Terms of Service and Purchase Agreement

This document outlines the legal terms and conditions that apply to all interactions with CompuMaster. By proceeding with or engaging in any of CompuMaster’s platforms, tools, or communication channels – including but not limited to our websites, business pages, social media, and by accepting any quotation or invoice – you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted these terms and conditions.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

1.1. The Company:

CompuMaster Mobile (Pty) Ltd, a private company registered in South Africa, and for the purposes of this Agreement, including all its subdivisions, services, and trading names is herein after referred to as “CompuMaster”.

1.2. The Client:

The person or entity engaging with CompuMaster for Services. Hereafter, the “person”/”organization”/”Company”/”agency” buying any packages, plans referred in this document as “Services” that includes – Web Design, Search Engine Optimization SEO, Pay-Per-Click Campaigns, Facebook Advertising, Google AdWords, PPC Ads, Ad Management, Analytics Reports, Monthly Maintenance, WordPress, WooCommerce, E-commerce, Service Call, Landing Page, Hack Removal, Graphic Services including Logo, Brochures, Business Cards, Banners, Posters, E-Design, Presentation, eBrochures, Booklet, Folder, QR Code, Audio, Print, Delivery, Video, ebooks, Editing, Branding, Video Production & Shooting, Photography, Social Media, Social Media Icons, Internet Marketing Training and any other Strategy Formulation, Training, Graphics and any Marketing and Sales Services . or any of the direct/redirect/ indirect links to this page, URL’s, or Domains will be referred in this document as “Client”, “you”, “your” and CompuMaster Marketing as the “Service Provider”, “we”, “us” “our”.

1.3. Service Provider: An individual, group or organization that is hired by a client to do a particular job.

1.4. Deliverables: The output of work that is created and produced as a result of a project.

1.5. Force Majeure: An unexpected event, such as a natural disaster, a pandemic, or war, that prevents a party from doing something that is required in a contract.

This agreement is based on any past, present and or future Services provided by the Service Provider to the Client. Since the Services offered by the Service Provider are unique and different from one another, the following terms and conditions apply as per the specific Services purchased and documented in the invoice provided by the Service Provider. Other than the Common Terms & Conditions, additional conditions will apply based on the Client’s purchase of the invoiced Services. The following terms and conditions are service-specific as per the Client’s purchase of the services documented in the invoice.

Common Terms & Conditions For Our Services

2. Authorization

The Client is engaging CompuMaster, as an independent contractor for the specific purpose of designing and setting up new accounts for the purchased Services. If need be, the Client hereby authorizes CompuMaster to access their pre-existing accounts allowing “write permission” and authorizes the Agent, Company, Associates and the Account Provider to provide CompuMaster with permission for the Client’s accounts, and any other login, access information or programs which need to be accessed. The client also authorizes CompuMaster to use the login information to access any third-party accounts associated with the purchased Services or site from where the Client would like CompuMaster to access licensed images, copyrighted text and other technical information, configurations, audio, video, media and content useful in designing and developing the purchased Services.

3. Links

This agreement contemplates that all links provided by the Client have been verified and approved for use on the Client’s Services. CompuMaster takes absolutely NO RESPONSIBILITY in ANY suit(s) that are directed to the Client from links that have not been approved for use on the Client’s account and Services.

4. Graphics & Audio, Video Media

It is anticipated that CompuMaster will create, capture or receive from the Client all graphics, audio, video media elements necessary to complete the Client’s Services. This includes audio, video, images, photography, scanning services, video, and photo shooting, editing, animation, and 3rd party stock photography, audio, video and any media element as listed below:

• 4.1. Photography, Audio, Photography / Photo, and Video Shooting:
  
  For Clients residing in the U.S and Canada, at the request of the Client CompuMaster will visit the Client’s place of business and capture images, video, audio in digital format for inclusion on the Client’s Services. CompuMaster will also be able to scan images, send and receive digital media formats for audio, video and shoot videos at the Client’s request. Due to the differing needs of Clients, the quantity of digital photography, video production, footage, shooting locations and scans and costs incurred will be negotiated. The client agrees to pay for all additional travel, food and stay costs for our team involved in this process.
• 4.2. 3rd Party Stock Photography, Audio, and Video:
  Any costs incurred in purchasing 3rd party stock photography must be paid by the Client. The Client takes full responsibility for any 3rd Party Stock Photography, Audio and Video that he provides to CompuMaster by any medium and will hold harmless, protect, and defend CompuMaster and its subcontractors from any claim or lawsuit arising from the use of such elements furnished by the Client.

