Our Terms and Conditions
Services
Moura Marketing agrees to perform for the client the services listed in the SEO written contract. The client agrees that Consultant shall have ready access to the client’s staff and resources as necessary to perform the Consultant’s Services provided for by their specific contract. Scope of Services (those that apply):
• SEO Web site Design/Redesign
• SEO Consultation for Existing site
• SEO Campaign Management
• SEO Graphics
• SEO Copywriting services
Payment for Services
The client agrees to pay Moura Marketing for Services in accordance with the scope of services listed in their written contract. This generally constitutes an initial payment, and subsequent monthly payment for continuation of services.
Invoicing
Client shall pay the amounts agreed to herein upon receipt of invoices which shall be sent by Moura Marketing, and the client shall pay the amount of such invoices to Moura Marketing on the first of each month.
Responsibilities of the parties
Moura Marketing is committed to using only white hat”, or ethical Search Engine Optimization methods that will not cause any harm to the client’s Web site. Moura Marketing pledges to use all available knowledge to provide the client with increased search engine traffic. The client understands that the search engines are not under the control of the Consultant, but that the client can generally begin to see positive Search Engine Optimization campaign results within 6 months.
The client agrees to respond to requests by Moura Marketing to provide any necessary information in a timely manner. The client understands that Moura Marketing bears no responsibility for any signed-off optimized work in the event that the client removes or makes changes to it.
Confidential Information
Each party agrees that all information and materials disclosed by Moura Marketing and the client regarding a proposed business deal between the parties, including these terms and conditions and the existence of the discussion between the parties, will be considered and referred to collectively as "Confidential Information". Confidential Information does not include information that is now or subsequently becomes generally available to the public through no fault or breach on the part of either party; either party can demonstrate to have had rightfully in its possession prior to disclosure to the receiving party; is independently developed by either party without the use of any Confidential Information; or either party rightfully obtains from a third party who has the right to transfer or disclose it.
Moura Marketing acknowledges that during the performance of the contract, we may learn or receive confidential client information and Moura Marketing confirms that all such information relating to the client’s business will be kept confidential, except to the extent that such information is required to be divulged to the consultant’s clerical or support staff or associates in order to enable us to perform our contract obligation.
The parties shall not disclose, publish, or otherwise disseminate Confidential Information to anyone other than those of its employees and trusted subcontractors with a need to know, and each party shall take reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use, disclosure, publication, or dissemination of Confidential Information. The parties accept the Confidential Information for the sole purpose of evaluation in connection with either parties' business discussions with each other. Each party shall not use Confidential Information otherwise for its own or any third party's benefit without the prior written approval of an authorized representative of the disclosing party in each instance. The foregoing restrictions on Confidential Information shall not apply to Confidential Information that is required to be disclosed in connection with any suit, action or other dispute related to the Confidential Information, or otherwise required to be disclosed as a matter of law.
All Confidential Information remains the property of the disclosing party and no license or other rights to Confidential Information is granted or implied hereby. All Confidential Information is provided "AS IS" and without any warranty, whether express or implied, as to its accuracy or completeness. Each party hereby acknowledges that unauthorized disclosure or use of Confidential Information could cause irreparable harm and significant injury to the disclosing party that may be difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, each party agrees that the disclosing party will have the right to seek and obtain immediate injunctive relief to enforce obligations under this Agreement, in addition to any other rights and remedies each party may have.
Our Staff
Moura Marketing is an independent contractor and neither we nor our staff is or shall be deemed to be employed by our client. The client is hereby contracting with Moura Marketing for the services described in their written contract and Moura Marketing reserves the right to determine the method, manner and means by which the services will be performed.
Moura Marketing is not required to perform the services during a fixed hourly or daily time and if the services are performed at the client’s premises, then the time spent at the premises is to be at the discretion of Moura Marketing; subject to the client’s normal business hours and security requirements. Moura Marketing hereby confirms that the client will not be required to furnish or provide any training to enable Moura Marketing to perform services required.
The services shall be performed by Moura Marketing staff, and the client shall not be required to hire, supervise or pay any assistants to help perform the services under this agreement. Moura Marketing shall not be required to devote their full time to the performance of the services required, and it is understood by the client that Moura Marketing has other clients and that we offer services to the general public.
The order or sequence in which the work is to be performed shall be under the control of Moura Marketing. Except to the extent that the work must be performed on or with the client’s computers or client’s existing software, all materials used in providing the services shall be provided by Moura Marketing. Moura Marketing SEO services cannot be terminated or cancelled short of completion of the services agreed upon except for failure to perform the contract’s specification as required and subject to the client’s obligation to make full and timely payment(s) for the SEO services as set forth in the written contract.
The client shall not provide any insurance coverage of any kind for Moura Marketing or our staff, and the client will not withhold any amount that would normally be withheld from an employee’s pay. Moura Marketing shall take appropriate measures to insure that our staff is competent.
Each of the parties hereto agrees that, while performing Search Engine Optimization Services, and for a period of six (6) months following the termination of the service agreement, neither party will, except with the other party’s written approval, solicit or offer employment to the other party’s employees or staff engaged in any efforts under the service agreement.
Use of Work Product
Except as specifically set forth in writing and signed by both the client and Moura Marketing, Moura Marketing shall have all copyright and patent rights with respect to all materials developed under this contract, and the client is hereby granted a non-exclusive license to use and employ such materials within the client’s business.