Terms & Conditions
Welcome to Sound Sites! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") set out the rules and expectations for using our website and engaging our services. By visiting our website or enquiring about our services, you agree to these Terms. If you have any questions, please contact us before proceeding.
About Us
Sound Sites is a web development and design business based in Queensland, Australia. We provide one-off and ongoing services including:
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Website design and development (Wix-based)
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Logo design and branding packages
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Email marketing setup and automation (Klaviyo and others)
Services & Pricing
We display base pricing on our website to provide transparency. Final quotes may vary depending on your needs, including bundled services, add-ons, or custom builds. All clients must sign a formal agreement before work begins.
Booking & Payments
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A 50% deposit is required upfront to secure your project.
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The remaining 50% is due upon project completion, before final files are handed over.
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Deposits are non-refundable once work has commenced.
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Payments must be made via the method and schedule outlined in your client agreement.
Ownership & Usage Rights
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Upon full payment, you will own all final deliverables, including logos, branding files, and website content created for you.
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Sound Sites retains the right to showcase completed work in our portfolio, website, and social media. You may opt out by notifying us in writing.
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For websites built on Wix, ownership is transferred after final payment. By default, Sound Sites will retain co-ownership access for potential future support unless you request full ownership removal.
Platform & Hosting Responsibility
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Clients are responsible for purchasing and upgrading to a Wix Premium Plan to connect their domain and activate full hosting functionality.
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Once the site is transferred over Sound Sites is not liable for any platform-related issues, third-party software conflicts, or user changes that may affect performance or functionality.
Ongoing Email Marketing Services
We offer one-off and recurring email marketing packages. Ongoing services will be outlined clearly in your individual client agreement, including scope, timelines, and billing terms.
Intellectual Property & Site Content
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All content on this website (including text, images, branding, designs, and layouts) is the property of Sound Sites unless otherwise credited.
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You may not copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute any material from this website without express written permission.
Limitation of Liability
While we take care to deliver high-quality, functional work, Sound Sites is not responsible for:
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Issues arising from third-party platforms (e.g., Wix outages, plugin failures)
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Downtime or hosting issues after website handover
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Client misuse or unauthorised modifications to the site
To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to the resupply of the services or a refund at our discretion.
Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. Any disputes will be handled in accordance with Australian consumer law.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our business or legal requirements. Please check back periodically to stay informed.
