Project Terms.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Designer agrees to provide website design services to the Client according to the project scope outlined in the attached proposal. Any additional services requested by the Client outside the scope of this Agreement will be subject to additional fees and must be agreed upon in writing by both parties.
REVISIONS & ALTERATIONS
The Client is entitled to three rounds of revisions during the design process. Any additional revisions or major alterations requested by the Client will be subject to additional fees.
TIMELINE & DELIVERABLES
The Designer agrees to deliver the website design project according to the general timeline outlined in the accepted proposal. Delays caused by the Client's failure to provide necessary materials or feedback within specified timeframes may result in project timeline extensions. The Designer will endeavour to turn around a project as quickly as possible, however, your deadlines may not align with our working schedule. We will aim to work with you to achieve the best possible delivery time we can.
WEBSITES
A website does not have a lifetime guarantee. Once a site is completed and built it is the Clients responsibility to manage and maintain or appoint the designer to do this for them. Website software needs regular maintenance and updates in order to function correctly and be protected from malware and spam. If an error has been detected by the Client or the Designer after 2 months of the project completion date, there will be an expense to the Client for the Designer to investigate and resolve.
PAYMENT TERMS
The Client agrees to pay the Designer the total project fee as outlined in the approved proposal, following the agreed payment schedule. Work will not commence until the initial deposit or first payment installment, as specified in the proposal, has been received.
The Designer reserves the right to suspend services, withhold all artwork files, or take a website/project offline if any payment is overdue or outstanding. Invoices overdue by more than 14 days will incur a 5% late fee of the total balance per day until full payment is received.
If an invoice remains unpaid for 30 days, a final notice of intent to collect will be issued. If the balance is not settled within the specified timeframe, the matter will be referred to a debt collection agency at the Client’s expense.
DEPOSIT PAYMENT
The Client agrees to pay a deposit to commence the project. This deposit is non-refundable after 30 days of no communication and/or failure to complete the outlined tasks required for the project within this timeframe. If the Client does not respond or fails to fulfill their responsibilities within 30 consecutive days, the project will be considered terminated. In such a case, 50% of the deposit will be refunded, while the remaining 50% will be retained to cover administrative and preparatory work already completed. To reinstate the project after termination, a new agreement and additional fees may be required.
CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The Client agrees to provide all necessary content, images, and materials required for the project in a timely manner. The Client also agrees to review and provide feedback on design drafts and prototypes within the set timeframe.
TERMINATION CLAUSE
Either party may terminate this Agreement with 7 days' written notice with a return of your deposit. In the event of termination, the Client will be responsible for payment for all services rendered up to the termination date.
CLIENT NON-RESPONSIVENESS
If the Client remains unresponsive for more than 30 days when requested to provide content or approvals necessary to progress the project, the final balance of the project will be invoiced and considered complete. The Client will have 14 days to settle the outstanding balance in order to resume the project. Failure to respond or make payment within this timeframe will result in the project being closed and archived. To restart the project, the Client will be required to re-book a new project slot and pay a restart fee of $200 + GST to continue the work as originally agreed.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Designer retains ownership of all design concepts and materials created during the project until full payment is received. Upon receipt of full payment, ownership of the website design, including all intellectual property rights, will transfer to the Client. The Designer reserves the right to use any work created for the client on our website, social media and/or marketing purposes.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Designer shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising from the use or inability to use the website design, even if the Designer has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
AGREEMENTS
Agreements constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter herein.
AMENDMENTS TO TERMS
An agreement may only be amended or modified in writing by both parties.
QUOTES
All quotes are exclusive of GST (10%) and valid for 14 days. Prices and quotes of services may vary depending on individual project requirements and product price increases outside of The Stylesheet’s control.
PROOFING & PRINTING
Please make sure you check your final artwork carefully proof read for any incorrect details or spelling errors which may have been overlooked. Colour Proofing - what you see on your screen will always look slightly brighter than the print version. Trimming may vary up to 1mm from the proof. The Stylesheet will not accept liability for any errors in design or print quality once the artwork and printing proof has been approved
