Service Agreement

1. Billing. An initial non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to commence the web design. The total payment covers the design and set-up, as well as the first year of web hosting. The remaining balance is due when the project is completed and before the website goes live. If paying by cheque, the Client agrees that should your bank return your cheque for any reason, you will be liable for any additional fees incurred by Lirva Productions. Web hosting is a yearly recurring fee and is required to be paid in order to keep your website online. The Client agrees to reimburse Lirva Productions for any 3rd party services such as web hosting, photographs, software, etc.
2. Domain Name. The client understands that they are responsible for registering and paying for their domain name(s). The domain name registry will notify you of the upcoming expiration date and you are solely responsible for ensuring that the domain name is renewed by its expiration date. Lirva Productions will not be liable if the domain expires due to a failure to renew.
3. Past Due Accounts. Lirva Productions reserves the right, without liability, to remove web pages from the Internet if an outstanding balance has not been settled within the agreed-upon timeframe.
4. Website Content. The content of the web pages will be supplied by the Client. Should the Client desire additional web pages, the Client agrees to pay Lirva Productions for the additional web pages at the current rate.
5. Copyrights and Trademarks. The Client unconditionally guarantees that the text, graphics, photos, designs, trademarks, or other artwork furnished to Lirva Productions for inclusion on the web pages 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 Lirva Productions from any claim or suit arising from the use of such elements provided by the Client. Rights to the web design template, graphical source files such as psd files, photos, graphics, source codes, software created to run the website, are not transferred to the Client, they remain the property of their respective owners.
6. Design Credit. As it's common practice across almost all creative industries to attribute work to its creator/designer, and because we offer affordable, professional websites, the Client agrees that Lirva Productions may place a small byline on the bottom of their website. Client also agrees that the web site created for the Client may be included in Lirva Production's portfolio. If any or none of these are acceptable, please inform Lirva Productions beforehand.
7. Inspection and Testing. Although Lirva Productions strives for accuracy, unintentional errors may occur. The Client agrees to thoroughly review, proofread, inspect and test the web pages to ensure that the final product is to their satisfaction. Lirva Productions will not be held liable for any typos or omissions. Lirva Productions reserves the right, at their sole discretion, to post and/or remove anything they believe to be offensive, unlawful, or otherwise inappropriate.
8. Internet Service. Lirva Productions does not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free. In no event will Lirva Productions be liable to the Client or any third party for any damages, including, but not limited to, service interruptions, the Hosting Service or any other circumstances beyond our reasonable control, any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising out of the operation of or inability to operate this website, failure of any service provider, of any internet servers, you or your site visitor's computer or internet software.
9. Website Updates. The Client agrees to pay Lirva Productions the fee agreed upon for any updates to their website and will be billed the 1st and 15th of each month, unless otherwise specified.
10. Final Agreement. This document constitutes the entire agreement between both parties. The Client, agrees to make payment to Lirva Productions for services rendered. The Client understands that this service agreement may be updated from time to time without notice.