Terms of service

Whether we have an ongoing project or a one off job, these terms cover the work undertaken by me.

What do we both agree to do?

As my client, you agree:

• You have the power to enter into this agreement on behalf of your organisation.
• To provide me with everything I need to complete the project.
• To review my work, provide feedback and sign-off within agreed timescales.
• To stick to the payment schedule described.

As the writer, I agree:

• I have the experience and ability to perform the services you need from me.
• I will carry this service out in a professional manner.
• I will respect the confidentiality of any information you give me.

The service I provide to you

I will create text or guidelines for you as described in the assignment details section of this agreement. 

Changes and revisions

As this is a fixed-price agreement, I do have to limit the time I spend rewriting and editing. This agreement therefore includes:

• Initial delivery of a complete copy document.
• Two subsequent rounds of changes, if required.

This only applies up to the point where you sign off my work, publish it or begin using it on your live website.

Copyright

When I have received full and final payment as described in this agreement, copyright of the work I produce is automatically assigned to you. You can then use the work however you wish.

Payments

I make a living as a freelancer, so prompt payment is important to me. I’m not registered for VAT and my payment terms are 30 days. Please pay on time!

Cancelling this contract

If you wish to cancel this agreement, I will retain your down payment and you may be required to make an additional payment to cover the work I’ve done. This ‘kill fee’ (not as dangerous as it sounds) will be based on the percentage of the project completed.

Legal stuff

I will do my best to ensure all facts and statements in my work are true and that it doesn’t infringe upon any copyright or other right of a third party.

However, I can't be liable to you, or any third party, for damages, including lost profits, lost savings, complaints, claims, litigation or other incidental, consequential or special damages which arise regarding this assignment.

If any provision of this agreement shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.