1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the Bladd website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
2. Services
Bladd provides digital design, development, branding, and strategy services. Specific deliverables, timelines, and fees for any project are governed by a separate written agreement (Statement of Work or Service Agreement) between Bladd and the client.
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
3. Intellectual Property
Our IP: All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, animations, and code — is the property of Bladd or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.
Client work: Upon full payment of all agreed fees, Bladd grants the client a licence (or, where agreed in writing, full ownership) of the final deliverables. Any pre-existing tools, frameworks, or third-party components used remain the property of their respective owners and are subject to their own licences.
Portfolio rights: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Bladd retains the right to display completed work in our portfolio, case studies, and marketing materials.
4. Client Responsibilities
Clients are responsible for:
- Providing accurate, complete, and timely information, feedback, and approvals needed to complete the project.
- Ensuring that all materials supplied to Bladd (text, images, logos, data) do not infringe the rights of any third party.
- Keeping login credentials, access tokens, and confidential project information secure.
5. Payment Terms
Payment terms are set out in the applicable Service Agreement. Unless otherwise specified:
- A deposit is required before work commences.
- Invoices are due within 14 days of issue.
- Late payments may incur interest at 1.5% per month on the outstanding balance.
- Bladd reserves the right to pause or suspend work on accounts with overdue balances.
6. Revisions & Scope Changes
Revisions within the agreed scope are included as specified in the Service Agreement. Changes to project scope, additional features, or revisions beyond what is agreed may incur additional fees and timeline adjustments, communicated in writing before work proceeds.
7. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep confidential any non-public information shared during the course of a project. This obligation does not apply to information that is publicly available, independently developed, or required to be disclosed by law.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bladd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total aggregate liability for any claim related to our services shall not exceed the total fees paid by you for the specific project giving rise to the claim in the three (3) months immediately preceding the event.
9. Warranties & Disclaimers
Our website and services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses. We are not responsible for third-party links or content referenced on our site.
10. Termination
Either party may terminate a project engagement with written notice as specified in the applicable Service Agreement. Upon termination, you are responsible for payment of all work completed up to the termination date. Bladd may terminate access to our website or services immediately for breach of these Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the jurisdiction where Bladd is registered, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
12. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Contact
Questions about these Terms:
Bladd
Email: [email protected]