Terms

Reviewed 10th January 2026

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) apply to all services provided by Northern Pixel (“we”, “us”, “our”) to the client (“you”, “the Client”). By accepting a proposal, signing an agreement, or making payment, you agree to be bound by these Terms.


1. Services

Northern Pixel provides digital services including, but not limited to:

  • Website design and development

  • Digital marketing and SEO

  • Paid advertising and campaign management

  • HubSpot CRM setup, configuration, and automation

  • Branding and visual identity

  • Product, platform, and website launches

  • Retainer-based and ongoing support services

The specific services, scope, and deliverables will be defined in a written proposal, statement of work (“SOW”), or retainer agreement.


2. Ownership & Intellectual Property (Licence Model)

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing:

  • All intellectual property created by Northern Pixel remains the property of Northern Pixel

  • The Client is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the work for its intended business purpose

  • The licence becomes active only once all invoices are paid in full

The Client may not:

  • Resell, sublicense, or distribute the work

  • Claim ownership of the underlying designs, code, systems, or frameworks

  • Reuse work outside the agreed purpose without written consent

Northern Pixel retains the right to:

  • Reuse non-confidential elements, frameworks, processes, and methodologies

  • Display work in portfolios, case studies, and marketing materials


3. Project Scope & Changes

  • All work is delivered strictly in line with the agreed scope

  • Requests outside scope are treated as chargeable variations

  • No obligation exists to undertake additional work without written agreement

Scope creep, delayed feedback, or late content may impact timelines and pricing.


4. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to:

  • Provide accurate information, content, and approvals on time

  • Confirm they hold rights to all supplied materials

  • Assign a single point of contact for decisions

  • Review deliverables promptly

Northern Pixel is not responsible for delays or errors caused by missing or incorrect client information.


5. Fees, Invoicing & Payment

  • Fees are outlined in the proposal, SOW, or retainer agreement

  • Invoices are payable within 7 or 14 days as stated

  • Deposits and setup fees are non-refundable

  • Late payments may result in paused work or suspended access

  • All prices exclude VAT unless stated otherwise


6. Retainers & Monthly Services

For retainer or monthly agreements:

  • Services are delivered on a best-efforts basis within the agreed allocation

  • Unused hours or deliverables do not roll over unless stated

  • Retainers cover ongoing services, not guaranteed outcomes

  • Either party may cancel with 30 days’ written notice unless agreed otherwise

Paused retainers still require notice and payment for the notice period.


7. Digital Marketing & Advertising Terms

  • We do not guarantee rankings, leads, conversions, or revenue

  • Search engines, ad platforms, and algorithms are outside our control

  • Performance depends on budgets, competition, market conditions, and client input

  • Ad spend is paid directly by the Client unless agreed otherwise

We are not liable for platform account suspensions, policy changes, or third-party actions.


8. HubSpot & CRM Services

  • HubSpot and CRM services are configured based on Client-provided information

  • The Client is responsible for:

    • Data accuracy

    • GDPR and marketing compliance

    • Lawful use of CRM data

  • Northern Pixel is not responsible for misuse, data breaches, or non-compliance caused by the Client

Third-party software licensing and subscription fees are the Client’s responsibility.


9. Website & Development Terms

  • We are not responsible for third-party plugins, APIs, hosting, or software

  • Functionality reliant on third parties is outside our control

  • Maintenance, updates, and security are not included unless covered by a support agreement

  • Compatibility with future updates is not guaranteed


10. Timelines & Delivery

  • Timelines are estimates unless explicitly agreed as fixed

  • Delays caused by the Client, third parties, or force majeure may extend delivery

  • Launch dates are indicative only unless agreed in writing


11. Revisions & Acceptance

  • Revisions are limited to those defined in the proposal

  • Approval, publication, or launch constitutes acceptance

  • Further changes are treated as new chargeable work


12. Termination

Either party may terminate if:

  • A material breach occurs and is not remedied

  • Invoices remain unpaid beyond agreed terms

On termination:

  • Work completed to date will be invoiced

  • Deposits remain non-refundable

  • The licence to use work may be withdrawn if payment remains outstanding


13. Limitation of Liability

  • Liability is limited to the total fees paid in the preceding 3 months

  • We are not liable for indirect or consequential losses

  • Nothing limits liability for fraud or death caused by negligence


14. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential information secure and not disclose it without consent, except where required by law.


15. Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failure caused by events beyond reasonable control, including system outages, supplier failures, or acts of nature.


16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of English courts.


17. Acceptance

Engaging Northern Pixel, approving a proposal, or making payment confirms acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.


Intellectual Property & Licence

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, all intellectual property rights in all work, materials, designs, code, systems, documentation, and deliverables created by Northern Pixel remain the sole property of Northern Pixel, including after full payment has been made.

Upon receipt of full payment, the Client is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to use the deliverables solely for their internal business purposes and only in connection with the agreed project.

The Client may not:

  • Claim ownership of the work

  • Resell, sublicense, distribute, or commercially exploit the work

  • Reuse the work outside the agreed purpose

  • Provide the work to third parties without written consent

All frameworks, methodologies, systems, templates, automations, and underlying intellectual property remain the property of Northern Pixel.

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