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Terms and Conditions

The following details are our standard terms.

 

Definitions

 

The following definitions are used in this contract.

 

1. a) “The Customer”, “Customer”, “The Client”, “Client” meaning you as a paid customer.

 

2. b) “Customer Address” meaning your legal head office or trading address.

 

3. c) “Project Total” meaning the total price of the project.

 

Between us, Pure Rapid and you “the customer”.

 

Summary:

 

We’ll always do our best to fulfil your needs and meet your expectations, but it’s important to have things written down so that we both know what’s what, who should do what and when, and what will happen if something goes wrong. You won’t find any complicated legal terms or long passages of unreadable text. We’ve no desire to trick you into signing something that you might later regret. What we do want is what’s best for both parties, now and in the future.

 

So, in short; You “The Customer”, located at “Customer Address” are hiring us, Pure Rapid to complete works outlined in this proposal for the estimated total price of “project total” as outlined in our previous correspondence. Of course, it’s a little more complicated, but we’ll get to that.

 

What do both parties agree to do?

 

You: You have the authority to enter into this contract on behalf of yourself, your company or your organisation. You’ll give us everything we need to complete the project as and when and, in the format, we need it. You’ll review our work, provide feedback and approval in a timely manner too. Deadlines work two ways, so you’ll also be bound by dates we set together. You also agree to stick to the payment schedule set out at the end of this contract.

 

Us: We have the experience and ability to do everything we’ve agreed with you and we’ll do it all in a professional and timely manner. We’ll endeavour to meet every deadline that’s set and on top of that we’ll maintain the confidentiality of everything you give us.

 

Websites

 

1. Website Design

 

We create look-and-feel designs, and flexible layouts that adapt to the capabilities of many devices and screen sizes. We create designs iteratively and use predominantly HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, Liquid so we won’t waste time mocking up every template as a static visual. We may use static visuals to indicate a look-and-feel direction (colour, texture and typography.) We call that ‘design atmosphere.’

 

You’ll have regular opportunities to review our work and provide feedback.

 

2. Website Text content

 

We’re not responsible for writing or inputting any text copy above what has been quoted. If you’d like us to write new content or input additional text for you, we can provide a separate estimate for copywriting.

 

3. Website Photographs

 

You should supply graphic files in an editable, vector digital format. You should supply photographs in a high-resolution digital format. If you choose to buy stock photographs, we can suggest stock libraries. If you’d like us to search for photographs or provide you with custom photography, we can provide a separate estimate for that.

 

4. Website & App development

 

We deliver websites and apps using: HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, PHP, RUBY, PYTHON, LIQUID, POSTGRES, MYSQL, NGINX, APACHE, WORDPRESS, SHOPIFY, UBUNTU, CENTOS, GITHUB.

 

5. Website browser testing

 

Browser testing no longer means attempting to make a website look the same in browsers of different capabilities or on devices with different size screens. It does mean ensuring that a person’s experience of a design should be appropriate to the capabilities of a browser or device.

 

6. Website desktop browser testing

 

We test our work in current versions of macOS & Windows desktop browsers, Safari and Chrome.

 

If you need an enhanced design for an other or older browsers, we can provide a separate estimate for that.

 

7. Website mobile browser testing

 

Testing popular small-screen devices is essential in ensuring that a person’s experience of a design is appropriate to the capabilities of the device they’re using. We test our work in: Safari & Chrome on the following devices for compatibility:

 

Apple: iOS 13 on iPhone X and iPad 9.7″

 

Android: Android 9.0 on Galaxy S9 and Tab S4

 

If you need us to test using anything else, we can provide a separate estimate for that.