5. Text & Files

Text and any other file supplied by the Client shall be provided in popular readable electronic format (i.e. Microsoft Word /.jpg/.gif/.png / .pdf). Submission can be made as: an email attachment; or a CD; or a DVD; or an external USB drive. If CompuMaster is requested to obtain files by other means, then appropriate charges will incur.

6. Additional Requests

If the Client wants CompuMaster to develop or design any additional material for web or print purposes, the standard rate of $120/hr for international clients (USD) and R1500/hr (ZAR) for clients within South Africa will be applicable. The price can be negotiated based on the work required.

7. Payment Terms / Workflow

Unless stated in our quotation or invoice, the Client agrees to pay CompuMaster full cost upfront for all / any Services. Upon receiving the full payment, and making sure that CompuMaster has complete access and content from the Client, our designing and development process will commence. When buying our Services online, the Client is required to pay the full amount upfront through our secure payment gateway options. Other means of commencement may be negotiated. The remainder (final payment) of payment is due upon or prior to completion of development. The payment can be made in the form of an online Credit Card Payments, Bank Draft, Money order, Bank transfers, email transfers. CompuMaster reserves the right to remove all web content, designs, and development from the Internet if payment is not made within thirty (30) days after delivery of our completion notification. If a payment delay is anticipated, please contact CompuMaster to discuss potential problems in advance. If problems are anticipated, we may be able to accommodate an alternate arrangement. If the Client is delinquent in their payment, then proper actions may be taken by CompuMaster and the account may be handed over to a 3rd party Collections Agency for proper handling and recovery.

8. Monthly Subscription Service Payment

The Client agrees to pay the monthly fees in advance for each month. The monthly Service Provider reserves the right to hold the monthly services if payment is not made within five (5) days after the due date. If a payment delay is anticipated, please contact the Monthly Service Provider to discuss potential problems in advance. If problems are anticipated, we may be able to accommodate an alternate arrangement. If the Client is delinquent in their payment, the proper actions may be taken by the Monthly Service Provider and the account may be handed over to a 3rd party Collections Agency for proper handling and recovery.

9. Client Amends for Services

CompuMaster prides itself on providing excellent customer service. That is the spirit of our agreement and the spirit of CompuMaster’s business. To that end, we encourage input from the Client during the design process. CompuMaster understands, however, that the Client may request significant changes to Services that have already been rendered to the Client’s specification. To that end, please note that our agreement does not include a provision for significant design, development or production in excess of our agreement. Some examples of significant Service modification at the request of the Client include:

• 9a. Designing, producing and shooting a completely new video, audio, photography, graphic design, ad, website layout or strategy, vision change to accommodate a substantial change at the Client’s request.
• 9b. Recreating or significantly modifying the company logo, graphics, resetting new accounts for Google tools such as Google Analytics, AdWords, Google Console, Google Maps and Google Places at the Client’s request.
• 9c. Replacing more than 50% of the text, image content to any given page, graphics at the Client’s request.
• 9d. Creating a new navigational structure or changing the design or links in graphics at the Client’s request.
• 9e. Significantly reconfiguring the Client’s PPC AD account, Campaigns, Advertisement, Graphic Designs or Web Links.
• 9f. For Monthly Technical Maintenance: Any content upload, update such as uploading and replacing text, images to any given page at the Client’s request or significantly reconfiguring the Client’s shopping cart with new product upload, shipping or discount calculations if an e-commerce enabled site has been selected by the Client.
• 9g. Any additional content update on the website other than the one already included in our Virtual Assistance Plan.

Clients who anticipate frequently changing the look of their site during the design process and Clients who desire to be an intricately involved design of each page, graphics or PPC campaigns are encouraged to negotiate an agreement before purchasing our Services. If significant development is requested by the Client in excess of our agreement, charge(s) will be invoiced accordingly.

