A deposit of 25% of the quoted price is required before design work can begin on any project.
All invoices and the remainder of the final balance are payable within 30 days of receipt.
A 1.5% monthly service charge is payable on all overdue accounts. The grant of any license
or right of copyright is conditioned on receipt of full payment. The client shall assume responsibility
for all collection of legal fees necessitated by default in payment.
Estimates are guaranteed within 10%, however if the client requests work that has not been detailed
in the original estimate, this work will be considered a revision and will be billed separately.
If it is evident that the Client has been unclear about the needs of the project, estimates are subject
to adjustment at the discretion of the designer. Billing will reflect the actual costs incurred.
New work requested by the client and performed by the designer after a proposal/estimate
has been approved is considered a revision. If the job changes to an extent that substantially
alters the specifications described in the original estimate, both parties must agree upon
a revised additional fee before further work proceeds.
Out of pocket expenses
Fees for professional services do not include outside purchases such as,
but not limited to,
printing, photography, color printouts,
laminating, illustrations, separations, shipping and handling
or courier
service. Expenses are itemized on each invoice. Expenses are subject to HST.
Accuracy
It is the client’s responsibility to check proofs carefully for accuracy
in all respects, ranging from
spelling to technical illustrations. The
designer is not liable for errors or omissions. Client’s signature
or feedback in
person or electronically is required on all mechanical's or artwork prior
to release
for printing or other implementation.
Nature of Copy
Client is responsible for all trademark, service mark, copyright and
patent infringement clearances.
Client is also responsible for
arranging, prior to publication, any necessary legal clearance of
materials
prepared by designer.
Cancellation
In the event of cancellation of this assignment, ownership of all
copyrights and the original artwork
shall be retained by the designer,
and a cancellation fee for work completed, based on a $80.00
per hour
rate and expenses already incurred shall be paid by the client.
The client will own the rights to the artwork once the project is paid in full and no further revisions
are needed. The client will not be permitted to use this artwork for any purpose but the stated
purpose unless agreed upon in a written document. Designer retains all rights to use this project
for the business marketing materials and portfolio.
Usage
The client will not be permitted to use this artwork for any purpose but
the stated purpose.
If a need arises that the work needs to be used in a
different format or will be sold or rented
to another party,
renegotiation of usage fees will be required.