TOP WEBS NETWORK TERMS OF SERVICE
WEB SITE DESIGN, HOSTING & SERVICE CONTRACT

Revision February 27, 2010

  1. Definition of Terms

    2. TOP WEBS NETWORK: Maintains the following websites: Top Church Websites (www.topchurchwebsites.com) and Top Business Webs (www.topbusinesswebs.com). Mailing address is 745 Vanderville Dr, St Louis MO 63026. 
    CLIENT: Named in the application form.
    HOST: Hosting Company selected by TOP WEBS NETWORK.
    CONTRACT: This agreement is listed below.

  2. Authorization

    3. The above named CLIENT is engaging TOP WEBS NETWORK, as an independent contractor for the specific project of developing and/or improving a World Wide website to be installed on TOP WEBS NETWORK' web space located on a HOST’s computer selected by TOP WEBS NETWORK. The CLIENT also authorizes TOP WEBS NETWORK to publicize their completed website to Web search engines, as well as other Web directories and indexes at it's discretion.

  3. Warranties

    4. TOP WEBS NETWORK represents and warrants to the CLIENT that it has the experience and ability to perform the services required by this CONTRACT; that it will perform said services in a professional, competent and timely manner; that it has the power to enter into and perform this CONTRACT; and that its performance of this CONTRACT shall not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party or violate any federal, state and municipal laws. However, CLIENT will not determine or exercise control as to general procedures or formats necessary to have these services meet CLIENT’s satisfaction.

    The CLIENT represents and warrants to TOP WEBS NETWORK that it will provide CLIENT Materials as required in a professional, competent and timely manner; that it has the power to enter into this Agreement on behalf of CLIENT; and that its performance of this CONTRACT shall not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party or violate any federal, state and municipal laws.

  4. Standard Website Development
    • E-mail support and consultation during the development phase.
    • General education in the use of the website manager and website functions via documentation and support website.
    • Up to the maximum number of web pages indicated in the custom design package will be completely constructed in the content management system by TOP WEBS NETWORK. Additional pages may be added by the CLIENT or a quote may be requested ($100.00 minimum).
    • Text. Final text for web pages shall be supplied by the CLIENT (200 words per page approximate maximum.)
    • Links. Up to an average of 3 external links per page, and an e-mail response link on each web page to any e-mail address the CLIENT designates.
    • Custom Graphics. Front page and inner page banner graphics are included, as well as other front page graphics. High quality CLIENT logos will be incorporated, otherwise the CLIENT name will be used. Standard website development does not include the creation of a logo. Article graphics will be included by mutual agreement with a maximum of one per page and a total of 10 article graphics.
    • Custom Forms (included in some monthly plans). If requested, two custom forms will be created for the CLIENT's website during the design phase.
    • Installation of Web pages on the TOP WEBS NETWORK' HOST computer.
    • TOP WEBS NETWORK will ensure that the CLIENT's website will display and function properly with all major web browsers (browsers with greater than 5% market share).
    • Design Revisions (included in some design packages). The maximum number of design revisions of the initial draft website available are indicated on the design package page. Further revisions will require a separate quote ($100 minimum).
    • Minor updates and changes to existing Web pages for 2 weeks from completion of website.
  5. Standard Website Hosting and Support Services
    • TOP WEBS NETWORK will provide a dedicated server computer that is integrated into the Internet via a HOST. This server computer will send and receive information as related to the World Wide Web. The CLIENT will be connected to and utilize the hardware and software facilities of a HOST selected by TOP WEBS NETWORK to establish an Internet web site.
    • Domain name search and advice. If a domain name is needed for the website, TOP WEBS NETWORK will suggest appropriate names and do a search to ascertain the availability of those names. The determination of a domain name’s availability does not guarantee it will be still available at the time of registration.
    • Domain name registration or transfer. If needed, TOP WEBS NETWORK will complete the necessary forms to register or transfer a domain name as selected by the CLIENT. Although TOP WEBS NETWORK will submit forms to register a requested domain name in a timely fashion, TOP WEBS NETWORK does not guarantee the availability of any domain name.
    • The sending of spam, or Unsolicited Bulk Email (UBE) is not permitted on accounts hosted by TOP WEBS NETWORK.
    • Website hosting and support includes features and restrictions as found on electronic media on our websites which may be updated from time to time.
    • Website hosting runs from the beginning of this contract for a period of one month known as monthly at which time it will be automatically renewed for each subsequent month under the same agreement and cost set forth in this contract.
    • Website support includes content management system (CMS) software updates to ensure that the CLIENT's website continues to be secure and function with all major browsers.
    • Website support will correct any website malfunctions or errors that may arise as a result of the content management system configuration.
    • Website support includes backups of the CLIENT's website files and database, as well as restoration of the website if it becomes corrupted or inoperable, according to the plan selected.
    • Website support includes email support and documentation on CLIENT website questions and training.
    • Website support does not include correction of mistakes made by the CLIENT using the CMS website manager or other website creation tools. The CLIENT is not allowed to make template modifications or add/delete CMS extensions. 
    • Website support does not include modifications to the approved website design, graphics or content management system setup, including the menu system.
    • Monthly plans may be upgraded at any time at the CLIENT's request, although there may be one-time setup fees associated with adding the features of the upgraded plan. Implementation of features in a monthly plan after the final setup and design payment may require payment of additional one-time setup fees. When new features are added by TOP WEBS NETWORK to a monthly plan, implementation of a new feature in a completed website may require payment of additional one-time setup fees.
  6. Fees.

