Responsibilities
Kota Media Inc. (Kota Media) agrees to deliver the requested work in a timely manner and shall conform to the standards as agreed. Kota Media charges for design work based on time, so any changes to the agreement once work has commenced, may result in changes in the fees already stated. In particular cases, where a job / service requires work beyond our normal business hours and turnaround time, there may be additional fees involved, over and above our standard costs. The client also understands that work, which is halted after a job has begun, will be billed on the basis of what has been completed to that time. Where work is performed by other parties as designated by the client, Kota Media cannot be held liable for their performance, although Kota Media shall make its best effort to work with these other parties.
Ownership
The client understands that all files, web pages, graphics and programming work, except those provided by themselves, are the property of Kota Media until any and all fees are paid in full at which time the client retains ownership. In the case of any programming (scripting, html) work, which includes shopping carts, banner rotation programs, database programs and the like, the client understands that they do not have any rights to duplicate, resell or give away any programs created by Kota Media. Programs created by Kota Media may not be used on other websites unless purchased by the client outright.
Copyright
All work performed by Kota Media is copyrighted by Kota Media until any and all fees are paid in full at which time the client retains the copyrights. Any other reproduction by means of printing and/or transferring to other media may be considered copyright infringement. The client also understands that all works, expressly marked or not, are protected by copyright laws. Kota Media will take no responsibility or ensuring material supplied by the client has been authorised for reproduction. The client further warrants that they either own or have properly licensed/obtained copyright(s) or copyright permission to any work which they have supplied for use/reproduction, and the client agrees to assume full legal and financial responsibility for any copyright suit or action which may take place regarding materials they have supplied.
Proofreading
Kota Media’s responsibility for typographical, pricing, or other errors shall be strictly limited to correcting such errors if they are pointed out to us during timely proofreading and site testing. It is the client’s responsibility to proofread all work and to ensure that it is (a) satisfactory, (b) correct as to size, content etc, (c) suitable for intended use, and (d) within proper copyright and other restrictions before the website is opened to the public.
Offensive / Libelous Material
The client will not use the website, nor any other service provided by Kota Media to publish any material that may be construed as Defamatory, Offensive or Libellous to any other third party. Kota Media shall not be held liable for any material published through its services, Kota Media maintains full indemnity from any claims arising from any defamatory, obscene material, or any other breach of rights on the clients sites. The client is fully responsible for the content of their website, and any other data transmitted through Kota Media’s Services, and Kota Media will not undertake to monitor or control client data in respect to any content therein. Furthermore, the client agrees to indemnify Kota Media in respect of any claims brought against Kota Media arising from the content of their website or use of any other services, whether it be for defamatory comments, infringements of rights, or any other offence.
Loss of Earnings
Kota Media will not be held liable for any loss of business incurred due to the failure of any of its services. This includes, but is not restricted to, loss of turnover, sales, revenue, profits or indirect consequential or special loss. Kota Media will not be held responsible for the fraudulent use, or any other misuse, of any material held on our computers.
Samples
To maintain our portfolio credentials, and the integrity of any applicable copyrights, Kota Media maintains the right to place a text link back to Kota Media’s website on websites we produce. Kota Media also maintains the right to reproduce the client’s website and/or graphics in our portfolio and in any marketing materials.
Payment
All work is done on a Payment on Delivery basis, and Kota Media reserves the right to request an advance deposit of up to 50% of the estimated design fees before proceeding with any work. Once the client makes the final payment, new websites will be made available to the public, and all final graphic files will be released. Should the client fail to pay for any work / services supplied after 15 days of invoicing, Kota Media reserves the right to either terminate supplied services and / or levy interest on these payments at a rate of 2% per month / 24% per annum.