CLIENT SERVICES - TERMS OF USE

Please read the complete terms of use for our designs. By contracting our services, you agree to these terms and conditions. 

This agreement is between 'Client' (Purchasee) and 'Provider' (Metaphor Design)

I. AUTHORIZATION

'Client' is engaging above named 'Provider', a sole-proprietorship, as an independent contractor for the specific project of developing a web site. The 'Client' hereby authorizes 'Provider' access and "write permissions" to all directories and files of this account.

II. WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES

A. Design to include: web page layout, placement of text, graphics/photos, navigation links, external links and e-mail links., CSS stylesheet and installation into client hosting.

B. Minor updates and changes to web site at no charge for one month beginning when web site is transferred to the internet for public viewing. Minor changes are limited to: changing wording, or making general design or text corrections. 'Provider' hourly rates will apply to retyping of lengthy text, adding new text, adding new pictures, adding new pages, or any other major changes not included in purchase.

C. 'Provider' will provide all web site files via e-Mail to 'Client' by request.

III. FEES & PAYMENT

A. All fees payable in US dollars.
B. Web Design cost is variable and based on individual design.
C. A down payment or full payment may be required prior to any work beginning.
D. Payments will be accepted via PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Credit Card transactions will appear as Meta4Design on credit card statement.

IV. COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS

A. The 'Client' represents to 'Provider' and unconditionally guarantees that any elements of text, graphics, photos, designs, trademarks, or other artwork furnished to 'Provider' for inclusion in web site 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 'Provider' from any claim or suit arising from the use of such elements furnished by the 'Client'.

B. 'Provider' guarantees that any text, graphics, photos, designs, trademarks or other artwork has received the proper rights and/or licenses to be used on the web site. Use of 3rd party graphical element may require a statement at the bottom of the web page acknowledging the source of the graphical element. It is agreed by both 'Client' and 'Provider' that such statement shall remain on the web site so long as the graphical element remains. Under no circumstances shall these elements be used in any other media or marketing outside the web site, unless 'Client' receives direct authorization from the 3rd party.

V. LIABILITY

A. In the event that 'Client' or other agent acting on the behalf of the 'Client' accesses files and disrupts the layout or functionality of the web site, 'Provider' can work to get the web site back up and running at the regular hourly rate.

B. Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall 'Provider', or any other company involved in the creation, production or distribution of the web site, be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages that result from the use of or inability to use the 'Provider's' services; or that results from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion or loss of files or data, errors, defects, delays in operation, or of performance, whether or not limited to acts of nature, communication failure, theft, destruction or unauthorized access to 'Provider's' records, programs or services.

VI. LAWS AFFECTING 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 'Provider' and it's subcontractors from any claim, suit, penalty, tax, or tariff arising from the 'Client's' use of Internet electronic commerce.

VII. COPYRIGHT TO WEB PAGES, DESIGN AND GRAPHICS

A. Copyright to the finished assembled work of web site produced and designed by 'Provider' is owned by 'Provider'. This ownership is to include rights to the design, any photos or graphics supplied by 'Provider', source code, and computer programs specifically designed for this web site. Upon full and final payment of this contract, the 'Client' is assigned copyright to use as a web site the design, graphics, and text contained in the finished assembled web site.

B. All graphics, photos and text provided by 'Provider' are property of 'Provider' and may not be used in any media outside the web site without permission or transfer of rights specified in writing between 'Provider' and 'Client'.

C. Web Site files may be given to 'Client' on disk or other electronic media. Possession of this disk by 'Client' does not constitute ownership of all file contents by 'Client'.

VIII. INTERNET ETIQUETTE

'Provider' is a developer of ethical web sites. As such, 'Provider' will not design, promote, or attach links to any site that includes adult content, nudity, obscene language or that encourages or promotes intolerance or discrimination of or towards people or peoples of any race, color, sex, creed or religion. Nor will 'Provider' design, promote or attach links to any site that advocates, encourages or practices the exploitation of any group or groups in society, including, and in particular, children, the elderly or the disadvantaged.

IX. AUTHORSHIP CREDIT

A. 'Client' agrees that 'Provider' may put a small byline link on the bottom of their web page establishing authorship credit. In order that Provider may remove their byline in the event of the design being altered, it is mutually agreed that 'Provider' will be notified of any design changes to this web site.

B. 'Provider' may use 'Client' web site as a sample of work in print or through a web site link.

X. ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING

This constitutes the sole agreement between the 'Provider' and 'Client' regarding its web design and graphic service. This agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania.