1. Introduction: Your Trusted Technology Partner

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.

3.3. Mobile Application Development: Engaging Users on the Go

As a leading Android & iOS App Development Company, we specialize in creating high-performance, feature-rich mobile applications for all major platforms.

  • Native Android Development: High-performance apps using Java and Kotlin with Android Studio.

  • Native iOS Development: Elegant applications for the Apple ecosystem using Swift and SwiftUI in Xcode.

  • Cross-Platform Development: We maximize reach and efficiency with a primary focus on Flutter and Dart, along with strong capabilities in React Native, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), and Low-Code solutions.

3.1. Web Development: Crafting Exceptional Digital Experiences

  • 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. Our expertise in WebAssembly (Wasm) allows for near-native performance in the browser.

  • 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.

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).

3.4. 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.

3.5. Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development

We turn data into a strategic asset by building intelligent systems.

  • Core Technologies: We utilize Python’s rich ecosystem (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, NLTK, spaCy), Java’s ML libraries (Weka, Deeplearning4j), and R for statistical computing.

  • Generative AI & LLMs: We work with Large Language Models (LLMs) and frameworks like Keras, LangChain, and Ollama to build chatbots, conversational AI, and AI SaaS platforms. We also work with emerging languages like Julia and Mojo.

3.6. Blockchain & Web3 Development: Building the Decentralized Future

We design and develop DApps, NFTs, smart contracts, and decentralized ecosystems. Our expertise covers Solidity, Vyper, Rust, and Go on platforms like Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon.

3.7. Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) Development

We create immersive experiences using ARKit, ARCore, Vuforia, Oculus (Meta Quest) SDK, and SteamVR, supported by expert 3D modeling skills.

3.8. Game Development: Creating Engaging and Interactive Worlds

We are experts in Unreal Engine 5, Unity, Godot, and CryEngine, developing everything from Hyper-Casual to NFT/Play-to-Earn (P2E) games and professional simulations.

3.9. Specialized Development Services (Selected Offerings)

  • Financial & Trading Platforms: Low-latency trading systems, custom trading bots, and Expert Advisors (EAs).

  • CRM and ERP Development: Building and customization using Salesforce, Odoo, and ERPNext.

  • IoT (Internet of Things) Development: End-to-end solutions for embedded devices and cloud backends on AWS IoT.

  • Development for Emerging Devices: Building for Android TV, tvOS, visionOS (Apple Vision Pro), watchOS, and Wear OS.

  • Computer Vision, CAD, and 3D Modeling: Expertise using OpenCV, Blender, Three.js, and LiDAR data processing.

3.10. Data Management and Visualization

Expertise in SQL (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases, and powerful dashboards with Tableau, Power BI, and Google Data Studio.

3.11. DevOps and Cloud Services

We implement CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and provide expert managed services for AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure.

3.12. Digital Marketing Services: Driving Growth and Visibility

Comprehensive Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Conversational Marketing, Omnichannel Marketing, and Marketing Automation services.

3.13. Software Testing and Quality Assurance

We ensure application robustness using industry-leading automated testing frameworks, including Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, and Espresso.

3.14. IT Support, Updates, and Consulting

Proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and strategic guidance on technology selection, project planning, and software architecture. Available online in English or Hindi.

4. Our Extensive Technology Stack and Expertise

Our team’s proficiency spans a vast landscape of modern technologies:

  • 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: Professional IDEs from JetBrains, 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

  • Work Hours and Schedule: Our team operates from Monday to Saturday, with flexible engagement models between 3 to 9 working hours per day.

  • Unprecedented Transparency: We provide screen recordings of our developers’ screens during all project work hours. These, 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, ensuring a transparent pay-as-you-go model.

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.

6.1. Live Platform Development Projects

  • Job Portal: A scalable platform built with Strapi 5, Node.js, React.js, and MySQL on AWS.

  • Service Booking Platform: A sophisticated scheduling system using Strapi 5, Node.js, React.js, and PostgreSQL on AWS.

  • Multivendor E-commerce Platform: A robust marketplace using Flutter, Strapi 5, Node.js, Next.js, and PostgreSQL on AWS.

  • mindfularticle (News & Blogging Website): A high-performance content platform built with Node.js, Ghost CMS, and MySQL on AWS.

6.2. Flagship R&D Project: NexusReal – Intelligence Fused Reality

NexusReal is our state-of-the-art AI platform designed to bridge digital intelligence and physical reality, leveraging AI, spatial computing, and real-time communication to generate and deploy interactive 3D avatars.

  • Core Capabilities: Interactive AI Avatars, dynamic content creation with Blender/Unreal Engine, realistic human cloning in AR with NeRFs, and advanced 3D mapping with LiDAR data.

  • Technology Stack: A microservices architecture using FastAPI (Python), Node.js, and Java, a frontend with Next.js and WebXR, asynchronous task automation with Celery, and a scalable infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS) utilizing EC2 (with GPU instances), S3, RDS, Lambda, and more.

7. Our Unwavering Commitment to Client Confidentiality

Client confidentiality is a foundational principle of our business.

  • 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. We believe the best testament to our quality is the enduring trust our clients place in us.

8. Official Terms and Conditions of Service (Summary)

By engaging the services of Associative, you agree to the following terms:

  • Service Commencement and Refunds: All service orders are final. Cancellations and refunds are not available once work has commenced due to the custom nature of our work.

  • Work and Communication: All developers work from our secure office. Communication is managed exclusively through our project managers via WhatsApp and email.

  • Third-Party Costs: The client is solely responsible for all costs associated with third-party resources (themes, plugins, APIs, developer accounts, hosting, etc.).

  • Limitation of Liability: Our liability is strictly limited to the total amount paid by the client for our services.

  • Client Conduct: Abusive or threatening behavior will result in the immediate termination of services without a refund.

  • Project Time Estimates: Time estimates are not guaranteed timelines. Custom projects typically require a minimum of 1000-10000 hours; template-based projects require a minimum of 50 hours.

  • Payment: Invoices are due upon receipt to ensure the continuation of work.

  • Post-Project Support: We provide a 7-day period of complimentary post-launch support. Further support is subject to additional charges.

  • Service Expectations: Our services are technically executed based on client requirements. We cannot guarantee that results will meet subjective expectations regarding aesthetics or other non-quantifiable aspects.

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

Associative: Premier Android & iOS App Development Company in Pune, India