Overview of Our Terms & Conditions
1. General Conditions
These terms replace any previous agreements or conditions found in the Buyer’s orders or similar documents. Changes can only be made through a written agreement signed by the Seller, ensuring no alterations, exceptions, or variations.
In these terms, the following definitions apply:
1.1. Buyer: The person or company receiving services from us.
1.2. Seller: Cost Estimating Services.
1.3. Work: Services we provide, including estimating, evaluations, and consulting.
1.4. Preliminary Work: Initial tasks, which may include services from third parties.
1.5. Electronic File: Digital documents (like text or PDF) shared by either party.
1.6. Intellectual Property: All rights related to our work, whether registered or not.
When the Buyer requests services from the Seller, it means they accept these terms.
2. Delivery of Work
2.1. The Seller is not responsible for any delays in delivery; the Buyer must accept and pay for the Work provided.
2.2. Work is usually delivered electronically unless we agree otherwise; the Buyer is responsible for saving, printing, and sharing the Work within their organization.
2.3. Deliveries may happen in parts; if payment is not made, further deliveries may be paused.
3. Payment Terms
3.1. Prices are based on the Seller’s costs when creating quotes and may change based on new information from the Buyer.
3.2. Quotes do not include applicable taxes; these are the Buyer’s responsibility.
3.3. All work will incur charges, regardless of whether the Buyer decides to proceed.
3.4. Extra charges will apply for additional work needed due to incomplete or incorrect information from the Buyer.
3.5. Payment must be made before starting any Work unless credit terms have been agreed upon as stated in Clause 4.
4. Credit Terms
4.1. Payments are due within 30 days unless stated otherwise.
4.2. Credit is given at our discretion and can be revoked at any time.
5. Materials Provided by the Buyer
5.1. Buyers should keep copies of Electronic Files; the Seller is not responsible for any mistakes in these files.
5.2. The Seller can refuse any unsuitable electronic files or materials provided by the Buyer.
5.3. The risk of loss for materials lies with the Buyer; storage fees may apply.
5.4. After completing the Work, the Seller will store materials for a limited time and may dispose of them without notice afterward.
6. Materials Supplied by the Seller
6.1. Any materials provided by the Seller remain their property.
6.2. Non-stationery materials will be destroyed after completing the Work.
7. Insurance
7.1 Buyers should insure themselves against risks related to the Work provided.
8. Acceptance of Work
8.1 The Buyer accepts Work upon delivery and has 48 hours to check for defects; any issues must be reported within this time frame.
9. Limitations on Liability
9.1 The Seller is not responsible for indirect losses or profits lost.
9.2 The Seller’s liability is limited to the price of the Work provided.
10. Cancellation Policy
10.1 Orders can only be canceled before Work begins; otherwise, related costs must be covered by the Buyer.
11. Ownership Rights
11.1 The ownership of Work stays with the Seller until full payment is received.
12. Legal Compliance
12.1 The Seller has the right to reject any work that could lead to legal issues or violate third-party rights.
13. Force Majeure
13.1 The Seller is not liable for failures caused by events beyond their control, such as illness, accidents, natural disasters, wars, government actions, system failures, strikes, or delays in obtaining materials.
14. Jurisdiction
14.1 This contract follows U.S law, and any disputes will be handled in U.S courts.
15. Estimating Services
Buyers must provide clear specifications; any generated intellectual property belongs to the buyer.
16. Data Protection
16.1 The Buyer allows the Seller to use personal data included in provided materials and agrees to protect the Seller against claims related to data protection laws.
16.2 The Seller will delete personal data after finishing a contract with the Buyer.
17. Proofs and Changes
17.1. Buyers must approve all information before production begins; the Seller is not responsible for errors that are not corrected by the Buyer during review.
17.2. Additional charges will apply for any changes requested by the Buyer.
17.3. The Buyer should carefully review quotes before submitting them; the Seller is not liable for mistakes after delivering Work post-tender submission.
17.4. The Buyer understands that color differences may occur between final prints due to production factors unless agreed otherwise in writing.
17.5. All implied and express terms about the quality of Work are excluded, no matter how they were communicated.
