included for resolving disputes, specifying that “Any doubt, difference, dispute, controversy or claim arising from, out of or in connection with this contract, or on the interpretation thereof or the rights, duties, obligation, or liabilities of any parties thereto or on the operation, breach, termination or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in Sri Lanka”. This is a standard practice to encourage out-of-court resolution.
Changes to the Terms and Conditions
Piyapath.lk reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes through various methods, such as posting updated terms on the website, email notification, or a website banner. Continued use of the services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact Information
For any inquiries regarding these Terms and Conditions, or any official correspondence, please contact us at:
Piyapath.lk
338, Church State,
Bandirippuwa, Lunuwila,
61150,
Sri Lanka.