The following covers the Terms Of Services for Astatic Solutions:
By using the services of Astatic Solutions you ("the client") agree to the terms and conditions of use ("Terms Of Services") outline below. If you don't agree with the Terms Of Services that Astatic Solutions has set forth, you may not use the services of Astatic Solutions. Astatic Solutions reserves the right to change the Terms Of Services at any time.
1.a) After the initial consultation Astatic Solutions will begin the conceptualizing, designs and creation of the project upon receipt of a retainer of no less than 30% of the total billing amount for the project.
1.b) You "the client" can add more material to the project at anytime. Any additions over 4 hours work are subject to an "add on fee" this fee is another retainer equaling no less that 30% of the total billing amount for the new material to be added to the site.
1.c) Updates that are under 4 hours will be added to the final bill using the current or agreed hourly rate.
1.d) Any revision that go beyond the agreed amount are subject to an hourly fee.
2. Upon completion of the project you "the client" agrees to pay the remaining balance of the project within 1 week. Upon receipt of the balance, Astatic Solutions agrees to transfer all electronic files that are related to the project.
a) In the case for graphics and web design projects the transfer includes the uploading and the agreed upon revisions of the project. Also at this time Astatic Solutions will transfer ownership of copyright to the client of any artwork that was created for the projects. Astatic Solutions retains the rights to utilize any artwork, designs, revisions and work produced from the project in advertising, promotion and other display.
2. Upon completion of the project you "the client" agrees to pay the remaining balance of the project within 1 week. Upon receipt of the balance, Astatic Solutions agrees to transfer all electronic files that are related to the project.
b) In the case for photo, slide and home movie backup projects this includes all material you "the client" had provided for the project. Astatic Solutions agrees to never publish, share, or sell copies of any materials provided for the projects. Upon completion of the project Astatic Solutions will erased all digital material related to the projects.
3. Astatic Solutions holds the exclusive rights to any original components, applications or codes that were created or developed by Astatic Solutions for the project. Any original components, applications or codes are considered the intellectual property of Astatic Solutions and the owner; designer and developer of Astatic Solutions, myself "Jeremy Nichol". Astatic Solutions grants you "the client" use of the components, applications or codes for your project. Astatic Solutions does not permit you "the client" to sell, copy or modify any of Astatic Solutions components, applications or codes that were created or developed by Astatic Solutions and its employees.
4. a) You "the client" will not hold Astatic Solutions or any of its employees liable for any damages if you "the client" is found to be infringing on any copyright or trademark relating to the project name, service or description. You "the client" agrees to do the necessary research to insure that any material you "the client" include in the project is not already protected by a preexisting copyright or trademark.
4. b) You "the client" will not hold Astatic Solutions or any of its employees liable for any damage that may occur from backing up photo, slides and home videos.
5. Once the project has been initiated you "the client" is responsible for payment of all time charges that occur in the preparation and production of the project. You "the client" can cancel the project at anytime. In such a case the project becomes subject to a "cancellation fee" of no less than 30% of the total amount in the contract or the amount from the hourly rate, whichever is greater.
6. If the project is canceled by Astatic Solutions or you "the client"; all the artwork, designs, applications, code, and conceptual drawings remain the intellectual property and copyright material of Astatic Solutions. Any use of the material by you "the client" is strictly prohibited.
If you any questions or concerns please contact Astatic Solutions.