4.1 Agreement Date & Duration
This agreement shall commence upon the signing of the proposal/agreement and shall remain in effect until completion of services or until terminated by either party with written notice.
4.2 Payment Terms
Standard Payment Schedule:
- 50% deposit - Required upon approval of this agreement to begin work
- 50% final payment - Due upon project completion and before website launch
- Monthly retainer services - Billed in advance on the 1st of each month
- Late payments - Subject to 2% interest charge per month
Important: Website files will only be released upon receipt of final payment in full.
4.3 Project Timeline & Process
Standard Timeline: Service provider requires 30 days to complete the website after:
- Client approves the initial design
- Client provides all required content
- Deposit payment is received
Revision Limit: Maximum of three (3) revision rounds from the main design are included. Additional revisions will be billed at our standard hourly rate.
4.4 Website Content Responsibility
The client agrees and is responsible for:
- Providing all website content (text, images, videos) in electronic form
- Ensuring all content is accurate, legal, and properly licensed
- Providing final approval of all content before submission
- Timely delivery of content to avoid project delays
- Guaranteeing rights to use all provided materials
4.5 Web Hosting & Domain Services
Web hosting and domain services require a separate agreement from the website development service. Clients have two options:
Option 1: Creative Loop Hosting. We can manage your hosting and domain services for you.
- Full-service hosting management
- Domain registration and renewal
- SSL certificate included
- Regular backups and security
- Technical support included
- Monthly or annual billing
Note: Pricing varies based on website requirements. Contact us for a quote.
Option 2: Self-Managed Hosting. Choose and manage your own hosting provider.
- Client selects hosting provider
- Must allow full website access
- Client handles renewals directly
- Client pays hosting fees to provider
- Client activates required features
- Provide access credentials to us
Note: Some features may require activation/purchase from your hosting provider.
Important: Regardless of hosting choice, domain and hosting fees are separate from website development fees and are billed accordingly.
4.6 Website Maintenance
Once the website is completed and launched, the client shall be responsible for:
- Content Updates: Text files, images, videos, and other media content
- Technical Maintenance: Security updates, backups, and server management
Optional maintenance packages are available separately. Contact us for details.