10. Copyrights and Trademarks

The Client represents to CompuMaster and unconditionally guarantees that any elements of text, graphics, photos, designs, audios, videos, trademarks, or other artwork furnished to CompuMaster via Email, Phone, Internet, On-Paper, in-meeting and otherwise, for inclusion in the Client’s web site are owned by the Client, or that the Client has permission from the rightful owner to use each of these elements, and will hold harmless, protect, and defend CompuMaster and its subcontractors from any claim or suit arising from the use of such elements furnished by the Client. The client agrees that any content used while developing the website is owned by the client and Under no circumstances will CompuMaster be liable for Client’s Content or the content of any third party, including, but not limited to, for any errors or omissions in the Client’s Content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any Content posted, transmitted or otherwise. CompuMaster will not be liable for any Copyright Infringements.

11. Third Party Modifications

Some Clients may desire to independently edit or update their Services after completion of the design/development as a way to control costs and avoid further expense. The Client agrees that once we complete the development for Client’s Services and the Client or an agent of the Client other than CompuMaster attempts to update Services that were previously rendered by CompuMaster and damages the design or impairs the ability for the Services to display or function properly, then time to repair the will be assessed at the hourly rate of $120/hr for international clients (USD) and R1500/hr (ZAR) for clients within South Africa. Please note that the aforementioned is applicable for Monthly Maintenance as well.

12. Assignment of Development

CompuMaster reserves the right to assign certain subcontractors to this development to ensure the right fit for the job as well as on-time completion. CompuMaster warrants all work completed by subcontractors for this development.

13. Additional Expenses

The client agrees to reimburse CompuMaster for any critical Client requested expenses necessary for the completion of the development. Examples would be the purchase of specific fonts; the purchase of specific photography, audio, video; forms; the purchase of specific software; using any third-party plugins; third-party online portals; submittal to specific search engines at the Client’s request.

14. Age and Legal Capacity

The authorized representative of the Client certifies that he or she is of legal age to enter into a binding contract and is legally capable of doing so on behalf of the Client’s business or organization.

15. Abuse

The client agrees to work together, deal and behave with CompuMaster in a professional manner. Any kind of repeated pattern of inappropriate, false accusations, harassment, derogatory or threatening speech directed towards CompuMaster, its officers, staff, and contractors will not be tolerated. CompuMaster has the right to take strict action, legal steps, abiding the law and resume the development process and any related Services right away offering no refund or guarantees to the Client. CompuMaster has zero-tolerance for Clients abusing our Services.

16. Limited Liability

The Client agrees that any material submitted for publication will not contain anything leading to abusive or unethical use of CompuMaster. Abusive and unethical materials and uses include, but are not limited to, pornography, obscenity, nudity, violations of privacy, computer viruses, harassment, any illegal activity, spamming, advocacy of illegal activity, and any infringement of privacy. The Client hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CompuMaster from any claim resulting from the Client’s publication of material or use of those materials. It is also understood that CompuMaster will not publish information over the Internet which may be used by another party to harm another. CompuMaster will also not develop pornographic or illegal software for the Client. CompuMaster reserves the right to determine what is and what is not suitable.

17. Indemnification

The Client agrees that it shall defend, indemnify, save and hold CompuMaster harmless from any and all demands, liabilities, losses, costs, and claims, including reasonable attorney’s fees associated with CompuMaster’s development of the Client’s Services. This includes Liabilities asserted against CompuMaster, its subcontractors, its agents, its clients, servants, officers, and employees, that may arise or result from any service provided or performed or agreed to be performed or any product sold by the Client, its agents, employee or assigns. The Client also agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless CompuMaster against Liabilities arising out of any injury to person or property caused by any products or services sold or otherwise distributed over the Client’s web site. This includes infringing on the proprietary rights of a third party, copyright infringement, and delivering any defective product or misinformation which is detrimental to another person, organization, or business. Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall CompuMaster, its officers, agents or anyone else involved in creating, producing or distributing service be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages that result from the use of or inability to use the service . or that results from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, errors, defects, delays in operation, or transmission or any failure of performance, whether or not limited to acts of God, communication failure, theft, destruction or unauthorized access to the Service Provider records, programs or services. Notwithstanding the above, Client’s exclusive remedies for all damages, losses, and causes of actions whether in contract, tort including negligence or otherwise, shall not exceed the aggregate amount which Client paid during the term of this contract and any reasonable legal fee and court costs.

