Our Terms of Service

Effective Date: 01/05/2025

Welcome to Design Code Play ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and digital content (collectively, the "Services"). By engaging with Design Code Play, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Services Provided

Design Code Play is a creative agency offering branding, web design, UI/UX design, development, and related digital services. All services are provided as outlined in our written proposals, scopes of work, or client agreements.

2. Client Responsibilities

Clients are expected to:

• Provide timely feedback, content, and approvals as requested.
• Ensure that all assets supplied (e.g., logos, images, fonts) are owned or properly licensed.
• Respond to communications in a timely manner to prevent project delays.

3. Payment Terms

• A non-refundable deposit (typically 50%) is required to begin work unless otherwise stated.
• Remaining payments are due upon project milestones or completion, as defined in your agreement.
• Late payments may incur interest at 1.5% per month (or the maximum allowed by law).\

4. Revisions & Scope

We include a set number of revisions as defined in the project scope. Additional revisions or requests beyond the agreed-upon scope may incur extra charges and extend timelines.

5. Intellectual Property

• Upon final payment, ownership of final, approved deliverables transfers to the client.
• Design Code Play retains the right to display completed work in portfolios and promotional materials, unless a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is in place.
• Any source files, raw assets, or working files remain the property of Design Code Play unless explicitly agreed otherwise.

6. Cancellations & Refunds

• If a project is canceled before completion, any payments made up to that point are non-refundable.
• If significant work has been completed, a final invoice will be issued for the portion of work delivered or completed.

7. Third-Party Tools & Licenses

We may use third-party software, fonts, plugins, or stock content. Licensing and terms for these tools are governed by their respective providers. Clients are responsible for maintaining any ongoing subscriptions or licenses as required.

8. Limitation of Liability

Design Code Play is not liable for:

• Losses resulting from website downtime, data loss, or security breaches.
• Business interruptions or lost revenue resulting from design or development delays.
• Any issues caused by third-party integrations or hosting providers.

9. Termination

Either party may terminate the agreement with written notice. Upon termination, the client is responsible for payment for all work completed to date.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Country/State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website.

12. Contact us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: hello@designcodeplay.co.uk