Terms & Conditions Graphic Design
General Terms and Conditions for Graphic Design
1. Definitions
1.1. In these general terms and conditions, the following definitions apply:
- "Designer": Jill Caty, residing at Maretak 402/1 - 9250 Waasmunster, registered with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under VAT number BE 0568.773.356.
- "Client": the natural person or legal entity commissioning the creation of graphic works.
- "Designs": all graphic works produced by the Designer within the scope of an assignment, including but not limited to logos, brand identities, brochures, websites, and other graphic expressions.
2. Applicability
2.1. These general terms and conditions apply to all legal relationships between the Designer and the Client, including quotes, agreements, and deliveries of services by the Designer.
2.2. Deviations from these general terms and conditions are only valid if confirmed in writing by the Designer.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1. All intellectual property rights to the designs remain with the Designer, unless agreed otherwise in writing.
3.2. Upon full payment of the agreed fee, the Client acquires a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the designs for the agreed purpose.
3.3. The Client is not permitted to modify, edit, or feed the designs into AI models or tools without prior written permission from the Designer.
4. Quotes and Agreements
4.1. All quotes are non-binding and valid for 30 days, unless specified otherwise.
4.2. An agreement is established as soon as the Client agrees in writing to the quote or order confirmation from the Designer.
5. Payments and Advances
5.1. Prior to commencing work, an advance payment of 25% (or as specified in the proposal) of the total amount may be required. This advance must be paid within 14 days of confirmation of the assignment.
5.2. The remaining balance must be paid within 14 days after delivery of the final design, unless agreed otherwise.
5.3. In the event of late payment, the Client is automatically in default, and the Designer is entitled to suspend work until payment has been made.
6. Delivery and Revisions
6.1. The Designer will deliver the designs within the agreed timeframe, unless prevented by force majeure.
6.2. The Client is entitled to 2 standard revision rounds (unless agreed otherwise). Any additional revisions will be billed separately at the hourly rate specified in the proposal.
6.3. Upon approval of the final design by the Client, the design is considered accepted, and the Client can no longer claim further adjustments without additional charges.
7. Liability
7.1. The Designer is not liable for any damages resulting from the use of the designs, unless caused by intent or gross negligence.
7.2. The liability of the Designer is in any case limited to the total amount paid by the Client for the assignment concerned.
8. Cancellation
8.1. Cancellation of an assignment must be communicated in writing.
8.2. In the event of cancellation by the Client, the Client is required to reimburse the Designer for all work already performed, including any non-recoverable costs incurred by the Designer.
9. Force Majeure
9.1. In case of force majeure, which includes circumstances beyond the Designer's control such as illness, accidents, or technical failures, the Designer has the right to cancel or reschedule the assignment without incurring any obligation to pay damages.
10. Applicable Law and Disputes
10.1. Belgian law applies to all legal relationships between the Designer and the Client.
10.2. Disputes shall initially be submitted to the competent court in the judicial district where the Designer is established.
Note: These terms and conditions were originally drafted in Dutch. The English version was translated using Gemini (AI). In the event of any discrepancies or differences in interpretation between the translations and the original Dutch text, the Dutch version shall prevail.