18. Ownership

Copyright to the finished assembled work of Services produced by CompuMaster and graphics shall be vested with the Client upon final payment for the development. This ownership is to include design, photos, graphics, source code, work-up files, text, and any program(s) specifically designed or purchased on behalf of the Client for completion of this development. All materials developed that are intended for publication to the web remain the property of CompuMaster until such time as final payment for the development has been tendered by the Client. At this time, all materials become the property of the Client and may be used by them as desired. Should materials described in this agreement be used on the web by the Client before the tender of final payment, then this agreement is breached and appropriate penalties will apply.

19. Design Credit & Reviews

The client agrees that CompuMaster may put a byline on the bottom of their web site, establishing design and development credit. The client also agrees that the web site, graphics, video, audio and any development created for the Client will be included in CompuMaster’s portfolio and the Client will provide a text review, audio or video testimonial when requested by CompuMaster. If any or none of these are acceptable, please inform CompuMaster beforehand via email or in writing via registered mail.

20. Nondisclosure

CompuMaster, its employees, and subcontractors agree that, except as directed by the Client, it will not at any time during or after the term of this Agreement disclose any Confidential Information to any person whatsoever. Likewise, the Client agrees that it will not convey any confidential information obtained about CompuMaster including strategies, vision, information mind maps, training to another party.

21. Completion Date & Cancellation

CompuMaster and the Client must work together to complete the development in a timely manner for both parties to remain profitable. Cancellation of the development at the request of the Client must be made within 2 weeks (14 days) of the purchase. In the event that development is postponed or canceled at the request of the Client after 14 days of purchase, CompuMaster shall have the right to retain 50% of the total amount invoiced for the service as a deposit and development expenses. In the event this amount is not sufficient to cover CompuMaster for time and expense already invested in the development, an additional payment may be due. If additional payment is due, this will be billed to the Client within 10 days of notification to stop development. The final payment will be expected under the same terms as listed in this agreement. The Client agrees that once CompuMaster completes the design and development process, any further work will incur an additional cost that will be estimated and quoted to the Client for further development. Unless the Client is a monthly paid service subscriber with CompuMaster, the Client agrees that CompuMaster has no legal liability to work further on the completed services and any projects.

22. Entire Understanding

These terms thereto constitute the sole agreement between CompuMaster and the Client regarding any development provided by CompuMaster for the Client. It becomes effective immediately upon engagement of services from CompuMaster or buying any Services from CompuMaster. It is the spirit of this agreement that this will be a mutually beneficial arrangement for the Client and CompuMaster. Both parties warrant that they have read and understood the terms set forth in this agreement. This agreement is effective on all the Clients that CompuMaster has rendered Services and where the Client has purchased the Services, and for any Client that has any Services with the design credit or byline in the footer mentioning “powered by” or “website designed by” etc. linked to CompuMaster’s URL’s.

23. Revisions To These Terms Of Agreement:

CompuMaster reserves the right to revise, amend, or modify the Terms of this Agreement and other Terms Of Use, Privacy Policies and Agreements at any time and in any manner. Notice of any revision, amendment, or modification will be posted in accordance with our Terms of Agreement.

24. Website, Web Design, Web Development / Plans / Packs / Packages:

For clients purchasing Website Design Services as described in the Web Design Plans, the following applies:

24.1. Domain Registration

At your request, CompuMaster can secure a domain name (e.g., www.myname.com). All associated costs are billed to you as an additional fee; these are internet fees and not a source of income for CompuMaster. If your desired domain is already taken, an alternative must be registered. If you already have a domain, CompuMaster can coordinate redirecting it to the new hosting server.

24.2. Standard Hosting Services

You can either have CompuMaster order a hosting account on your behalf or you can order it yourself to control costs. If you choose for CompuMaster to order the account, you agree to pay all necessary hosting fees beforehand. However, if you are not an advanced internet user, we encourage you to use our services to secure and maintain this account.

24.3. E-mail Assistance

CompuMaster offers email assistance to clients whose websites are hosted on our servers. This includes helping you set up the maximum number of email accounts allowed. We currently support all versions of Microsoft Outlook Express and Outlook. If email setup is unsuccessful, you may need to contact your hosting or email company for further assistance. For clients whose websites are hosted elsewhere, we urge you to contact your hosting provider for email support.

