The terms that govern working with ChainSpark.

This page summarizes the terms in plain language. The binding legal terms for any paid engagement are set out in the Master Services Agreement (MSA), reviewed and signed before work begins. If there is any conflict between this page and the MSA, the MSA governs.

Engagement structure

Every paid engagement is fixed-fee with a defined scope, agreed in a Statement of Work (SOW) before work begins. ChainSpark does not bill on a time-and-materials basis. Scope changes that expand the work require a signed change order before work continues.

Intellectual property

Foreground IP — everything built specifically for your environment during an engagement — belongs to the client. ChainSpark retains ownership of its background IP: the methodologies, frameworks, and deployment patterns applied across engagements. This split is documented explicitly in every MSA.

Confidentiality

All engagement discussions, including the free Spark Audit, are conducted under NDA. Client information is not shared externally, referenced in marketing, or used in case studies without explicit written permission.

The credit-forward model

Fees paid at any engagement tier (Spark Audit, Workflow Sprint, Department Deployment, ChainSpark Strategy Workshop) credit toward the next tier entered within the period specified in the applicable SOW.

Limitation of liability

ChainSpark's liability for any engagement is limited to the fees paid for that engagement, except where prohibited by law. Full liability terms, including indemnification and warranty provisions, are set out in the MSA.

Governing law

These terms and any executed MSA are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Legal note

This page is a plain-language summary, not a legal document, and does not constitute legal advice. The binding terms for any engagement are the executed MSA between ChainSpark Global, LLC and the client organization. See also our Data Handling statement.