WebHunter Terms and Conditions

The entire contents of this website are the copyright of WebHunter Ltd and no part may be reproduced without written permission. All rights reserved. Any person or company undertaking the services of WebHunter Ltd agrees to the terms and conditions as set out below

Definitions

1. We, Us and Our means WebHunter Ltd (WebHunter).
2. You, your means the party with whom we make this agreement and it includes any person who we reasonably believe is acting with your authority.
3. Client means a party with whom we make an agreement to supply services.
   Agreement means the agreement between WebHunter and the Client, incorporating the WebHunter Order form and the Service Definition document.
4. Order means the order form for the service.
5. Service Definition means the document describing the services to be provided to the Client.
6. Service means any service provided by WebHunter to the Client as part of the Agreement.
7. Charges mean all the charges associated with the services described in the Service Definition document.
8. Media means all images, text, animations, sound, and any other information, data or content that is used to provide the service.

1. Quality Statement

1. We are a website company which seeks to understand your business then takes text, logos, photos and existing website content, and using our experience we configure a website that has flair, simplicity and excellent navigation. Our work is in direct consultation with you. Ongoing update of your website is your responsibility, but we are there to assist. We will provide a high standard of service.

2. Acceptance of Order

1. This Agreement commences on the day the Order form for each Service together with any associated standing order mandate for the Service is signed, or the initial payment in respect of Services ordered is made. We reserve the right to refuse an order.
2. This Agreement will continue until it is terminated in accordance with paragraph 10 below.

3. Rights to Design and Content, Copyright

Final Media Ownership

1. The final Media content created specifically for you and supplied by us that make up the website, once paid for, is your property. The following exceptions apply.
2. We have the right to supply Media content designed and created by us for all our Clients to other Clients.
   Ownership of Media content licensed for use on your website under Copyright or other ownership agreements is as defined in these other agreements.
3. We are entitled to be acknowledged as the designers and/or programmers of the Media.

Underlying Media Ownership

1. Bespoke programming source code, added by us, initial designs, source Media created or designed by us and any other technical processes remain our property.

Use of Final Media

1. We give you the right to use the final Media content for purposes other than those of the website.
2. It is standard practice for us to indicate the service is provided by us with one or more links. We reserve the right to use details of the service in promotional material, unless you otherwise specify in writing.

4. Ownership and Copyright

1. Your website will remain the property of WebHunter until all website development and service setup charges have been paid in full. When all outstanding design and service setup payments have been received the possession of the website will transfer, in full, to the client.
2. If a clients agreement is terminated due to non payment of the initial development and setup fees, the website will remain the property of WebHunter and 
3. The copyright of all Media supplied by you must be owned by You, or approved in writing for use by the copyright holder of the Media.
4. You are solely responsible for ensuring that appropriate copyright approval has been obtained for Media to be used, and be able to provide evidence in writing.
5. We will assume that all Media given to us does not infringe any copyright. As such we accept no legal responsibility.
6. All designs supplied by WebHunter remain the possession and copyright of WebHunter and cannot be reproduced without permission.

5. Service Implementation

1. We will implement the services agreed with you.
2. You must supply all requested data to the agreed time-scale agreed in a suitable format to us to deliver the service. All the data should be provided in electronic form, this is especially important for product entries.
3. For a website you must supply: text, pictures images for content pages, and suitable images for each product with supporting descriptions, pricing, variations and any special terms. Graphics and logos if available must be provided in high quality electronic format; unless it is agreed we are creating the graphics for you.
4. Acceptance of a Service will be on delivery to the specification defined in the service document. If you fail to provide the agreed data defined in 5.2 and 5.3 above in the agreed timeframe, We will consider the service to be accepted.
5. For a website Service You will need internet access to update the website and access e-mail. Internet access must be obtained separately by you.
6. We cannot guarantee precise listings in natural search engine result listings with our Search engine optimisation and submission Services. Our services do deliver excellent results with carefully considered search terms.
7. We will instruct you how to manage backup of data associated with the Service. You must keep a copy of all website content. You must inform us immediately if your need a restore from a system backup.

6. Domain Names

1. Domain names can be purchased by us on your behalf. We will manage the domain name on your behalf. Placing an order with us for a domain name does not guarantee the domain name is available to you. We will advise of availability on request.
2. The domain name will be registered in your name, with us as the named contact with the domain service provider.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure that a domain name requested does not infringe any trademarks or copyright, and indemnifies Us against any legal action that may be taken to recover a domain name.
4. Transfer of a domain name and any associated costs, including any legal costs will be your responsibility. Written proof of ownership is required to transfer a domain name.
5. You are fully responsible for renewal of the domain name. You must pay the requested domain name renewal charge at the specified time. Failure to do this will result in loss of the domain name. Consequences of this are your responsibility.
6. The registration and use of the Domain Name is subject to the terms and conditions of use applied by the relevant naming authority.
7. We have no responsibility for domain names not purchased by us.

7. Limitations of Service

1. Whereas we make every effort to ensure websites hosted by us are available for the maximum amount of time, the hosting service will be down from time to time for routine maintenance and failure of the systems. The World Wide Web is comprised of many networks and connections outside of our control. We cannot guarantee that web services will be available for any particular time.

