NP SoftTech Shopify FAQ
Custom development
Do you provide source code ownership for custom Shopify work?
Yes. Custom theme work and custom apps built for you are delivered with ownership terms confirmed in the agreement. You should not be locked out of your storefront code.
Who this answer is for
Brands and agencies that need clarity on Shopify custom code ownership.
How NP SoftTech approaches it
Ownership and repository access are commercial terms we make explicit at kickoff.
Theme access
You retain Shopify theme ownership on your store.
App repos
Custom app code ownership is defined in writing.
Credentials
Secrets stay under agreed ownership.
Handover
Install and run notes are included.
What you should expect
You should be able to continue operating and hiring others without hostage situations.
What we document
Repositories, deploy notes and environment setup are part of handover for custom apps.
Portability
Clean code and docs make future partners productive.
Common mistakes to avoid
Accepting black-box apps with no exit path
Ask how you would operate if the relationship ends.
Mixing credentials into chat history
Use secure secret handoff.
Practical next step
A general answer is only the starting point.
Ask for ownership terms during scoping. We will confirm them in the proposal.