Neon Bricks – Terms & Conditions of Service

 

Effective Date: 29 November 2025

Business Name: Neon Bricks

ABN: 55 278 343 358

Website: www.neonbricks.com.au

Email: hello@neonbricks.com.au

 

These Terms apply to all services provided by Neon Bricks. Acceptance of a proposal, payment of a deposit, or instruction to commence work constitutes agreement to these Terms.

1. Engagement and Scope

1.1 Work will not commence until the proposal has been signed and the required deposit has been received.

1.2 Services will be delivered in accordance with the written proposal. Any work outside the agreed scope will be treated as a variation and charged at the standard rate of $110 per hour unless otherwise agreed in writing.

1.3 Variations will be discussed and approved prior to commencement.

2. Fees and Payment

2.1 Staged Payments

Unless otherwise specified:

• 50% upon acceptance

• 25% at project midpoint

• 25% prior to completion or release

For smaller projects, 50% deposit and 50% prior to release may apply.

2.2 Ongoing / Subscription Services

For retainers, website maintenance, marketing, or ongoing services:

• Billed monthly in advance

• 30 days written notice required for cancellation

• No refunds for partial billing periods

• Unused hours do not roll over unless agreed in writing

2.3 Late Payment

Invoices are due within 7 days unless otherwise stated.

Late payments may result in:

• 10% late fee

• Suspension of work

• Withholding of files or website access

Neon Bricks reserves the right to recover outstanding debts.

3. No Refund Policy

Due to the nature of creative and digital services:

• Deposits are non refundable

• Payments made for commenced work are non refundable

• No refunds for completed or partially completed digital services

This does not exclude rights under Australian Consumer Law.

4. Rush Projects

Expedited projects or compressed timelines may incur a rush fee of up to 30% of the total project value. This will be confirmed in writing before work begins.

5. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to:

• Provide accurate, lawful and compliant content

• Supply materials in a timely manner

• Review deliverables promptly

• Hold appropriate licences for supplied materials

Delays may result in timeline extensions and additional costs.

6. Client Supplied Content

Neon Bricks is not responsible for errors in client supplied:

• Copy

• Pricing

• Claims

• Legal statements

• Regulatory disclosures

Final approval confirms the Client has reviewed all content.

7. Results Disclaimer

Neon Bricks does not guarantee specific commercial results including:

• Search engine rankings

• Website traffic

• Lead generation

• Revenue outcomes

Marketing performance is influenced by external factors beyond our control.

8. Artificial Intelligence

Neon Bricks may use AI tools for research, drafting, and image generation.

All outputs are reviewed and curated by a designer. AI generated content may not be exclusively unique, and Neon Bricks is not liable for inherent AI limitations beyond reasonable due diligence.

9. Intellectual Property

Ownership of final deliverables transfers upon full payment.

Neon Bricks retains ownership of:

• Draft concepts not selected

• Working files

• Design systems

• Internal templates

Neon Bricks may display completed work for portfolio purposes unless otherwise agreed.

10. Third Party Services

Neon Bricks is not liable for third party services including:

• WordPress

• Hosting providers

• Plugins

• Payment processors

• Email platforms

Ongoing licences and renewals are the Client’s responsibility unless agreed otherwise.

11. Hosting

Where Neon Bricks provides hosting:

• Fees are billed annually in advance

• Infrastructure uptime is subject to third party providers

• Client is responsible for content compliance

If hosting is coordinated through third parties, responsibility remains with that provider.

12. Regulated Industries

For medical, financial or regulated industries:

• Neon Bricks does not provide legal or compliance advice

• The Client is responsible for regulatory compliance

• Neon Bricks is not liable for penalties arising from client content

13. Indemnity

The Client indemnifies Neon Bricks against claims arising from:

• Inaccurate or unlawful content

• Trademark or copyright infringement

• Regulatory breaches

• Misuse of deliverables

14. Personal Guarantee

For projects exceeding $5,000 where the Client is a company or trust, Neon Bricks may require a personal guarantee from a director or authorised representative.

15. Non Disparagement

The Client agrees not to publish false, misleading, or defamatory statements about Neon Bricks.

Disputes will first be addressed through direct communication before public commentary.

16. Limitation of Liability

Liability is limited to the total fees paid for the relevant project.

Neon Bricks is not liable for indirect or consequential loss.

Nothing excludes rights under Australian Consumer Law.

17. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.