8. Billing and Payment

Website Design Services

1. Initial service charges will be paid to us with the order, the amount as specified at the time of order. For a website, this will typically be 50% of the website total price. For other services this will be the total amount.
2. The initial payment for a website configuration or setup service is non-refundable.
3. The balance payment for a website design Service will be due prior to the website being moved from the development server to a customers requested domain.
4. If the customer fails to make any payment when due, WebHunter reserves the right to levy a late payment charge calculated at the rate of 5% per month compound applicable after as well as before any judgement on the unpaid amount or part thereof.

Hosting and Support Services

1. The initial minimum contract period for Website Hosting and Support services is twelve months from the date that the initial website is available on the internet through your chosen domain unless specifically stated in the initial terms.
2. Following the initial minimum contract term you will receive an invoice to renew the contract for a subsequent annual period. If you do not wish to continue you can terminate this contract renewal by providing at least one calendar months notice prior to the existing contract end date. 
3. Payment for service contracts are due prior to commencement of the service. Should the customer fail to pay for these services in advance WebHunter reserve the right to place your account on hold. Placing an account on hold will result in the service being unavailable until payment of outstanding payments have been received by us.
4. If the customer fails to pay invoices for periodic contracts, WebHunter reserves the right without prejudice to any other remedies it may have, forthwith to terminate the periodic contract.
5. You will be given written notice of any change to the Service charges.
6. Failure to pay us will result in termination of the service. For a website support Service, this will result in removal of the website from the Internet.

9. Confidentiality

1. You must not divulge, disclose, publish or make use of any information relating to the technology or technical processes underlying of comprised in the Service, or to our business affairs or finances received at any time by you.
2. Exclusions to this are where information becomes lawfully available to you from sources independent of us.
3. You must keep all user access identification and passwords associated with the services we provide confidential to users authorised to use the Service. We require your website admin access details to provide support services and as such request that any changes to these are made known to us.

10. Termination

1. This Agreement can be terminated by you upon giving us at least 30 days notice in writing (unless the Agreement states an alternative notice period or contract term is required). You must pay all charges incurred up to the expiry of the Agreement.
2. We are entitled to terminate this Agreement for non payment of charges, or where the Service is being used in an inappropriate manner, see Paragraph 13, or you are unable, whether it be because of financial, personal or physical reasons, to continue running Your business.
3. Consequences of the Agreement being terminated by you will be your responsibility and You will be liable to reimburse us for Our reasonable costs of any work undertaken at Your instruction under this Agreement.
4. All Services will cease at termination. Termination of the website support and hosting Service will result in removal of the website from the Internet. Your right to use the website admin content management software will cease.
5. On termination, website content can be transferred via access to our cloud storage account for an additional charge as specified in our current pricing. Functional features of the website that rely on our software or servers will cease to function; it is not our responsibility to re-enable these functions.
6. Some of our websites contain functionality that require us to license external premium software modules. In general  we normally purchase these on a multisite basis to provide us with the ability to provide you with the best value service. These licenses are owned by WebHunter and are not transferable therefore if a website is moved to another web server not under the control of WebHunter all multisite licenses will be removed prior to the migration of the website. You can then choose whether to purchase individual licenses or replace the functionality with alternative products.

11. Matters Beyond Our Reasonable Control

1. If either You or Us cannot do what we have promised in this Agreement because of something beyond our reasonable control, such as interruption of power supply, interruption of internet and communication systems, flood, exceptionally severe weather, war, disorder, industrial disputes, acts of local or central government or other competent authorities, acts or omissions of persons for whom we are not responsible We will not be liable for any failure in Our obligations.

12. Liability

1. We cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or relevance of any Media used in the provision of the Service, nor for the popularity, success and/or use of the Service.
2. We cannot be liable for the transmission or reception of information of any nature via the Service.
3. We undertake no liability for acts or omissions of other providers of Services that we may provide.
4. We do not limit or exclude our liability for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence.
5. We will not have any liability for any: Consequential losses (including any loss of profits and/or damage to goodwill), economic and/or other similar losses, Special damages and indirect losses, Business interruption, loss of business and/or opportunity.
6. Total liability to you and/or arising in relation to any contract shall not exceed 3 times the amount of the contract or the sum of £1,000 which ever is the higher.
7. The systems and pages constructed/designed by Us to Your specification must comply with various differing country regulations. You will indemnify us against any action that may be brought because of infringement of regulations of another country.
8. You are responsible for all final checking of website content and user functionality before systems go ‘live’ on the Internet. It is the responsibility of you to check the website to your satisfaction.

13. Acceptable Use

1. You must use the Service in an acceptable manner. You must not use the Service to send, receive or publish material which is offensive, indecent, abusive, obscene, fraudulent, menacing, libellous, in breach of confidence, copyright, privacy or any other rights. You must not use the Service for unlawful purposes. We will not be liable for any infringements.
2. We reserve the right to suspend a Service without notice if you are using the service in an inappropriate manner.

14. Variation and Law

1. We reserve the right to vary these terms and conditions at any time.
2. Our current terms and conditions are available to view online at webhunter.co
3. These terms and conditions are governed by English Law.