Dufferin Media Terms & Conditions
Standard Payment Conditions
- Payments are accepted by credit card, PayPal or e-transfer. A credit card must be on file for all projects, regardless of how payment is made.
- Payment for services such as branding, logo design & any form of marketing collateral must be paid in full prior to any commencement of work.
- Social Media Set up & Optimization fees are due prior to any commencement of work.
- Fees for monthly service packages, including paid ad budgets, will be invoiced and due the 1st of each month for that month.
- Paid advertising budget for PPC campaigns gets paid directly by the client to Google.
Website Payment Conditions
- The project will incur a % deposit before any commencement of work. The specific deposit amount will be stated in your contract.
- Additional charges for the website will be applied if the client needs other work outside the original quote or package specifications.
- Website Themes, plugins and forms may have additional subscription costs outside the estimated project and will be outlined before commencing.
- Additional coding & customization of a theme, such as changing the original layout of a premium template and adding other widget sections or tables, may incur additional charges. We will not make any changes that incur additional charges without prior approval.
- The remaining balance will be invoiced upon completion of the job, and payment is due prior to the website going live.
- Additional charges will be discussed and agreed upon before sending the final invoice.
- Additional charges (for graphics and stock photos) will be applied if any pictures or illustrations are needed through stock sites such as iStock or Adobe. (We will only purchase images once we have client approval).
- Logins to the website will be emailed once the total balance has been paid.
- The client has ten days to make the final payment from the date of the final invoice, or a $50 late fee will be applied every week after the client is late.
Refunds
- Due to the custom nature of our work, Dufferin Media does not issue refunds for any reason for any project.
Communication
- Email is our preferred form of communication. The reason being is that we can refer to it when we are working on projects, as opposed to phone calls.
- We will be communicating with you often during the design process. We will need specific feedback and your approval to continue the work. Responding to our questions in a timely manner will allow your design to progress.
- We aim to respond to all client correspondence within 24 hours of the date of receiving any correspondence.
Usernames & Passwords
- You are responsible for supplying your usernames and passwords for WordPress access, hosting (if necessary), and domain name registration (if necessary). We will protect all usernames and passwords to the best of our ability.
Ownership
- All digital assets of the client remain the property of the client. This may include but not be limited to social media accounts, website hosting, domains, files, logins to third-party directory sites, email addresses etc.
- All original “source files” will remain the property of Dufferin Media. Finished and flattened files will be provided to the client if requested, but the source files will remain with Dufferin Media.
- Dufferin Media will ensure the client has access, login credentials and ownership of all digital assets and accounts.
Monthly Service Packages
- Dufferin Media and the client agree that the tasks and service fee may vary from month to month and decide to mutually agree to any changes in charges or fees in advance (renegotiate service package).
- If, for any reason, your account falls into arrears of the monthly services within five business days; we will stop our services. Overdue accounts may be sent to collections, and legal action taken.
- There is a 3-month minimum required for ALL monthly service packages.
Ad-Copy (Social Media Content)
- Social Media is a tool to enhance your digital presence and create brand awareness and consumer trust.
- Social Media Management is designed to be a component of your overall Digital Marketing Strategy. Social Media is not and cannot be solely responsible for your business’s sales or leads generated.
- Dufferin Media does not take responsibility if your Social Media accounts do not generate sales or leads.
- Dufferin Media recommends that to be really effective; brands need to implement a strong content marketing strategy to serve as the foundation and integrate social media as a complementary tool for amplifying their message.
- Dufferin Media will provide the client with our suggested posts for social media for the coming month by the 25th day of each month. Adjustments/edits/revisions may be requested twice per each month’s post schedule. Additional revisions will be invoiced at $25 each.
- The posts will be scheduled as presented if no revisions are received by the 30th.
- If late revisions are received, there will be a fee of $25.
- Additional posts requested during the month that are outside of your agreed upon service contract, are $25 each.
SEO Services
- SEO services are provided on a monthly service package based on the level of support and ongoing optimization per the initial contract. SEO services are aimed, but not guaranteed, to optimize predefined keywords and phrases.
- The SEO process takes at least 2-3 months to show some significant effect. Your website is analyzed and optimized within the parameters specified in the agreement during this time. Achieving stable high rankings can take up to 6-12 months and is not guaranteed.
- Dufferin Media does not take responsibility if your website does not generate sales or leads.
Websites
- All websites are developed or updated to work across all major browsers and platforms, including other devices such as mobile phones and touchpads. However, we cannot guarantee complete and long-term compatibility across every major browser, medium, or handheld device due to updates/upgrades.
- The Client agrees to provide Dufferin Media with everything requested to complete the Project, including text, images, and other information.
- Dufferin Media agrees to make a reasonable number of revisions to the design, layout, colours etc. The exact number of revisions is stated in the contract.
Logo Design
- Dufferin Media will commence your logo design within seven business days of receiving your logo requirements and complete payment.
- Dufferin Media agrees to make a reasonable number of revisions to your chosen logo design. The exact number of revisions is stated in the contract.
- Once the final logo design is approved, the logo design will be sent to you as a digital file (.jpg, .pdf, and .eps file formats). You, the client, have ownership of the final logo design for use in any media application.
- Dufferin Media retains the right to use the final logo, or any versions of the logo, within our marketing materials.
Termination
- Month-to-Month Packages:
- The term of monthly services packages will automatically renew unless either party advises the other with 30 days’ written notice. The renewal will be on a month-to-month basis.
- 12-Month Packages:
- If the client has pre-paid or signed for a monthly service package for 12 months, the client may cancel services after the initial 12 months with 30 days’ written notice.
- Clients wishing to terminate their contract before the initial 12 months will incur a penalty fee for exiting the agreement early. The penalty fee is a flat fee of $100.00 plus 20% of the remaining balance owed within the remainder of the contract.
- ALL Contracts (regardless of length or service):
- There is a 5-day grace period after any contract has been signed. If the client decides to void the contract within five days after the date of signing, no penalty will be incurred. If the client chooses to cancel the contract after five days from the date of signing, a non-refundable $100.00 penalty fee will be charged to the credit card on file in the currency where the client resides.
Client’s Responsibility
- The Client will fully disclose all relevant information or data pertinent to the Project, which Dufferin Media requires. Dufferin Media will be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness of such information and data furnished by or on behalf of the Client. The Client will promptly consider all requests or documents relating to the project submitted by Dufferin Media. Whenever prompt action is necessary, inform Dufferin Media of their decisions in a reasonable time so as not to delay the services of Dufferin Media. The Client shall arrange and make provision for Dufferin Media’s entry and ready access to the project site as necessary to enable Dufferin Media to perform their services.