Terms and Conditions

Scope of Services:
The quote covers the design and development of the website, including the
number of pages and services specified in the quote.

Any additional pages or features requested by the client will be billed at
R800 per page or as per a separate agreement.

Revisions:
The quote includes two rounds of revisions. (Each revision is limited to one hour of work) Additional revisions will be charged at R300 per hour.

Payment Terms:
A 50% deposit is required before work commences.

The remaining balance must be paid upon project completion and before
the website is made live.

Payments are to be made via EFT or other agreed-upon methods.

Timeline:
The project will be completed within 10 business days, provided all
required content (text, images, etc.) is supplied by the client within 3
business days after the deposit is made.

Hosting and Maintenance:
The first month of hosting is included in the quote. After that, hosting will
be charged at R299 per month, payable on the 1st of each subsequent
month. (Please note that this amount may be subject to change due to
inflation or other factors. You will be notified in advance of any price
increases.)

Basic maintenance is included as part of the hosting service. This covers essential updates, uptime monitoring, and minor technical support to keep your website running smoothly. Any additional maintenance or custom work beyond this scope can be arranged at an extra cost.

Maintenance & Security Disclaimer
While reasonable steps are taken to keep your site secure, no system is 100% immune to hacking or malware. Any damage or data loss caused by such incidents falls outside the scope of our liability.

If you choose to manage and pay for your own hosting service, please note that we will not provide technical support after the website has been completed. Any required assistance will be subject to our standard support rates.

Mobile Responsiveness:
The website will be optimized for mobile devices. However, certain complex
customizations may incur additional charges. You will be notified in advance
if these changes will result in extra costs, and any additional work will only
proceed once you’ve given approval.

Basic SEO Setup:
Includes setting up page titles and meta descriptions for the website’s main page, helping improve visibility on search engines. This also includes submission to Google Search Console and basic indexing support.

Advanced SEO:
Includes keyword research, image alt text, and other optimization strategies to improve search engine visibility. Advanced SEO can be requested at an additional charge.

Content Provision:
The client is responsible for providing all necessary content (text, images,
logos) for the website. Delays in content delivery may extend the project
timeline.

Cancellations and Refunds:
If the project is canceled after the deposit is paid, 25% of the deposit will
be refunded.

In the unlikely event that the designer cannot complete the project, a full
refund of the deposit will be made.

Liability:
The designer is not liable for any losses, damages, or expenses arising from
the use of the website, its functionality, or any associated services.

Ownership:
Upon full payment, the client will have full ownership of the website and its
design.

The designer retains the right to showcase the website in their portfolio
unless explicitly requested otherwise.

Confidentiality:
Any client information or materials shared during the project will remain
confidential and will not be used for any other purposes.