Terms & Conditons – Aesthetik

Terms & Conditions

Aesthetik Photography & Graphic Design Studio

Logo Design

Concepts: Within 7 business days of receiving your company information and deposit, Aesthetk will create up to three different logo concepts for your business. Logo designs will be submitted for your review via E-mail unless otherwise negotiated. Upon receipt of your feedback on these designs, Aesthetik will make any needed changes to your favorite of the three logo designs until you are completely satisfied. Up to three rounds of revision are included in quoted price. Further revisions will incur additional costs at Aesthetik’s current hourly rate.

File Delivery: After the final logo design is approved, the logo design to you as a digital files (.jpg, .pdf, and .eps graphics file formats).

Ownership: You, the client, have ownership of the final logo design for use in any media application that is beneficial to your business. Aesthetik retains the right to use the final logo, or any versions of the logo created in the process, within printed and on-line portfolios, including promotional materials such as newsletters and advertisements. The client also gives Aesthetik permission to use client’s full name, business address, and/or website address, for testimonial purposes on her website, or other business related media. The client understands that it is the client’s responsibility to copyright the logo design (www.copyright.gov) and/or seek trademark (www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm).

Payment: In return for logo design, the client agrees to pay the total fee payable in one payment. A 50% deposit is required before any work begins and the remaining payment when final logo design is approved but before it is delivered. The client understands that the final logo design belongs to Aesthetik until paid in full. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Aesthetik owns the logo and has the right to complete, exhibit, and/or sell the logo design (not including business name). Furthermore, Aesthetik owns all the logo design concepts created before the final logo design. The client understands that once the final invoice is paid in full, the client has the right to use the logo design in all media useful for business promotion and that Aesthetik reserves the right to display the logo for business promotional use.

Originality: Aesthetik affirms that our logo designs are original and therefore owns the rights granted under this agreement, and that the rights granted do not conflict any other agreement.

Delays: Illness, injury, or other events beyond Aesthetik’s control, such as: fire, theft, computer failure, and Acts of God may result in a delay of unpredictable length.

Termination: The client has the right to terminate this Agreement if, Aesthetik fails to complete the Logo within 60 days of deposit submission. If agreement is terminated for any reason other than failure to deliver within 60 days, Aesthetik shall retain the deposit.

Performance Liability: Aesthetik does not warrant that the functions supplied by logo design(s), consultation or advice, will be uninterrupted or error-free. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the logo is with client. In no event will Aesthetik be liable to the client or any third party for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental, consequential or special damages arising out of the reproduction of, or appearance of the logo, even if Aesthetik has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

NOTE: Before you confirm your agreement to these terms, please make sure you understand all of the above agreement. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact us before advising us of acceptance.

Print Design

Print design includes but is not limited to flyers, brochures, posters, advertisements, newsletters, postcards and other marketing collateral for profit or non-profit purposes.

Concepts: Within 7 business days of receiving your company information and deposit, Aesthetik will create a design concept for your project. Designs will be submitted for your review via E-mail unless otherwise negotiated. A personalized proposal will be submitted to the client that includes details on how many revisions will be included for the estimated cost. Total project fees may be negotiated in lieu of an hourly rate. Further revisions will incur additional costs at Aesthetik’s current hourly rate.

Ownership: You, the client, have ownership of the final design for use in any media application that is beneficial to your business. Aesthetik retains the right to use the final design, or any versions of the design created in the process, within printed and on-line portfolios, including promotional materials such as newsletters and advertisements. The client also gives Aesthetik permission to use client’s full name, business address, and/or website address, for testimonial purposes on her website, or other business related media. The client understands that it is the client’s responsibility to copyright the design (www.copyright.gov) and/or seek trademark (www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm).

