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About these terms
These terms apply to website design, development, redesign and maintenance services provided by BLIX4U (“BLIX4U”). Each project is also governed by a written project scope or quotation. If the scope and these terms conflict, the signed scope takes precedence.
Project scope and quotations
Before work begins, we agree in writing on the package, pages, features, timeline and price (the “scope”). Prices published on this website are starting prices; your quotation confirms the final amount.
Complex migrations, custom functionality and substantial development are quoted separately.
Quotations are valid for [INSERT NUMBER] days unless stated otherwise.
Payment milestones
Payment terms — for example a deposit before work begins and the balance before launch — are confirmed in writing in your project scope before any work starts.
[INSERT DEPOSIT PERCENTAGE, MILESTONES, PAYMENT METHODS AND LATE-PAYMENT TERMS]. Websites are published once the agreed payment and launch requirements have been met. We never ask for card details through this website.
Fixed-term monthly payments
Fixed-term monthly payments spread the cost of one agreed project over a set number of months. You pay exactly the package price: no interest, fees or discount. They are not a subscription and don't include ongoing maintenance or future redesigns.
Where a fixed-term arrangement is offered, your quote states the deposit (if any), the monthly amount, the number of payments and the total payable, which is always the same as the package price. Payments cover the agreed scope only. Extra pages, features or revision rounds are quoted separately.
Ownership of the finished website transfers once the full amount has been paid. Until then, launch and handover follow the terms in your agreement. [CONFIRM AVAILABILITY, DEPOSIT, LATE-PAYMENT AND DEFAULT TERMS — AND WHETHER ANY CREDIT LEGISLATION APPLIES]
Drafts and revisions
Each package includes a set number of revision rounds, as listed on our pricing page. A revision round is one consolidated set of feedback implemented together.
Additional rounds, and substantial changes outside the agreed scope (such as new pages, new features or a change of direction after approval), are charged separately. We confirm any additional cost with you before doing the work.
Client responsibilities
- Provide content, images, branding and feedback in reasonable time — delays may affect the timeline.
- Ensure you have the right to use any content, logos and images you supply.
- Provide access to existing websites, hosting or domains where needed.
- Review and approve the website before launch.
Third-party charges
Content creation, hosting, domain fees, premium software and third-party subscriptions are separate unless your quote specifically includes them. Third-party services are subject to their providers’ own terms, pricing and availability, which BLIX4U does not control.
Intellectual property
Once your project is paid in full, you own the final website design and content delivered to you for your business, subject to these terms. Content you supplied remains yours throughout.
Third-party software, frameworks, themes, plugins, fonts and stock images remain subject to their own licences. BLIX4U may retain general know-how, tools and code components that are not specific to your project, and may (with your permission) show the project in a portfolio. [CONFIRM OWNERSHIP AND PORTFOLIO TERMS]
Maintenance plans
Every new website and redesign project includes a maintenance plan, chosen during the quote request. Selecting a plan on the website is not a contract and nothing is charged until the final written quote is accepted. [CONFIRM MINIMUM MAINTENANCE TERM FOR NEW PROJECTS]
Maintenance plans are recurring services separate from any once-off website build. Each plan includes a set monthly allowance of maintenance time and minor content updates. Unused hours and content updates don't roll over to the next month.
Maintenance is not unlimited development. Unless explicitly included, the following are quoted separately:
- Hosting, domain registration and renewals
- Premium plugins, themes and external software licences
- Extensive redesign work
- Major custom development or new features
- Extensive content creation or copywriting
- Other third-party subscriptions and costs
Work beyond your plan's included hours is billed at the additional maintenance hour rate, or quoted upfront for larger tasks. We always confirm the cost with you before starting.
Software updates, backups and security maintenance depend on what your website platform and hosting support. We confirm what applies to your website before you sign up.
Annual maintenance contracts
An annual maintenance payment covers 12 months of the chosen maintenance plan at that plan’s monthly allowance. It does not include new website builds or major redesigns. [INSERT TERMS FOR EARLY CANCELLATION OR REFUNDS OF ANNUAL PREPAYMENTS]
Cancellations
Projects: if a project is cancelled after work has begun, fees for work completed up to the cancellation date are payable. [INSERT PROJECT CANCELLATION AND REFUND TERMS]
Maintenance: monthly plans may be cancelled with [INSERT NOTICE PERIOD] written notice. Annual plans are subject to the terms in your maintenance agreement. [INSERT ANNUAL PLAN CANCELLATION TERMS]
Limitation of liability
BLIX4U will perform services with reasonable skill and care. We do not guarantee search engine rankings, specific business results or uninterrupted availability of third-party services. To the extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to the fees paid for the relevant service. [REVIEW WITH LEGAL ADVISER, INCLUDING CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT REQUIREMENTS]
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.