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Last updated March 21, 2026
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Terms and conditions for John Dobie Design covering service agreements, payment terms, and website use.

Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you"), and John Dobie Design concerning your access to and use of the website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the "Site").

You agree that by accessing the Site, you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with all of these Terms and Conditions, then you are expressly prohibited from using the Site and you must discontinue use immediately.

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site is the proprietary property of John Dobie Design, and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, the "Content") and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the "Marks") are owned or controlled by John Dobie Design or licensed to John Dobie Design, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws of the United States, international copyright laws, and international conventions.

The Content and the Marks are provided on the Site "AS IS" for your information and personal use only. Except as expressly provided in these Terms and Conditions, no part of the Site and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without prior written permission from John Dobie Design.

User Representations

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

  • All registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete
  • You will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such registration information as necessary
  • You have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions
  • You are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside
  • You will not access the Site through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script, or otherwise
  • You will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Your use of the Site will not violate any applicable law or regulation

Services

Digital design and development services include, but are not limited to:

All services are subject to standard terms of service and project agreements. Specific deliverables, timelines, and pricing will be outlined in individual project proposals and contracts.

  • Web Design and Development
  • Branding and Identity Design
  • Digital Strategy Consulting
  • User Experience (UX) Design
  • Content Management System Implementation

Payment Terms

Project Deposits

A deposit of 50% is required before work begins on any project. The remaining balance is due upon project completion and before final delivery of files and assets.

Payment Methods

Payment is accepted via bank transfer, credit card, and approved digital payment platforms. All payments are processed securely through encrypted channels.

Late Payments

Late payments may be subject to a fee of 1.5% per month on any outstanding balance. John Dobie Design reserves the right to pause or terminate work on projects with overdue payments.

Refund Policy

Due to the custom nature of these services, deposits are non-refundable once work has commenced. Refunds for completed work are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are at the sole discretion of John Dobie Design. If the work does not meet expectations, please get in touch to discuss potential solutions.

Project Revisions

Each project includes a specified number of revision rounds as outlined in the project proposal. Additional revisions beyond the agreed-upon scope may be subject to additional fees. Major scope changes will require a new proposal and additional contract terms.

Prohibited Activities

You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which the Site is made available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by John Dobie Design. Prohibited activities include:

  • Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Site to create or compile a collection, compilation, database, or directory
  • Make any unauthorized use of the Site, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users
  • Use the Site to advertise or offer to sell goods and services without permission from John Dobie Design
  • Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Site
  • Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Site
  • Trick, defraud, or mislead John Dobie Design and other users
  • Make improper use of support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct
  • Engage in any automated use of the system
  • Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Site or the networks or services connected to the Site
  • Attempt to impersonate another user or person or use the username of another user
  • Use any information obtained from the Site to harass, abuse, or harm another person

Limitation of Liability

In no event will John Dobie Design or its directors, employees, or agents be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages, including lost profit, lost revenue, loss of data, or other damages arising from your use of the Site, even if John Dobie Design has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold John Dobie Design harmless, including its subsidiaries, affiliates, and all respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) your Contributions; (2) use of the Site; (3) breach of these Terms and Conditions; (4) any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Terms and Conditions; (5) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; or (6) any overt harmful act toward any other user of the Site with whom you connected via the Site.

Termination

These Terms and Conditions shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Site. Without limiting any other provision of these Terms and Conditions, John Dobie Design reserves the right to, in its sole discretion and without notice or liability, deny access to and use of the Site (including blocking certain IP addresses), to any person for any reason or for no reason, including without limitation for breach of any representation, warranty, or covenant contained in these Terms and Conditions or of any applicable law or regulation.

Modifications and Interruptions

John Dobie Design reserves the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Site at any time or for any reason at its sole discretion without notice. However, there is no obligation to update any information on the Site. John Dobie Design also reserves the right to modify or discontinue all or part of the Site without notice at any time.

John Dobie Design will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site. The Site cannot be guaranteed to be available at all times. Hardware, software, or other problems, as well as maintenance related to the Site, may result in interruptions, delays, or errors.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions and your use of the Site are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction in which John Dobie Design operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any legal action of whatever nature brought by either you or John Dobie Design shall be commenced or prosecuted in the state and federal courts located in the applicable jurisdiction, and the parties hereby consent to, and waive all defenses of lack of personal jurisdiction and forum non conveniens with respect to venue and jurisdiction in such courts.

Corrections

There may be information on the Site that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions that may relate to the Site, including descriptions, pricing, availability, and various other information. John Dobie Design reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update the information on the Site at any time, without prior notice.

Disclaimer

The Site is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. You agree that your use of the Site and these services will be at your sole risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, John Dobie Design disclaims all warranties, express or implied, in connection with the Site and your use thereof, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Changes to Terms

John Dobie Design reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. If a revision is material, reasonable efforts will be made to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at the sole discretion of John Dobie Design. By continuing to access or use the Site after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please get in touch:

John Dobie Design

Email: hello@johndobie.design

Location: Global Community

Location

Inner South, Sydney, Australia

Contact

0424 162 863hello@johndobie.design
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