1.
Definitions In these Terms and Conditions:
“the Contract” means the contract constituted by the Offer Letter, the Schedule,
these Terms and Conditions, and the Client’s acceptance ofthe Offer Letter. The
Contract shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law.
“the Client” means the person or company who accepts the Offer Letter. Where such
acceptance is on behalf of more than one person, each shall be jointly and severally
liable for the obligations contained in the Contract.
“the Service Provider” means Reef New Media Ltd. and/or any sub-contractors Reef
New Media Ltd. deem necessary to fulfil the Project.
“the Project” means the services to be performed by the Service Provider as specified
in the Offer Letter and as described in the Schedule.
“the Schedule” means the description of the work to be carried out to fulfil the
Project.
“the Offer Letter” means the written Offer Letter from the Service Provider to
the Client specifying the Project and fee, which shall be deemed to incorporate
the Schedule and these Terms and Conditions.
2. Terms
Subject to the service providers discretion, standard payment terms are as follows:
2.1 A 50% project deposit is required to be paid with the returned, signed Contract
to initiate the studio booking. Failure to provide deposits and contracts on time
can delay the studio booking. Project deposits are non-refundable.
The remaining 50% shall be invoiced when the work is completed (at the end of
proofing and awaiting publication) and may be paid in full within up to 28 days.
When full payment has been received the project shall be published as agreed.
For large development bookings (qualifying for discounts) payment will need to
be received in advance for each additional studio week required. Failure to provide
payment may result in studio suspension until receipt of payment.
The service provider can provide fast payment processes to accommodate a faster
turn around where necessary. Where advance payment is necessary to provide seamless
extensions to studio bookings, BACS or credit card payments are acceptable. All
Credit card transactions are subject to an administration charge as bank commissions
are applied.
2.2 Alternative monthly repayments by Standing Order can be negotiated on Projects
over a certain value. A deposit representing the first installment to be paid
with the returned, signed Contract. Cancellation of Standing Orders shall be in
writing to the Service Provider and shall give 3 months notice.
2.3 Invoice periods are set at 30 days. Overdue invoices maybe chargeable with
interest at The Bank of England base rate + 3% for each month on an accumulative
basis.
2.4 The Service provider reserves the right to withhold the publishing of completed
work or any provision of service until completion invoices are paid.
2.5 Project stalling – following the initiation of a project or service, a maximum
6 month stalling period is assigned by the Service Provider. Client’s failure
to address their responsibilities will result in loss of deposit and the contract
will be cancelled.
3. Changes or Cancellation by the Client
3.1 Any changes or additions to the final Project, required by the Client but
not included in the Offer Letter or Schedule, shall be notified in writing and
shall be chargeable.
3.2 If the Client cancels the Project, the deposit is non-returnable and all expenses
incurred shall be chargeable.
3.3 If the Client wishes to release a domain name to any other service provider
there will be a on one-off £50 fee, per domain, for the administration of
such release.
3.4 No variation of any provision of the Contract shall be effective unless it
is in writing, refers specifically to the Contract and is duly executed by each
party.
4. Standards
Unless previously stated in the Schedule, all Projects will reflect the following
standard specifications:
4.1 Resolution specifications. Designed to 1024 x 768 screen resolution.
4.2 Branding. All Projects shall display the Service Provider’s logo and a link
to the Service Provider’s web site.
4.3 HTML header. The HTML header shall reference all code owned by the Service
Provider.
4.4 Browser specifications. The Service Provider’s preferred browser platform
is Internet Explorer IE4 and above. Netscape 4 can be accommodated but must be
notified before Project commencement and may result in additional costing. Full
functionality cannot be guaranteed with non-mainstream browsers.
4.5 Web sites. Web sites to function on the World Wide Web. WebTV and WAP telephones
cannot be guaranteed.
4.6 Hosting specifications. Hosting specifications beyond the control of the Service
Provider must be detailed with a technical breakdown before Project commencement.
Varying scripts within an external host’s CGI-BIN may result in additional costing.
5. Compatibility
5.1 It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Service Provider about
hardware/software compatibility, at the time of Contract. Failure to do so may
result in additional costing.
5.2 Excessive concurrency cannot be guaranteed, although alternate hosting agreements
can be negotiated.
6. Renewals
6.1 The Service Provider shall notify the Client of pending renewals with regard
to hosting (including “Livestats” and email control panel), domain name and search
engine optimisation. Non-response by the Client within the outlined renewal deadline
shall result in automatic renewal with the appropriate costs.
6.2 Late payment may result in service suspension and a £50 reconnection fee.
6.3 Clients using spread monthly payments by Standing Order accept a minimum term
of 12 months. Any duration shorter than 12 months will be issued an invoice for
any outstanding monies.
6.4 Services established on Standing Order will automatically renew after 12 months
unless the Client notifies the Service Provider with 6 weeks notice.
7. Copyright and Intellectual Property
7.1 The content of the completed Project shall be the property of the Client.
7.2 All copyright on content, photographs etc. shall be cleared by the Client
with the appropriate parties.
7.3 Domain names purchased by the Service Provider on behalf of the Client shall
become the property of the Client. The Service Provider cannot guarantee the availability
of domain names.
7.4 All source code, scripts and masters shall remain the property of the Service
Provider.
7.5 Where the Service Provider implements ‘Modular’ database solutions a % yearly
licence fee will be invoiced to the Client. The first year’s licence will be covered
in the development costs. Failure to honour this licence fee will resort in loss
of service.
8. Liability and Indemnity
8.1 The Service Provider shall not be liable for the content of the Project, where
this is provided by the Client.
8.2 The Service Provider shall not be held responsible for any breach of copyright
on content supplied by the Client.
8.3 The Service Provider shall not be held responsible for any changes or damage
caused to any component of the Project by the Client or a third party.
8.4 Where the Service provider implements any online payment facility on behalf
of the Client, please read the additional conditions.
9. Guarantees and Warranties
9.1 The Service Provider shall to the best of its ability provide such services,
adhere to such timescales and exercise and carry out such functions as required
to fulfil the Project.
9.2 The Service Provider shall work and co-operate with the Client and keep the
Client informed of the progress and status of the Project .
9.3 The Service Provider warrants that it has the necessary knowledge and expertise
to fulfil the Project and that it shall perform its obligations using a high degree
of skill and care and in a timely and professional manner.
9.4 The Client and the Service Provider shall each provide and maintain a Key
Contact to facilitate the Project, and use their best endeavours to schedule work
to be performed under the Contract to the best convenience of both parties.
9.5 The Client shall provide such information as required to fulfil the Project
and adhere to the response times set out in the check-list of client’s responsibilities
provided by the Service Provider on commencement of the Project. For compliance
with this a Prompt Response discount maybe included in the Offer Letter and Schedule
(this does not apply to maintenance and servicing, training, hosting and domain
names). In the event that response times are not adhered to the discount will
be added to the final invoice.
10. Force Majeure
10.1 Neither the Service Provider, nor the Client, shall be liable for any breach
of Contract beyond its control, including but not limited to the following: act
of God; insurrection or civil disorder; war or military operations; national or
local emergency; acts of omissions of government, highway authority or other competent
authority; compliance with any statutory obligation; industrial disputes (whether
or not involving the Service Provider or Client); fire; lightening; explosion;
flood; subsidence; weather of exceptional severity; acts of omission of persons
for whom the Service Provider and the Client is not responsible (including other
telecommunication service providers).
10.2 In the event of Force Majeure, timescales shall be re-negotiated to the best
convenience of both parties.
11. Confidentiality
11.1 The Service Provider shall not disclose any technical, operational, administrative,
financial, business or intellectual property relating to the Client, its business,
trade secrets, operations or processes, or concerning its organisational business,
finances, transactions, .suppliers or customers.
11.2 The Client shall not disclose any technical, operational, administrative,
financial, business or intellectual property relating to the Service Provider,
its business, trade secrets, operations or processes, or concerning its organisational
business, finances, transactions or suppliers.
11.3 The Client is responsible for the security of passwords. Change of passwords,
made necessary by disclosure by the Client, may result in additional costing.
12. Health and Safety
12.1 The Service Provider is aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and
shall conform to the Client’s Health and Safety Policy.
12.2 The Service Provider’s Health and Safety Policy is available on request.
13. Equal Opportunities
13.1 The Service Provider is an equal opportunities employer and makes every effort
to ensure that there is no discrimination, either direct or indirect, on the grounds
of colour, race, nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation,
age, disability or marital status.
If any provision of this Contract is held by any competent authority to be invalid
or unenforceable in whole or in part, the validity of the other provisions of
this Contract and the remainder of the provision in question shall not be affected
thereby.