Welcome to Luminary Software, a premier digital agency in Canada. We are committed to delivering exceptional web design solutions and providing top-tier customer service. We request you to read this section carefully before accessing and utilizing this website or placing any order with us. By placing an order with Luminary Software, you signify your acceptance to all the terms and conditions laid by Luminary Software.

Web Design and Development Terms

• Agreement means the Project Proposal, Terms and Conditions and any other attached documents.
• Project means the scope and purpose of the Client’s identified usage of the work product as described in the Project Proposal.
• Services means all services and the work product to be provided to Client by Luminary Software as described and otherwise further defined in the Project Proposal.
• Final Deliverables means the final versions of Deliverables provided by Luminary Software and accepted by Client.
• Deliverables means the services and work product specified in the Project Proposal to be delivered by Luminary Software to Client.
• Client Content means all materials, writing, images or other creative content provided by Client used in preparing or creating the Deliverables.
• Third Party Materials means proprietary third party materials which are incorporated into the Final Deliverables, including without limitation stock photography or illustration.
• 50% of the agreed web design or development fees must be made by the client once he/she agrees to start the project with Luminary Software. The client has to make the payments in agreed breakdowns. The client needs to make the payment for the remaining amount after the project is completed.
• Luminary Software reserves the right not to start the project work until the agreed partial payment is made in full.
• The deposit is not refundable if the web design and development project has started and the client terminates the project with no fault of Luminary Software.
• The cost of purchasing or creating any videos/ images, web hosting or domain registration is not included in the quoted fees of Luminary Software.
• Luminary Software requests its clients to provide full support from their end when their work of web design and development is going on.
• The clients are requested to furnish all the required information about their business including any specific photographs, logo, images and business aims with Luminary Software in the first week of the project.
• All the relevant information related to their business must be provided by the client on time so that the work is completed in the agreed deadlines. In case Client does not supply requested items or any other related information on time, Luminary Software holds the right to extend the agreed deadlines of the project.
• Clients are given the privilege to offer their inputs while Luminary Software works on their web design and development project. Luminary Software allows its clients the flexibility to discuss about any design changes that they want in the designing phase of their websites. After the design is approved, no change in design will be considered.
• In case the client requests ‘major’ or ‘additional’ changes that are not the part of the agreed scope, an extra fee will be charged to incorporate the changes.
• Luminary Software entertains feedbacks from its clients while the subsequent phases of the project are being completed. The client should appoint a single point of contact to interact with Luminary Software on regular basis to expedite the feedback process.
• Luminary Software cannot be held responsible if there is a delay in work due to insufficient information or no support provided by the client. If there is a delay in work for more than 4 weeks or the project is stopped from client’s end for an indefinite period of time, Luminary Software holds the right to request the complete payment of the project.
• Clients will be given a period of 10 days to review the design and development work once it is completed. The client must report any discrepancies or changes within 10 days of review period. If there is no notification from client about any unsatisfactory work, the project is deemed to have been approved.
• Luminary Software will invoice the client for the balance payment after the review period. Client must pay the remaining fees within 1 week of the invoice date.
• Luminary Software expects its clients to protect all the intellectual properties of Luminary Software. Any design work or confidential information including technical specifications, applications, pricing information must not be shared or passed to any third parties or outside agency without its consent.

CHANGES TO PROJECT SCOPE

• Change Request: If Client wants to change the Scope of Work after acceptance of this Agreement, Client shall send Luminary Software a written Change Order describing the requested changes in detail. Within 2 days of receiving a Change Order, Luminary Software will respond with a statement proposing availability, additional fees, changes to delivery dates, and any modification to the Terms and Conditions. Luminary Software will evaluate each Change Order at its standard rate and charges.
• Major Change: If Client requests are at or near 20% percent of the time required to produce Deliverables, or the value of the Scope of Services, Luminary Software shall be entitled to submit a new and separate Proposal to Client for written approval. Luminary Software shall not begin work on the revised services until he receives a fully signed revised proposal and any additional fees.
• Minor Change: If Client requests are not Major Changes, Client will be billed on a time and materials basis at Designers hourly rate of $100 per hour. Such charges shall be in addition to all other amount payable under this Agreement, despite any maximum budget, contract price or final price identified. Luminary may extend or modify any delivery schedule or deadlines in the Agreement as may be required by such changes.
• Acceptance/Rejection: Client will have 4 days to respond in writing accepting or rejecting the new proposal. If Client rejects the proposal, Luminary Software will not be obligated to perform any services beyond those in the original Agreement.
• The above terms and conditions set forth the entire understanding between Luminary Software and the client for building a long term and successful business relationship.

Website Management and Site Updates

• Website management and site updates are offered as paid services and are not included in the web hosting plans.
• Clients who host their site with Luminary Software should note that these management services are separate from the hosting plan.
• Clients interested in having Luminary Software manage their website updates can request a separate proposal for these services.

