These policies are NON-NEGOTIABLE and apply to all jobs.
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Lodgement of your project |
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Payment of a deposit is due to begin your project. Deposits are non-refundable. Any changes by the client once the job has begun are at the cost of the client. If you change your mind on something (company name, logo or corporate image for example), Bald Dog is not responsible for doing a new job for you for free.
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Ownership Rights |
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Bald Dog Design original artwork may not be used by any other designers without permission. A standard $250 hand over fee will apply if you decide to take your unfinished project to other designers to which they may profit from. The elements of design work for the project remain the property of Bald Dog Design, whether or not the project is executed. If the client chooses to terminate the project at any time in the future, Bald Dog Design reserves the right to retain the rights for usage.
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Approval of Final Artwork |
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The client is responsible for approval of all final artwork. This means that the client will proofread and approve all final type, check images, product size and colour before the production of artwork. Final proof will include artwork, size, postage address and quantity. Email verification from the client or the client’s representative shall be conclusive as to the approval of all artwork, drawings and other items prior to their release for production. Bald Dog Design does not offer proofreading, editing or copy writing. No refunds or reprints are given after a final approved design has gone to print.
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Rights |
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Other than for the promotional use by Bald Dog Design, all works provided by shall be for the exclusive use of the Clients said purposes only. Designs may not be used for other promotional items, website or printed materials without permission. Upon payment of all fees & expenses, reproduction rights for all approved final designs created by Bald Dog Design for this project shall be outlined in the original estimate.
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Rush Fees |
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Bald Dog provides a prompt, efficient service, therefore in fairness to all clients any job that is pushed ahead of regularly scheduled jobs for emergency purposes will have an automatic rush fee of $250. Generally we do not accept rush jobs.
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Promotional Rights |
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Bald Dog Design reserves the right to use all drawings, artwork, specifications and other visual presentation materials for use in printed or online portfolios for the length of the lifetime of the artist.
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Reproduction |
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All preliminary concepts and visual presentations produced remain the property of Bald Dog Design 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 Bald Dog Design.
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Credit |
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Bald Dog Design reserves the right to include a credit line with a live link to Bald Dog Design website on any website developed. The credit line will appear at the very bottom of each page or in any publication of the design by the Client.
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Liability of Designer |
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Bald Dog Design takes all care to safeguard original or other materials provided by the client. However, Bald Dog Design shall not be liable for any damage to, or loss of any material provided by the client.
On occasions Bald Dog Design may recommend that the client utilise the services of various trades people. No liability for payment, services, product or materials by said trades people is accepted by Bald Dog Design.
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Term, Fees and charges |
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Payment of Fees |
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A 50% deposit is payable on all logos. The balance is payable upon completion. Payment in full is due before final files are provided, printed materials is shipped out or website is uploaded.
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Maintenance |
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After completion of a website project, maintenance is billed at an hourly rate of $65 and billed at the first of each month.
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Termination |
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Either party may terminate this Agreement upon giving written notice to the other party. 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.
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Refunds |
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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.
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Timelines |
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All care is given when providing a timeline for the project. After the deposit is paid and brief supplied, Bald Dog Design will provide you will an estimated turnaround time. This turnaround time is from the date that all content is supplied by the client. Without content from you, the design job can not be fully understood or planned out. |
