1. Services Provided
The Designer (Marmaduke Designs) agrees to provide graphic design services as outlined in the project brief, as agreed upon by both parties.
2. Credit and Acknowledgement
The Client agrees to credit Marmaduke Designs in all initial social media announcements regarding the project and in any digital or printed programmes. The Designer will also be credited wherever other creatives, such as photographers or videographers, are acknowledged in relation to the project. Credit must be clearly visible and appropriately presented, such as in social media captions or on the artwork itself where feasible.
3. Amendments and Artwork Modifications
All amendments or modifications to the original artwork must be carried out exclusively by Marmaduke Designs. The Client and third parties are not authorised to alter, modify, or amend any artwork without prior written permission from the Designer. Any unauthorised alterations will be considered a breach of this Agreement.
4. Payment Terms
All artwork must be paid for in full and upfront before the final receipt of artwork. Payment will be made via Bank Transfer, and no final files will be released until payment has been received. Prices will be agreed upon before work commences.
5. Charges for Amendments
Amendments requested after payment and receipt of final artwork will incur additional charges as follows:
It is the Client’s responsibility to thoroughly check all artwork for accuracy, spelling, and omissions before final approval and payment.
6. Liability
Marmaduke Designs is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies (including spelling mistakes) once the final payment has been made and artwork delivered. The Client accepts full responsibility for reviewing and approving the artwork prior to final payment.
7. Intellectual Property
Ownership of all artwork and design concepts remains with Marmaduke Designs unless otherwise stated in writing. The Designer grants the Client a non-exclusive licence to use the final, paid-for designs for the intended purposes outlined in the project brief. Ownership rights will only be transferred to the Client if explicitly agreed in writing and upon full payment. The Designer retains the right to use the completed project in their portfolio, marketing, and promotional materials unless otherwise agreed in writing. This clause excludes any third-party assets used under licence, which remain the property of their respective owners.
8. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement in writing. Upon termination, the Client shall pay for all work completed up to the termination date. Any deposits paid are non-refundable.
9. Force Majeure
Marmaduke Designs shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, government restrictions, natural disasters, strikes, or technical failures.
10. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
11. Agreement Acceptance
By engaging with Marmaduke Designs for graphic design services, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
