Governing Law and Agreement
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Georgia. All work is carried out by Fourblend LLC with the understanding that the client has agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

Copyright and Engagement Choices
Copyright is retained by Fourblend LLC on all work products unless specifically released in writing after all costs have been settled. Only the chosen solution is considered as fulfilling the contract; all other solutions remain the property of Fourblend LLC.

Project Acceptance and Service Charges
Acceptance of the project is indicated by the client's signed estimate/quotation, purchase order, payment towards the balance, or email acknowledgment. All payments are non-refundable. Payments determined by Fourblend LLC will be required at specified milestones. The specific amounts and payment schedule will be listed in the quote provided to the client.

Source Files and Additional Services
Proofs and PDF files are supplied as appropriate; source files are subject to a separate quotation or 'buy-out' charge. Charges for additional services requested during the project that are over and above the estimated time or out of scope will become fully payable upon acceptance.

Payment and Default
An Approval Form or Proof Email and an Invoice will be provided prior to final publication. Payment methods include online transfer, credit/debit card, or check (with conditions). Late payment incurs an 8% interest charge. Returned checks incur a 2.9% fee. An account is considered in default if unpaid for 30 days from the date of invoice or following a returned check. Fourblend LLC reserves the right to remove materials from any computer systems until payment is received.

Copyrights, Trademarks, and Alterations
The client must hold appropriate permissions; work products remain Fourblend LLC's property unless agreed otherwise. Changes outside the estimated work or after draft acceptance are separately charged. Fourblend LLC is not responsible for third-party amendments.

Licensing and Data Formats
A one-time use license is granted for the client's project only; modifications or re-use without written consent are prohibited. Text and images must be supplied in specified formats; additional expenses may be incurred for necessary actions like photography or image processing.

Project Duration, Dormancy, and Rights of Access
Estimated duration is provided but not guaranteed; it is dependent on receipt of cleared funds, client responsiveness, and client providing requested feedback and assets. The client must provide necessary access to computer systems and materials. If engagements are left dormant for more than 30 days by a client, they are considered closed and may be reopened at Fourblend LLC's discretion by paying a reactivation fee.

Project Completion and Website Services
The project is considered complete upon the client's signed approval or signoff email; additional services are treated as separate projects. Template approval is required before coding. Minor changes are allowed within 14 days of the review period without extra cost. Limited hosting services are provided; Fourblend LLC is not liable for service loss or domain renewal. No guarantee of domain name availability or search engine ranking or acceptance is provided.

Service Credits and Rights of Refusal
Fourblend LLC may place a small credit or link on the client's material or website and may also use work products for publicity and portfolios. Fourblend LLC may refuse immoral, offensive, obscene, or illegal content.

Cancellation and Disclaimer
Cancellations must be made by email. A non-refundable deposit applies, and the balance is due for work completed. No warranties are provided for products/services. Fourblend LLC is not responsible for data loss or non-delivery; liability is limited to fees paid.

Sub-contractors and Backups
Work is bound by sub-contractors' terms; the client agrees to comply. Fourblend LLC will not provide backups of any work or projects unless specifically outlined in the agreement.

Code of Conduct
Fourblend LLC reserves the right to refuse service with no refund to clients who are abusive to staff. Abusive behavior includes but is not limited to verbal abuse, threats, harassment, discriminatory remarks, and any other conduct that Fourblend LLC deems unprofessional or hostile. This includes yelling, shouting, using profanity, making derogatory comments, any form of threat to personal safety, property, or reputation, repeated unwanted behavior such as unwelcome comments, emails, or phone calls, remarks or actions that discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic, and behavior that disrupts the professional working environment, including unreasonable demands, refusal to cooperate, and any form of manipulation or coercion.

Indemnification and Confidentiality
The client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Fourblend LLC, its employees, and subcontractors against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from the client’s use of Fourblend LLC’s services, including but not limited to claims of copyright infringement, unauthorized use of third-party materials, and any violation of applicable laws and regulations. Both parties agree to keep confidential all information obtained from each other which is marked as confidential or is of a confidential nature, except as may be necessary for the performance of the services.

Limitation of Liability and Force Majeure
Fourblend LLC’s total liability to the client for any claim arising out of or in connection with this agreement will not exceed the total amount paid by the client to Fourblend LLC during the six (6) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim. Fourblend LLC will not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under this agreement due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, riot, pandemic, and government restrictions.

General
These Terms and Conditions may change without notice and supersede previous versions. Order placement, which is defined as the payment of a deposit or 100% of the invoice, is deemed acceptance of these terms. Estimate approval, indicated by the client's payment, forms a business contract.