 

8. Website Security

 

There are currently over 1 Billion websites on the web. Over a third of the websites online are powered by four key platforms: WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Magento. WordPress is leading the CMS market with over 60% market share. Over 50% of those websites are out of date. These statistics talk to the challenges website owners face, regardless of size, business or industry. Pure Rapid takes no responsibility for any sites that are hacked. To minimise the real threat against hacking you need to update your WordPress installation and plugins often, and ensure passwords are strong. If your site does get hacked we can fix it for a fair fee and offer you the following upgrades if you don’t already have them: Web Application Firewall (WAF), SiteLock, Malware Scanning + Removal, DDoS Mitigation, SSL certificates, Backup & Disaster recovery solutions. Website owners are generally unable to keep up with the emerging threats. As well, the guidance they receive to “stay current” or “just update” is not enough. Website owners are turning to these technologies to give themselves and their organisations the time required to more efficiently respond to the threats by way of virtual patching and hardening techniques at the edge. If you require full website management, we can provide a separate estimate for that.

 

9. Website related technical support

 

We’re not a website hosting company so we don’t offer support for third party website hosting, email or other services relating to hosting. You may already have professional hosting and you might even manage that hosting in-house; if you do, great. If you don’t, we can set up an account for you at one of our preferred hosting providers.

 

We will set up your site on a server, plus any statistics software such as Google Analytics & Facebook pixel as per our proposal – anything else, we can provide a separate estimate for that.

 

Then, the updates to, and management of that server will be up to you, unless you take out a monthly maintenance subscription with us. We can provide a separate estimate for that.

 

10. Website changes and revisions

 

We know from experience that fixed-price contracts are rarely beneficial to you, as they often limit you to your earliest ideas. We don’t want to limit your ability to change your mind. The price at the beginning of this contract is based on the length of time we estimate we’ll need to accomplish everything you’ve told us you want to achieve, but we’re happy to be flexible. If you want to change your mind or add anything new, that won’t be a problem as we’ll provide a separate estimate for that.

 

SEO (Search Engine Optimisation)

 

1. PureRapid will provide Client with Search Engine Optimisation Services (hereinafter referred to as “SEO”) only described in this proposal. Pure Rapid will use specific keywords and/or phrases to improve the search engine ranking of,
and/or position the contents of the Client’s website where outlined.

 

2. All invoices must be paid in full as per the payment terms outlined at the end of these terms. Pure Rapid’s SEO services are intended to serve two main purposes: 1) to provide the Client with increased exposure in search engines, and 2) to drive organic traffic to the site. Pure Rapid’s SEO Services may include (but are not limited to):

 

* Researching keywords and phrases to select appropriate, relevant search terms.

 

* Obtaining “back links” from other related websites and directories in order to generate link popularity and traffic.

 

* Editing and/or optimisation of copy for various html tags, meta data, page titles, and page copy as necessary.

 

* Analysis and recommendations on optimal website structure, navigation, code, etc. for best SEO purposes.

 

* Recommend, as required, additional web pages or content for the purpose of “catching” keyword/phrase searches.

 

* Create traffic and ranking reports showing rankings in the major search engines.

 

* Creating blog posts and social media posts.

 

3. For the purposes of receiving professional SEO services, Client agrees to provide the following:

 

* Administrative/backend access to the website for analysis of content and structure.

 

* Permission to make changes for the purpose of optimisation, and to communicate directly with any third parties.

 

* Unlimited access to existing website traffic statistics for analysis and tracking purposes.

 

* Access to a client email address (@domain or Gmail) for the purposes of requesting links.

 

* Authorisation to use client pictures, logos, trademarks, web site images, pamphlets, content, etc., for any use as
deemed necessary by Pure Rapid for search engine optimisation purposes.

 

* If Client’s site is lacking in textual content, Client will provide additional text content in electronic format for the
purpose of creating additional or richer web pages.

 

4. Client must acknowledge the following with respect to SEO services:

 

* All fees are non-refundable.

 

* All fees, services, documents, recommendations, and reports are confidential.

 

* Pure Rapid has no control over the policies of search engines with respect to the type of sites and/or content
that they accept now or in the future. The Client’s website may be excluded from any directory or search engine at any time at the sole discretion of the search engine or directory.

