Clear terms. No fine print.

Terms & Conditions

At The Sidekick, I believe in clarity and fairness. These are the terms for working together as your monthly product and tech advisor, presented in a simple and transparent way.

The Deal

  • A technical advisor who reviews your product and tech decisions and flags the risks
  • Judgment on product and tech decisions - not hands-on building, and not growth or ops
  • One monthly call plus async support on WhatsApp and email
  • First visible output in under a week
  • No onboarding, no ramp-up, no management overhead

What I Expect From You

  • Context: Share what's going on in your business so I can make good decisions
  • Access: Give me access to the tools and platforms I need to do the work
  • Feedback: Respond to critical questions in a reasonable timeframe
  • Scope: If needs change (they often do), we adjust together - don't just pile on

How It Starts

  • You message me on WhatsApp - no pitch deck, no pressure
  • We talk about what's on your plate and whether I can help
  • If it's a fit, we start - same flat rate for everyone, no scope negotiation, and a lower first month so you can see how it works
  • I start that week

No engagement begins until you've confirmed you're ready to start.

Payment

  • Flat monthly rate: $2,000/month
  • Month-to-month from the start - no minimum commitment
  • Your first month is at a lower price while we see if it works - ask me for the figure
  • No hourly billing, no surprise invoices
  • Invoices go out at the start of each month, due within 7 days
  • Pricing is in USD unless we agree otherwise
  • If payment is overdue by 14+ days, I may pause work until it's sorted

Refunds

14-day full refund if it's not the right fit. No questions asked.

If within the first 14 days you feel this isn't working, I'll refund your first month's payment in full. I only want to work where the fit is real.

After 14 days, payments are non-refundable for the current billing period. Outside of that window, you can cancel anytime and the engagement ends when the current paid period closes.

Capacity

I work with a few founders at a time. That's it. This isn't artificial scarcity - it's how I keep the quality high.

If I'm at capacity when you reach out, I'll be upfront about it. I can put you on a waitlist if you'd like.

Confidentiality

Everything you share with me stays between us. Business strategy, financials, operations, customer data - all of it.

  • I won't disclose anything to third parties without your written consent
  • I won't use your data to benefit other clients
  • A formal NDA is available if you want one before we start

Intellectual Property

  • Your stuff: Every audit, decision log, and roadmap I write for you belongs to you once you've paid
  • My stuff: Tools, templates, and frameworks I brought in before we started remain mine - but you get a license to use them in your business
  • Portfolio: I may reference the engagement in general terms - no confidential details, and you can opt out

Limitation of Liability

  • Specific business outcomes can't be guaranteed - results depend on many factors
  • My liability is limited to the fees you paid in the 3 months before any claim
  • I'm not responsible for third-party service issues (API outages, tool downtime, etc.)

Cancellation

  • Month-to-month - either of us can end it at the end of any month.
  • When it ends, you keep every audit, decision log, and roadmap. Nothing to hand back, no drama.
  • You cancel: Message or email me, and the engagement wraps at the end of the current paid period
  • I cancel: I'll give you at least 7 days' notice and a clean handoff of everything
  • Immediate: Either side can end it right away for material breach or non-payment beyond 14 days

Governing Law

These terms are governed by Indian law, since that's where I'm based. If we have a dispute, let's try to work it out over email first - like reasonable people.

Changes to These Terms

If I update these terms, I'll email active clients about anything significant. No sneaky changes. Major changes give you the right to walk away with a full refund for the remaining period.

Questions?

I've tried to make these terms fair and straightforward. If something seems unreasonable, let me know and we can talk about it.

Email me at contact@thesidekick.xyz