Project rescue for builds that stalled, broke or were abandoned.
Projects stall for familiar reasons: a freelancer who went quiet, an agency that stopped replying after the advance, a codebase nobody can deploy or an AI-built prototype that worked in the demo and failed with real users. You have already spent money, and you need someone to tell you plainly what it is worth.
- Free 30-minute call
- Fixed quote in writing
- Code you own
What is software project rescue?
Software project rescue is taking over a build that has stalled, failed or been abandoned: securing access to the code and accounts, auditing what exists, deciding what to keep, repair or rebuild, and then stabilising and finishing the product. It often starts after a developer or agency has stopped replying.
We start with an audit, not a sales pitch. You get a written report on the code, hosting, security and ownership, a recommendation to keep, repair or rebuild each part, and a fixed quote in rupees to finish. If the previous work is good, we build on it.
What a rescue covers.
Not sure it is the right fit? Ask an engineer first.
Thirty minutes with a senior engineer, free and with no obligation. Bring the problem, not a brief.
How a rescue runs.
Check who owns the code.
Under the Copyright Act 1957, code written by a freelancer or another company belongs to its author unless the copyright was assigned to you in writing, signed by them (sections 17 to 19). If the assignment does not say for how long or where, the law assumes 5 years and India only. Paying for the work is not enough on its own. Our audit flags any gaps in the paperwork, so you can take legal advice and fix them before an investor or buyer asks.
Read who owns the codeOften built alongside it.
Frequently asked questions.
Will you just tell us to start again?
Only if that is genuinely the cheapest route to a working product, and the audit shows you why. More often, parts of the existing work are sound and worth keeping. Each recommendation comes with its reasoning and its cost, so you decide.
Can you fix an app built with AI coding tools?
Yes. Prototypes made with AI app builders are a fast way to test an idea, but they often lack proper security, data design, testing and hosting. We keep what works, rebuild the weak foundations and give you a product that can handle real users.
Our previous developer still has the logins. What can we do?
Start with what you can prove: invoices, payment records and emails showing the domain and hosting were bought for your business. We help you work with the domain registrar, hosting company and app stores to regain control, and move everything into your name.
Do we own the code the previous team wrote?
Not automatically. Under the Copyright Act 1957, copyright stays with the author unless it was assigned to you in writing and signed. Check your contract for an IP assignment clause, and for how long and where it applies. If there is none, take legal advice and ask the previous developer to sign an assignment.
Still have a question? Call +91 99966 88404 and speak to an engineer.