Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction and Definitions
1.1 About BVOOC
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern all services provided by:
BVOOC
Bart van Os
The Netherlands
Email: bart@bvooc.com
Phone: +31 6 11 09 11 11
In these Terms, "I", "me", and "BVOOC" refer to the service provider. "You", "your", and "client" refer to the person or business purchasing services.
1.2 Definitions
- Services: Website development, hosting setup, Google Workspace configuration, DNS management, and monthly support as described on bvooc.com.
- Deliverables: The website files, configurations, and documentation created for you.
- Third-Party Services: External platforms including but not limited to Google Workspace, Netlify, Cloudflare, and domain registrars.
- Content: All text, images, logos, videos, and other materials you provide for your website.
- Support Contract: The optional monthly managed support service.
1.3 Acceptance
By purchasing services from BVOOC, you agree to these Terms in full. If you do not agree, please do not use my services.
1.4 Business-to-Business Services
The services are provided on a business-to-business (B2B) basis. Consumer protection laws do not apply.
2. Services
2.1 Scope of Services
BVOOC provides the following services:
- Website Development: Design and development of static websites hosted on Netlify.
- Google Workspace Setup: Configuration of professional email, including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records.
- DNS & Domain Management: Domain configuration via Cloudflare, including security and email deliverability settings.
- Monthly Support: Ongoing website maintenance, hosting monitoring, and technical support (if subscribed).
2.2 What Is Not Included
Unless explicitly agreed in writing:
- Content creation (copywriting, photography, graphic design)
- Search engine optimization (SEO) beyond basic technical setup
- E-commerce functionality or payment integrations
- Custom web applications or complex functionality
- Marketing services or advertising management
- Legal compliance advice (GDPR implementation, cookie consent, etc.)
3. Content Delivery and Ownership
3.1 Your Responsibility
You are responsible for providing all content for your website, including:
- Texts and copy
- Images and photographs
- Logos and branding materials
- Business information and contact details
- Any other materials required for the project
You guarantee that:
- You own or have the legal right to use all content you provide.
- The content does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights.
- The content is accurate, lawful, and not misleading.
- The content complies with all applicable laws, including consumer protection and advertising standards.
3.2 Content Review
I do not review, verify, or approve content for accuracy, legality, or appropriateness. You are solely responsible for ensuring your content meets all legal requirements, including but not limited to:
- Consumer protection laws
- Advertising standards
- Privacy regulations (GDPR)
- Industry-specific regulations
3.3 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold BVOOC harmless against any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Content you provide
- Your use of the website
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your breach of these Terms
4. Website Development
4.1 Process
- Briefing: You provide requirements, content, and branding materials.
- Development: I build your website based on agreed specifications.
- Review: You review the website and request reasonable adjustments.
- Launch: After your approval, the website goes live.
4.2 Timeline
Estimated delivery is 1-2 weeks after receiving all required materials. This timeline depends on:
- Timely delivery of content and materials from you
- Prompt feedback during the review phase
- Complexity of the project
Delays in providing content or feedback will extend the delivery timeline accordingly.
4.3 Revisions
The one-time development price includes reasonable adjustments during the build process. This includes:
- Text changes and corrections
- Image replacements
- Minor layout adjustments
- Color and styling tweaks
The following are outside scope and will be quoted separately:
- Major design changes after approval
- Additional pages beyond the agreed scope
- New functionality or features
- Redesigns or restructuring
4.4 Acceptance
The website is considered accepted when:
- You provide written approval (email confirmation is sufficient), or
- You do not respond to a review request within 14 days, or
- The website goes live with your consent
After acceptance, further changes fall under the Support Contract or are quoted separately.
5. Accounts and Access
5.1 Account Ownership
All accounts are created in your name. You own and are responsible for:
- Your domain name (registered via Cloudflare or your chosen registrar)
- Your Netlify hosting account
- Your Google Workspace account
- Any other third-party accounts created for your project
5.2 Third-Party Payments
You are responsible for:
- Linking a valid payment method to Google Workspace, Netlify, and other services
- Paying all third-party fees directly to those providers
- Keeping payment information up to date
I only invoice for my services. Third-party costs are your responsibility. If your payments to third-party services fail, your services (email, hosting, etc.) may be interrupted. I am not liable for such interruptions.
5.3 Access Permission
By using my services, you grant me permission to access your accounts solely for the purpose of performing agreed services. This includes:
- Google Workspace admin console
- Netlify dashboard
- Domain registrar / DNS management (Cloudflare)
- Any other accounts necessary for service delivery
I will:
- Only use access for agreed services
- Treat all credentials confidentially
- Not share access with third parties
- Remove or return access upon termination of services (upon request)
5.4 Security Responsibility
While I take reasonable precautions to protect your account credentials, you remain responsible for:
- Keeping your own login credentials secure
- Enabling two-factor authentication where available
- Notifying me immediately if you suspect unauthorized access
6. Monthly Support (Managed Support Contract)
6.1 What Is Included
The monthly Support Contract includes:
- Hosting Monitoring: Ensuring your website remains online and functional
- Small Content Changes: Text updates, image swaps, minor styling adjustments (fair use policy applies)
- Technical Support: Assistance via WhatsApp or email
- DNS & Email Management: Ongoing maintenance of your domain and email settings
- Response Time: I aim to respond within 24 hours on business days
6.2 Fair Use Policy
"Small changes" means:
- Text corrections and updates
- Replacing images with new ones you provide
- Minor styling tweaks (colors, spacing)
- Adding or updating contact information
Fair use is limited to approximately 2-3 hours of work per month. Unused time does not roll over.
