Terms & Conditions

Terms And Conditions

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the provision of web design, web development, digital marketing, and related services ("Services") offered by Devinci Web Solutions ("we", "us", "our"), a business based in Petrie, Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia (ABN 75 235 287 002).

By engaging our Services, requesting a quote, signing a proposal, or making payment, you ("Client", "you", "your") agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not engage our Services.

These Terms apply to all clients, projects, and engagements unless a separate written agreement has been executed between Devinci Web Solutions and the Client, in which case the terms of that agreement shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency.

2. Services

2.1 Scope of Services

Devinci Web Solutions provides services including but not limited to:

  • Website design and development
  • Web application development
  • E-commerce solutions
  • Content Management System (CMS) setup and configuration
  • Search engine optimisation (SEO)
  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Domain name registration and management
  • Digital consulting and strategy

2.2 Project Scope

The specific scope of Services for each engagement will be set out in a written proposal, Statement of Work (SOW), or project brief agreed upon by both parties prior to commencement. Any work requested outside the agreed scope constitutes a variation and will be subject to additional charges as set out in clause 5.

2.3 Service Standards

We will perform all Services with reasonable skill, care, and diligence in accordance with industry standards. We make no guarantee of any specific business outcome, search engine ranking, or commercial result arising from our Services.

3. Client Obligations

To enable us to deliver Services effectively, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and timely information, materials, and approvals required for the project
  • Nominate a primary point of contact with authority to approve decisions on behalf of your organisation
  • Review and provide feedback on deliverables within the timeframes specified in the project plan
  • Ensure that all content, images, trademarks, and other materials you provide to us are owned by you or that you hold the necessary licences and permissions to use them
  • Notify us promptly of any changes to your requirements or circumstances that may affect the project
  • Settle all invoices in accordance with clause 4

Failure to meet your obligations may result in project delays for which Devinci Web Solutions accepts no responsibility. We reserve the right to pause work and issue a revised timeline where delays are caused by your failure to provide required materials or approvals.

4. Fees and Payment

4.1 Fees

Fees for Services are as set out in the relevant proposal, quote, or SOW. All fees are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) unless otherwise stated.

4.2 GST

Devinci Web Solutions is registered for GST purposes. GST will be applied to all taxable supplies at the prevailing rate (currently 10%) and will be itemised on all invoices issued.

4.3 Payment Terms

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the following payment structure applies:

  • 50% deposit payable upon acceptance of the proposal and prior to commencement of work
  • Remaining balance payable upon project completion and prior to launch or delivery of final files

For ongoing retainer or maintenance engagements, invoices will be issued monthly in advance and are due within 14 days of the invoice date.

4.4 Late Payment

Invoices not paid by the due date may attract interest at the rate of 2% per month, calculated daily on the outstanding balance. We reserve the right to suspend Services where payments remain outstanding for more than 14 days beyond the due date. Suspended Services will resume upon receipt of all outstanding amounts.

4.5 Expenses

Out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the provision of Services (including but not limited to stock photography, third-party software licences, domain registration fees, and hosting costs) will be charged to you at cost unless already included in the agreed fee.

4.6 Disputed Invoices

If you dispute any invoice, you must notify us in writing within 7 days of the invoice date, setting out the nature of the dispute. Undisputed portions of invoices remain due and payable by the original due date.

5. Variations

Any request to change the agreed scope of work constitutes a variation. We will provide you with a written variation notice setting out the additional costs and/or revised timeline before undertaking any variation work.

Variations will not be carried out without your written approval. Approval of a variation constitutes agreement to the additional fees and revised timeline set out in the variation notice.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Ownership Upon Payment

Subject to receipt of all fees payable, we assign to you all intellectual property rights in the final deliverables created specifically for your project, including website designs, custom code, and written content created by us.

6.2 Our Retained Rights

Notwithstanding clause 6.1, we retain all intellectual property rights in:

  • Pre-existing materials, frameworks, tools, libraries, and methodologies owned or licensed by us that are incorporated into the deliverables
  • Third-party components, plugins, themes, and software licenced under open-source or commercial licences
  • Our internal processes, know-how, and general skills developed in the course of the engagement

You are granted a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use such pre-existing materials solely as incorporated into the deliverables for the agreed purpose.

6.3 Client Materials

You retain all intellectual property rights in materials you provide to us. You grant us a licence to use such materials solely for the purpose of delivering the Services.

6.4 Portfolio Rights

We reserve the right to display completed projects in our portfolio and to reference the Client's name as a customer for the purposes of marketing, unless you notify us in writing that you object to such use.

7. Confidentiality

Each party agrees to keep the other party's confidential information (including business information, pricing, strategies, and technical data) strictly confidential and not to disclose it to any third party without prior written consent, except as required by law.

This obligation does not apply to information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party, or that the receiving party independently develops without reference to the confidential information.

