Taking Care of Business - Terms and Conditions

Not exactly the most exciting part of this brief, but essential none the less. Parts of our team took the time to compile a list of exactly what we thought was necessary, as well as legally binding in the workplace. In the long term it's a means of making sure that we're protected. Here's our terms and conditions:

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Any material provided by the client must be fully copyrighted and all legalities must be addressed. If this is not done all liability transfers to the client and not the studio. If a client provides materials that are copyrighted by a third party, [Bracket] are not liable for voiding copyright.
• 50% of total Bill will be payed up front at the signing of the client contract, or within three days of signing.
• Any changes after the designs are agreed will incur additional costs.
• Copyright will be released when full and final payment is received, if agreed in contract. If not, additional costs will incur.
• The client will be responsible for the timely making of decisions to allow for the progression of a project.
• Final proof reading is the responsibility of the client. Any mistakes that incur extra charges will be passed on to the client.
• [Bracket] have the right to reproduce, publish and display the work for self promotion and advertisement.
• If work produced for a client is used in any way aside from what is agreed in contract, copyright is void and we retain the rights to ownership.
• By agreeing, clients acknowledge that we are able to work with more than one at a time
• Errors, such misspelling, editorial errors are the responsibility of the client. Augment costs to fix such end, will be paid by the client.

PROPOSAL

• After presenting the proposal to the client it will be active for 30 days. If client does not engage, the proposal may be subject to change.
• Any additional costs outside and after the proposal/contract agreement will be billed to client.
• Unless specified in original signed proposal client shall pay fees for changes
• Invoices must be paid within 15 days of receipt. Some circumstances may require deposit.

CHANGES

• Project end; all deliverables are deemed complete once signed off verbally or in writing.
• If contact with the client is not heart within 30 days after project end without explanation, then the project is deemed complete and satisfactory
• No liability will be placed on [Bracket] if client loses data and/or work is damaged in transit.

TERMINATION

• Relationship may be terminated by either parties immediately.     
• (a) Client shall pay expenses up to termination point (kill fee)
• All rights and obligation stay valid upon termination