Legal

Terms of Service

Last updated: June 4, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the services provided by The River & The Bell ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Services Description

We provide the following services:

  • Smart Website Design and Development
  • Conversion Optimization Services
  • Branding and Identity Creation
  • Automation and Integration Solutions
  • Monthly Hosting and Maintenance

Specific services are outlined in individual proposals and contracts.

3. Project Process

Our standard project workflow includes:

  • Initial consultation and discovery
  • Proposal and agreement
  • Design and development phases
  • Review and revision periods
  • Final approval and launch

4. Payment Terms

Payment terms are as follows:

  • A deposit (typically 50%) is required to begin work
  • Remaining balance is due upon project completion
  • Monthly hosting fees are billed in advance
  • Late payments may incur additional fees

All prices are in US Dollars unless otherwise specified.

5. Refund Policy

Due to the custom nature of our work, deposits are non-refundable once work has begun. However, we are committed to your satisfaction:

  • If you are unsatisfied with our work, we will make reasonable revisions within the included revision rounds for your tier
  • If we cannot reach an agreement on revisions, you may pause the project for up to 30 days while we discuss solutions
  • Monthly hosting fees may be refunded on a pro-rated basis if cancelled before the billing cycle ends
  • Completed work that has been approved and paid for is non-refundable

Project Abandonment:

If a client goes completely silent (no feedback, no communication) for more than 30 consecutive days after providing initial direction, the project will be considered abandoned. The deposit will be forfeited, and restarting the project will require a re-initiation fee equal to 25% of the original project cost.

6. Revisions and Changes

Our project tiers include the following revision rounds:

  • Essential: 2 rounds of revisions
  • Professional: 4 rounds of revisions
  • Premium: Unlimited revisions during development

Out-of-Scope and Additional Revisions Rule:

Any additional revision cycles requested beyond your tier's included allocation are subject to the specific scope of what is being revised, up to an absolute maximum fee of $50 per consolidated round.

A single "revision round" is defined as a single, consolidated list of minor layout tweaks, text adjustments, or image swaps submitted together in one batch. Once that batch of modifications is implemented and delivered for review, that round is closed.

Note: Major structural layout changes, page overhauls, or new feature installations requested after your tier's initial allocation are outside the scope of standard revisions and will require a separate custom development quote.

7. Intellectual Property

Upon full payment, you will own the final custom visual design, copy, and graphics assets created specifically for you.

Third-Party Platforms and Software:

Underlying website builder software, CMS platforms, open-source frameworks, licensed plugins, and third-party services (including but not limited to platforms such as Landingsite.ai, WordPress, Elementor, or similar tools) remain the intellectual property of their respective owners. You do not acquire ownership of any third-party software, platforms, or underlying code through our services.

We retain ownership of:

  • Pre-existing code, templates, and frameworks
  • Stock images and third-party assets
  • Our design methodologies and processes

We reserve the right to display completed work in our portfolio unless otherwise agreed in writing.

8. Client Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • Providing timely feedback and approvals
  • Supplying content and materials as agreed
  • Ensuring you have rights to any materials provided
  • Payment according to agreed terms

9. Timeline and Delays

Project timelines are estimates based on timely client collaboration. Delays caused by:

  • Late feedback or approvals
  • Content not provided on schedule
  • Scope changes

...may result in adjusted delivery dates. We will communicate any timeline changes promptly.

10. Hosting and Maintenance

Monthly hosting and maintenance services include:

  • Website hosting and security
  • Domain management
  • Software updates and backups
  • Technical support

These services are billed monthly and may be cancelled with 30 days written notice.

Hosting Liability:

While we implement industry-standard security measures and software updates, we do not guarantee 100% uninterrupted uptime. The River & The Bell is not liable for any lost revenue, business downtime, or data loss resulting from server outages, third-party hosting failures, scheduled maintenance, or malicious cyberattacks. We recommend maintaining your own backups of critical data.

11. Warranty and Support

We provide the following support:

  • Bugs and technical issues: Free resolution during development, reasonable support post-launch
  • Feature requests: Subject to additional quotes
  • Training: Included with applicable project tiers

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The River & The Bell shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The River & The Bell and its founders, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of:

  • Your use of our services or website
  • Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law
  • Content you provide that infringes on third-party rights
  • Your actions that cause harm to others

14. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing their obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Natural disasters, acts of God, or extreme weather
  • War, terrorism, civil unrest, or government actions
  • Pandemics, epidemics, or public health emergencies
  • Infrastructure failures, internet outages, or server issues
  • Strikes, labor disputes, or supply chain disruptions

The affected party will provide prompt notification and use reasonable efforts to resume performance as soon as practicable.

15. Termination

Either party may terminate a project with written notice. Upon termination:

  • Work completed to date will be billed at the agreed rate
  • Deposits are non-refundable for work completed
  • All outstanding invoices become immediately due

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Pennsylvania.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: