Hunter Foss Design Terms & Conditions
Services: Hunter Foss Design agrees to provide all the services outlined in the estimate/proposal within the criteria specified. If, however, the Client changes any of the criteria during the project requiring additional services, a revision/AA fee will be charged at $125.00 per hour.
Schedules/Overtime/Rush Work: Hunter Foss Design reserves the right to adjust the schedule and/or charge additionally in the event that the Client fails to meet the agreed-upon deadlines for delivery of information, materials, approvals, payments, and for changes and additions to the services outlined in the estimate/proposal.
Client Approval: The Client will approve and proofread all final designs and type before the production of mechanicals. The Client’s approval of all tangible materials and artwork will be assumed after the work has been submitted to the client for review, unless the client indicates otherwise in writing.
Rights/Ownership: All tangible materials in all circumstances remain the property of Hunter Foss Design. All rights and ownership apply to preliminary concepts, work in progress, and finished material, whether the project is completed or cancelled. The Client will be entitled to limited and specific usage rights of such materials only for the purpose of reproduction, after which all materials will be returned, unaltered to Hunter Foss Design within thirty days of use. Upon payment of all fees and expenses, Hunter Foss Design will grant all reproduction and/or usage rights, as outlined in the attached estimate/proposal, for all approved final materials created by the Designer for this project. If the Client wishes to make any additional use of the materials, the Client agrees to seek permission from the Designer and make such payments as are approved by the parties at that time. Where alterations or retakes are necessary, Hunter Foss Design will be given the opportunity first to make such changes at an additional charge.
Electronic Files: If the Client has requirements for how the project is to be prepared electronically, the Client must communicate this to Hunter Foss Design before the project begins. Electronic files and software documents related to the Client’s project are the property of Hunter Foss Design and must not be copied, altered, or modified without the written permission of Hunter Foss Design.
Reimbursable Expenses: Any budget figures or estimates for reimbursable expenses or implementation charges, such as out-of-pocket expenses, typesetting, printing, fabrication, or installation, are for planning purposes only. Hunter Foss Design will use her best efforts to work within stated budgets but will not be liable if these expenses exceed budgets. When possible, no expenses in excess of $100.00 of the budget will be incurred without the Client’s written or initialed approval in advance. The Client will reimburse Hunter Foss Design for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Hunter Foss Design on this project. These expenses are listed in the attached estimate/proposal and will be billed at cost plus any surcharge indicated for account handling supervision. Upon the Client’s request at the start of the project, records for out-of pocket expenses will be retained by Hunter Foss Design and will be made available to the Client upon completion of the project.
Design & Printing Credit: Hunter Foss Design will have the right to include a published credit line on the completed designs or any visual representation. This same credit will be included in any publication of the design by the Client.
Samples: The Client will provide Hunter Foss Design with a minimum of 5 to 25 samples of each printed or manufactured design. These samples will represent the highest quality of work produced.
Payment Schedule: Upon approval of the estimate/proposal, the Client will make all payment installments, as scheduled and outlined in our estimate/proposal. The Client will pay interest on all overdue amounts not exceeding the maximum amount allowed by law.
Third-party Contracts: Hunter Foss Design may contract with other individuals or companies acting on behalf of the Client to provide additional services such as writing, photography, illustration, printing, and fabrication. The Client agrees to be bound by any terms and conditions, including required credits and usage rights, with respect to reproduction of the materials that may be imposed on the Designer by these third parties.
Cancellation: In the event of cancellation of this agreement, a cancellation fee will be paid by the Client and will include full payment for all work completed, expenses incurred, and hours expended. The cancellation fee will be based on the prices outlined in the estimate/proposal. Any initial payments that have been received will be credited against amounts due. Deposits are non-refundable.