Terms and Conditions

Fruit Punch Digital Ltd – Terms & Conditions
Effective: 08/05/2025

1. Introduction

We value our ongoing relationship with you. These Terms of Engagement (“Terms”) establish the foundation of our professional relationship and outline our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored digital services.

By engaging our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms, alongside all applicable supporting policies listed below.

2. Supporting Policies and Agreements

These Terms should be read in conjunction with the following documents, which form part of your agreement with us:

3. Scope of Agreement

These Terms apply to all services provided by Fruit Punch Digital Ltd, whether for individual projects or ongoing retainers, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Any variations must be confirmed in writing by both parties.

4. Definitions

  • “Fruit Punch Digital”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refers to Fruit Punch Digital Ltd.
  • “Client”, “you”, or “your” refers to the party receiving services under these Terms.
  • “Deliverables” means any work product created by us for you, as outlined in a proposal, quotation, or scope of work.
  • “Retainer” refers to an ongoing monthly service agreement.

5. Our Services

We provide the following core services:

  • Website Design
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Website Hosting

These services are governed by service-specific agreements. Details of each engagement, including scope and deliverables, will be outlined in a proposal or statement of work.

Specific terms such as revisions, project stages, warranty periods, and hosting limitations (e.g. plugin access or export restrictions) may be outlined in relevant service agreements or the Website Hosting Policy.

We may expand our service offerings from time to time. Any new services provided will be subject to these Terms unless otherwise agreed.

6. Client Care

We are committed to:

  • Protecting and promoting your interests independently and free from conflicts.
  • Collaborating with you to define and achieve your objectives.
  • Acting competently, promptly, and in accordance with your instructions.
  • Providing clear, timely communication about your project.
  • Maintaining strict confidentiality of your information.
  • Treating you with fairness, respect, and without discrimination.
  • Keeping you informed throughout your engagement.
  • Charging fair, transparent fees.
  • Addressing complaints efficiently and fairly. Please refer to our Contact & Complaints Policy for more information.
 

7. Support & Response Times

We provide structured client support through our support portal:
fruitpunch.digital/customer-support.
All requests must be submitted via this portal to ensure they are prioritised and tracked appropriately.

When submitting a request, you’ll be asked to select a priority level:

  • Low – General queries or non-urgent tasks (e.g., content changes): Response within 2–3 business days
  • Medium – Important but not time-sensitive (e.g., styling issues, plugin bugs): Response within 1–2 business days
  • High – Urgent issues affecting critical functionality (e.g., website down, checkout not working): Response within 4 business hours

Support hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm NZST. Requests outside these hours will be treated as received the next business day.

Urgent after-hours support may be available on a case-by-case basis and may incur additional fees. These requests must be clearly marked as High priority.

Please note: If a request is marked as High but is later deemed non-urgent by our team, we reserve the right to downgrade its priority and apply standard response times. Repeated misuse of priority levels may result in additional charges or restricted support access.

8. Fees and Invoicing

Basis of Charges
Fees are determined based on factors such as time, expertise, complexity, and urgency. Specific pricing will be detailed in your individual proposal or agreement.

Invoicing

  • Invoices are issued monthly by the 6th of each month.
  • Payment is due by the 20th of the same month.
  • Project work may be invoiced in phases.
  • Retainers are billed in advance.

Disbursements
We may incur third-party costs on your behalf (e.g. software licences, plugins, or advertising). These will be invoiced as incurred, and may require prepayment. Our use of cookies and tracking technologies is further outlined in our [Cookie Policy].

For more details on invoicing, payment methods, and refunds, please refer to our Payment & Billing Policy and Refund & Cancellation Policy. Certain services (such as website design) may involve staged payments (e.g., 50% deposit upfront), which are detailed in the applicable service agreement.

9. Disputes and Overdue Accounts

  • Invoice Disputes must be raised in writing within 5 calendar days of receipt, clearly stating the nature and amount of the dispute.
  • Late Payments may incur a 10% monthly fee on the overdue amount.
  • Debt Recovery: Accounts more than 90 days overdue may be referred to a New Zealand debt collection agency. You will be liable for all associated costs, including legal and administrative fees.

10. Confidentiality

We will maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained while providing our services, except where disclosure is required to carry out the work or comply with legal obligations. Our data handling practices are further detailed in our Privacy Policy.

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify us against any claims, losses, or liabilities resulting from:

  • Breach of these Terms;
  • Unlawful or inaccurate content you provide;
  • Infringement of intellectual property rights from materials you supply.

We will also indemnify you against losses caused by our breach of these Terms, subject to any limitations in the service agreement.

12. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all intellectual property rights in the deliverables remain the property of Fruit Punch Digital Ltd until full payment has been received. Upon full payment, you will be granted a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use the deliverables for your intended business purposes.

13. Client Responsibilities

You agree to provide timely access to information, approvals, and any necessary content required to complete the services. Delays in providing requested material may impact timelines and delivery.

14. Third-Party Services

Our services may involve the use of third-party platforms or tools. While we take reasonable steps to work with reliable providers, we are not liable for any downtime, data loss, or service disruptions caused by third-party services.

15. Subcontracting

We reserve the right to engage subcontractors or external specialists to fulfil parts of the project, provided we remain responsible for the quality and delivery of the services.

16. Data and Backups

While we take reasonable precautions to safeguard client data, you are responsible for maintaining your own backups unless otherwise agreed in writing. We are not liable for loss of data due to external factors beyond our control.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability to you for any claim related to our services is limited to the amount you paid to us in the three (3) months preceding the claim.

18. Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute, both parties agree to:

  1. Attempt resolution through good faith discussions;
  2. Proceed to mediation in Auckland, New Zealand if resolution is not reached within 14 days;
  3. If mediation fails after 30 days, either party may seek resolution through the courts of Auckland, New Zealand.

This does not limit our right to:

  • Seek immediate legal action to recover unpaid invoices;
  • Apply for injunctive relief if necessary.

19. Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, internet outages, or governmental restrictions.

20. Complaints

We handle complaints respectfully and promptly. In the first instance, please raise your concern with your project lead. If you’re unsatisfied, escalate the matter to a senior team member. For full procedures, please refer to our [Contact & Complaints Policy].

21. Service Pausing and Cancellation

Pausing or cancelling services may be subject to notice periods and limitations depending on the type of service. Please refer to your service agreement (e.g., Website Design Services Agreement) for specific terms.

Hosting services in particular are governed by their own cancellation and refund policies, including a 90-day notice period and non-refundable terms, as outlined in the Website Hosting Policy.

22. General Provisions

  • Variation: These Terms may be updated periodically. The latest version will be published on our website.
  • Severability: If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid, the remainder shall remain in full force.
  • No Waiver: Failure to enforce any part of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of our rights.
  • Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

23. Feedback and Clarification

If any part of these Terms is unclear or unsuitable to your circumstances, please contact us. We’re happy to clarify or, where appropriate, revise terms to meet mutual expectations.