1. General Terms

These Terms of Payment apply to all services provided by MediaJunkie ("the Company") to the Client. By engaging our services, the Client agrees to be bound by these terms. All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.

2. Payment Schedule

For project-based work, our standard payment schedule is as follows:

• 50% Deposit: Required upfront before work commences.
• 25% Progress Payment: Due upon completion of the initial design/development phase or specific milestone.
• 25% Final Payment: Due upon project completion and before final deployment or delivery of assets.

For monthly retainers or maintenance services, invoices are issued on the 1st of each month and differ payment is due within 14 days.

3. Late Payments

Invoices not paid within the specified payment terms may be subject to a late payment interest charge of 5% per month on the outstanding balance. The Company reserves the right to suspend services or withhold final deliverables until full payment is received.

4. Additional Costs

Any additional costs incurred during the project, such as third-party software licenses, stock photography, or domain registration, will be billed to the Client. These will be discussed and approved by the Client beforehand where possible.

5. Cancellations and Refunds

In the event of project cancellation by the Client, the deposit is non-refundable. Any work completed beyond the deposit value will be billed accordingly. Refunds are only issued at the Company's discretion for services not yet rendered.

6. Ownership and Intellectual Property

Upon full payment, the Client obtains ownership of the final deliverables. The Company retains the right to use the project for portfolio and marketing purposes unless a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is in place.