Terms of Service

These terms outline the basic working agreement for HCWEB website design projects.

Project scope

Each project is based on the agreed package, quote, and written requirements. Additional work, extra pages, new features, or major direction changes may require a separate quote.

Payment

Projects normally require a deposit before work starts and final payment before launch or handover. Invoices and payment details are confirmed in writing before work begins.

Client content and feedback

Clients are responsible for providing agreed content, images, branding, and feedback in a timely way. Delays in content or feedback may extend timelines.

Ownership and licences

After full payment, the client owns the completed website files and content supplied for the project, subject to any third-party tools, fonts, images, or services with their own licences. HCWEB may show non-confidential work as part of a portfolio unless agreed otherwise.

Hosting, domains, and maintenance

Hosting, domain registration, and ongoing maintenance are optional unless they are included in the agreed quote. Monthly care plans can be added or cancelled after launch.

Cancellation and refunds

Either party can end a project before launch with reasonable written notice. Deposits cover work already done and are non-refundable once design or build work has started. Unused portions of paid work are handled in good faith on a case-by-case basis.

Liability

HCWEB is not liable for indirect, consequential, or business-loss damages arising from website use, downtime, hosting issues, or third-party service failures. Total liability is limited to amounts paid for the relevant project.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes will be handled in good faith, and where needed, in the appropriate South African forum.

Contact

For questions about these terms, use the contact form or email heyneke@hcweb.co.za.

FAQS

Terms of service questions

Each project is based on the agreed quote, package, page count, content requirements, and written scope. Extra pages, copywriting, integrations, or changes outside the scope may require a separate quote.

A project normally starts after the package, scope, content needs, timeline, and deposit have been agreed. Clear content and feedback help the project move faster.

After full payment, the client owns the completed website files and content supplied for the project, subject to any third-party tools, fonts, images, or services with their own licences.

Yes. Reasonable feedback is part of the project process, but additional sections, pages, features, or major direction changes may need a separate quote.

Hosting and maintenance are optional unless they are included in the agreed quote. Monthly care, hosting, and small content edits can be added after launch.