3.4 Terms & Conditions

expenses
Not included in our proposals are any out of pocket expenses incurred during the project, including, but not limited to:
+ Project-related travel expenses
+ Services including messengers and deliveries
+ Outside vendor costs including photography, printing, etc.

payment terms
Invoices are due upon receipt. An extension of credit will not exceed Net 30 days. Past due invoices are subject to a late payment fee of 15% of the uncollected amount.

Deposit invoices are due upon receipt. We will begin work on a project only after the receipt of the deposit payment.

Standard terms & conditions
Proposals are applicable only to the related project descriptions; change orders may affect cost proposal. Projects are initiated with signed proposal and an initial deposit of one-half of the lowest estimate cost. Any work above and beyond the scope of this estimate will be billed by the hour. Total project cost plus expenses are due upon receipt of final invoice (Net 30). The estimates in a proposal are valid for 30 days. In the event of cancellation of this project, or any delay of more than two months, we will invoice you for the greater of either: [1] all work completed up to the date of notification, including expenses; or [2] one-half of the lowest estimate cost plus expenses. All working electronic files are property of Emu Design Studio unless otherwise negotiated. Any unused concepts are property of Emu Design Studio. Final proofreading and authorization of accuracy are the Client’s exclusive responsibility. Any and all liabilities which occur during, or as a result of, the execution of the project which are not the result of gross negligence of Emu Design Studio shall become the responsibility of the Client. Not included in this proposal are any out of pocket expenses incurred during the project including, but not limited to, photographers, illustrators, writers, cost of stock images, service bureau output, taxes, shipping, travel and print production costs (scanning, photo re-touching, proofs, printing, paper and hard goods, etc.) unless otherwise noted. Emu Design Studio to retain usage rights of client name and client work to be used in self promotional efforts.