Terms and Conditions of Service
Billy Nightingale – Web Design & Development
1. Purpose
These Terms and Conditions of Service define the terms under which Billy Nightingale, a self-employed micro-entrepreneur, provides web design, development, SEO, website maintenance, and hosting services to professional or private clients. Any order placed implies full and unconditional acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
2. Quotes and Orders
Each project is subject to a personalised quote valid for 30 days from the date of issue. An order becomes firm and final once the client has dated and signed the quote and paid a 50% deposit of the total amount. No work will begin until the deposit has been received.
3. Pricing and Payment Terms
All prices are quoted in euros and VAT is not applicable (Article 293 B of the French General Tax Code). Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payments are due as follows:
- 50% deposit upon signing the quote
- 50% balance upon project delivery
Invoices must be paid within 14 days of the issue date by bank transfer.
4. Late or Non-Payment
In the event of late payment, a penalty interest will automatically apply at the legal interest rate + 10%, without any formal notice being required. A fixed recovery fee of €40 (in accordance with Article D441-5 of the French Commercial Code) will also be charged.
5. Delivery and Approval
Billy Nightingale agrees to carry out the work according to the schedule agreed with the client. Any modification requested during the project may result in a revised quote or amendment. Final delivery must be validated in writing by the client (by email or signed document).
6. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights (code, design, content, and graphic elements) remain the property of Billy Nightingale until full payment has been received. Once full payment is made, all usage rights are transferred to the client. Billy Nightingale reserves the right to display completed projects for portfolio and promotional purposes (website, social media, etc.).
7. Maintenance and Hosting
Maintenance, hosting, and update services may be offered as optional monthly or annual packages, depending on the client’s needs. The details of such services (scope, frequency, pricing) are defined in a separate commercial proposal.
8. Liability
Billy Nightingale undertakes to provide a professional and diligent service. However, liability cannot be accepted for:
- Misuse of the website by the client,
- Modifications made by a third party,
- Failures or malfunctions caused by third-party providers (hosting companies, registrars, plugins, etc.).
9. Cancellation
If the client cancels before work begins, the deposit remains non-refundable as compensation. If cancellation occurs after work has started, the client must pay for all work completed up to the date of cancellation.
10. Personal Data
Billy Nightingale commits to maintaining the confidentiality of all client information and to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by French law. Any dispute relating to their interpretation or performance shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tribunal of Dax, France.