24.4. Cross-Browser Compatibility

Our agreement ensures your website is viewable on Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. Compatibility is defined as all critical elements of each page being viewable in both browsers. You understand that some advanced web techniques may require a more recent browser or a specific plug-in. As new browser versions of Internet Explorer and Chrome are developed, they may not be backward compatible. If you request a redesign for compatibility with a new browser version, the time spent will be negotiated separately.

24.5. Add-Ons

Add-ons are additional features or programming languages you may wish to use for your website. If a large-scale development using add-ons is required (such as CGI, PHP, Macromedia Flash, DHTML, Real Audio/Video, QuickTime, Microsoft Media, Java Applets, JavaScript, MySQL Databases, E-commerce/Merchant Account/Secure Certificate), the price will be negotiated.

CompuMaster recommends using your bank’s e-commerce services and can assist you in getting more information. You understand and agree that any costs or charges related to your e-commerce portal, fees, penalties, or sales are not covered by CompuMaster. Once the website is completed, CompuMaster has no liability for e-commerce customer complaints, transactions, functions, configurations, third-party plugins, or application failures. CompuMaster is not responsible for maintaining your website unless you are a subscriber to our monthly technical maintenance packages.

24.6. Search Engine Registration

Upon final payment and at your request, CompuMaster will optimize your website with appropriate titles, keywords, descriptions, and text. We will then submit your site to free search engines and directories.

24.7. Website Design Services

You agree that CompuMaster may use open-source platforms like WordPress CMS and third-party applications to build your website. CompuMaster will not be held liable for any faults, security loopholes, hacks, spam, or other issues arising from mismatches or upgrade errors with different versions of the CMS and its plugins or applications. You also agree that problems arising from third-party hosting, servers, domain providers, or technical issues beyond our control are not the fault of CompuMaster. You agree to hold harmless, protect, and defend CompuMaster and its subcontractors from any claims or lawsuits.

24.8. SEO Keywords & Pages

CompuMaster does not provide any warranty or guarantee for search engine ranking. A page’s rank depends on various factors, including website content relevancy, page popularity, authentic backlinks, domain age, blogging consistency, social media presence, and niche. If you are looking for a guarantee on your page rank, you should purchase our Search Engine Optimization services.

25. Monthly Web Updates / Upgrades / Monthly Technical Maintenance / WordPress, Woocommerce, Website Maintenance:

For Client’s purchasing Monthly Technical Maintenance and Monthly Seo Services – The Client agrees to let CompuMaster update and maintain their website on a monthly basis. The Client understands agrees and authorize CompuMaster to make changes to the programming, HTML, PHP, CSS, JQuery, coding, database, feeds, server settings, configurations, DNS, MX, Seo keywords, locations, XML, plugins, widgets, applications, podcast and security settings, backup, content and all the other technical and non-technical features necessary to improve the overall exposure and performance of the website.

• 25.1. Monthly Website Maintenance Service Assistance:

For Client’s purchasing Monthly Technical Maintenance and/or Virtual Assistance Services – The Client understands and agrees that Website Maintenance is performed on a periodic basis depending on the size of the website. Any request by the Client in excess to the maintenance plans will be billed separately and must be submitted via email between 10 AM to 4 PM, Mon – Fri. Any request received after 4 PM will be considered as a request for the next day. The client agrees that to process such requests, the Maintenance Service Provider may take 3 to 5 business days depending on the request queue.

• 25.2. Monthly Maintenance Guarantee:

The Client understands and agrees that web maintenance is done on an open-source content management system such as WordPress and/or Woocommerce, third-party plugin, interface that is saved on a third-party hosting server and failure or success of such updates depends on a number of factors such as server response time, server bandwidth, internet connection, version compatibility with other plugins, widgets, by act of God . making the monthly maintenance guarantee ineffective and therefore agrees to hold the Maintenance Service Provider harmless from any and all demands, liabilities, losses, costs, and claims, including reasonable attorney’s fees.

