Last updated: October 7, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Client," "you," or "your") and Forgepath API Works ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing our website, submitting a contact form, or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our website or services.
Forgepath provides professional consulting services related to API platform strategy, design systems, governance, and operations. Services include but are not limited to:
All services are described in more detail in individual statements of work, engagement agreements, or service proposals ("Engagement Agreement") which will define scope, deliverables, timeline, and compensation.
In using our website, you agree to:
Our Content: All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to Forgepath and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use, but you may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or republish content without our express written permission.
Work Product: For services engaged under an Engagement Agreement, intellectual property ownership will be specified in that agreement. Generally, deliverables, documentation, and methodologies created specifically for your organization during an engagement become your property, while our general methodologies, tools, and reusable components remain our property.
During our engagement, we will have access to confidential information about your organization, systems, and business operations. We agree to maintain strict confidentiality of this information and will not disclose it to third parties without your written consent, except as required by law or to our service providers under confidentiality agreements. Your confidential information will be protected using industry-standard security practices.
Similarly, we own and will maintain confidential information about our methodologies, processes, and tools. You agree to respect the confidentiality of our proprietary materials and methods.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEITHER FORGEPATH NOR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY YOU TO FORGEPATH IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WHILE WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES AND ACCURATE INFORMATION, WE DO NOT GUARANTEE SPECIFIC BUSINESS OUTCOMES, REVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, OR INCIDENT PREVENTION.
You agree not to use our website or services for:
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website or services at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, if we determine you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct we deem harmful or inappropriate. Clauses regarding confidentiality, intellectual property, and limitations of liability shall survive any termination.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Forgepath, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms, your use of our website or services, or any content you provide or transmit.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in England, and you hereby consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
Before pursuing legal action, the parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation does not resolve the dispute, either party may pursue legal remedies available under applicable law.
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website or services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
These Terms, together with any Engagement Agreement, Privacy Policy, and other documents referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Forgepath regarding your use of our website and services, and supersede all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
If you have questions about these Terms or wish to address any concerns, please contact us at: