Property Rights. The elements of design work for the project remain the designer’s property whether or not the project is executed. If client chooses to terminate the project at any time, VT Graphix reserves the right to retain the rights for usage.
Approval of Final Artwork. The Client shall proofread and approve all final type before the production of artwork. Final proof will include artwork, size, shipping address and quantity. The email verification of the Client’s Representative shall be conclusive as to the approval of all artwork, drawings and other items prior to their release for printing, fabrication, or installation. VT Graphix does not offer proofreading, editing or copywriting. NO refunds or reprints are given after a final approved design has gone to print.
Rights. Other than for the promotional use of the Designer, all services provided by the Designer shall be for the exclusive use of the Clients said purposes ONLY. Upon payment of all fees and expenses, reproduction rights for all approved final designs created by the Designer for this project shall be outlined in the original estimate. For further usage, price will be based on a case by case basis.
Ownership. All drawings, artwork, specifications, and other visual presentation materials remain the property of the Designer to show in printed or online portfolios for the length of the lifetime of the artist. All preliminary concepts and visual presentations produced by the Designer remain the property of the Designer and may not be used by the Client without the written permission of the Designer. Final artwork and concepts may not be given to other artists to alter, reproduce or post online in any way without express permission of VT Graphix.
The Designer shall retain all artwork, drawings, and specifications, for which reproduction rights have been granted for a specified period from the date of the signing of this Agreement.
Credit. The Designer shall have the right to include a credit line with live link to VT Graphix website on any website developed by VT Graphix at the very bottom of each page or in any publication of the design by the Client. The Client shall not, without written approval, use the Designer’s name for promotional or any other purposes with respect to these designs.
Liability of Designer. The Designer shall take reasonable precautions to safeguard original or other materials provided by the Client. The Designer shall, however, not be liable for any damage to, or loss of any material provided by the Client, including artwork, photographs, or manuscripts, other than or on account of willful neglect or gross negligence of the Designer. Although VT Graphix may recommend that the client utilize the services of various trades people, VT Graphix shall have no liability for payment to these trades people, nor shall VT Graphix have liability as a result of any services or product or materials by said trades people
Payment of Fees. Fees are due and payable on the following schedule: 50% deposit, 50% upon completion. Payment in full is due before final website is uploaded, files are provided or printed materials are shipped out.
Search Engines. VT Graphix will submit your new static or dynamic website to the top 300 search engines and provide basic consultation on search engine promotion. We are not responsible for your search engine rankings, or marketing of any kind.
Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon giving written notice to the other as specified below. Upon termination the Designer may retain any initial payment and the Client shall pay the Designer for all hours expended on the Project, up to the date of termination, at the Designer’s standard rates together with all other amounts due hereunder.
Refunds. Once a project has been designed in full according to the agreed upon project, no refunds are given after design has been approved. If more than the agreed upon number of layouts is provided along with revisions no deposit is refunded. If print color is poor, your order will be reprinted for you at no cost. Refunds for shipping and printing are not given.
Timelines. After deposit is given and project has been outlined, we will provide you will an estimated turnaround time. For websites this turnaround time is from the date we have ALL CONTENT FROM YOU. Without content from you, the design job can not be fully understood or planned out. If you decide to take a break from the project without informing VT Graphix, and then pop back up a month later, we can not guarantee you will still be first in line for design work. We will do out best to work you back into the schedule as time permits. Clients that disappear for longer than 2 months, the project will be cancelled.
Maintenance. After completion of a website project, maintenance is billed at an hourly rate of $75 and billed at the first of each month. Small text or link changes are provided free for the first month.
Links. If showing your website or materials in our online portfolio, we will provide a link to your site or email if you like.
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