• 25.3. Monthly Paid Subscription Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation of any monthly paid subscription plan such as the Technical Maintenance Plans, Monthly SEO Plans, Google AdWords Management, Analytics Reporting must be notified sixty (30) days before the cancellation date via email/mail. In the event that updates are postponed or canceled at the request of the Client by email, the monthly Service Provider shall have the right to retain 50% of the original payment as a deposit and maintenance expenses. In the event this amount is not sufficient to cover the Maintenance Service Provider for time and expense already invested in the maintenance, an additional payment may be due. If additional payment is due, this will be billed to the Client within 10 days of notification via email to stop monthly updates. The final payment will be expected under the same terms as listed in this agreement.

Google Console / Webmaster, Analytics, Adwords, Facebook Advertising Terms

26. Payment to Google AdWords, Facebook Advertising and Social Media Ads:

For Client’s purchasing Google AdWords and/or Facebook Advertising Services: Pay-Per-Click PPC is a paid advertisement service where the Client pays directly to Google Inc. and Facebook Inc. for any clicks (pay-per-click) that the online web visitors may click using the Ad’s/Campaigns designed by CompuMaster. The Client agrees to pay in full the set daily / weekly /monthly/yearly budget for the Pay-Per-Click ad Campaigns to Google Inc. and Facebook Inc. and accept to hold harmless, protect, and defend CompuMaster and its subcontractors from any penalty or claim or suit arising from delay in Payments to Google Inc., Facebook Inc. The Client accepts and understands that CompuMaster does not pay on behalf of its Client to Google Inc., Facebook Inc., and the Client takes full responsibility to run their own Campaigns / Advertisements on Google, Facebook and associated Google, Facebook Affiliate channels. CompuMaster is responsible for only setting up the Client’s ad campaign account and managing it on a monthly basis (if the monthly service is purchased) but does not act as a payer for any Google or Facebook fees, penalty, bidding or budget. The Client agrees to use their own credit card / alternate payment methods to pay to Facebook Inc., CompuMaster should not be held responsible for any payments to Google Inc., and Facebook Inc. in order to run the Ads/Campaigns. If the Client chooses to disable ads with no prior notice to CompuMaster when on monthly maintenance, CompuMaster should not be held responsible for any maintenance unless the campaigns are reactivated.

• 26.1. Google AdWords, Facebook Advertising Campaign and Advertisement Design:

The client agrees that CompuMaster may use free accounts for Google AdWords. The Client agrees to provide CompuMaster with keywords related to targeted niche along with different demographics, geographic location and age groups. This will also include an idea, message, text or pictures furnished by the Client to CompuMaster. Once the Advertisement Design is approved by the Client, any further changes to the design will incur an additional cost.

• 26.2. Google AdWords, Facebook Advertising Campaign Success Rate:

Even though CompuMaster will make every effort to the best of knowledge and ability to setup Clients account, campaigns, budgeting, and ad designs in order to maximize results and success rate, failure of such (Paid Ads on Google AdWords) advertisements cannot be neglected. Google AdWords is a third party application that CompuMaster will use to set up the Client’s account and design campaigns but does not own or control the application (AdWords Algorithm or system application). Failure with Paid Ads can happen due to many reasons such as higher bidding by competitors, shortage of Clients funds, technical reasons, human error or by the act of god. In any case of failure, the Client agrees and will hold harmless, protect and defend CompuMaster and its Subcontractors from any lawsuit(s).

• 26.3. Google Tools, AdWords and Facebook PPC Refund Policy:

No refunds will be made on “Google AdWords PPC”, “Webmaster or Google Console”, “Google Analytics”, “Facebook Advertising” and any related “Monthly Maintenance” and “Reporting” Services. CompuMaster does not offer refund for glitch and Google, Facebook AD policy violations found on the Client’s website – this includes any disapproval, illegibility from Google, Facebook team for the campaigns set up by CompuMaster due to improper format of the Clients website such as Parked Domain, Prohibited Content, Practices, Restricted Content, Editorial or technical violation as described here. The Client understands and agrees that CompuMaster has no control over Client’s website and in order for AD Campaigns to work/function, their web page and websites must comply with Google, Facebook policies. The Client understands and agrees that CompuMaster is only responsible for setting up accounts, creating campaigns and making changes as per the Client’s request to the running campaigns and therefore should not be held liable for any performance issues, damages, online sales, web visitors, online web traffic, pay-per-click traffic, bidding, and any related issues with AdWords or Facebook advertising Services.

