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🧾 Terms & Conditions of eGateWeb

Last updated: 2023-1-1

1. Definitions

“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “eGateWeb” refers to eGateWeb, registered in the Netherlands (KvK: 80683207), located at Kolbleistraat, 3192BD Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

“Client”, “you”, or “your” refers to the individual or business entity entering into an agreement with eGateWeb.

“Services” means all web development, application development, design, hosting, maintenance, or related digital services provided by eGateWeb.

“Deliverables” means any product, code, design, or documentation created and delivered under the Agreement.

“Agreement” refers to any written or digital contract, quotation, or order confirmation agreed upon between eGateWeb and the Client, including these Terms & Conditions.

2. Scope of Services

eGateWeb provides web and software development services as described in the agreed proposal or statement of work.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing, marketing, SEO optimization, social media management, or content creation are not included in the Services.

3. Client Responsibility for Content

The Client is solely responsible for the content, images, data, and materials provided to eGateWeb for inclusion on their website or application.
eGateWeb is not responsible or liable for any legal, ethical, or copyright issues arising from such content.
The Client guarantees that all materials provided comply with applicable laws and do not infringe any third-party rights.

4. Contract Duration & Termination

This Agreement begins on the date of acceptance and continues until completion unless terminated earlier as stated below.

Either party may terminate this Agreement in writing if the other party materially breaches its obligations and fails to remedy the breach within 14 days after written notice.

Termination does not affect the right of eGateWeb to collect payment for all completed work and approved deliverables up to the termination date.

5. Fees, Invoices & Payment Terms

All fees are as stated in the accepted quotation or proposal.

Unless otherwise agreed, payments are due as follows:

30% upfront before the start of work,

40% upon delivery of the initial version,

30% upon final completion and deployment.

All prices are exclusive of VAT and other applicable taxes.

Payments must be made within 14 days from the invoice date.

If payment is not received on time, eGateWeb reserves the right to:

Suspend or disable the website or services until payment is received;

Transfer the outstanding invoice to a licensed debt collection agency, with all related costs borne by the Client;

Charge statutory interest on overdue amounts as permitted under Dutch law.

6. Ownership & Intellectual Property

Ownership of Deliverables transfers to the Client only after full payment of all invoices related to the project.

Until full payment is made, all Deliverables remain the exclusive property of eGateWeb.

eGateWeb retains the right to use parts of the Deliverables (excluding confidential or proprietary client data) for its portfolio or promotional purposes.

Any pre-existing tools, code libraries, or frameworks used by eGateWeb remain the intellectual property of eGateWeb.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to treat as confidential all non-public information obtained during the collaboration.
Confidential information shall not be disclosed to any third party without prior written consent, except as required by law.
This obligation remains effective for three (3) years after termination of the Agreement.

8. Warranties & Limitations

eGateWeb warrants that all Deliverables will materially conform to the agreed specifications for 30 days after final delivery.

eGateWeb does not guarantee that the website or system will be completely error-free or compatible with every browser or device.

The Client is responsible for testing, reviewing, and approving Deliverables before launch.

Except as expressly stated, all warranties, express or implied, are disclaimed to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. Limitation of Liability

eGateWeb’s total liability under any claim shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client for the specific project.

eGateWeb is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including loss of revenue, profits, or data.

Nothing in this Agreement excludes liability for willful misconduct, gross negligence, or fraud.

10. Force Majeure

eGateWeb shall not be liable for any failure or delay due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, strikes, or internet or power outages.
If such events persist for more than 30 days, either party may terminate the Agreement by written notice.

11. Suspension of Services

If the Client fails to fulfill their payment or contractual obligations, eGateWeb reserves the right to suspend all ongoing services (including hosting, maintenance, or access to the project) until obligations are met.
Such suspension does not release the Client from any financial responsibility.

12. Amendments

No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed (including digitally) by both parties.

13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands.
Any dispute shall be submitted exclusively to the competent courts in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, unless the parties agree to arbitration.

14. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Notices

All formal communications must be sent to the following address:
eGateWeb – M NBRAS MAHOOK (Engineer)
Kolbleistraat, 3192BD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Email: info@egateweb.nl

16. Entire Agreement

This document constitutes the entire agreement between eGateWeb and the Client, superseding all prior discussions, proposals, or understandings.

17. Acceptance

By engaging eGateWeb’s services, signing a quotation, or approving a project proposal, the Client acknowledges having read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions in full.

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