TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR DESIGN PROJECTS

  1. Ownership of Work

All design work created by Webvite (“Designer”) remains the property of the Designer until payment has been made in full by the client. Upon payment in full, the client will own the final design and may use it for their intended purpose.

  1. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

All information shared by the client with the Designer will be kept confidential and will not be shared with third parties without the client’s prior written consent. The Designer will take all necessary precautions to ensure the confidentiality of the client’s information.

  1. Copyright and Intellectual Property

The Designer retains all copyright and intellectual property rights in the design work created for the client, including but not limited to all design concepts, drafts, and final designs. The client may not use the Designer’s work for any purpose other than the purpose for which it was originally intended without the Designer’s prior written consent.

  1. Credit and Attribution

The client agrees to credit the Designer for their work in all public-facing materials that incorporate the Designer’s work, including but not limited to websites, social media, and print materials. The client will ensure that the Designer is credited in a clear and visible manner, such as with a “Design by Webvite.io” tagline.

  1. Prohibition of Sale or Transfer

The client may not sell, transfer, or otherwise assign the rights to the Designer’s work to any third party without the Designer’s prior written consent.

  1. Reproduction and Modification

The client may not reproduce or modify the Designer’s work without the Designer’s prior written consent. If the client wishes to make modifications to the Designer’s work, they must request the Designer’s permission in writing and pay an additional fee for the modifications.

  1. Client Responsibilities

The client is responsible for ensuring that all content and materials provided to the Designer do not infringe the rights of any third party, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights. The client is also responsible for ensuring that all information provided to the Designer is accurate and up to date.

  1. Indemnification

The client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Designer from any and all claims, damages, and expenses arising from the client’s use of the Designer’s work, including but not limited to claims of infringement of third-party intellectual property rights.

  1. Termination

Either party may terminate the project at any time for any reason upon written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, the client will pay the Designer for all work completed up to the date of termination.

  1. Governing Law

These terms and conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, and any disputes arising out of or related to these terms and conditions will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

By accepting these terms and conditions, the client acknowledges that they have read and understood them and agrees to be bound by them.