Terms & Conditions
1. General Terms
1.1. These terms and conditions supersede any prior agreements and cannot be modified without the written consent of Houston Estimation.
1.2. Important definitions:
- Buyer: The party receiving services from Houston Estimation.
- Seller: Houston Estimation.
- Work: The services and/or consulting provided by us, including but not limited to estimating.
- Preliminary Work: Early-stage work, including third-party services.
- Electronic File: Digital text or images from either the Buyer or Seller.
- Intellectual Property: All rights related to creative works, whether officially registered or not.
1.3. By requesting our Work or making an order, the Buyer accepts these terms.
2. Delivery
2.1. The Seller shall not be liable in any way for late deliveries.
2.2. All Work is sent digitally. The Buyer must print, store, or share it on their own.
2.3. If payment is delayed, future deliveries might be paused.
3. Payment
3.1. Quotes might change if we learn new details.
3.2. Prices do not include taxes, which must be paid by the Buyer.
3.3. The Buyer must pay for Work even if it is not finished, and extra costs may apply if the Buyer-provided materials have issues.
4. Credit Facilities
4.1. Where the Seller provides credit, payment shall be due 30 days from the date of the invoice.
4.2. Late payment is subject to additional charges, and credit facilities can be removed.
5. Materials Supplied by the Buyer
5.1. The Buyer accepts liability for any goods supplied.
5.2. The Seller is not liable for faulty files unless otherwise agreed.
5.3. The Seller can either reject or charge additionally for correcting malfunctioning files.
6. Material Supplied by the Seller
If you have any questions or concerns regarding privacy matters, please reach out to us via email or phone.
7. Proofs & Amendments
7.1. The Buyer shall confirm Work to be created in writing before production.
7.2. Changes may imply additional expenses.
7.3. Any errors in the Work found after approval are the responsibility of the Buyer.
8. Insurance
The Buyer shall insure against risks in delivery, storage, and responsibility.
9. Work Acceptance
The Buyer shall examine the Work within 24 hours from the date of delivery. Any problems should be reported within 48 hours.
10. Cancellation
The Buyer can terminate orders before the Commencement of Work but shall pay the costs incurred up to such date.
11. Ownership
The Seller retains ownership of Work until full payment is received. The Buyer must return any unpaid work upon request.
12. Illegal Issues
If the Seller deems any Work to be unlawful or infringing on others’ rights, the Seller may decline to produce the Work. The Buyer shall indemnify the Seller against any legal action arising from this.
13. Force Majeure
The Seller shall not be liable for any delays caused by uncontrollable events, such as natural disasters.
14. Third Party Rights
These terms do not confer any rights on third parties to enforce the terms.
15. Jurisdiction
This agreement shall be governed by U.S. law, and any disputes arising shall be resolved in U.S. courts.
16. Estimating Services
The Buyer must provide clear details about what is required. Any intellectual property developed during the project is to be owned by the Buyer, although the Seller may retain copies for use in marketing.
17. Data Protection
The Buyer warrants that they are entitled to provide any personal data to the Seller. The Buyer shall indemnify the Seller against all claims arising in respect of data protection issues.