The costs associated with this service are for the Client’s expense.
A valid Credit Card number, expiry date and CVV security code, where applicable will need to be
supplied.
*These details are solely for one-time use, and will be destroyed after such needs are completed.
3. TGS undertakes to submit at least 3 design ideas for the Introduction page of the website,
based on preferred color scheming and instructions from the client where available.
4. It is hereby agreed that TGS will have complete artistic control of the product and design, in
collaboration with Client on their requirements.
5. Work will commence only when the required 50% NONREFUNDABLE deposit of cost of Invoice or Estimate has been paid, and funds verified and cleared.
6. TGS will be in regular communication with the client, and request inspection of the completed work
to Client satisfaction.
7. TGS undertakes to create Meta Tags as appropriate for the website and include these in the
appropriate place on the website for Search Engine use. TGS charges a nominal fee for this service.
8. TGS undertakes to submit the new Website to at least 40 Search Engines and Ananzi. TGS
charges a nominal fee for this service.
9. TGS undertakes to activate the site on completion, provided full payment of fees due have been
received, verified and cleared.
10. TGS undertakes to complete the project in as short a time as possible, with a guideline of 60 days from
start to launch as an agreed work time period.
** See PENALTY DELAY CLAUSE for further details
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLIENT:
1. Client undertakes to provide TGS with Payment facilities for Domain and Hosting services as requested.
2. Client agrees to provide 50% deposit of accepted quote ON PRESENTATION OF INVOICE by direct deposit or bank transfer before work will commence .30 day settlement terms are not offered.Cheques accepted only by prior arrangement.
2a. Client agrees to pay remainder of full costs on completion of work, on presentation of Invoice BEFORE website will be activated. 30 day settlement terms are not offered.
3. Client will provide all images, Logos, letterhead examples, and information copy for inclusion on
the Website.
4. Client agrees to respond to all requests for data and Website requirements in a timely manner. – See Penalty Delay Clause
5. Client undertakes to make known all issues that are not to their satisfaction so these may be resolved
prior to completion of project.
6. Client understands and agrees that a time constraint is set on all such contracts, and that a maximum of
60 days is set as the frame for start to finish of project, unless complexity of job dictates otherwise. Penalty fees are assessed after this period. - See Penalty Delay Clause
7.After completion of original site, Client has a period of 2 (two) weeks to advise of any errors or corrections to be made on the site. After that time, any changes, alterations or modifications are charged at standard maintenance rates, per hour.
MISCELLANEOUS UNDERSTANDINGS:
1. The costs of subsequent maintenance, updates and upkeep are NOT included in the package price,
and will be billed separately each month, based on hourly work, IF PERFORMED, minimum 1 hour.
See website PRICING page for details. Maintenance requires a 6 or 12 month Contract signed to perform this work
NO RETAINER FEES ARE CHARGED. Client is billed only for work done, when required.
2. Any additional work deemed to be outside the scope of the original agreement shall be charged for
at additional cost, based on a per hourly fee or by reference to TGS’ pricing structures as displayed on
TGS’ website PRICING page.
http://www,thegathering-storm.com/price.html
*This may include, but not be limited to, Additional pages, Logo design, image research, data research, or
requests for functionality not originally agreed upon.
3. This agreement does not cover any work on any projects other than the Website. TGS is happy to perform miscellaneous DESIGN functions such as Logos, brochures, ad preparation etc, but these are charged for at hourly rates, or by agreement between client and TGS on a price structure beforehand
PENALTY DELAY CLAUSE
This clause is NOT optional. Faiulure to accept this clause, or alteration or deletion of it renders the contract invalid.
Most standard website projects can, and will be, completed in a maximum of 60 days from date of receipt of deposit.
That date determines the start date of the project
This timeline is extablished for several reasons. It is a reminder to the Client that requested information and images for the website must be supplied PROMPTLY on request, in order to adhere to that timeline.
TGS cannot undertake to extend projects indefinitely. This is counterproductive to business in general, time management, and financial planning.
For those reasons, in the event any project extends past a MAXIMUM 75 DAY period from the start date, TGS reserves the right to apply Penalty Fees at the rate of R500.00 PER WEEK OR PART THEREOF past the established project completion point.
These fees will be reflected on the final invoice for payment before the site can be activated.
To avoid such delay penalties, the client assumes the responsibility of ensuring that they work with TGS to provide promptly, all required input for the site.
I hereby verify that I understand and accept all parts and clauses of this document.
A copy of this document, signed by TGS, will be returned to you by post.
| SIGNED: | Client |
| SIGNED: | Neville Bouwer |
| FAX THIS DOCUMENT TO +27(0) 86-688-1748 |
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