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Terms of Service

These are our Terms of Service.

These terms (“Terms”) apply to you and Dasher Website Design (PTY) Ltd (known as “Dasher” or “we” or “Us” in these Terms) when you place an order on our website “Dasher.co.za.”

 

Acceptance of these Terms & Conditions

By submitting your order on our website, you are accepting these terms and conditions.

 

Ordering a Standard Package

To purchase a standard package, you must complete the order and payment process directly on our website.

  • By purchasing the standard package, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the features it includes. Our website offers standard portfolio and eCommerce website packages for sale. If you have specific, customized requirements, you will need to request a custom quotation.
  • By placing an order with us, you understand that we only accept recurring card payments through PayFast. Payment must be completed before we can begin work on a project. We do not offer refunds for monthly website design packages, but you will retain any domain name we register for you.

 

The Design Phase

During the design phase of your website, we will provide you with plenty of opportunities to review our work.

  • By placing an order with us, you agree that you are responsible for all content and information that will be included on your website. We will incorporate your content during the design phase, and you will be responsible for adding additional content afterwards. All content must be provided in accordance with our Content Requirement Guide.
  • Most of our communication will take place via email. We do not accept content through WhatsApp. For sending larger files, you may use WeTransfer.
  • By placing an order with us, you agree to provide all necessary content, information, and photographs/artwork in the manner requested by us, including being organized and labeled. We will not begin work on a project until all required content has been provided.
  • By placing an order with us, you understand that standard websites must be completed within seven business days. Websites that require additional time will incur additional costs.
  • We reserve the right to cancel your project if you do not adhere to our terms and conditions.

 

Website Hosting & Management

Our standard monthly website design packages include website hosting and management.

  • By placing an order with us, you understand that our website hosting package is suitable for most small to medium-sized businesses. However, websites with high resource requirements may require upgraded hosting. We are happy to assist you with this at a fair price if necessary.
  • Our hosting and maintenance package includes email accounts.
  • We have a 5GB soft cap on storage space. If you need more storage, it can be purchased for a small fee.
  • By placing an order with us, you understand that our management package includes software and security updates, but not service requests. If you need us to log in to your website to make changes, you will need to book a service request. You are able to log in to your website at any time to make changes or add content.
  • With regards to server uptime – we guarantee 99.9%.
  • With regards to website uptime – you need to inform us if you experience issues on your website. We will rectify such issues in a timely manner.

 

Email Accounts

Our email accounts are intended solely for transactional emails, and they may not be used for marketing or newsletter purposes. If you wish to have newsletter or marketing functionality on your website, please contact us so that we can set up a third party mailing service that is suitable for this purpose. Some examples of such email service providers include the following:

  • MailChimp
  • Elastic Email
  • Mailgun
  • Mailpoet

 

Service Requests

  • It is your responsibility to maintain content updates on your website.
  • If we are asked to complete a service request on your website, we will add the cost of the request to your next invoice. Our minimum threshold for a service request is one hour, and our standard hourly rate is R350 during business hours and R700 outside business hours.

 

Business Hours

  • Our business hours are from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are closed on weekends and public holidays.

 

Website & Domain Name Ownership

You understand and agree to the following:

  • We will register your domain name under your name, and it will be your property. You are free to transfer your domain name away from us at any time. If you choose to transfer your domain name to another provider, it is your responsibility to approve the transfer. We will not accept transfers on your behalf.
  • Websites on our monthly packages will remain our property until you have made 24 monthly payments. If you wish to cancel your subscription before this time and take your website with you, we will provide you with a fair quote.

 

Monthly Invoices

  • By placing an order with us, you agree to make recurring payments through Payfast. We do not store any card information. Invoices will be generated and sent out 7 days before they are due, with a single reminder being sent 3 days before the due date. Your card will be charged automatically on the due date every month. 
  • Websites that remain overdue for 7 days will be automatically suspended.
  • Websites that remain overdue for 14 days will be terminated.
  • We reserve to the right to impose penalty charges of up to 20% of the invoice amount.
  • We will not be held responsible for any data loss that may occur as a result of account suspension/termination.

 

Website Access

  • You will be granted access to your website control panel as an editor/shop manager. This allows you to make changes to your website, but you will not be able to install software or make advanced setup changes. All websites are hosted on our custom-designed cloud servers, and we do not provide server access under any circumstances. This is non-negotiable.

 

Intellectual Property Rights

  • You guarantee that all text, images, or other artwork you provide are either owned by you or that you have obtained proper permission to use them. When you provide text, images, or other artwork to us, you agree to indemnify us against any claims by third parties that we are using their intellectual property without permission.

 

Browser Testing

  • Browser testing no longer means trying to make a website appear the same in different browsers or on devices with different screen sizes. Instead, it involves ensuring that a person’s experience with a design is appropriate for the capabilities of a browser or device. We test our work in current versions of major desktop browsers, including Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera. We also ensure that people using Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 for Windows have a good experience. We will not test in other older browsers unless we have specifically agreed to do so. If you need an enhanced design for an older browser, we can provide a separate estimate for that.

 

Mobile Browser Testing

  • To ensure that a person’s experience with a design is appropriate for the device they are using, it is important to test on popular devices with smaller screens. We test our designs on iOS 9: Safari and Google Chrome, and Android: Google Chrome on Android Emulator. We will not test on Blackberry, Opera Mini/Mobile, specific Android devices, Windows, or other mobile browsers unless we have specifically agreed to do so. If you need us to test using these, we can provide a separate estimate for that.

