Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 01/04/2025

Welcome to Detroit Website Design Co! These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, detroitwebsitedesignco.com, and the services we provide, including Web Design, Development, Content Writing, and Digital Marketing. By accessing or using our website or engaging with our services, you agree to abide by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using our services.

1. Services Provided

Detroit Website Design Co offers a variety of services, including:

  • Web Design and Development: Custom website design, development, and integration.
  • Content Writing: Creation of high-quality written content, including blog posts, website copy, and more.
  • Digital Marketing: Social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns, and other online marketing strategies.

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any of these services at our discretion.

2. Client Responsibilities

As a client, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and timely information as needed for the completion of projects. You also agree to:

  • Respond to communications promptly to avoid delays.
  • Ensure that all content, materials, or data you provide do not violate any laws or third-party rights.
  • Provide us with any necessary access or permissions required to execute our services (e.g., access to hosting accounts, content management systems, or social media accounts).

You are responsible for the content you submit for use in web design, development, or marketing campaigns.

3. Payment Terms

For the services we offer, we generally require an initial deposit or upfront payment as agreed in your service contract or proposal. Payment terms will be outlined in a separate agreement or invoice, and you agree to pay the agreed amounts within the specified timeframes.

Failure to make timely payments may result in the suspension or termination of services until payments are brought up to date.

Accepted Payment Methods: We accept various forms of payment, including credit cards, bank transfers, or other methods as outlined in your service agreement.

4. Project Deliverables and Timelines

We will make reasonable efforts to deliver projects according to the timeline specified in the proposal or service agreement. However, delays may occur due to circumstances beyond our control, such as client delays in providing necessary materials or approvals.

If the timeline for a project is adjusted, we will notify you promptly. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from project delays.

5. Ownership and Intellectual Property

  • Client Content: You retain full ownership of all content, including text, images, logos, and branding you provide for use in our services.
  • Deliverables: Upon full payment for services rendered, you will own the final deliverables (e.g., the website, written content, digital marketing materials), except where we have used third-party materials (such as stock images, fonts, or plugins) that are subject to separate licenses.
  • Our Work: We retain ownership of any proprietary tools, designs, code, or content that we create for you, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

You may not use our tools, designs, or content for other purposes or in other projects without permission.

6. Confidentiality

We respect the confidentiality of your business and any information you share with us. Both parties agree not to disclose confidential information to third parties without the other party’s prior written consent, except as required by law.

7. Use of Our Website

You agree to use our website and services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You will not:

  • Use our website for any unlawful or fraudulent purposes.
  • Attempt to interfere with the operation of our website or disrupt any of our services.
  • Post, transmit, or store any harmful content such as viruses, malware, or spyware.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website if we detect any violations of these terms.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Detroit Website Design Co will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to the use of our website or services.

Our total liability for any claim or damages related to the services provided will not exceed the total amount you paid for the specific services giving rise to the claim.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website and services may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or accuracy of these external sites or services. By using these third-party services, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk.

10. Termination

Either party may terminate the agreement for services at any time by providing written notice. In the event of termination, you will be invoiced for any work completed up until that point, and any outstanding payments will be due immediately.

Upon termination, we will return all client content, and you will retain the rights to the completed deliverables as outlined in Section 5.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Michigan, United States. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Michigan.

12. Amendments

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 website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Detroit Website Design Co.