• 26.4. Payment to Google Inc. and Facebook Inc.:

CompuMaster uses free Facebook, Google Analytics, Webmaster Tools accounts to set up, track and monitor the website and ad campaigns. If the Client chooses to use any premium Google or Facebook services, the Client agrees to pay the premium fees directly to Google Inc. and Facebook Inc. CompuMaster is not responsible for any such payments.

• 26.5. Google Analytics Code Installation:

The client agrees that CompuMaster is not responsible for installing the Google Analytics code on the Client’s website. CompuMaster will generate the Google Analytics code and will provide this to the Client via email. Only upon receiving Client’s written request CompuMaster will install the Google Analytics Code on a Client website. Additional fees will be applicable for such installations.

• 26.6. Web Improvements related to Google Console/Webmaster, Analytics:

Even though CompuMaster will make every effort to the best of knowledge and ability to setup Clients account, it is not the responsibility of CompuMaster to improve the website or ad performance. Google Analytics™ or Webmaster Tools™ or Reporting service is a tracking and monitoring service and not web improvement or redesign service. CompuMaster will set up the accounts or will send reports with user data, statistics and advice on how to improve web/ad performance, but if the Client wants CompuMaster to revamp or fix the ad/websites – additional fees will be applicable. The Client agrees and will hold harmless, protect and defend CompuMaster and its Subcontractors from any lawsuit(s).

27. SEO Definitions, Guarantee & Refund:

• 27.1. SEO Definitions:
  
  SEO is also known as Search Engine Optimization or Organic SEO. Definition of Single or multiple keywords related to your website content, service(s) or product(s). We will work with all keywords and/or keyword phrases provided by clients and make every effort possible to bring said keyword and/or keywords phrases to the top of major search engines like Google, Yahoo and/or Bing. However, the client must clearly understand that ‘organic SEO’ programs cannot guarantee ‘specific’ keywords and/or keyword phrases in specific search engines. Instead, our guarantee covers keyword and/or keyword phrase rankings related to a client’s website product and/or services.
  • Here is an example for a fictitious “locksmith store in Pretoria, Gauteng,” whose company name is Pretoria Locksmith Pros, and whose domain name is pretorialocksmithpros.co.za. A typical scenario of keyword phrases in the first five pages of major search engines would include any of the following: Locksmith Centurion, emergency locksmith Pretoria, car lockout service Centurion, or key cutting Pretoria. A first-page ranking on the company name (i.e., Pretoria Locksmith Pros) or a result from a PPC campaign (Adwords, Sponsored Listings) does not constitute a successful first-page ranking return as per this guarantee.

• 27.2. SEO Guarantee:

The Client understands and agrees that Search Engines such as Google, Ask, Bing and Yahoo, etc. are third party websites that CompuMaster has no control over and CompuMaster’s Services are only confined to optimizing the Client website with the best possible legit method and keywords. Our guarantee for the first page or the first five-page depends on the amount of competition in your niche, keyword saturation, search engine algorithms, domain age, server response time and many other technical factors. Our aim is a competitive ranking. The proliferation of boilerplate sites in these industries means that the only chance of traffic is comprehensive, professional optimization, as we offer in our SEO Services.

• 27.3. SEO Commitment:

The contract is in force for at least 6 months from the Contract Start Date, with an automatic renewal on the anniversary of the contract start date for subsequent months. After 6 months, your contract will stay in force on a month-to-month basis until you provide notice of cancellation.

• 27.4. SEO Performance Refunds:

In the case where the Client’s web URL is not found on the first 5 pages of Google, Yahoo or Bing, NO REFUNDS will be made before 6 months because a usual organic optimization takes at least 6 months to show results. Indexing and ranking in search engines are subject to server uptime, server settings, DNS settings, website coding and/or optimized content remaining intact. These inconsistencies can be corrected but will delay indexing and ranking. CompuMaster will evaluate the results thoroughly before issuing any refunds. Seo performance refund is subject to the below conditions only: Major Search Engines: We guarantee your website (domain) will be found in at least first five pages of top search engines like Google, Bing or Yahoo (which combined represent 92% of all search engine traffic) using single or multiple keywords, phrases related to your website content, service(s) or product(s)! Your website will be found in the first five pages of at least one of the above major search engines.

