1. Authorization. The above-named Client (hereinafter referred to as "Client") is engaging DF Internet Solutions. (hereinafter referred to as "DF-IS"), as an independent contractor for the specific purpose of designing an Internet Web site (hereinafter referred to as "Web Design Project") to be published on the Client's account on an Internet Service Provider(ISP)/Web Presence Provider(WPP) computer, hereinafter refer to as "Hosting Service", or provided on CD-R at the Client's option. The Client hereby authorises DF-IS to access this account, and authorizes the Hosting Service to provide DF-IS and its employee, Graham World, with "full access" to the Client's account, and any other programs needed for this Web Design Project that are included as part of the Client's service agreement/level. The Client also authorizes DF-IS to submit the completed Web Design Project to major Web Search Engines.
   
   
2. Development. This Web Design Project will be developed using predominantly, but not exclusively, HoTMetaL Pro V5+ and Macromedia MX.

• Browser Compatibility - Designing a web site to fully work in multiple browsers (and browser versions) can require considerable, extra effort. It could also involve creating multiple versions of code/pages. DF-IS represents and warrants that the web site we design for you will work in:

• Microsoft® Internet Explorer versions 4 and above
• Netscape Navigator/Communicator version 4 and above
• Mozilla Firefox

• Accessibility for People with Disabilities DF-IS's standard is to meet at least half the currently recommended guidelines for web site development. Without sacrificing quality and design, we try to ensure that the content and functions we build into our web sites are available to all visitors.

3. Assignment of Web Design Project. DF-IS reserves the right, and you hereby agree, to assign subcontractors to this Web Design Project to insure that the terms of this agreement are met as well as on-time completion.
   
4. Copyrights and Trademarks. The Client unconditionally guarantees that any elements of text, graphics, photos, designs, trademarks, or other artwork furnished to Graham World and/or DF-IS for inclusion in the Web Design Project are owned by the Client, or that the Client has permission from the rightful owner to use each of these elements, and will hold harmless, protect, indemnify and defend Graham World and DF-IS and its subcontractors from any liability (including legal fees and court costs), including any claim or suit, threatened or actual, arising from the use of such elements furnished by the Client.
   
5. Web Site Maintenance. This agreement allows for minor web site maintenance to pages , up to an average of one half hour per regular web page, including updating links and making minor changes to a sentence or paragraph. It does not include replacing nearly all the text from a page with new text, major page reconstruction, new pages, guestbooks, discussion webs, navigation structure changes, attempted updates by Client repairs or Web Design Projects delivered to Client via CD or Flash RAM. The period of 30 days begins on the date the Client's web design site is available to be published to Client's hosting servic . Major page code and/or structural changes will be charged at the hourly rates.
   
6. Completion Date. DF-IS and the Client must work together to complete the Web Design Project in a timely manner. We agree to work to complete the Web Design Project no later than 30 days after Client has submitted all necessary materials. If the Client does not supply DF-IS with complete text and graphics content for this Web Design Project within 45 days of the effective date this agreement, the entire deposit amount of the agreement shall be retained by DF-IS as liquidated damages and the contract shall become null and void, at DF-IS's option, unless the Web Design Project is cancelled in writing by the Client prior to 45 days of the effective date of the agreement.
   
7. Project Delivery. The final web site design project will be published to the Client's hosting service upon receipt of final payment or delivered via CD-R upon the receipt of full payment. The Client understands that DF-IS does not provide any hosting services in connection with this Web Design Project. Hosting services require a separate contract with the hosting service of the Client's choice. The Client agrees to select a hosting service which allows DF-IS full access to the Client's account via FTP. The Client will be solely responsible for any and all hosting service charges.

8. Electronic Commerce Laws. The Client agrees that the Client is solely responsible for complying with any laws, taxes, and tariffs applicable in any way to the Web Design Project or any other services contemplated herein, and will hold harmless, protect, and defend Graham World and DF-IS and its subcontractors from any claim, suit, penalty, tax, fine, penalty, or tariff arising from the Client's exercise of Internet electronic commerce and/or any failure to comply with any such laws, taxes, and tariffs.
   
   
9. Web Design Project Copyright. Copyright to the finished web design site produced by DF-IS will be owned by the Client once final payment under this agreement and any additional charges incurred have been paid. Rights to photos, work-up files, and computer programs are specifically not transferred to the Client, and remain the property of their respective owners. DF-IS and its subcontractors retain the right to display graphics and other Web design elements as examples of their work in their respective portfolios. All Web Design Projects will contain a copyright/legal statement with a link to DF-IS's Web Site.
   
   
10. Payments. Payments must be made promptly based on the terms of this Web Site Design Project. DF-IS reserves the right to remove any Web Design Project from viewing on the Internet until final payment is made. In case collection proves necessary, the Client agrees to pay all fees (including all solicitor's fees and court costs) incurred by that process. This agreement becomes effective only when signed by DF-IS. Adding of Meta Tags (Description and Keywords) and the submission of the Web Design Project to Web search engines and updating occur only after the full final payment is made. All payments will be made in U.K Sterling or its equivalent in Euro's.
    
    
11. Payment Schedule. Payment for services provided hereby shall be made in accordance with the conditions contained in this contract. The Client agrees to pay to DF-IS an initial, non-refundable deposit of, normally, 25% of the estimated total cost upon execution of this agreement. Final payment is due prior to publication and/or delivery of the Web Site Design Project. All amounts must be in U.K Sterling or its equivalent in Euro's.
    
    
12. Legal Notice. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this contract, neither DF-IS nor any of its employees or agents, warrant that the functions contained in the Web Design Project will be uninterrupted or error-free. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the Web Design Project is with the Client. In no event will Graham World and/or DF-IS be liable to the Client or any third party for any damages, including, but not limited to, service interruptions caused by Acts of God, the Hosting Service or any other circumstances beyond our reasonable control, any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising out of the operation of or inability to operate this Web Design Project, failure of any service provider, of any telecommunications carrier, of the internet backbone, of any internet servers, your or your site visitor's computer or internet software, even if DF-IS has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
    
    
13. This Agreement. This agreement constitutes the sole agreement between DF-IS and the Client regarding this Web Design Project. Any additional work not specified in this contract or any other amendment or modification to this contract must be authorized by a written request signed by both Client and DF-IS. All prices specified in this contract will be honored for 6 months after both parties sign this contract. Continued services after that time will require a new agreement.
    

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