Apliko
Problem we solve
Will I own the code, or will you hold it hostage?
You own 100% of the code, infrastructure and IP. Always.
A maintenance partnership is a service — not a vendor lock-in strategy.
Signs this is your problem
You will recognise yourself in at least one of these
- You have been burned before by vendors who own the source.
- You are not sure what happens if you stop the maintenance contract.
- You want the option to bring development in-house later.
- You need IP clarity for investors or due diligence.
Why it happens
The root cause, in plain language
Some vendors structure deals so that leaving means losing the system. That is a business strategy, not a technical necessity.
Our approach
How we actually fix this
- 1
Make IP ownership explicit in writing from day one.
- 2
Deliver source code, infrastructure access and credentials to you as the owner.
- 3
Build on standard, portable infrastructure — no proprietary lock-in baked into the stack.
- 4
Document the system so any competent team could pick it up.
What you can expect
Outcomes our clients see
- 100% ownership of the source, IP, infrastructure and data.
- Clean documentation should you ever want to switch providers.
- A maintenance relationship based on value, not on lock-in.
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The previous agency built it, handed over a zip, and disappeared
We take over abandoned codebases, document them, fix what is broken and commit to long-term maintenance.
Working with usWhat exactly is included in your maintenance plan?
Hosting, monitoring, error response, API change handling, security patches and continuous optimisation.
Refactor & performanceOur agency says we should rewrite from scratch — is that really needed?
Audit-driven, targeted refactoring delivers most of the gain at a fraction of the cost and risk.
Let's plan your growth
Initial consultation is completely free. We are looking for long-term partnerships.