8. Third-Party Services

The provision of our Services may involve the use of third-party platforms, software, hosting providers, domain registrars, or other services ("Third-Party Services"). We are not responsible for the performance, availability, security, or terms of any Third-Party Services.

You acknowledge that your use of Third-Party Services is subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of the respective providers. We recommend that you review those terms independently.

Where we manage Third-Party Service accounts on your behalf, you remain responsible for ensuring your own compliance with the applicable terms.

9. Warranties and Disclaimers

9.1 Our Warranties

We warrant that:

  • We have the right and authority to enter into these Terms and to provide the Services
  • The Services will be provided with reasonable skill and care
  • To the best of our knowledge, the deliverables will not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party

9.2 Client Warranties

You warrant that:

  • You have the right and authority to enter into these Terms
  • All materials, content, and information provided by you to us do not infringe the rights of any third party
  • Your use of the deliverables will comply with all applicable laws

9.3 Disclaimers

Except as expressly set out in these Terms, all warranties, conditions, representations, and guarantees (whether express or implied) are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. We do not warrant that the Services or deliverables will be error-free or that any particular commercial outcome will be achieved.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

  • Our total aggregate liability to you arising out of or in connection with the Services or these Terms is limited to the total fees paid by you for the specific project or engagement giving rise to the claim, in the 12 months preceding the relevant event
  • We will not be liable for any indirect, consequential, special, or punitive loss or damage, including loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of data, or loss of opportunity, whether arising in contract, tort, statute, or otherwise

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for fraud, personal injury or death caused by our negligence, or any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable Australian law.

The Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)) may provide you with certain rights and remedies that cannot be excluded. Where those rights and remedies apply, nothing in these Terms limits or excludes them.

11. Project Timeline and Delays

We will endeavour to meet all agreed project timelines. However, estimated timelines are indicative only and may be affected by factors outside our reasonable control, including but not limited to late provision of materials by you, scope changes, third-party delays, or force majeure events.

We will notify you as soon as practicable of any anticipated delay and provide a revised timeline where possible.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination for Convenience

Either party may terminate a project engagement by providing 14 days' written notice to the other party.

12.2 Termination for Cause

We may terminate these Terms immediately upon written notice if:

  • You fail to make payment by the due date and do not remedy that failure within 7 days of receiving written notice
  • You become insolvent, enter into voluntary administration, are placed into liquidation, or have a receiver appointed
  • You breach any material term of these Terms and do not remedy the breach within 14 days of receiving written notice

12.3 Consequences of Termination

Upon termination:

  • You must pay all fees and expenses owing for work completed up to the date of termination
  • Each party must return or destroy the other party's confidential information upon request
  • Intellectual property rights in any deliverables will not transfer until all outstanding fees have been paid in full
  • Clauses relating to intellectual property, confidentiality, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution survive termination

13. Privacy

Devinci Web Solutions handles personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Any personal information you provide to us will be used solely for the purpose of delivering our Services and will not be disclosed to third parties except as required by law or as necessary to deliver the Services (for example, to our hosting providers).

For further information, please refer to our Privacy Policy, available upon request.

14. Dispute Resolution

If a dispute arises in connection with these Terms or the Services, the parties agree to the following process:

  • The aggrieved party must provide written notice of the dispute to the other party, setting out the nature and details of the dispute
  • Within 10 business days of receiving that notice, the parties will attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiation
  • If the dispute is not resolved within 20 business days of the initial notice (or such longer period as the parties agree), either party may refer the dispute to mediation through a recognised dispute resolution body in Queensland
  • If mediation is unsuccessful, either party may pursue the matter through the courts of Queensland, Australia

Nothing in this clause prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive or other interim relief from a court.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland.

15.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any agreed proposal, SOW, or written variation, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersede all prior negotiations, representations, and understandings.

15.3 Amendments

We may update these Terms from time to time. Updated Terms will be provided to you before they take effect in relation to ongoing engagements. Continued engagement of our Services after the effective date of any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

15.4 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, that provision will be severed from these Terms and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15.5 Waiver

A failure or delay by either party to exercise a right or remedy under these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or remedy.

15.6 Force Majeure

Neither party will be liable for any delay or failure to perform their obligations under these Terms to the extent that such delay or failure is caused by an event or circumstance beyond their reasonable control, including natural disasters, pandemic, government action, or failure of third-party infrastructure. The affected party must notify the other party promptly and take reasonable steps to mitigate the impact.

15.7 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms to a related entity or in connection with a sale or transfer of our business.

15.8 Notices

Notices under these Terms must be in writing and delivered by email or post to the contact details provided by each party. Notices sent by email are deemed received upon acknowledgement by the recipient.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Devinci Web Solutions

Petrie, Moreton Bay QLD, Australia

ABN 75 235 287 002

We encourage all clients to retain a copy of these Terms for their records.