Terms and Conditions
1. General Conditions
1.1. These terms replace any earlier agreements or conditions found in the Buyer’s orders or similar documents. Any changes have to be made through a written document signed by the Seller to ensure no other changes, exceptions, or differences are allowed.
1.2. In these Terms
Buyer: The person or company that gets services from us.
Seller: Cost Estimating Services.
Work: Services we provide, like estimating, evaluations, and consulting.
Preliminary Work: Starting tasks, which might also involve services from other companies.
Electronic File: Digital files (like text or PDF) that either party can share.
Intellectual Property: All rights linked to our work, whether they are officially registered or not.
1.3. When the Buyer asks for services from the Seller, it means they agree to these terms.
2. Delivery of Work
2.1. The Seller isn’t responsible for any late deliveries. The Buyer still has to accept and pay for the Work they receive.
2.2. Work is usually sent electronically unless we have a different agreement. The Buyer needs to save, print, and share this Work within their company.
2.3. Deliveries might come in parts, and if payment isn’t made, more deliveries could be stopped.
3. Payment Terms
3.1. Prices depend on the Seller’s costs when making quotes and might change if the Buyer provides new information.
3.2. Quotes don’t include taxes, which are the Buyer’s responsibility.
3.3. All services will include charges whether the Buyer decides to proceed or not.
3.4. Extra charges will apply if more work is needed due to any incorrect or incomplete information from the Buyer.
3.5. Payment must be completed before beginning any Work unless credit terms have been agreed upon as stated in Clause 4.
4. Credit Terms
4.1. Payments are due within 30 days unless we state something else.
4.2. The right to offer credit is ours and can be taken back at any time.
5. Materials Provided by the Buyer
5.1. Buyers should keep backups of Electronic Files. The Seller isn’t accountable for any mistakes in these files.
5.2. The Seller can refuse any unsuitable electronic files or materials given by the Buyer.
5.3. The Buyer carries the risk of material loss, and storage charges might apply.
5.4. Once the Work is completed, the Seller will store materials for a limited period and may dispose of them without notifying the Buyer afterwards.
6. Materials Supplied by the Seller
6.1. Any materials provided by the Seller remain the Seller’s property.
6.2. Non-paper materials will be destroyed after the Work is completed.
7. Proofs and Changes
7.1. The Buyer must approve all information before production starts. The Seller is not responsible for any mistakes not corrected by the Buyer during the review.
7.2. Additional costs will occur for any changes the Buyer requests.
7.3. The Buyer should thoroughly check quotes before submitting them. The Seller is not liable for errors after delivering Work once the tender is submitted.
7.4. The Buyer understands that there might be color differences in final prints due to production factors unless agreed otherwise in writing.
7.5. There are no implied or express terms about the quality of Work, no matter how communicated.
8. Insurance
8.1. Buyers should insure themselves against risks related to the Work provided.
9. Acceptance of Work
9.1. The Buyer accepts Work upon delivery and has 48 hours to check for defects. Any issues must be reported within this timeframe.
10. Limitations on Liability
10.1. The Seller isn’t accountable for indirect losses or profits lost.
10.2. The Seller’s responsibility is limited to the price of the Work provided.
11. Cancellation Policy
Orders can only be cancelled before Work starts. Otherwise, the Buyer must cover related costs.
12. Ownership Rights
The ownership of Work stays with the Seller until full payment is made.
13. Legal Compliance
The Seller has the right to reject any work that might cause legal problems or violate others’ rights.
14. Force Majeure
The Seller isn’t responsible for any failures caused by events they can’t control, like illness, accidents, natural disasters, wars, government actions, system breakdowns, strikes, or delays in getting materials.
15. Jurisdiction
This contract follows U.S law, and any issues will be dealt with in U.S courts.
16. Estimating Services
Buyers must provide clear specifications. Any created intellectual property is owned by the buyer.
17. Data Protection
17.1. The Buyer allows the Seller to use any personal data in the materials provided and agrees to protect the Seller against claims linked to data protection laws.
17.2. The Seller will delete all personal data once the contract with the Buyer is completed.