 

All Rights Reserved

  • We reserve the right to refuse service to any person or organization at our sole discretion. This includes situations where we do not like the person or organization or if we have concerns about the legitimacy or integrity of their business.

 

Cancellation

  • You are able to cancel your monthly package at any time, but we require 30 days’ notice. You may cancel your package by logging into our billing area.

 

Illegal Content/Conduct

  • We will not host or work with illegal content. If we become aware of any illegal activities on your website, we will suspend your service immediately and cooperate with law enforcement as necessary.

 

Ethics

  • We will not host or work with websites that treat customers unfairly. This includes websites that engage in deceptive or fraudulent practices, discriminate against certain groups, or fail to provide fair and honest services.

 

In a Nutshell

At our company, our mission is to achieve 100% client satisfaction. We always strive to fulfill your needs and meet your expectations, but it is important to have a written agreement outlining the terms of our work together. This helps to ensure that both parties are clear on their responsibilities, deadlines, and what will happen in the event of any issues. Our contract is straightforward and written in plain language to avoid any confusion or misunderstandings. Our goal is to create a mutually beneficial relationship that is beneficial for both parties now and in the future.

By placing an order with us, you (the client) are hiring Dasher Website Design (PTY) Ltd (“we” or “us”) to:

  • Design and develop a website.
  • Host and maintain the website.
  • Perform additional add-on services (if applicable).
 
We will carry out our work in accordance with good industry practice and at the level expected from a suitably qualified and experienced individual. However, we cannot guarantee that our work will be error-free and therefore cannot be held liable for any damages, including lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental, consequential, or special damages, even if you have alerted us to the possibility of such damages.
 
Your liability to us will be limited to the fees outlined in this contract, and you will not be held responsible for any damages to us or any third party, including lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental, consequential, or special damages, even if we have warned you of the possibility of such damages.
 
We have the necessary skills and expertise to complete the work agreed upon and will do so in a professional and timely manner. We will make every effort to meet all deadlines and will maintain the confidentiality of any information you provide to us.

IN SUMMARY:

  • By placing an order with us, you understand the features included in standard portfolio and eCommerce websites. Standard portfolio websites typically include features such as a homepage, about page, contact page, and portfolio page, while standard eCommerce websites include features such as a product catalog, shopping cart, and checkout page. Full features can be viewed on each package page.
  • You understand that both standard portfolio and eCommerce websites must be completed within 7 business days of the start date. This means that all design and development work, as well as any necessary revisions, must be completed within this time frame. It is important to provide all necessary content and materials in a timely manner to ensure that your project stays on track. If additional time is needed to complete the project, additional fees may be incurred.
  • You understand that our monthly website hosting and management package does not include service requests. This means that you will be responsible for making any updates or changes to the content on your website yourself. If you require assistance with updates or changes, you can request a service request, which will be billed at our standard hourly rate. Our hosting and management package includes ongoing maintenance and support to ensure that your website remains in top condition, but does not include the creation or modification of website content.
  • You understand that our hosting and management package includes 3 email accounts as part of the package. If you require additional email accounts, you can purchase them for a small monthly fee.
  • You understand that you are solely responsible for the content that is placed on your website. This includes all text, images, and other media that appear on the site. It is your responsibility to ensure that the content is accurate and complies with any applicable laws or regulations. You will be responsible for providing the content to us in a manner that is organized and labeled according to our Content Requirement Guide. It is important to carefully review and follow this guide to ensure that your project stays on track and is completed in a timely manner.
  • You understand that you will have editor access to your website. This access will allow you to make changes to the content on your website, such as updating text or adding new images. You will not have administrator access, which allows for more advanced tasks such as installing software or making changes to the website’s underlying code. It is important to understand the level of access you have to your website and the limitations that come with it.
  • You understand that ownership of your website will remain with Dasher Website Design until you have completed twenty-four monthly payments. This means that the website will be considered the property of Dasher Website Design until you have made a total of twenty-four payments under the terms of your contract. After this point, ownership of the website will transfer to you.
  • You understand that your domain name will always belong to you. A domain name is the address of your website, such as “www.example.com.” You have the right to transfer your domain name away from Dasher Website Design at any time. It is your responsibility to initiate and approve the transfer process, which typically involves providing authorization through a domain registrar or other third party.
  • You understand that we accept only recurring card payments through Payfast. Payfast is a secure online payment processing platform that is used by many businesses in South Africa. If you have made purchases on large online stores like Takealot, it is possible that you already have an account with Payfast. When you make a payment using Payfast, your credit or debit card information is not stored by us. All card payments are processed securely through Payfast, and your card will be charged automatically on the due date every month.
  • You understand that we have a zero-tolerance policy towards invoices that are not paid on time. This means that we expect all invoices to be paid by the due date, and we will not tolerate any delays or excuses for non-payment. Late payment can result in service disruptions or termination, and we reserve the right to charge penalty fees for overdue accounts. It is important to ensure that you have a valid payment method on file and to make timely payments to avoid any issues or additional charges. It is also important to review your invoices carefully and to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your bill.
  • You understand that we reserve the right to refuse service to any person or organization at our sole discretion. This means that we may choose not to work with certain individuals or businesses, regardless of the reason. We may exercise this right if we feel that it is necessary or appropriate, and we are not required to provide a reason or justification for our decision. It is important to understand that we are under no obligation to work with anyone, and that we reserve the right to decline service at our discretion. If we decide not to work with you, it will not affect your legal rights or obligations, and you may be able to find alternative service providers.

SPRING23 & BF23 Special Offers

  • Terms are equal to above.
  • These specials are valid until 25/11/2023.
  • Client must provide all content and products.