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Brand Frank Ltd. Freelance Brand & Digital Marketing Consultant – Terms of Business

1. Scope of Work

Brand Frank will provide services including but not limited to brand consultancy, creative strategy and development, content creation, digital strategy, social media management, and campaign execution as detailed in the project brief or proposal.

In the event no specific scope of work or project brief is signed or provided, these Terms of Business shall apply and be deemed to govern the engagement.

2. Fees and Payment

Fees are payable according to the agreed schedule (e.g., upfront, monthly, milestones).

Rates are exclusive of VAT where applicable.

Additional expenses (ad spend, subscriptions, third-party tools, stock images) will be billed at cost with prior approval.

Payment is due within 14 days of invoice receipt.

3. Duration & Termination

This agreement commences on agreed start date and continues until completion or as specified.

Either party may terminate with 30 days written notice.

In the event of breach, termination may occur immediately.

4. Intellectual Property

All work produced (including content, branding concepts, webpages, campaigns, and related materials) remains the property of the Freelancer until the Client has made full payment of all fees and expenses due under this agreement.

Upon receipt of full payment, ownership rights transfer to the Client, subject to any specific licensing or usage rights agreed in writing.

Until full payment, the Client may not use, reproduce, or distribute the work without the Freelancer’s prior written consent.

The Freelancer retains the right to showcase the work for portfolio, marketing, and promotional purposes unless confidentiality or other restrictions are agreed.

Ownership of Website and Digital Assets:

Practical example: the Creator (Freelancer) has set up the website, hosting, and domain registration in the name of the Freelancer, and the subscription has been paid by the Freelancer ie. Brand Frank.

Ownership rights in the website, domain, and related accounts shall remain with the Freelancer until the full payment has been received.

Upon receipt of full payment, the Freelancer shall transfer all necessary account credentials, domain ownership, and rights to the Client or the parties shall execute a transfer of ownership to the Client.

Until such transfer, the Client is granted a limited license to use the website for the purpose of the business.

5. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential all proprietary information.

6. Revisions & Approvals

Up to 2 rounds of revisions included.

Additional revisions billed per hour or as agreed.

7. Deadlines & Deliverables

Work will be delivered according to schedule.

Client delays may impact delivery times.

8. Warranties & Liability

Work is original and non-infringing.

Liability is limited to the total fees paid.

9. Indemnity

Client indemnifies the Freelancer against claims resulting from provided materials.

10. Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales.

11. Entire Agreement & Amendments

This document supersedes prior agreements. Changes must be in writing.

Additional Clause:

12. No Signed Scope of Work

If no specific scope of work, project brief, or statement of work is signed or provided prior to commencement, these Terms of Business shall be deemed to apply and govern the engagement. The Freelancer will proceed based on the initial discussions and the nature of services typically offered, and the client accepts these terms by engaging the Freelancer's services.