Design Goddess LLC agrees to develop a website pursuant to this policy for companies and individuals who have paid a deposit to Design Goddess, LLC to work on a website. Payment of deposit for work is agreement of the terms outlined below.

1. Authorization.

The CLIENT is engaging DESIGN GODDESS, LLC, as an independent contractor for the specific project of developing and/or improving a World Wide Web site to be installed on the CLIENT’s Web space located on an ISP’s computer. The CLIENT hereby authorizes DESIGN GODDESS, LLC to access this ISP account, and authorizes the ISP to provide DESIGN GODDESS, LLC with any necessary “write permission” for the CLIENT’S Web page directory, cgi-bin directory, and any other directories or programs that need to be accessed for this project. The CLIENT also authorizes DESIGN GODDESS, LLC to publicize its completed Web site to Web search engines, as well as other Web directories and indexes.

2. Payment.

All services agreed to in this CONTRACT shall be sold for the price specified in negotiations or initial discussions.  Payment shall be by cash, check, money order, or credit card in U.S. dollars, and made payable to “Design Goddess, LLC”.

3. Payment Terms.

Unless otherwise stated in the “Payment” document attached the following standard terms apply. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the design cost and the total amount of hosting is required to commence work. The site will then be put online on a draft directory of the CLIENT’s ISP or of the DESIGN GODDESS, LLC for the CLIENT’s viewing. During this proofing stage, typographical errors, design changes, and other corrections will be made according to the instructions of the CLIENT.  Payment for the site must be paid in full before the site will be moved to the main directory of the CLIENT’s ISP. Marketing of the site in the top ten search engine and directories will occur only after the final payment is made.

4. Additional Services.

Any revisions, additions or redesigns CLIENT wishes DESIGN GODDESS, LLC to perform above the initial design will incur additional fees. 

5. Cancellation.

In the event that work is postponed or canceled at the request of the CLIENT, DESIGN GODDESS, LLC shall have the right to bill CLIENT at the hourly rate of $50 for work completed through the date of that request, while reserving all rights under this CONTRACT. If additional payment is due, this shall be payable immediately upon receipt of invoice. In the event of cancellation, the CLIENT shall also pay expenses incurred by DESIGN GODDESS, LLC and DESIGN GODDESS, LLC shall own all rights to the work. The CLIENT shall assume responsibility for all collection of legal fees necessitated by default in payment.

6. Payment of Fees.

In order of DESIGN GODDESS, LLC to remain in business, payments must be made promptly. Invoices are due upon receipt. Delinquent bills will be assessed a $15 charge if payment is not received within 15 days of due date. If any amount remains delinquent thirty days after its due date, an additional ten percent (10%) penalty will be added for each month of delinquency. DESIGN GODDESS, LLC reserves the right to remove Web pages from viewing on the Internet until final payment is made. In case collection proves necessary, the CLIENT agrees to pay all fees incurred by that process. The CLIENT agrees that for purposes of venue, this CONTRACT was entered into in Hillsborough County, Florida, and any dispute will be litigated or arbitrated in Hillsborough County, Florida. Please pay on time.