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Effective Date: 03/07/2026
These Terms & Conditions ("Agreement") govern the website design and development services provided by NM1 Scripts ("Company", "We", "Our", or "Us") to the client ("Client", "You", or "Your"). By engaging our services, you agree to these terms.
1. Scope of Services
The Company provides digital services including, but not limited to:
- Website Design
- Website Development
- E-commerce Development
- Landing Pages
- UI/UX Design
- Website Maintenance
- Website Hosting (if applicable)
- Domain Registration Assistance
- SEO Services (if agreed separately)
- Custom Web Applications
Any additional work outside the agreed proposal will be treated as a separate project or charged additionally.
2. Project Quotation
All quotations remain valid for 30 days from the date of issue unless otherwise specified.
Prices may change if the project scope changes.
3. Payment Terms
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
- 50% Advance Payment before project commencement.
- 30% After design approval or midway milestone.
- 20% Before final delivery and deployment.
For projects below ₹20,000, full payment may be required in advance.
Late payments beyond 7 days may result in work being paused until outstanding dues are cleared.
4. Project Timeline
Project timelines begin only after:
- Advance payment is received.
- Required content, images, and materials are submitted.
- Project requirements are finalized.
Delays caused by the client do not count toward the delivery timeline.
5. Client Responsibilities
The Client agrees to:
- Provide accurate information.
- Supply all required content.
- Review work promptly.
- Give approvals without unnecessary delays.
- Ensure ownership or permission for all supplied content.
The Company is not responsible for delays caused by incomplete information.
6. Revisions
Unless otherwise stated in the proposal:
- Up to 3 rounds of revisions are included.
- Additional revisions will be billed separately.
Major design or functionality changes after approval may require a revised quotation.
7. Project Completion
A project will be considered completed when:
- Final deliverables are provided.
- The website is deployed.
- The Client approves the work.
If no feedback is received within 14 days after delivery, the project shall be deemed accepted.
8. Ownership
Ownership of the completed website transfers to the Client only after full payment is received.
Until then, all files, source code, designs, graphics, and content remain the property of the Company.
9. Intellectual Property
The Client retains ownership of all content they provide. The Company retains ownership of:
- Internal development tools
- Frameworks
- Reusable code
- Templates
- Libraries
- Design systems
- Proprietary processes
Third-party licenses remain subject to their respective license agreements.
10. Domain & Hosting
If domain or hosting is managed by the Company:
- Renewal charges are the Client's responsibility.
- The Company is not liable for downtime caused by hosting providers.
- Failure to renew may result in suspension or loss of services.
11. Website Maintenance
Maintenance services are available only if included in the agreement or purchased separately.
Without a maintenance agreement, the Company is not obligated to provide future updates or support.
12. Support
Free technical support is provided for 30 days after project delivery unless otherwise agreed. Support includes:
- Bug fixes
- Minor technical issues
Support does not include: New features, content updates, redesign requests, or third-party software issues.
13. Third-Party Services
The Company may integrate third-party services such as Payment Gateways, Google Services, APIs, Plugins, and Hosting Providers.
We are not responsible for changes, outages, pricing, or discontinuation of third-party services.
14. SEO Disclaimer
Unless specifically included:
- SEO services are not part of website development.
- We do not guarantee first-page rankings or search engine positions.
15. Browser Compatibility
The website will be tested on current versions of major browsers.
Compatibility with outdated browsers is not guaranteed.
16. Delays
The Company shall not be liable for delays caused by natural disasters, internet outages, government restrictions, cyber attacks, third-party failures, or client delays.
17. Cancellation
If the Client cancels after work has begun:
- Advance payments are non-refundable.
- Work completed will be billed proportionately.
- Source files remain the Company's property unless fully paid.
18. Refund Policy
Payments made are generally non-refundable because development services involve dedicated time and resources.
Refunds, if approved, are entirely at the Company's discretion.
19. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep confidential information private and not disclose it without written permission unless required by law.
20. Limitation of Liability
The Company's total liability shall never exceed the amount paid by the Client for the specific project.
The Company is not responsible for business losses, lost profits, loss of data, indirect damages, or consequential damages.
21. Warranty
The Company warrants that the website will substantially function according to agreed specifications at delivery.
No warranty is provided for client modifications, third-party plugins, hosting failures, future software updates, browser updates, or security breaches caused by third-party software.
22. Portfolio Rights
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Company reserves the right to display completed projects in its portfolio, website, and marketing materials.
23. Communication
Official communication may occur through Email, WhatsApp, Phone, or Project management software. Approvals received through these channels shall be considered valid.
24. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
25. Acceptance
By making payment, signing a quotation, approving a proposal, or engaging the Company's services, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.
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