Web Hosting Terms

• Web Hosting and Domain Charges: These are separate from website development costs. Clients choosing to host their website with Luminary Software must understand that web hosting and domain charges are additional.
• No Free Email IDs: We do not offer free email IDs as part of our web hosting plan. Clients wishing to purchase email IDs will require a separate quote.
• Uptime: We strive for 99.9% uptime for our hosted websites. However, there is no guarantee that the website will be up at all times.
• Website Removal: If a hosted site compromises the integrity or functionality of our other hosted websites, Luminary Software reserves the right to remove the offending website from our server.
• Access: Clients will not be provided with cPanel or hosting account login details. Only admin details for website management will be provided.
• Backups: Our team will conduct monthly backups of your website.
• SSL Certificates: Free SSL may be offered as part of hosting. However, SSL certificates expire and need renewal or replacement at least once every two years. If an SSL certificate expires, the client can request reactivation via email.
• Hosting Charges: These are subject to change. We rent servers to provide hosting services, and if our server providers increase their prices, we may need to adjust our hosting charges accordingly. We regularly update our hosting servers, and additional expenses incurred may lead to increased hosting charges.
• Continuation of Hosting: If a client chooses not to continue hosting with us, we will provide a backup of their website files for relocation to a different host.

Post-Launch Client Modifications

After the launch of a website, clients or their associates may opt to independently update plugins, site files, or code. In such scenarios, please be aware that:

• Luminary Software is not responsible for any issues or damages arising from these modifications.
• Any compromise to the site’s functionality or security as a result of these changes is not within our scope of accountability.
• Should these modifications lead to problems, any fixes or restorations required will be chargeable.

Third-Party Hosting

If a client opts to move their site to a third-party hosting service post-development:

• The management and maintenance of the site under the new hosting environment is not the responsibility of Luminary Software.
• Any issues or required fixes that arise after moving to a third-party host will be subject to charges.

Liability Limitations

Luminary Software will not be held liable for any issues, losses, or damages arising from client or third-party actions that alter the site’s code, plugins, or hosting environment.

Search Engine Optimization Terms

• Luminary Software expects its clients to abide by the following terms and conditions in order to achieve the best possible search engine optimization results.
• Before availing the SEO services of Luminary Software, the client must agree not to have created any duplicate sites, web pages, redirects or doorway pages. The company must not use any spamming techniques/ tools or has exchanged links which can impact adversely on the ranking of the website.
• Clients must understand that Luminary Software does not hold any control over the policies and ranking algorithms of search engines. You understand that search engines or the directory resources at their sole discretion, may exclude your website at any time. Some of the directory websites may reject or take months to list your website.
• Luminary Software will not be at fault if there are any fluctuations in the ranking of the website because of search engine ranking algorithm changes or competitors efforts.
• Luminary Software does not guarantee NO.1 position or steady top rankings for the websites.
• Our Search Engine Optimization package does not include pay per click or any other paid directory or submission charges. Any extra services requested by client will include extra fees apart from the fees quoted for the requested SEO services.
• All SEO fees are payable in full, in advance and non refundable under any circumstances. In case there is a delay in monthly payment for more than two consecutive months, Luminary Software holds the right to stop the monthly SEO work for the website.
• Client may cancel the SEO project at any time. Please be informed that no refunds shall be made for remaining months or time left in a current month.
• Luminary Software requests its clients to keep the confidentiality of fees, services and other relevant information while availing their SEO services. Luminary Software reserves the right to modify its terms and condition at any time without any prior notification.
• Luminary Software cannot be held responsible for any change that is made to the website by any other agency that can affect its ranking on search engines.
• Luminary Software holds the right to withdraw its SEO services if the client uses unethical SEO techniques or if it finds that the client’s actions can tamper Luminary Software’s reputation and business prospects.
• If the client’s website goes offline for more than 7 consecutive days, Luminary Software can terminate the SEO services for the website.

Communications

Business Hours

Luminary Software operates from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST). Our services and communication are available during these hours.

Turnaround Time

We pride ourselves on our efficiency and guarantee a 24-hour turnaround time for support and email responses, provided the inquiries are received during our standard business hours.

Primary Communication Method: By agreeing to these terms of service, the User acknowledges and consents that the primary method of communication for all project-related matters with the Company will be via email. The Company maintains a diverse team located across different time zones in various parts of the world, including but not limited to, Canada, UK, India, and Singapore. Considering the geographical dispersion, email is deemed the most efficient, reliable, and cost-effective method for the Company to maintain contact with the User.

Telephone Communication: Notwithstanding the above, if the User has any concerns, issues, or problems with the project that the Company’s team is unable to resolve by email, the User is entitled to contact the Company’s project managers via telephone support service during the Company’s office hours  Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST). The contact number for the telephone support service is +1(866) 665-2677.

Limitations on Direct Contact: Given the geographical considerations and differing time zones, direct telephone contact with the individual assigned to the User’s project may not be feasible or practical. The User agrees to the limitation that any telephone communication will primarily be with the Company’s project managers who are fully capable and equipped to handle any project-related issues that cannot be resolved via email.

CHANGES

Luminary Software Corporation reserves the right to modify its terms and condition at any time without any prior notification