Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions govern your use of GarthysWorld's website and services. By engaging our services or using our website, you agree to these terms.

1. About us

GarthysWorld is a web design and digital services company based in Hartlepool, UK. References to "we", "us", or "our" refer to GarthysWorld.

2. Services

We provide web design, development, digital marketing, hosting, and related digital services. The specific scope of work for each project is agreed in writing before work commences.

3. Quotes and pricing

All quotes are valid for 30 days from the date of issue. Prices are in GBP and exclude VAT unless stated otherwise. We reserve the right to revise pricing if the project scope changes materially from the original brief.

4. Payment terms

• A deposit (typically 50%) is required before work begins.
• The remaining balance is due upon project completion or as agreed in your project proposal.
• Invoices are payable within 14 days of issue unless otherwise agreed.
• Late payments may incur interest at 8% above the Bank of England base rate.

5. Intellectual property

Upon receipt of full payment, you will own the final deliverables created specifically for your project. We retain the right to display completed work in our portfolio unless you request otherwise in writing. Third-party assets (fonts, stock images, plugins) remain subject to their respective licences.

6. Client responsibilities

You agree to provide accurate information, timely feedback, and any content or materials required for the project. Delays caused by late provision of materials may affect project timelines and costs.

7. Revisions

Each project includes a reasonable number of revisions as agreed in your proposal. Significant changes to the agreed scope may be subject to additional charges.

8. Hosting and maintenance

Hosting services are provided on a monthly or annual basis. We reserve the right to suspend hosting for non-payment. We are not liable for downtime caused by third-party infrastructure providers.

9. Limitation of liability

Our total liability to you in connection with any project shall not exceed the total fees paid by you for that project. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or loss-of-profit damages.

10. Termination

Either party may terminate a project with 14 days' written notice. Work completed up to the termination date will be invoiced accordingly. Deposits are non-refundable once work has commenced.

11. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page.

13. Contact

For any questions about these terms, please contact us at [email protected] or call 01429 284 442.