Questions we get asked a lot
Everything you need to know before working with us. Still have questions? Email info@ispecia.com.
Working Together
How do we start a project with iSpecia?+
Send us a message through the contact form with your project overview. We'll schedule a 30-minute discovery call within 24 hours to understand your requirements, then send a tailored proposal within 3 business days.
What's your typical project process?+
Discovery → Architecture design → Sprint-based development (2-week sprints) → Testing → Launch. You get demos every 2 weeks and can provide feedback directly in staging. We use Linear for project management and Slack for communication.
Do you sign NDAs?+
Yes — we sign mutual NDAs before any detailed project discussions. Confidentiality is standard practice for us across all client engagements.
Can we have a dedicated project manager?+
Yes — all Growth and Enterprise engagements include a dedicated PM. Starter projects are managed directly by the lead engineer.
Timelines & Delivery
How quickly can you start a project?+
Typically within 1–2 weeks of contract signing, depending on team availability. For urgent projects, we maintain a rapid-start capacity.
How do you handle scope changes?+
We use a change request process. If a new feature is requested mid-project, we assess the impact on timeline and budget and present options. Minor adjustments within sprint capacity are absorbed at no cost.
What happens if a deadline is at risk?+
We flag it early — not the day before. If we see a timeline risk, we communicate proactively with options: descope, add capacity, or adjust the deadline. No surprises.
Do you work in our timezone?+
Our core hours are IST (UTC+5:30) but we have flexible overlap with US Eastern and UK/EU timezones. Typical overlap: 4–6 hours/day.
Pricing & Contracts
How do you charge — fixed price or time and materials?+
Both options are available. Fixed price for well-defined projects (recommended for most); T&M for exploratory or evolving projects. We'll recommend the right model after scoping.
What are your payment terms?+
Standard: 30% upfront, 30% at midpoint milestone, 40% on delivery. Enterprise contracts have negotiated terms. We accept bank transfer and major payment platforms.
Are there any additional costs beyond the quoted price?+
No hidden fees. Third-party costs (hosting, licenses, APIs) are itemized separately in the proposal — you pay vendors directly. Our quote covers people costs only.
Do you offer retainer arrangements?+
Yes — monthly retainers for ongoing development, maintenance, or DevOps management. Retainer rates are discounted vs. project rates.
Quality & IP
Who owns the code we build together?+
You own 100% of the IP. We retain no rights to the work we deliver. This is stated explicitly in our standard contract.
How do you ensure code quality?+
Mandatory code reviews on every PR, automated testing (unit + integration), TypeScript strict mode, Linting/Prettier, and architectural review at sprint boundaries. We target 80%+ coverage on critical paths.
Do you provide documentation?+
Yes — technical documentation, API docs, deployment guides, and runbooks are included in every project delivery. We document as we build, not as an afterthought.
What's your policy on code security?+
Security is reviewed at every stage: dependency audits, SAST scanning, secrets detection, and OWASP Top 10 checklist on all web applications.
Technology
Do you work with existing codebases?+
Yes — legacy modernization and feature additions are a core service. We'll give you an honest technical assessment before committing to work on an existing codebase.
What's your preferred tech stack?+
For web: Next.js + TypeScript + PostgreSQL. For mobile: React Native + Expo. For data: Python + dbt + Snowflake. For cloud: AWS (primary), Azure, GCP. We adapt to client stacks when needed.
Can you integrate with our existing tools and systems?+
Yes — API integrations with CRMs, ERPs, payment processors, analytics tools, and custom systems are standard. We've connected 100+ different tools across projects.
Do you build for scalability?+
Yes — we design for 10x your current load from day one. Database indexing, caching strategies, horizontal scaling, and load testing are part of every project.
Still have questions?
Send us a message and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.