Terms and Conditions

Prime Designs – Web Design, Branding & Digital Services

We believe in transparency. Our Terms and Conditions outline how we work, what you can expect from us, and what we require to deliver the best results for your business.

Last Updated: 01 March 2025

Welcome to Prime Designs. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our web design, branding, SEO, social media management, and digital marketing services. By engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.

  1. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

  • “Company”“we”“us”, or “Prime Designs” refers to Prime Designs, the provider of digital services.
  • “Client”“you”, or “your” refers to the individual or business engaging our services.
  • “Project” refers to any work we undertake, including website development, branding, SEO, social media management, and digital advertising.
  1. Deposits & Payment Terms

2.1 A non-refundable deposit is required before work begins:

  • 30% for website development and redesign projects
  • 50% for design services (logo design, poster design, business cards, letterheads)
  • 50% for SEO, social media management, and digital marketing campaigns

2.2 Full payment must be received before:

  • Deployment of the website to the client’s domain or hosting
  • Delivery of final design files
  • Execution of SEO or marketing campaigns

2.3 Payment must be made via approved methods (bank transfer, PayPal, or other agreed-upon payment methods).

2.4 If full payment is not received within 30 days of project completion, Prime Designs reserves the right to:

  • Suspend work on the project
  • Withhold website access or design assets
  • Charge a late payment fee of 5% per month on the outstanding balance
  1. Website Ownership & Deployment

3.1 The website will be developed and hosted on Prime Designs’ servers until full payment is received.

3.2 Until the final payment is made, Prime Designs retains full ownership of the website and its content.

3.3 After full payment, ownership of the website and associated files will be transferred to the client.

3.4 Prime Designs retains the right to use completed projects in its portfolio unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

  1. Website Development, Redesign & Maintenance

4.1 All websites will be developed using WordPress unless otherwise specified by the client.

4.2 Additional costs may apply if the client requests a different platform.

4.3 Website redesign projects require the client to provide access to the existing website, hosting, and necessary credentials.

4.4 Website maintenance services (including updates, security patches, and backups) are available as an ongoing paid service.

4.5 If a client opts out of website maintenance, Prime Designs is not responsible for issues arising from outdated software, security breaches, or website downtime.

  1. Premium Plugins & Additional Costs

5.1 If a client requires functionality that necessitates a premium plugin or software, it is their responsibility to cover the associated costs.

5.2 Prime Designs is not liable for recurring fees or maintenance costs of third-party plugins or services.

  1. Special Offers & Promotions

6.1 Promotional offers apply only to .co.za domains unless explicitly stated otherwise in advertisements.

6.2 Special offers are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.

6.3 Hosting & Domain Promotions

  • If a promotional package includes free hosting and a domain, Absolute Hosting will be used.
  • If the client chooses a different hosting provider, Prime Designs will cover the cost equivalent to Absolute Hosting’s fees (Hosting Package determined by Prime Designs), and the client will be responsible for paying any additional costs.
  1. SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Services

7.1 Prime Designs offers SEO services to improve website rankings on search engines, but we do not guarantee specific rankings due to the dynamic nature of search engine algorithms.

7.2 SEO services include:

  • On-page optimization (meta tags, keyword placement, site speed optimization)
  • Off-page optimization (backlinking strategies, content marketing)
  • Technical SEO improvements

7.3 SEO is a long-term strategy, and results may take 3-6 months to reflect depending on competition, industry, and search engine updates.

7.4 The client must provide necessary access to their website, Google Analytics, and Search Console for SEO implementation.

7.5 Prime Designs is not responsible for ranking drops due to algorithm changes, competitors’ strategies, or client modifications to the website after SEO work is completed.

  1. Social Media Management

8.1 Prime Designs provides social media management services for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

8.2 The client must provide all necessary login credentials and branding materials.

8.3 Social media management includes:

  • Content creation and scheduling
  • Community engagement (responding to comments/messages)
  • Performance analytics

8.4 The client is responsible for reviewing and approving content before publishing.

8.5 Prime Designs is not responsible for negative user interactions, comments, or social media platform outages.

  1. Digital Advertising (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, etc.)

9.1 Advertising campaigns require a 50% upfront payment before execution.

9.2 The client is responsible for:

  • Providing an ad budget separate from Prime Designs’ service fee
  • Granting access to relevant advertising accounts

9.3 Prime Designs optimizes ad campaigns but does not guarantee specific results (e.g., conversions, leads, or sales) as ad performance depends on audience behavior, competition, and budget.

9.4 Refunds are not provided for ad spend once the campaign has been launched.

  1. Website Hosting & Maintenance

10.1 Prime Designs does not provide website hosting unless explicitly agreed upon as part of a separate arrangement.

10.2 For promotions that include free hosting and a domain name, Absolute Hosting will be used. If the client chooses a different hosting provider, Prime Designs will cover an amount equivalent to Absolute Hosting’s fees, and the client will be responsible for any additional costs.

10.3 Website maintenance services are optional and billed separately.

10.4 Prime Designs is not responsible for security breaches, hosting downtime, or data loss once the website has been transferred to the client.

  1. Termination & Suspension

11.1 Either party may terminate the agreement if the other party breaches these terms.

11.2 Prime Designs reserves the right to suspend or refuse service in cases of:

  • Non-payment of outstanding fees
  • Abuse or harassment towards our team
  • Violation of our policies

11.3 If the client terminates the agreement before project completion, all deposits are non-refundable.

  1. Limitation of Liability

12.1 Prime Designs is not liable for:

  • Loss of revenue or profits due to website downtime
  • Security breaches, hacking, or cyberattacks after project completion
  • Legal consequences of client-provided content

12.2 The client agrees to indemnify Prime Designs against claims resulting from misuse of the website or services.

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