Web Design and Development

Terms and Conditions of Service

Authorization. The client is engaging Neo Genesis Web as an independent contractor for the specific purpose of developing a World Wide Web site to be installed on the client’s Web space located on an Internet Service Provider’s (ISP) server. Hereafter, the client will be known as the “Client” and Neo Genesis Web will be known as the “Developer.”

Standard Hosting Service. Developer will secure a hosting service on behalf of the Client. Standard hosting cost is $19.99 monthly for a regular website or $24.99 monthly for eCommerce paid in advance. Cancellation of the hosting service at the request of the Client must be made by email. In the event that hosting service is canceled at the request of the Client by registered email, the Developer shall have the right to pro-rate the service at the rate of $10 per month or partial month, plus a 10% cancellation fee. Any refund due will be mailed within 15 days of receipt of certified letter.

Domain Registration. One domain: FREE (one domain registration is considered as an added value in the hosting service); additional domains, $11.83 for the first year, $14.99 thereafter.

Maintenance. Ongoing maintenance support by Neo Genesis Web will be billed at $65 per 40 minutes, you should book in advance.

Scope. Developer will develop a web site with a Content Management System (CMS) WordPress. The development will include the installation of the system in a web hosting, configuration and installation of a database (SQL), development and configuration of systems and forms in language PHP. Four Pillars web pages will be included:

  1. Homepage
  2. Services or Products
  3. About Us
  4. Contact
 

It will include not more than 20 products or 5 services on the products and services page.

Text. Final text will be supplied by the Client. Writing or content creation can be provided by Neo Genesis Web Developer at a rate of $100 per hour. Transcription from non-digital media can be provided by Neo Genesis Web Developer at a rate of $30 per hour. If preferred, a separate quote can be provided as an amendment to this agreement. 

Cross-Browser Compatibility. This agreement includes the creation of a Web site viewable in the latest versions of major browsers (including Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla and Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome, and Opera.) Compatibility is defined herein as all critical elements of each page being viewable and functional in all browsers. The client is aware that some advanced techniques on the Internet may require a more recent browser version and brand or plug-in. The client is also aware that as new browser versions of browsers are developed, the new browser versions may not be backward compatible. In the absence of a Maintenance Agreement time spent to redesign a site for compatibility due to the introduction of a new browser version will be separately negotiated and in addition to the base price of our agreement.

Graphic Creation / Banner Advertisements. All graphics (photographs, logos, artwork, or other) will be provided by Client. Charges for creation of graphical elements by Neo Genesis Web , if desired, are beyond the charges of this agreement and will be included as an amendment.

Online Forms. One contact form is included in this agreement. This contact form included email notification and auto answer to the customer submission.

Databases. One Database design and hosting are included.

Payment Terms / WorkFlow. A minimum deposit of fifty percent (50%) is required to commence work. Within two weeks after the 50% deposit is received by Neo Genesis Web basic site design concepts will be put online for the Client’s viewing and approval. Communication between the Neo Genesis Web and the Client is crucial during this phase to ensure that the ultimate publication will match the Client’s taste and needs. Upon completion of this stage, the Client will be asked to confirm acceptance for the site design via e-mail and the additional 50% will be required. Once this acceptance is received from the Client, the work necessary to publish the project will begin.

The client agrees to provide Neo Genesis Web with any and all content, graphics, and other information necessary to complete the Web site within five (5) days of the date the Agreement. Should Client not provide Developer with all content, graphics, and other information within five (5) days of the Agreement day, payment in full for completed work will be due immediately and the contract will be considered completed. Upon completion of the Web site, an e-mail and invoice will be sent to the Client advising the Client that the work has been completed. Neo Genesis Web reserves the right to remove all Web content from the Internet if payment is not made within fifty (15) days after delivery of our completion notification.

Client Amends. The Developer understands that the Client may request significant design changes to pages that have already been built to the Client’s specification. To that end, please note that our agreement does not include a provision for “significant page modification” or creation of additional pages in excess of those specified in section 5 above. If significant page modification is requested after a page has been built to the Client’s specification, additional charges will apply. Some examples of significant page modification at the request of the Client include:

  • Developing a new table or layer structure to accommodate a substantial redesign at the Client’s request.
  • Recreating or significantly modifying the company logo graphic at the Client’s request.
  • Replacing more than 50% of the text to any given page at the Client’s request.
  • Creating a new navigation structure or changing the link graphics at the Client’s request.

Clients who anticipate frequently changing the look of their site during the design process and Clients who desire to be intricately involved design of each page are encouraged to negotiate an agreement which exceeds the scope in section 5 above. If significant page modification is requested by the Client beyond the scope of section 5 the charge will be $65/hour. Moderate changes, however, will always be covered during our development of the site.

 Maintenance Agreements. Maintenance Agreements are negotiated on a Client by Client basis as each Client will have differing needs. This is another way the Developer seeks to help the Client control cost. No maintenance is included in this agreement. If ongoing maintenance is desired pricing will be included in an amendment to this agreement.

Developer offers two kinds of maintenance agreements. In one, the Client pays a fixed monthly rate for such things as changing price to an item, adding additional inventory, making moderate graphic changes, and coordinating delivery of the Web site with the Host Provider. In the other agreement, the customer pays on an ‘as needed’ hourly basis.

Third Party or Client Page Modification. Some Clients will desire to independently edit or update their Web pages after completion of the site as a way to control costs and avoid the expense of a Maintenance Agreement. This is always an option for Clients of the Developer.

Note however, that if this option is selected and the Client or an agent of the Client other than the Developer attempts to update the Web site and damages the design or impairs the ability for the Web pages to display or function properly, time to repair the Web pages will be assessed at an hourly rate of $65. There is a one hour minimum.