• 27.5. Over-writing and re-installs:

It is the client’s responsibility to ensure optimized and/or installed content remains intact. If updating/editing the website from copies on your PC, you will need to download and use optimized files prepared for your assignment. Publishing changes without updating your local files will erase optimized content. Re-installation charges may apply if we are required to re-install over-written optimized content.

• 27.6. Google – Yahoo – Bing Local (maps):

Positioning (ranking) cannot be guaranteed in Google Local (maps), Yahoo local (maps) or Bing Local (maps). The optimization is confined to the Client’s website and keywords, this does not include Google Maps or Google Places.

28. Planning And Quoting For Your Project

• 28.1. We will generate a plan and quote for the production of your project, and this is sent to you as an email. By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you are accepting that you have read, and agree to, the plan and quote that is sent to you. Any plans and quotes are valid for thirty days from the date of submission.
• 28.2. The plan and quote we provide to you are only valid based on the information you give us is true. Any changes in circumstances or requirements may result in an amended plan and quote.

29. Changes and amendments to your project after completion

• 29.1. We will provide you with a draft, watermarked version(s) of your project file(s) once the post-production stage is complete. You will then be allowed five working days to notify us of any editorial changes or amendments you may require. Changes or amendments may only be editorial – those that affect the original brief are not included.
• 29.2. Any changes or amendments that affect the original brief may be subject to an additional charge.
• 29.3. Any changes or amendments that we are notified of after five days of the submission of the watermarked draft may be subject to an additional charge.

30. Our right to cancel

• 30.1. We reserve all rights to terminate our provision of service to you at any time. In the event of our cancellation, any deposit will be fully refunded.
• 30.2. Reasons for cancellation may include, but are not limited to, staff illness, short notice medical or family emergencies, or natural/human disasters/events.

31. Your right to cancel

• 31.1. You reserve all rights to terminate the provision of our services at any time.
• 31.2. In the event of any cancellation on your behalf, all deposit payments are non-refundable.

32. Late payments

• 32.1. Invoice credit terms will be specified at the foot of the document. Payment is required before the credit term expires.
• 32.2. If payment is not received within the specified credit terms, we are entitled by statutory legislation to levy an additional charge of 8% over the Royal Bank Of Canada base rate of interest for the period that the invoice remains unpaid. This policy will be enforced with immediate effect once the credit term has expired.
• 32.3. When sending payment by cheque, you must allow for a reasonable time for the cheque to be delivered to our offices and paid into our bank account before the credit term expires. You will remain liable for late payment charges if the payment is not registered as cleared funds before the credit term expires.

33. Online Reputation Management

33.1. Service Description: Online Reputation Management (ORM) is an optional, paid service enhancement offered by CompuMaster. It involves the proactive monitoring of public-facing platforms, such as Google and HelloPeter, for mentions of the Client’s brand.

33.2. Scope of Service: The ORM service is limited to providing the Client with a report of any mentions or reviews found on monitored platforms. CompuMaster is not responsible for responding to, editing, or removing any of the mentioned content. All actions related to managing these mentions remain the responsibility of the Client.

34. Disclaimers and Warranties

CompuMaster provides all Services “as is” and makes no warranties, whether express or implied, regarding the outcome or performance of the Services. We do not guarantee specific results, such as rankings in search engines, specific sales figures, or a specific return on investment (ROI). The Client understands that digital marketing and business services involve inherent risks, and that a successful outcome is dependent on many factors beyond the control of CompuMaster.

35. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved within thirty (30) days, the parties agree to enter into mandatory, non-binding mediation in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa, with a mutually agreed-upon mediator. Each party shall bear their own costs of the mediation. If a resolution is not reached through mediation, the parties reserve the right to pursue other legal remedies available under the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

36. Client Responsibilities for Content

The Client is solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and factual correctness of all content, including text, images, and data, provided to CompuMaster for use in the Services. The Client agrees to review and approve all content before publication. By providing final approval, the Client confirms that the content is accurate and does not infringe upon any third-party rights. CompuMaster is not liable for any claims, damages, or legal issues that may arise from the publication of client-approved content, including but not limited to factual errors, misrepresentations, or copyright infringements.