Terms and Conditions

Below are the terms and conditions of Fine Line Design. It seems a lot, but rest assured there are no unpleasant surprises in it. These terms and conditions are to protect both the client and the designer in a worst case scenario. So grab a cup of tea or (ice)coffee and read it through, so we can start helping you make the next step towards growing your business!

Most important thing to know as a client:
> The final design becomes property of the client when the full amount has been paid. > Neither the client nor the designer may show, share, send (parts of) the design or progress to others without agreement. This is to protect the designs from for example pirating or false release)  
> Designs may not be used by the client until the full amount has been paid.
> The designer is not responsible for errors or delays made by the client or third parties. If a client supplies parts, for example fonts, images, logo’s. The designer assumes that the client has ownership or a license to use them and is not responsible if this turns out to be false.
> The designer may reuse design (elements) when these are not directly related to the final design. (For example: illustrations, sketches, concepts)
> The designer has the right to display designs after these have been made public by the client. (For example on social media and portfolio)

Article 1. Definitions
1.1  The client is the person who receives the product(s) or service(s) from the designer. The named client on the quotation is the natural or legal person who has concluded an agreement with Fine Line Design.
1.2 The designer is the person who supplies the product(s) or service(s) to the client. Fine Line Design, BTW ID: NL003532956B69, Natalie van der Beek, is here with the legal person who has an agreement with the designer.
1.3 When reference is made to 'Terms and Conditions', reference is made to the text below.

Article 2. General
2.1 If a situation arises between the parties that is not regulated in these general terms and conditions, this situation must be assessed in the form of these general terms and conditions.
2.2 If the client does not always require strict compliance with these conditions, this does not mean that the provisions thereof do not apply, or that Fine Line Design would lose the right to any extent to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of these conditions in other cases. to desire.
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Article 3. Quotations and Invoices
3.1 These General Terms and Conditions apply to all offers and agreements of Fine Line Design, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
3.2 Quotations are built up in phases based on an estimated number of hours. Fine Line Design has the right to invoice these phases separately. If it happens that the estimated number of hours is exceeded, this will be discussed with the client.
3.3 All quotations are without obligation unless otherwise agreed in writing.
3.4 If it appears that the information provided by the client with the application or agreement was incorrect, Fine Line Design has the right to adjust the prices accordingly.
3.5 Quotations and invoices from Fine Line Design are valid for the term stated in the quotation or invoice. If no term is stated, the quotation and invoices are valid until 30 days after the date on which the quotation was issued, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
3.6 All prices on the website, quotations and other documents of Fine Line Design are subject to typing errors. No liability is accepted for the consequences of typing errors.
3.7 Orders must be confirmed in writing by the client. If the client fails to do so, but nevertheless agrees that the contractor will start executing the assignment, the content of the quotation will be deemed to have been agreed. Further oral agreements and stipulations are only binding on the contractor after they have been confirmed in writing by the contractor. Fine Line Design is not responsible for consequences not confirmed in writing.
3.8 If the Client includes provisions or conditions in its order that deviate from, or do not appear in, these terms and conditions, these are only binding for Fine Line Design if and insofar as they have been expressly accepted in writing by Fine Line Design.
3.9 If there is a difference, it must be assessed by a Dutch court and legal system.

Article 4. Prices / Rates
4.1 If unexpected costs, for example material or delivery costs, are added, this will be settled on the invoice.
4.2 Fine Line Design has the right to have certain activities performed by third parties.
4.3 Fine Line Design is entitled to execute the agreement in different phases and to invoice the part thus executed separately.
4.4 All prices on the website, in quotations and e-mails are exclusive of turnover tax (VAT) and other levies imposed by the government. The prices stated in a quotation or invoice are exclusive of VAT and other government levies.
4.5 A composite quotation does not oblige Fine Line Design to perform part of the assignment for a corresponding part of the stated price. Offers or quotations do not automatically apply to future orders.
4.6 If the client or the designer decides to stop early, the hours and costs incurred must be paid.

Article 5. Ownership and rights
5.1 Services or products remain the property of the designer until the full invoice has been paid. So as long as the client has not made full payment over worked hours, all delivered goods remain the property of Fine Line Design. After that, the client is free to use it unless otherwise agreed.
5.2 Services or products may not be publicly shared or published until the process has been completed and the invoice has been paid.
5.3 When services or products have been made public by the client, Fine Line Design may display them. For example for portfolio, social media, or other (advertising-related) expressions.
5.4 Parts such as illustrations or self-made images may be reused by Fine Line Design, as long as this is not directly related to the final design.

Article 6. Obligations Fine Line Design
6.1 Insofar as not agreed otherwise in writing, Fine Line Design guarantees that the assignment given to it has been carried out to the best of its ability, with due care and craftsmanship.

Article 7. Obligations of the Client
7.1 The material supplied by the Client to Fine Line Design consists of immediately usable text and images in a common file format, unless otherwise agreed in writing between Fine Line Design and the Client.
7.2 By supplying material to Fine Line Design, the client declares that all material provided by the client to Fine Line Design is free from third-party rights, or that the client has permission from the rightful claimant(s) to use the material by Fine Line Design. to be used in the execution of the assignment.

Article 8. Closing and Delivery
8.1 The term specified by Fine Line Design for completing the work is indicative, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
8.2 Exceeding the agreed delivery times for whatever reason does not entitle to compensation, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
8.3 Agreed deadlines are very seriously enforced by Fine Line Design, if these are delayed by the client or by third parties, Fine Line Design is not responsible for costs.

All disputes must be resolved by a Dutch (Netherlands) court and legislation.