Terms of Service
The terms that govern our work together. Clear, direct, and written so both sides know what to expect.
Effective date: June 2026
Service Description and Scope
- SLC Site Studio provides custom web development, software development, and related consulting services.
- The specific scope of each engagement is defined in a separate project agreement, statement of work, or proposal that references these terms.
- Any work outside the agreed scope is subject to separate scoping and pricing.
Intellectual Property
- Client content: you retain full ownership of all content, branding, data, and materials you provide to us for use in your project.
- Platform and code IP: SLC Site Studio retains ownership of the underlying code, platform, and custom systems we build until final payment is received in full.
- Upon final payment, ownership of the custom code built specifically for your project transfers to you, excluding any reusable libraries, frameworks, or pre-existing components that remain our intellectual property.
- You receive a perpetual, non-exclusive license to use any reusable components incorporated into your project.
Payment Terms
- Standard payment structure: 50% upfront to initiate the project, 25% at a midpoint review, and 25% upon launch and delivery.
- Retainer engagements are billed monthly in advance.
- Invoices are due within 7 days of issuance unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- Late payments may result in paused work until the account is current.
- All payments are non-refundable once work has commenced, except where required by law.
Project Timeline Disclaimers
- Project timelines are estimates based on the agreed scope and your timely feedback. They are not guaranteed delivery dates.
- Delays caused by client-side feedback cycles, content provision, or scope changes may extend the timeline.
- We commit to communicating proactively if timelines shift and to working with you to get back on track.
- Rush timelines may be available for an additional fee, subject to availability.
Limitation of Liability
- SLC Site Studio is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from our services.
- Our total liability for any claim related to our services is limited to the amount you paid us for the specific project giving rise to the claim.
- We are not responsible for data loss, business interruption, or lost revenue resulting from the use or inability to use the systems we build, except where caused by our gross negligence or willful misconduct.
- You are responsible for maintaining backups of your data and for ensuring your use of our deliverables complies with applicable laws and third-party agreements.
Termination
- Either party may terminate the engagement with written notice if the other party materially breaches these terms or the project agreement and fails to cure the breach within 14 days.
- Upon termination, you are responsible for payment for all work completed up to the termination date.
- We will deliver all work product completed up to the termination date upon receipt of final payment.
- Pre-paid retainers are non-refundable but work already completed will be delivered.
Governing Law
- These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
- Any disputes arising from these terms or our services will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- Both parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of these courts.
Contact Us
Questions about these terms? Reach out before we start working together.
hello@slcsitestudio.com