6.3 What Is Not Included
- New pages or sections
- Major design changes or redesigns
- New functionality or features
- Content creation
- SEO services
- Emergency support outside business hours (unless separately agreed)
These services can be quoted separately upon request.
6.4 Cancellation
You may cancel the Support Contract at any time with 30 days' notice. After cancellation:
- You retain full ownership of all accounts and files
- I will provide any necessary handover documentation
- Access credentials will be returned or removed as requested
- No refunds are provided for partial months
7. Payment
7.1 Website Development
- Payment: Full payment is required before work begins.
- Method: Bank transfer or as agreed.
- Currency: Prices are in USD unless otherwise stated.
7.2 Monthly Support
- Invoicing: Monthly in advance.
- Due Date: Payment is due within 14 days of invoice date.
- Late Payment: Services may be suspended if payment is more than 30 days overdue.
7.3 Refund Policy
- Before work begins: Full refund available if you cancel before I start work.
- After work begins: No refunds for work already completed. Partial refunds may be considered at my discretion based on work completed.
- Monthly Support: No refunds for partial months. You may cancel for the following month.
7.4 Price Changes
Prices for ongoing services (Support Contract) may be adjusted with 60 days' notice. You may cancel if you do not accept new pricing.
8. Intellectual Property
8.1 Your Content
You retain all intellectual property rights to content you provide (texts, images, logos, etc.).
8.2 Website Design
Upon full payment:
- You own all website files and custom code created specifically for your project.
- You receive a perpetual, non-exclusive license to use any templates, frameworks, or pre-existing code used in your website.
8.3 Before Full Payment
Until full payment is received, I retain all intellectual property rights to the Deliverables. You may not use, publish, or distribute the website until payment is complete.
8.4 Portfolio Rights
I reserve the right to display your website in my portfolio and marketing materials, unless you request otherwise in writing.
9. Liability
9.1 Limitation of Liability
My total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or my services is limited to the amount you paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim, up to a maximum of the fees paid in the 12 months preceding the claim.
9.2 Exclusions
I am not liable for:
- Content: Damage arising from content you provided, including inaccurate, unlawful, or misleading information.
- Third-Party Services: Downtime, data loss, or other issues caused by Netlify, Google, Cloudflare, or other third-party providers.
- Indirect Damages: Lost profits, lost revenue, lost data, business interruption, or any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
- Your Legal Compliance: Fines, penalties, or claims arising from your failure to comply with GDPR, consumer law, or other regulations.
- Security Breaches: Unauthorized access resulting from your failure to secure credentials or enable recommended security measures.
- Force Majeure: Events beyond my reasonable control (see Section 10).
9.3 No Warranty
Services are provided "as is." I do not warrant that:
- The website will be error-free or uninterrupted
- Third-party services will remain available or unchanged
- The website will achieve any particular business results
10. Force Majeure
I am not liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from circumstances beyond my reasonable control, including but not limited to:
- Natural disasters, pandemics, or acts of God
- War, terrorism, or civil unrest
- Government actions or regulations
- Internet or power outages
- Third-party service failures (Netlify, Google, Cloudflare, etc.)
- Cyberattacks or security incidents affecting third-party infrastructure
- Illness or personal emergencies
In such events, deadlines will be extended by the duration of the delay. If the delay exceeds 60 days, either party may terminate the agreement without penalty.
11. Third-Party Services
11.1 Disclaimer
Your website and services rely on third-party providers, including:
- Netlify: Website hosting
- Google: Google Workspace (email, calendar, etc.)
- Cloudflare: Domain registration and DNS
- WhatsApp: Communication (Meta/Facebook)
I am not responsible for:
- Changes to their terms, pricing, or features
- Service outages or downtime
- Data handling by these providers
- Account suspension or termination by these providers
11.2 Your Agreements
By using these services, you agree to their respective terms and privacy policies. It is your responsibility to review and comply with these agreements.
11.3 Export Controls
Clients are responsible for ensuring that their use of the services complies with applicable export control and sanctions laws.
12. Dispute Resolution
12.1 Informal Resolution
Before initiating formal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally. Please contact me at bart@bvooc.com with a description of your concern. I will respond within 14 days, and we will make good-faith efforts to resolve the matter.
12.2 Mediation
If informal resolution fails, either party may propose mediation through a mutually agreed mediator in the Netherlands. Mediation costs will be shared equally.
12.3 Legal Proceedings
If mediation fails or is declined, disputes will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in the Netherlands.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) does not apply.
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in the Netherlands.
14. Termination
14.1 By You
You may terminate services at any time by providing written notice. Termination does not entitle you to refunds for services already rendered or paid in advance (except as stated in Section 7.3).
14.2 By Me
I may terminate services if:
- You fail to pay invoices within 30 days of the due date
- You breach these Terms and fail to remedy the breach within 14 days of notice
- You engage in illegal activity or use services for unlawful purposes
- Continuing service would expose me to legal liability
14.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- You retain ownership of all accounts and files
- Outstanding invoices become immediately due
- I will provide reasonable assistance for handover (within reason)
- Confidentiality obligations survive termination
15. Miscellaneous
15.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any written agreements or quotes, constitute the entire agreement between us. They supersede any prior discussions or agreements.
15.2 Amendments
I may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or website notice. Continued use of services after changes constitutes acceptance.
15.3 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
15.4 No Waiver
Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
15.5 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without my written consent. I may assign my obligations to a successor or affiliate.
16. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact me at:
These Terms and Conditions are effective as of January 2025.