Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 24 August 2025
Business Name: Lunar Productions
Website: www.lunarproductions.co.za
WhatsApp: 0673810527
1. Services Offered
- Website design and development (WordPress)
- Website hosting
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – one-time optimization
- Website maintenance (per-request basis)
- Email setup and integration
- Domain registration (3rd party)
2. Project Process & Timelines
- A 50% deposit is required before any design or development begins.
- Minimum project duration is 2 weeks. Urgent projects may be prioritized when selected and may adjust costs and timelines.
- Clients must supply all necessary content and materials. Delays in submission will result in project delays.
- Review & Feedback: Client feedback is required within 3 business days of each review request. Responses beyond this window may shift delivery dates.
- Revisions: Up to 2 rounds of revisions are included per major design deliverable. Additional revisions are billed.
- Lunar Productions uses WordPress and may use licensed themes/plugins as needed.
3. Payment Terms
- 50% deposit to begin, 50% upon project completion (before handover).
- Payments must be made via EFT or other agreed methods.
- Invoices are due within 7 days unless otherwise stated.
- Late payments may pause project progress.
4. Ownership & Rights
- Clients own all content and final deliverables after full payment.
- Lunar Productions retains the right to showcase completed projects in its portfolio and marketing.
- Any third-party licenses (e.g., premium themes/plugins) remain the property of the license owner.
5. Hosting & Domains
- Domains are registered through third-party providers.
- Hosting is provided by Lunar Productions or third-party partners.
- Failure to renew hosting/domain services may lead to suspension or loss of website/domain.
- Lunar Productions is not liable for domain loss due to client delay in payment.
6. Maintenance & Support
- Maintenance is not included in the standard package unless specifically purchased.
- Support for minor issues (bug fixes) is provided for 14 days post-launch.
- Ongoing support or updates are billed separately.
7. SEO Services
- SEO is performed as a once-off optimization (not ongoing).
- Results may vary depending on competition, keywords, and Google’s algorithm updates.
- No guarantee is made of specific search engine rankings.
8. Client Responsibilities
- Clients must provide all content, branding, and imagery unless agreed otherwise.
- Clients must have rights to any provided materials (images, logos, etc.).
- Clients must test the website during review stages to confirm satisfaction.
9. Revisions & Changes
- Two (2) revision rounds are included.
- Additional changes beyond the included revisions are billed separately.
- Changes requested after project sign-off will be treated as new work.
10. Termination & Cancellation
- Either party may terminate with written notice.
- Deposits are non-refundable once work has commenced.
- Work completed up to the point of termination must be paid in full.
11. Liability
- Lunar Productions is not liable for loss of revenue, data, or damages due to website downtime, hacks, or client misuse.
- Backups are client responsibility unless a maintenance plan includes backups.
12. Confidentiality
- All client information is kept confidential.
- Lunar Productions will not share or sell client information to third parties.
13. Third-Party Services
- Lunar Productions may integrate third-party services/plugins.
- Issues arising from third-party service failures are not the responsibility of Lunar Productions.
14. Portfolio & Credits
- Lunar Productions reserves the right to display completed projects in its portfolio.
- A discreet credit link may be placed in the footer of websites, unless otherwise agreed.
15. Amendments
- Lunar Productions reserves the right to update these terms at any time.
- Clients will be notified of major changes.
16. Agreement
By paying a deposit and proceeding with Lunar Productions services, the client agrees to these Terms and Conditions.