Payment: In return for graphic design services, the client agrees to pay the total fee payable in one payment. A 50% deposit is required before any work begins and the remaining payment when final design is approved but before it is delivered. The client understands that the final design belongs to Aesthetik until paid in full. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Aesthetik owns the logo and has the right to complete, exhibit, and/or sell the logo design (not including business name). Furthermore, Aesthetik owns all the design concepts created before the final design. The client understands that once the final invoice is paid in full, the client has the right to use the logo design in all media useful for business promotion and that Aesthetik reserves the right to display the logo for business promotional use.

Originality: Aesthetik affirms that all designs are original and therefore owns the rights granted under this agreement, and that the rights granted do not conflict any other agreement.

Stock Photography: Aesthetik agrees to provide up to 5 stock photos during the web design process. Any photos acquired by Aesthetik for inclusion in the client’s website remain the property of Aesthetik and may be used in multiple, separate projects. Should the client require full ownership of the provided photography, these terms must be disclosed in writing.

Delays: Illness, injury, or other events beyond PPD’s control, such as: fire, theft, computer failure, and Acts of God may result in a delay of unpredictable length.

Termination: The client has the right to terminate this Agreement if, Aesthetik fails to complete the design by any deadline that has been submitted and agreed upon in writing. If agreement is terminated for any reason other than failure to deliver within agreed-upon timeframe, Aesthetik shall retain the deposit.

Performance Liability: Aesthetik does not warrant that the functions supplied by design(s), consultation or advice, will be uninterrupted or error-free. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the logo is with client. In no event will Aesthetik be liable to the client or any third party for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental, consequential or special damages arising out of the printing, reproduction of, or appearance of the design, even if Aesthetik has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Photography Editing

Permissions: The client agrees to provide Aesthetik with the necessary files to edit photograpy images. The client vouches for the ownership/ oroginal copyright and has obtained the necessary permissions to use files to edit.

Client Provisions: Client will provide all guidelines and directions for photo editing in a written document.

Completion Date: Aesthetik agrees to complete photo editing projects within 7 day cycles. Client is encouraged to provide turnaround needs / submit due dates (expedited or regular). Aesthetik and Client will set milestones of completion for projects requiring more than 20 photos per week.

Delays: Illness, injury, or other events beyond Aesthetik’s control, such as: fire, theft, computer failure, and Acts of God may result in a delay of unpredictable length.

Payment: A 50% deposit is required before any work begins and the remaining payment when files are delivered. Client will receive files via secure dropbox link. Client has 30 days to download the files after which the links will be cleared out for storage.

Returned checks will results in a return-check fee of $30.00. The client understands that the final website design belongs to Aesthetik until all invoices are paid in full. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Aesthetik owns the website design and has the right to complete, exhibit, and/or sell the website design (not including business name). Once the final invoice is paid in full, the client has the right to use images of the website design in all media useful for business promotion and that Aesthetik reserves the right to display the website for business promotional use.

Delinquency: Aesthetik would like to avoid, but reserves the right to pursue legal action for delinquency of payment 30 days following finished file delivery.

Payment plans are available for all services.

Performance Liability: In no event will Aesthetik be liable to the client or any third party for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental, consequential or special damages arising out of the editing of photos for a client. Client assumes all responsibility for contracting Aesthetik.

Copyrights and Trademarks: The client represents to Aesthetik and unconditionally guarantees that any elements of text, graphics, photos, designs, trademarks, or other artwork furnished to Aesthetik for inclusion in web pages are owned by the client, or that the client has permission from the rightful owner to use each of these elements, and will hold harmless, protect, and defend Aesthetik from any claim or suit arising from the use of such elements furnished by the client.

Permissions: The client agrees to give access (usernames, passwords, and any other required permissions) to existing or future domain registration, hosting accounts, and affiliated service-providers as needed to accomplish the goals set forth in the written proposal. Unless otherwise specified, the client also authorizes Aesthetik to publicize their completed work for personal business portfolio and marketing purposes.

By submitting a deposit payment, you consent to the terms of this design contract on behalf of yourself, and/or your organization or business.