Terms & Conditions of Copywriting Projects with Cassidy Composition

 
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Last updated 8/2023

Definitions

  • The Client means the person or company that has formally entered into the agreement. (That’s you)

  • Cassidy Composition refers to the business entity trading as Cassidy Composition, LLC. (That’s me)

  • Quotations means a formal proposal document or price estimates provided over the phone or email.

  • Approved copywriting brief means the materials from which the work is to be based upon, subject to the approval of the Client.

  • Urgent work means copywriting work needed (finalized) within 7 days.

  • Larger projects mean projects requiring more than 25 hours of work.

Terms of service

QUOTATIONS

  1. The Client is asked to nominate one primary contact to centralize all revisions and contact throughout the project.

  2. A set amount of revision time is included in each quotation. If the project objectives and requirements change requiring the work provided to be significantly altered, Cassidy Composition reserves the right to charge additional writing on a time and materials basis.

  3. Approval of the copywriting brief should be via email or will be assumed when the Client sends an amended copywriting brief to Cassidy Composition. Approval of the copywriting itself is via an online approval form. If this form cannot be completed, approval should be provided in writing by the Client.

  4. Proofreading will be completed once approval for the copywriting has been submitted or on version three of the copywriting.

  5. Revisions should be submitted within 14 days of each draft being delivered. If revisions are not received, approval of the copywriting will be assumed and the project finalized as per Payment #4.

  6. These terms and conditions are implicitly agreed to on acceptance of the copywriting quote provided and the instruction to proceed.

PAYMENT

  1. A non-refundable commencement fee of 50% of the total quoted amount is required upon acceptance of the quote by the Client.

  2. The upfront deposit paid will be deducted from the remainder (50%) due 14 days after the first draft is delivered. All revisions will be finalized as per our agreement.

  3. For large projects, an installment payment of 30% of the total quoted amount will be issued with the first version of the copywriting. The remaining payment amount of 20% is required within 14 days of receipt of the final draft by the Client.

  4. Payment may be made by direct deposit (through invoices via Wave). Cassidy Composition does offer credit card payment options but this will be offered as a payment option at Cassidy Composition’s discretion.

  5. Unless prior arrangements are made, payments not received within the specified payment terms will attract a late fee charge of $25.

  6. If payment defaults Cassidy Composition may list the Client with the appropriate debt collection and credit reporting agencies.

  7. Urgent work will incur a 25% surcharge. Why? Because the other projects shifted around to accommodate.

  8. Any costs that are additional to the services ordered (including couriers, other media, and travel costs) are in addition to the amount quoted and shall be charged to the Client as required. These costs will be itemized separately in the invoice.

  9. The Client may terminate the job at any time. In this instance, Cassidy Composition shall invoice for the time spent and work completed to date.

RETENTION OF TITLE

  1. It is agreed that the copyright for any work delivered to the Client remains the intellectual property of Cassidy Composition until all monies due have been paid.

LIABILITY, RELEASE AND INDEMNITY

  1. All materials provided by the Client are assumed legal and accurate.

  2. Cassidy Composition cannot be held responsible for how the material produced is used once the Client has approved the final draft.

  3. The Client agrees to indemnify and to hold Cassidy Composition harmless against any and all claims, costs, and expenses, including solicitors fees, due to materials included in any work undertaken at the request of the Client.

  4. Any claim by the Client as to incorrect performance or breach of these terms and conditions must be made to Cassidy Composition in writing within 7 days of delivery.

  5. With so many factors contributing to the success of a piece of copywriting, Cassidy Composition cannot make any guarantees as to the performance of the copy created for the Client.

  6. Due to the complex nature of search engine ranking, Cassidy Composition cannot guarantee any specific ranking as a result of publishing optimized copywriting.

  7. Cassidy Composition accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken by the Client that cause the website of the Client to be penalized or banned from any Search Engine.

  8. Cassidy Composition reserves the right to assign work to subcontractors to ensure project deliverables are met. All subcontractors adhere to Cassidy Composition standards and style of copywriting. The Client is not to have direct contact with the subcontractor without the authority of Cassidy Composition.

  9. Cassidy Composition would like to publish the final version as part of an ongoing portfolio. If the Client would prefer this not to occur, please notify Cassidy Composition.