Search Engine Registration. The Developer will optimize the Client’s Web site with appropriate titles, keywords, descriptions and text for basic search engine rankings. The Developer also offers advanced search engine optimization and site promotion services. If advanced search engine optimization and site promotion services are desired pricing will be included in an amendment to this agreement.

Assignment of Project. The Developer reserves the right to assign certain subcontractors to this project. The Developer warrants all work completed by subcontractors for this project. When subcontracting is required, the Developer will only use industry recognized professionals.

Additional Expenses. Client agrees to reimburse the Developer for any critical Client requested expenses necessary for the completion of the project. Examples would be:

  • Purchase of specific fonts at the Client’s request,
  • Purchase of specific photography at the Client’s request.
  • Purchase of specific software at the Client’s request.

Copyrights and Trademarks. The Client represents to the Developer and unconditionally guarantees that any elements of text, graphics, photos, designs, trademarks, or other artwork furnished to the Developer for inclusion in the Client’s Web site are owned by the Client, or that the Client has permission from the rightful owner to use each of these elements, and will hold harmless, protect, and defend the Developer and its subcontractors from any claim or suit arising from the use of such elements furnished by the Client.

Limited Liability. Client agrees that any material submitted for publication will not contain anything leading to an abusive or unethical use of the Web Hosting Service, the Host Server or the Developer. Abusive and unethical materials and uses include, but are not limited to, pornography, obscenity, nudity, violations of privacy, computer viruses, harassment, any illegal activity, spamming, advocacy of an illegal activity, and any infringement of privacy.

Client hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Developer from any claim resulting from the Client’s publication of material or use of those materials.

Indemnification. Client agrees that it shall defend, indemnify, save and hold the Developer harmless from any and all demands, liabilities, losses, costs and claims, including reasonable attorney’s fees associated with the Developer’s development of the Client’s Web site. This includes Liabilities asserted against the Developer, its subcontractors, agents, clients, servants, officers and employees, that may arise or result from any service provided or performed or agreed to be performed or any product sold by the Client, its agents, employee or assigns.

Client also agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Developer against Liabilities arising out of any injury to person or property caused by any products or services sold or otherwise distributed over the Client’s Web site. This includes infringing on the proprietary rights of a third party, copyright infringement, and delivering any defective product or misinformation which is detrimental to another person, organization, or business.

Laws Affecting Electronic Commerce. The Client agrees that it is responsible for complying with the laws, taxes, and tariffs related to e-commerce, and will hold harmless, protect, and defend the Developer and its subcontractors from any claim, suit, penalty, tax, or tariff arising from the client’s use of Internet electronic commerce. Client also understands that the Developer cannot provide legal advice.

Ownership of Web Pages and Graphics. Copyright to the finished assembled work of Web pages produced by the Developer and graphics shall be vested with the Client upon final payment for the project. This ownership is to include, design, photos, graphics, source code, work-up files, text, and any program(s) specifically designed or purchased on behalf of the Client for completion of this project.

Design Credit. Client agrees that the Developer may put a byline on the bottom of their primary or ‘home’ Web page establishing design and development credit. Client also agrees that the Web site created for the Client may be included in the Developer’s portfolio.

Nondisclosure. The Developer its employees and subcontractors agree that, except as directed by the Client, it will not at any time during or after the term of this Agreement disclose any Confidential Information to any person whatsoever. Likewise, the Client agrees that it will not convey any confidential information obtained about the Developer to another party.

Author Referral Commission Program. The Developer recognizes ‘word-of-mouth’ advertising as our most favorable method of developing new business. As such, we want to reward customers who are pleased with our work and refer us to another individual, business, or organization.

If you refer our services to another party and we ultimately establish a contract with that party, we will provide you, the Client, with one year of free web hosting services and one month of free maintenance service (not to exceed eight hours).

Completion Date. The Developer and the Client must work together to complete the Web site in a timely manner for both parties to remain profitable. A rough draft will be available online within two weeks after receipt of deposit. Site will be completed within three weeks after approval of rough draft.

Client agrees to provide Developer with any and all content, graphics, and other information necessary to complete the Web site within thirty (30) days of the date the Agreement is signed. Should Client not provide Developer with all content, graphics, and other information within thirty (30) days of the date the Agreement is signed, payment in full for completed work will be due immediately and the contract will be considered completed.

Cancellation. Cancellation of the project at the request of the Client must be made by certified letter. In the event that work is postponed or canceled at the request of the Client by registered letter, the Developer shall have the right to retain the original 40% deposit. In the event this amount is not sufficient to cover the Developer for time ($150 per hour) and expense already invested in the project additional payment will be due. If additional payment is due, this will be billed to the Client within 10 days of notification via registered letter to stop work. Final payment will be expected under the same terms as listed in Article 13 above.

Arbitration. Any disputes in excess of $1,000 (or the maximum limit for small claims court) arising out of this Agreement shall be submitted to binding arbitration before a mutually agreed upon Arbitrator suitor pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The Arbitrator’s award shall be final, and judgment may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The Client shall pay all arbitration and court costs, reasonable attorney’s fees and legal interest on any award or judgment in favor of the Developer.

Entire Understanding. This contract and the Appendices attached thereto constitute the sole agreement between the Developer and the Client regarding this project. It becomes effective only when signed by both parties. It is the spirit of this agreement that this will be a mutually beneficial arrangement for the Client and the Developer.

Both parties warrant that they have read and understand the terms set forth in this agreement. This agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

We recommend that you print or store a copy of this Agreement for your records. You may also review this Agreement from time to time, and at your convenience on our website at www.neogenesisweb.com. If you are unable to print or store a copy of this Agreement or if you experience computer or printer malfunctions, please call us and we will mail you a paper copy of this
Agreement.