 

* Due to the competitiveness of some keywords/phrases, ongoing changes in search engine ranking algorithms, and other
competitive factors, Pure Rapid does not guarantee #1 positions or consistent top 10 positions for any particular
keyword, phrase, or search term.

 

* Occasionally, search engines will drop listings for no apparent or predictable reason. Often, the listing will reappear
without any additional SEO. Should a listing be dropped during the SEO campaign and does not reappear within 30 days of
campaign completion, Pure Rapid will re-optimise the website/page based on the current policies of the search engine in
question.

 

* Some search directories offer expedited listing services for a fee. If the Client wishes to engage in said expedited listing
services (e.g., paid directories), the Client is responsible for all paid for inclusion or expedited service fees. Pure Rapid
can offer a list of expedited listing services upon request.

 

* Linking to “bad neighbourhoods” or getting links from “link farms” can seriously damage all SEO efforts. Pure Rapid
does not assume liability for the Client’s choice to link to or obtain a link from any particular website without prior consultation.

 

5. Pure Rapid is not responsible for changes made to the website by other parties that adversely affect the search engine
rankings of the Client’s website.

 

6. Additional Services not listed herein (branded copywriting, blitz campaigns, additional consulting, etc.) we can provide a separate estimate for that.

 

7. The Client guarantees any elements of text, graphics, photos, designs, trademarks, or other artwork provided to Pure Rapid for inclusion on the website above are owned by the Client, or that the Client has received permission from the rightful owner(s) to use each of the elements, and will hold harmless, protect, and defend Pure Rapid and its subcontractors from any liability or suit arising from the use of such elements.

 

8. Pure Rapid is not responsible for the Client overwriting SEO work to the Client’s site. (e.g., Client/webmaster uploading
over work already provided/optimised). The Client will be charged an additional fee for re-constructing content, based on existing chargeable rates. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Pure Rapid’s obligation to
provide free SEO services shall cease in the event the Client’s conduct overwrites the SEO services provided. For example, if
the client’s webmaster uploads content without consulting Pure Rapid, then Pure Rapid’s obligation to provide SEO
services shall terminate.

 

Ad Campaigns (Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, Google Ads)

 

1. The Monthly Ad Spend – This is set by The Client on the advice of Pure Rapid and agreed by both parties for any and all Ad spend. The Client pays the Ad spend directly to the advertising channels in use. The client agrees to allow Pure Rapid full autonomy with this monthly budget to decide all variables including keywords, bids, Ad copy, creative use and all audience targeting specifics. Pure Rapid will utilise the budget in such a way as to maximise the campaign objective for the client. Once allocated, the client will have no recourse for reimbursement from Pure Rapid for any funds paid to PureRapid. Pure Rapid is not liable, either directly or indirectly for any losses or damages, either material, by reputation, or financial, in connection with this agreement. Both Facebook and Google reserve the right to ban, suspend, pause, review any and all ads without warning or reason, likewise we cannot be held accountable in any way shape or form for termination of client ads, ad accounts or be held responsible for any repercussions relating to any ad.

 

2. Access
– The client agrees to allow Pure Rapid full access to its Facebooks, Instagram and Google Ad accounts where required, so that we can optimise client campaigns fully. No other company, agency, consultant, or any other person*s are to be involved in any aspect of the ads, including altering or monitoring our efforts. The client agrees to allow agents affiliated with Pure Rapid full access to their ad accounts in order for us to optimise it. As such, sufficient levels of access for the account will be required and the client is aware of this.

 

3. Ad Placement – Whilst Pure Rapid will endeavour to achieve campaign objectives, we do not guarantee this. Beyond all aspects of audience targeting, wether broad, narrowed, lookalike…Facebook and Google respectively decide who your ads will be placed in front of.

 

4. Payment
– Pure Rapid charges a monthly management fee for all Ad platforms individually. Management fees, and any creative must be paid in full and advance of any campaign commencement date. The management service will begin no sooner than funds being cleared in our accounts.

 

5. Keyword Changes
– The client is entitled to up to 2 keyword changes in any one calendar month for the focus of PPC campaigns. This limit is placed to prevent the significant work involved in setting up and managing a PPC campaign for any given keyword being lost.

