Buzz Web Designer Terms & Conditions 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. BY CLICKING ON THE "I AGREE" BUTTON AT THE END OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU AGREE (ON BEHALF OF YOURSELF, INDIVIDUALLY, AND THE BUSINESS) TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.   

YOU MAY KEEP A COPY OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Standing Behind Our Work - Service Guarantee

We're sure that together, we can develop a website that you'll be thrilled with.  But, if we are unable to meet your expectations with your preliminary input and design criteria, you may cancel your project per the listed Project Cancellation Terms listed below.  Simply let us know (IN WRITING). 

Project Cancellation Terms

The following are cancellation policies of Buzz Web Designer as they apply to various stages of the Web Site Design process. These policies deal specifically with project cancellation and are part of our general terms and conditions.  Should you have any questions about our terms and conditions or our cancellation policies, please contact us.

STAGE 1 cancellation BEFORE presentation of preliminary designs.
If client wishes to cancel the Web Site Project BEFORE I start design on the website for any reason, before approval and/or completion (Canceling must be in writing by the client), there will be a $ 45 administration service fee charge. This is to cover credit card processing fees and administration fees associated with your project.

STAGE 2 cancellation AFTER presentation of preliminary designs.

If the client wishes to cancel the Web Site Project AFTER I started working on the website and presented to you, prior to approval and/or completion. (Canceling must be in writing by the client), there will be a $70 administration service charge. This is to cover credit card processing fees, administration and any preliminary design work that may have been started on your project.

STAGE 3 cancellation AFTER your website is COMPLETE.
If client wishes to cancel the Web Site project AFTER the project is COMPLETE and presented to you, prior to your final approval, (canceling must be in writing by the client) there will be a charge of 75% of the total amount of the project. This is to cover credit card processing fees, administration and all the design work that has done on your project. In the event of an ANY job or project cancellation, any artwork created remains the exclusive intellectual property and copyright of Buzz Web Designer.

Can I make changes?
We are able to offer our templates at a very low cost based on the assumption that modifications will be minimal.  We can make any changes you request but we cannot guarantee that there will not be a cost associated with it.   Please send us your final text. Time required to make extensive changes to the client submitted text after the Web pages have been constructed will be additional, billed at the hourly rate. Please let us know if there are changes you would like to make to the page name, layout, etc. and we will do our best to make these corrections. 

Web Design Payment and Fees Terms
Fees to Buzz Web Designer are due and payable on the following schedule: 50% upon signing this contract, 25% at stage 2 and the final 25% due upon "delivery" (On receipt of all fees, your site content will be copied to your host server). If the total amount of this contract is less than $200, the total amount shall be paid upon signing this contract.  All payments will be made in US funds. If the client does not supply Buzz Web Designer complete text and graphics content all Web pages contracted for within 60 days of the date this contract was signed, the entire amount of the contract becomes due and payable. Payment in full is required upon completion of services. Payment is also due in full upon completion of your Website Updates and will not be uploaded to your website until payment has been received. 

How long does it take?
Buzz Web Designer and the client must work together to complete the Website in a timely manner.  We agree to work expeditiously to complete the Website no later than 6 weeks after contract acceptance.  Once payment is received and we have all of your material to complete the website pages (text, photos, forms, etc.) we will start working on your website.  To avoid additional fees the client must supply Buzz Web Designer the complete text and graphics content for the Website within 14 days.

Graphic Artist
You are responsible for paying for purchased graphics.  I will purchase the graphics for you and add them to your invoice.   All graphic artists? terms of use will be strictly adhered to.

Updates/Maintenance
Monthly updates to your site for $25 (optional/only charge each month as needed - you are entitled to 5 hours of maintenance per month).  Monthly 5 hours may NOT be accumulated.  Updates include: changes to the text on your website as well as changes to keywords or meta tags to improve Search Engine Optimization ONLY.  Payment is also due in full upon completion of your website maintenance.  Please submit all text changes in an email message.  Do not send them as attachments.

Updates NOT covered with Maintenance
The following is NOT included in the 5 hours monthly updates: changes to graphics, layout or design, addition of photos or web pages, and scanning of images or documents. These services are subject to additional fees. Please contact me for a quote for services that do not fall under Maintenance.

Web Site Host Service Provider. Is it really free hosting? No monthly fee?

I use WEBS Free Server Provider to build your website. Yes! With Webs, you HOST your website for free. Buzz Web Designer is not responsible for hosting your website.

Domain Registration. The cost for the 1 year Domain Registration is $19,95 USD and for 2 years Domain Registration is $35,95 USD. You will make payment to me each year or every other year for your domain  registration.  The cost for Domain Registration not included on my design fee.

Payment of fees
Payments must be made promptly. Delinquent bills will be assessed a $50 charge if payment is not received within 30 days of the due date. If an amount remains delinquent 45 days after its due date, an additional 5% penalty will be added for each month of delinquency. Buzz Web Designer reserves the right to remove Web pages from viewing on the Internet until final payment is made. In case collection proves necessary, the client agrees to pay all fees incurred by that process.

Copyrights and Trademarks
The client represents to Buzz Web Designer and unconditionally guarantees that any elements of text, graphics, photos, designs, trademarks, or other artwork furnished to Buzz Web Designer for inclusion in Web pages 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 Buzz Web Designer and its subcontractors from any claim or suit arising from the use of such elements furnished by the client.

Laws Affecting Electronic Commerce
From time to time governments enact laws and levy taxes and tariffs affecting Internet electronic commerce. The client agrees that the client is solely responsible for complying with such laws, taxes, and tariffs, and will hold harmless, protect, and defend Buzz Web Designer and its subcontractors from any claim, suit, penalty, tax, or tariff arising from the client's exercise of Internet electronic commerce.

Sole Agreement.
The agreement contained in this "Web Page Design and Maintenance Agreement" constitutes the sole agreement between Buzz Web Designer and the client regarding this Website. Any additional work not specified in this contract must be authorized by a written change order. All prices specified in this contract will be honored for three (3) months after both parties sign this contract. Continued services after that time will require a new agreement.