TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last Updated: September 28, 2026

Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”, “Terms and Conditions”) carefully before using the website operated by Beacon Coast Design Ltd. (“us”, “we”, or “our”) and before subscribing to or purchasing any of our services, including web design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), artificial intelligence search engine optimization (AI-SEO), search engine advertising (SEA), print design, print management, website maintenance, and digital consulting services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing our website or engaging our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the website or use our Services.

1. Scope of Services

We provide professional digital and print design services to businesses and individual entrepreneurs. The specific scope, deliverables, timelines, and fees for any project or ongoing support will be outlined in a separate, written Service Agreement, Statement of Work (SOW), Invoice, or Project Proposal signed, accepted, or digitally approved by both parties. In the event of any conflict between these general Terms and a specific Service Agreement, the terms of the specific Service Agreement shall prevail.

2. Client Obligations, Approvals & Acceptance (Sign-Off)

To ensure the successful delivery of our Services, you agree to cooperate in good faith, respond promptly, and comply with the following approval processes:

Materials & Access: Provide all necessary text, images, high-resolution branding assets, credentials, and access to third-party platforms (e.g., hosting accounts, domain registrars, Google Analytics) in a timely manner. You guarantee that all provided content is legally owned or properly licensed by you.

Print Proof Approval (Sign-Off): For all physical print products and graphic design deliverables, we will submit a digital proof (e.g., PDF or preview link) for your review. Your written approval (via email, signature, or project management system confirmation) constitutes final approval of all text, layout, graphics, colors, and content. Upon receiving your approval, Beacon Coast Design Ltd. is authorized to proceed with production. We shall not be held liable for any errors (including typos, grammatical errors, layout issues, or color variances) that were present in the approved proof. Any reprints requested after approval will be at the Client’s sole expense.

Website Review & Deemed Acceptance: Upon completion of a web development phase or final website build, we will notify you and provide a staging link or live preview. You shall have seven (7) calendar days from the date of notification to review the website and submit a written list of any minor technical defects or deviations from the agreed Scope of Work. If no written feedback or notice of deficiency is received within this 7-day period, or if you launch/publish the website for public use, the website shall be deemed fully inspected, accepted, and approved by you (“Deemed Acceptance”).

3. Fees, Invoicing, and Payment Terms

Project-Based & Print Services: Fees for custom web design, print design, or print production are billed according to the schedule set out in the individual Service Agreement (e.g., a deposit upfront, with the remaining balance due upon completion or prior to release of print/code assets).

Subscription & Ongoing Support Services: Services billed on a recurring basis (such as Monthly SEO Support or Premium Website Maintenance) have a minimum term of six (6) months, unless stated otherwise in writing.

Billing Cycle: Recurring services are invoiced monthly in advance. Payments are due within fourteen (14) days from the date of the invoice unless specified otherwise.

Late Payments: We reserve the right to suspend or halt all ongoing work, maintenance, print dispatch, and support services if an invoice remains unpaid past its due date, without liability for any resulting project delays, website downtime, or loss of search engine visibility.

4. Term and Termination

For ongoing subscription services (SEO, Support, Maintenance), after the initial six-month minimum term, the agreement will automatically renew on a month-to-month basis.

Either party may terminate the monthly subscription after the initial term by providing 30 days’ written notice prior to the next billing cycle.

We reserve the right to terminate our Services immediately if the Client breaches these Terms, engages in illegal activities, or fails to make payments when due.

5. Intellectual Property (IP) Rights & Copyright

Our Intellectual Property: We retain all intellectual property rights in our pre-existing methodologies, underlying frameworks, custom code libraries, design templates, and tools used to create your deliverables.

Transfer of Client Deliverables: Conditioned upon full and final payment of all outstanding invoices, we transfer and assign to the Client the non-exclusive (or exclusive, if specified in the SOW) usage rights to the final custom website design, front-end code, final print-ready PDF files, and copy created specifically for the Client. No rights or raw source files are transferred prior to 100% settlement of accounts.

Third-Party Assets: Stock photos, fonts, third-party software, plugins, and frameworks remain subject to their respective third-party licenses.

Portfolio Rights: Unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display screenshots, physical photos of printed materials, case studies, and project descriptions in our professional portfolio, website, marketing materials, and social media channels.

6. Warranties and Disclaimers

General Disclaimer: Our Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We follow strict professional industry standards, but make no warranties regarding continuous website uptime or absolute security against third-party malicious attacks.

Print Production & Color Variances: While we utilize professional commercial print vendors, minor variations in color, paper stock, trimming, or finish between digital screen previews and final physical print products are inherent to the printing process and shall not constitute a defect.

SEO & Ranking Disclaimer: You acknowledge that Search Engine Optimization (SEO and AI-SEO) is subject to independent third-party search engine algorithms. While we apply professional expertise, we do not guarantee specific search engine rankings, traffic increases, or financial returns.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Beacon Coast Design Ltd., its directors, officers, employees, or contractors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, loss of data, revenue loss, printer reprint costs for approved materials, or website downtime arising out of or in connection with our Services.

Our total aggregate liability for any and all claims arising out of these Terms or any Services provided shall be strictly limited to the total amount actually paid by the Client to us for the specific project or service giving rise to the claim during the three (3) months immediately preceding the event.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Beacon Coast Design Ltd. and its directors, officers, and employees from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees on a solicitor-and-own-client basis) resulting from or arising out of:

Content, text, trademarks, or images provided by you for inclusion on websites or in printed materials (including any claims of copyright or trademark infringement).

Your violation of any third-party rights or applicable laws.

Your failure to review or verify print proofs or staging environments prior to approval.

9. Privacy Policy

Your use of our website and our handling of business contact information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on Canadian privacy compliance (PIPEDA).

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms, any Service Agreements, and all matters arising out of or relating to our Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without giving effect to any choice of law rules.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be instituted exclusively in the courts located in the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada, and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be published on our website with an updated revision date. Your continued use of our website or engagement of our Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

Beacon Coast Design Ltd.
24 Pleasant St, Chester, NS B0J 1J0, Canada
Email: contact@beaconcoastdesign.ca
Phone: (902) 800 8606