Terms and Conditions

Authorization regarding web based projects

The client is engaging TREO COM as an independent contractor for the specific project of developing and/or improving a website to be installed on the client's web space on an Internet Service Provider's computer. The client hereby authorizes TREO COM to access this account, and authorizes the Internet Service Provider to allow TREO COM with "write permission" for the client's web page directory, cgi-bin directory, and any other directories or programs which need to be accessed for this project. The client also authorizes TREO COM to submit their completed website to Web search engines.

Payment Terms for Estimates

A deposit of 50% of the estimate is agreed to be paid up front, by direct deposit, by check or by using the online payment system. Immediately upon receipt of the initial payment, the project work will begin. The remaining balance is due in bimonthly installments, the number of installments depends on the length and scope of the project and any special deadlines that needs to be met. With projects that are estimated to be under $500, full payment is required.
With projects that are between $500 and $1000, 50% up front and the rest at completion of project from TREO COM's end.
For projects above $1000, usually 40% up front and bimonthly installments accordingly. It is also possible to make a project specific agreement of how the fees are to be paid. Please contact TREO COM personally. Final payment will be made within 30 days when site is ready to go, publicly available, and thereafter a 10% finance fee will be charged.
See also below under Completion Date.

Payment Terms for Joomla Web Packages

Essential Web Package: The full amount is required up front. Upon receipt of payment, the project will begin. All web content like text, images, logos and video is essential for the project to be completed, unless TREO COM is hired to do that part of the project. This will mean additional costs.

Median Web Package: The full amount is required up front. Upon receipt of payment, the project will begin. All web content like text, images, logos and video is essential for the project to be completed, unless TREO COM is hired to do that part of the project, which would mean additional costs.

Median Web Package: Half the amount is required up front. The rest is required the following month (30 days upon initial payment). Upon receipt of payment, the project will begin. All web content like text, images, logos and video is essential for the project to be completed, unless TREO COM is hired to do that part of the project, which would mean additional costs.

MakeOver Joomla Package: The full amount is required up front. Upon receipt of payment, the project will begin. Access to current web content is required, also access to current web hosting service. In some cases, where necessary, a new web hosting service might be required. All web content like text, images, logos and video is essential for the project to be completed, unless TREO COM is hired to do that part of the project which would mean additional costs.

Completion Date

TREO COM understands that people have a tendency to underestimate time and effort, therefore let it be said that TREO and the client must strive to work together to complete the website in a timely manner that works for all parties. If the client does not supply TREO with complete text and graphics content on all web pages contracted for within six weeks of the date this agreement was entered, the entire amount of the contract becomes due and payable. If the client has not submitted complete text and graphics content within two months after entering this agreement, an additional continuation fee of 10% of the total contract price will also be assessed each month until the website is advertised.

Web Hosting

It is understood that web hosting services requires a separate contract with a web hosting service. The client agrees to select a web hosting service that as in the case of the Joomla web packages, TREO COM will pay for the first year using Zylink web hosting services (zylink.net), but the contract will be in the client's name and any years following will be the client's responsibility to pay.

Copyright to Web Pages

While your site is in development TREO COM owns the Copyright to all pages. Once your site is completed and you have paid the balance of your invoice the copyrights are then transferred to you.

Assignment of Project

TREO COM reserves the right to assign subcontractors to this project to insure the right fit for the job as well as on-time completion.

Cancellation

Either party may cancel this agreement upon written notification, however any charges incurred to the date of receipt of notification shall be immediately due and payable. Charges shall be for any work in progress, contracted service fees, or software purchases for the purpose to suit the client’s needs.

TREO COM
3619 Estates Circle
Larkspur, CO 80118
Ph 719 487 3113