1. Introduction

Welcome to Associative, a premier software development and consulting powerhouse headquartered in the vibrant technological hub of Pune, Maharashtra, India. Founded as a dynamic partnership firm on February 1, 2021, Associative is formally registered with the Registrar of Firms (ROF), Pune, solidifying our commitment to professional excellence and regulatory compliance. We operate with complete transparency under the official Permanent Account Number (PAN) ABUFA2034P and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN) 27ABUFA2034P1ZX.

At our core, we are a dedicated team of 11 highly skilled IT innovators and problem-solvers, passionate about transforming visionary ideas into tangible, impactful, and scalable digital realities. Our mission is to serve as a trusted technology partner, guiding businesses through the complexities of the digital landscape. With a foundation built on open communication and unwavering transparency, we create comprehensive solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and market leadership for the businesses we serve.

2. Our Guiding Philosophy and Core Values

Our operational philosophy is anchored in two fundamental pillars: absolute transparency and a holistic approach to product development.

• Radical Transparency: We believe trust is the cornerstone of any successful partnership. We provide regular, detailed updates, comprehensive reports, and even screen recordings of all work in progress. This demystifies the development process, fosters collaboration, and gives our clients the confidence that their investment is being managed with the utmost integrity.

• Holistic Product Development: In an industry often focused on a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), we believe in building complete, robust, and polished solutions from the ground up. Our goal is to deliver a fully-featured, production-ready product engineered for future scalability and long-term maintainability. We do not cut corners; we build solutions that last. All communication is documented via WhatsApp and email to ensure perfect alignment and create an unimpeachable record of all decisions.

3. Our Comprehensive and Diverse Service Portfolio

Associative offers a vast portfolio of services designed to meet the full spectrum of modern digital business needs. We are a one-stop shop for businesses looking to build, innovate, and thrive in the digital age.

3.1. Web Development: Crafting Exceptional Digital Experiences

Our expertise includes the best of PHP development, building scalable and secure server-side systems:

• Back-End Development: We build scalable and secure server-side systems using a wide array of technologies, including Node.js (Express.js), Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), PHP (Laravel), Ruby on Rails, and enterprise-grade Java platforms like Jakarta EE, Spring, Spring Boot, and Quarkus.

• Front-End Development: We create engaging, responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and advanced frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Svelte, and Sveltekit.

3.2. Content Management System (CMS) Expertise

• Open-Source Mastery: We offer limitless customization for WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal.

• E-commerce Solutions: Expert development on Magento, OpenCart, Shopify, PrestaShop, and BigCommerce.

• Modern & Headless CMS: Unparalleled flexibility with Strapi, Directus, Sanity, Contentful, Ghost CMS, and more for omnichannel content delivery.

• Enterprise & Niche CMS: We handle complex systems like TYPO3, Umbraco, HubSpot Content Hub, Moodle LMS, and Open Journal Systems (OJS).

3.3. Mobile Application Development: Engaging Users on the Go

• Native & Cross-Platform: High-performance apps using Java/Kotlin (Android) and Swift/SwiftUI (iOS), with a primary focus on Flutter and Dart for cross-platform efficiency, alongside React Native and PWAs.

3.4. Custom Software Development: Solutions Tailored to Your Business

We build bespoke software from the ground up to streamline operations and provide a competitive advantage. Our expertise spans powerful languages like C++, C, Python, Java, and the Electron framework for desktop applications.

4. Our Extensive Technology Stack and Expertise

Our team’s proficiency spans a vast landscape of modern technologies, allowing us to select the optimal stack for any project.

• Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C++, C, Go (Golang), Rust, Swift, Kotlin, Dart, PHP, Ruby, Solidity, Vyper, R, Lua, Mojo, C#, Apex, HTML, CSS, Scala, Julia.

• IDEs and Tools: We use professional IDEs from JetBrains (PHPStorm, IntelliJ IDEA, CLion), as well as Android Studio and Xcode.

• Enterprise Java: Jakarta EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Quarkus, Hibernate, EJB, and JPA.

5. Our Unique Work Structure and Commitment to Transparency

• Unprecedented Transparency: We provide screen recordings of our developers’ screens during all project work hours. These recordings, along with the latest source code, are shared daily or weekly, providing concrete, verifiable proof of the work performed.

• Payment and Invoicing: We offer two models: per-developer-per-hour and fixed project cost/milestone-based. For hourly work, invoices are submitted daily after you receive the work proof. This pay-as-you-go model ensures you only pay for work that has been completed and verified.

6. Project Showcase: A Glimpse into Our Capabilities

While we maintain strict client confidentiality, we can share details of our internal and public-facing projects.

• Live Platform Development Projects: Including a Job Portal, a Service Booking Platform, and a Multivendor E-commerce Platform—all built with robust technologies like Strapi 5, Node.js, React.js, and PostgreSQL/MySQL on AWS.

7. Our Unwavering Commitment to Client Confidentiality

Client confidentiality is a foundational principle of our business. We rigorously adhere to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and have robust security measures in place.

• No Sharing of Project Details: We do not share any details or case studies of client projects with any third party, under any circumstances.

• Complete Ownership Transfer: Upon final payment, our clients become the sole and exclusive owners of the entire source code and final product.

• No Portfolio: As a direct result of this strict policy, we do not maintain a public portfolio of client work.

Thank you for considering Associative as your technology partner. We look forward to bringing your vision to life.

Sincerely, Associative

Contact Information WhatsApp/Call: 9028850524 Email: info@associative.in Address: Khandve Complex, Yojana Nagar, Lohegaon – Wagholi Road, Lohegaon, Pune, (M.H), India – 411047 Office Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Saturday