 

6. Monitoring
– Whilst we track and report on the relevant KPIs agreed to pre campaign kick off, the client understands and agrees that they have the ultimate responsibility for monitoring all the advertising metrics. These are including but not limited to: ad pricing and bid amounts, daily spending, impact on sales and profit, and all other other advertising metrics available on the platforms.

 

7. Cancellation
– The client is free to cancel ad management agreements by giving 1 months’ notice in writing, and no pro rate refunds for the monthly billing cycle will be given. New client accounts using our Facebook Ads management services are required to undertake a minimum 3-month campaign period. After the initial 3-month Facebook Ad management period, contracts become 1 month rolling with the standard 1 months’ notice in writing, and no pro rate refunds for the monthly billing cycle will be given.

 

Legal Stuff

 

We won’t guarantee that our work will be error-free and so we won’t be liable to you or any third-party for damages, including lost profits, lost savings or other incidental, consequential or special damages, even if you’ve advised us of them. Finally, if any provision of this contract shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this contract and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. Phew.

 

Copyrights

 

First, you guarantee that all elements of text, images or other artwork you provide are either owned by your good selves, or that you’ve permission to use them. Then, when your full payment has cleared, copyright will be automatically assigned as follows:

We’ll own the unique combination of  elements that constitutes a complete design and we’ll license that you, exclusively and in perpetuity for this project only, unless we agree otherwise. We can provide a separate estimate for that.

We reserve the right, with your permission, to display and link to your project and to write about it on websites, in magazine articles and in books.

 

 

Licenses and using our creative for client commercial purposes

 

Our agency, PureRapid, the creators of our work, own the copyright for our work, including but not limited to the creation of and contribution to client websites, social media, including advertising creative.

Creative assets used within our client’s advertising campaigns and social postings, for example, images and videos, are licensed for commercial use. 

Our agency pays a subscription fee for that commercial use right, allowing us to use the assets included in the creatives that we design for content marketing purposes or social media, or even to sell products or services without any restrictions.

What is not allowed is for our agencies clients to sell, redistribute, or take credit for the media we create and provide. Clients of our agency cannot trademark assets we make and provide. An agency client typically does not need exclusive rights to the visual assets we create or provide unless we agree otherwise. We can provide a separate estimate for exclusive rights.

Equally, any competitor of our clients or anyone else cannot take our designs and sell them. It is not allowed as this is equivalent to copyright infringement.

Lastly, our designs can’t be used in traditional media advertisements or commercials on paid channels (such as TV, cinema, radio, podcasts, or billboards) without prior written consent from a person with significant control at our agency. we can provide a separate estimate for traditional advertisements or commercials.

 

Payments

 

We’re sure you understand how important it is as a small business that you pay the invoices that we send you promptly. As we’re also sure you’ll want to stay friends, you agree to stick tight to the following payment schedule.

 

• Websites only: 60% non-refundable deposit. Final 40% when website is ready for deployment.

 

• All other services: Must be paid in full prior to commencement by the terms stated on the invoice.

 

 Please Note all UK customers are subject to plus 20% VAT.

 

But where’s the countless pages of horrible small print?

 

Just like a parking ticket, you can’t transfer this contract to anyone else without our permission. This contract stays in place and need not be renewed. If for some reason one part of this contract becomes invalid or unenforceable, the remaining parts of it remain in place.

 

Although the language is simple, the intentions are serious and this contract is a legal document under exclusive jurisdiction of our country’s courts.

 

Changes and Alterations to These Terms and Conditions

 

Pure Rapid reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any provision of these terms and conditions at any time without notice. Any changes will be binding. These terms and conditions are available in downloadable form on our website at the following URL: https://purerapid.com/contract-terms/ Therefore it is the responsibility of the client to make sure they understand and comply with the terms and conditions of Pure Rapid at all times.

 

Revision: 1.1.2

 

Last Edited: 24 August 2021

 

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