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Applicableto: all services provided by DevBiz, including web design, development, maintenance, hosting and domain name registration.

Article 1. Definitions

In these terms and conditions, thefollowing terms are understood to mean:

• DevBiz: trade name of theweb design company, with registered office at Walstraat 70, 8020 Oostkamp, Belgium, VAT number BE1022.925.574, registered with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises.
• Client: any natural orlegal person who enters into an agreement with DevBiz.
• Agreement: any written or electronic arrangement between DevBiz and client regarding the provision of services or products.
• Services: all work offered by DevBiz, including but not limited to design, development, hosting and domain registration.

Article 2. Applicability

2.1 These general terms and conditions apply to all quotes, agreements and deliveries of services by DevBiz.

2.2 Deviations are only valid if agreed in writing.

2.3 The client accepts these terms and conditions by signing the quote, written confirmation by email, or by payment of the (advance) amount.

Article 3. Quotes & Formation

3.1 All quotes are non-binding, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

3.2 Quotes remain valid for 30 calendar days.

3.3 An agreement is formed as soon as DevBiz confirms acceptance in writing or starts executing the assignment.

Article 4. Execution of the assignment

4.1 DevBiz executes the assignment to the best of its knowledge, ability and according to the rules of the art.

4.2 The client is responsible for timely delivery of correct and complete information and materials.

4.3 Before the start of each website project, the client must provide us with the necessary web materials. Theclient or principal has the licenses for the web materials, including copyrights. If a third party later claims unauthorized use of media material regarding copyright, this is the full liability of the client. Photos and images are not binding.

4.4 If information is not provided on time, DevBiz reserves the right to change the planning.

4.5 If the website project cannot be completed 1 year after the start of the website project because the client cannot deliver the web materials in whole or in part, the full amount will be invoiced.

4.6 We can never be held liable for damages if the digital material or texts provided by the client would violate a Belgian law. This concerns copyright legislation, laws on indecency, racism or discrimination, illegal software, ...

4.7 DevBiz has the right to engage third parties for execution.

Article 5. Delivery and handover

5.1 Delivery periods are indicative, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5.2 After handover, the client has a period of 8 days to report defects.

5.3 If no defects are reported within this period, the work is considered accepted.

5.4 Corrections within this period are carried out free of charge,provided they fall within the original scope.

Article 6. Domain names and hosting

6.1 DevBiz can mediate in domain registration. Registration is subject to availability andconditions of the registrar.

6.2 Hosting services are provided under a fair use policy. Abuse may lead to suspension or termination.

6.3 DevBiz is not liablefor disruptions or interruptions at external hosting providers or registrars.

6.4 Cancellation of hosting must be done in writing, with a notice period of at least 60 calendar days before the renewal date.

Article 7. Prices and payments

7.1 All pricesare exclusive of VAT, unless otherwise stated.

7.2 DevBiz has the right to invoice advances. The amount is stated in the quote.

7.3 Invoices are payable within 14 calendar days after invoice date.

7.4 In case of late payment, interest of 8% per year is due by operation of law and without notice of default, as well as a fixed compensation of 10%with a minimum of €100.

7.5 DevBiz reserves the right to suspend delivered services in case of non-timely payment.

Article 8. Intellectual property

8.1 All works created by DevBiz remain the property of DevBiz until full payment is received.

8.2 DevBiz reserves the right to use knowledge acquired during the execution of work forother purposes, provided that confidential information is not shared. Delivered projects may be used by DevBiz as reference, unless otherwise agreed. The client receives a non-exclusive right of use for the agreed purposes.

Article 9. Liability

9.1 DevBiz is solely liable for direct damage resulting from intent or gross fault, up to a maximum of the invoice amount of the relevant assignment.

9.2 DevBiz is not liable for indirect damage such as loss of profit, data loss, reputational damage or consequential damage.

9.3 The client is responsible for the security and backup of his own systems and data, unless this is explicitly part of the agreement.

9.4 DevBiz can never be held liable for errors and omissions resulting from third parties such as the hosting company. We can never be held liable for damage caused by cybercrime, as well as any changes and/or additions to the content by third parties and/or the client, including the actions of hackers.

9.5 If the client has its own IT systems such as ERP systems, database systems, mail systems, etc., then the client remains responsible for these. DevBiz cannot be held liable if one or more of these systems would interfere with the website project implemented by DevBiz.

Article 10. Confidentiality and data protection

10.1 Both parties are obliged to maintain confidentiality of confidential information they obtain in the context of the cooperation.

10.2 DevBiz processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

10.3 If necessary, a separate processor agreement will be concluded.

Article 11. Force majeure

11.1 In case of force majeure, DevBiz is entitled to temporarily suspend its obligations or dissolve the agreement in whole or in part, without being liable for any compensation.

11.2 Force majeure includes, among other things: government measures, power outages, network or server failures, natural disasters, pandemics and supplier failures.

Article 12. Duration and termination

12.1 The agreement fora project ends upon complete handover and payment.

12.2 Continuous agreements (such as hosting or maintenance) are automatically renewed, unless cancelled in writing with a notice period of at least 60 calendar days.

12.3 DevBiz may terminate the agreement with immediate effect in case of non-payment, violation of these terms, or bankruptcy of the client.

Article 13. Changes to general terms and conditions

13.1 DevBiz reserves the rightto unilaterally change these terms and conditions.

13.2 Changes will be communicated to the client at least 30 calendar days before they take effect.

13.3 Ifthe client does not protest in writing within this period, the new terms and conditions are deemed accepted.

Article 14. Copyright

Every website or webshop or website project designed by DevBiz is subject to copyright. The client agrees that at least 1 link from the designed website or webshop or website project of the client to the DevBiz website will be placed. If the client makes changes to the content or design, this does not affect the copyright of the original design.

The ideas, concepts or trial designs provided by DevBiz remain the property of DevBiz, unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing. Incase of proven violation of the mentioned property, DevBiz is entitled to charge a self-determined but reasonable compensation.

Article 15. Applicable law and competent court

15.1 This agreement is exclusively governed by Belgian law.

15.2 In case of disputes, only the courts of the district of Bruges where DevBiz is established are competent.

Contact Information

Company: DevBiz

Address: Walstraat 70, 8020 Oostkamp, Belgium

Email: admin@devbiz.eu

VAT Number: BE1022.925.574

Website: https://devbiz.eu

Phone: +32 451 02 41 42