    7. TOP WEBS NETWORK will execute this website design as specified by the CLIENT requirements as terms of this CONTRACT and incorporated in this CONTRACT. Upon receipt of 50% of the setup and design fee, as well as all requested design materials, TOP WEBS NETWORK will begin creation of the CLIENT website. Upon completion of the website design by TOP WEBS NETWORK and approval by the CLIENT, the remaining 50% of the setup and design fee will be due, as well as the first monthly support fee. The complete setup and design fee, as well as the monthly support fee will be due when TOP WEBS NETWORK has completed the site and the CLIENT has approved the work, even though the CLIENT may still have content to add before the site goes live.

    Monthly support fees vary by type of plan chosen by the CLIENT. The various plan differences and prices are available on our websites and may be periodically updated. TOP WEBS NETWORK will put the CLIENT website online upon receipt of these fees. The monthly support fee will be a recurring and automatic charge until terminated by the CLIENT. Monthly support fees are subject to periodic increases by TOP WEBS NETWORK. Upon termination of the monthly support fee by the CLIENT, the CLIENT's website will be taken offline.

  7. Payment.

    8. All services agreed to in this CONTRACT, shall be sold for the current price specified on TOP WEBS NETWORK websites. Payment shall be by check, or money order, in US dollars, and made payable to “TOP WEBS NETWORK” or preferably via electronic payment through our support and billing site (www.topwebsnetwork.com). The monthly support fee may only be paid by recurring electronic payment through PayPal.

  8. Payment Terms.

    9. A minimum deposit of fifty percent (50%) of the design cost is required to commence work. The site will then be put online on a draft directory of the CLIENT’s HOST for the CLIENT’s viewing. During this proofing stage, typographical errors, design changes, and other corrections will be made according to the instructions of the CLIENT. Payment for the site must be made in full before the site will be moved to the main directory of the CLIENT’s HOST.

  9. Completion Date.

    10. TOP WEBS NETWORK and the CLIENT must work together to complete the website in a timely manner. Much of this depends on receiving the appropriate information, images and text from the CLIENT. We agree to work expeditiously to complete the website in a professional and timely fashion. Should the time from the commencement of work for the CLIENT by TOP WEBS NETWORK exceed 60 days due to the CLIENT's inability to make decisions or supply required content, the full amount for the CLIENT's website will be due, which includes the commencement of monthly support fees.

  10. Assignment of Project.

    11. TOP WEBS NETWORK reserves the right to assign subcontractors to this project to insure the right fit for the job as well as on-time completion. TOP WEBS NETWORK will be responsible for the final results of the project.

  11. Additional Services.

    12. Any revisions, additions or redesign CLIENT wishes TOP WEBS NETWORK to perform not specified in this document shall be considered "additional" and will require a separate quote, agreement and payment.

  12. Copyrights and Trademarks.

    13. The CLIENT represents to TOP WEBS NETWORK and unconditionally guarantees that any elements of text, graphics, photos, designs, trademarks, or other artwork furnished to TOP WEBS NETWORK for inclusion in Web pages are owned by the CLIENT, or that the CLIENT has permission from the rightful owner to use each of these elements, and will hold harmless, protect, and defend TOP WEBS NETWORK and its subcontractors from any claim or suit arising from the use of such elements furnished by the CLIENT.

  13. Age.

    14. CLIENT certifies that he or she is at least 18 years of age.

  14. Limited Liability.

    15. CLIENT hereby agrees that any material submitted for publication will not contain anything leading to an abusive or unethical use of the Web Hosting Service or Host Server. Abusive and unethical materials and uses include, but are not limited to, pornography, obscenity, nudity, violations of privacy, computer viruses, any harassing and harmful material or uses, any illegal activity, or material advocating illegal activity, and any infringement of privacy or libel.

    CLIENT hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless TOP WEBS NETWORK from any claim resulting from CLIENT’s publication of material or use of those materials. CLIENT hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless TOP WEBS NETWORK in any claim resulting from the submission of illegal materials.

    If TOP WEBS NETWORK shall acquire an Internet Domain Name on behalf of the CLIENT, then in such case CLIENT hereby waives any and all claims which it may have against TOP WEBS NETWORK, for any loss, damage, claim or expense arising out of or in relation to the registration of such Domain Name in any on-line or off-line network directories, membership lists or registration lists, or the release of the Domain Name from such directories or lists following the termination of the providing of this service by TOP WEBS NETWORK for any reason.

    Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall TOP WEBS NETWORK, its offices, agents or anyone else involved in creating, producing or distributing it’s services, be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages that result from the use of or inability to use TOP WEBS NETWORK’s services; or that results from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion or loss of files or data, errors, defects, delays in operation, or of performance, whether or not limited to acts of God, communication failure, theft, destruction or unauthorized access to TOP WEBS NETWORK’s records, programs or services. CLIENT hereby acknowledges that this paragraph shall apply to all content on TOP WEBS NETWORK’s services.

    Notwithstanding the above, CLIENT’s exclusive remedies for all damages, losses and causes of actions whether in CONTRACT, tort including negligence or otherwise, shall not exceed the aggregate dollar amount which Client paid during the term of this CONTRACT and any reasonable attorney’s fee and court costs.

  15. Indemnification.

    16. CLIENT agrees that it shall defend, indemnify, save and hold TOP WEBS NETWORK harmless from any and all demands, liabilities, losses, costs and claims, including reasonable attorney’s fees, ("Liabilities") asserted against TOP WEBS NETWORK, agents, its clients, servants, officers and employees, that may arise or result from any service provided or performed or agreed to be performed or any product sold by CLIENT, its agents, employee or assigns. CLIENT agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless TOP WEBS NETWORK against Liabilities arising out of any injury to person or property caused by any products or services sold or otherwise distributed in connection with TOP WEBS NETWORK’s service, any material supplied by CLIENT infringing on the proprietary rights of a third party, copyright infringement, and any defective product which CLIENT has sold in the Web Design.

  16. Laws Affecting Electronic Commerce.

    17. The CLIENT agrees that the CLIENT is solely responsible for complying with such laws, taxes, and tariffs, and will hold harmless, protect, and defend TOP WEBS NETWORK and its subcontractors from any claim, suit, penalty, tax, or tariff arising from the CLIENT’s use of Internet electronic commerce.

  17. Copyright to Web Pages.

    18. Copyright to the finished assembled work of Web pages produced by TOP WEBS NETWORK is owned by TOP WEBS NETWORK. Upon final design payment of this CONTRACT, the CLIENT is assigned rights to use as a website the code, design, graphics, and text contained in the finished assembled website only on a TOP WEBS NETWORK HOST computer while maintaining monthly support fee payments. The completed website may not be transferred, either in totality or part, to the CLIENT or to another host server selected by the CLIENT. Rights to photos, graphics, source code, work-up files, and computer programs are specifically not transferred to the CLIENT, and remain the property of their respective owners. TOP WEBS NETWORK and its subcontractors retain the right to display graphics and other Web design elements as examples of their work in their respective portfolios.

  18. Authorship Credit.

    19. CLIENT must include a byline and link on the bottom of their Web Page establishing authorship credit to TOP WEBS NETWORK.

  19. Non-Disclosure.

    20. TOP WEBS NETWORK, its employees and subcontractors agree that, except as directed by CLIENT, it will not at any time during or after the term of this CONTRACT disclose any Confidential Information to any person whatsoever.

  20. Refusal of Service.

    21. TOP WEBS NETWORK reserves the right to refuse service for any web site or material that that it feels is not legal, moral, or in the best interests of TOP WEBS NETWORK. TOP WEBS NETWORK is not responsible for the content of any web site. TOP WEBS NETWORK may cancel this contract for failure of the CLIENT to abide by its terms.

  21. Cancellation.

    22. In the event that work is cancelled at the request of the CLIENT, no further fees will be assessed after the payment of the initial 50% design and setup fee. In the event of cancellation, TOP WEBS NETWORK shall own all rights to the Work. The CLIENT shall assume responsibility for all collection of legal fees necessitated by default in payment.

  22. Refund Policy.

    23. None of the setup and design fees or the monthly support fees are subject to refunds.

  23. Arbitration.

    24. Any disputes in excess of $1,000 (or the maximum limit for small claims court) arising out of this CONTRACT shall be submitted to binding arbitration before the Joint Ethics Committee or a mutually agreed upon Arbitrator pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The Arbitrator’s award shall be final, and judgment may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The Client shall pay all arbitration and court costs, reasonable attorney’s fees and legal interest on any award or judgment in favor of TOP WEBS NETWORK.

  24. Payment of Fees.

    25. In order for TOP WEBS NETWORK to remain in business, payments must be made promptly. Invoices are due upon receipt. Delinquent bills will be assessed a $25.00 charge if payment is not received within 10 days of the due date. If an amount remains delinquent 30 days after its due date, an additional 10% penalty will be added for each month of delinquency. TOP WEBS NETWORK reserves the right to remove Web pages from viewing on the Internet until final payment is made. In case collection proves necessary, the CLIENT agrees to pay all fees incurred by that process. Regardless of the place of signing of this CONTRACT, the CLIENT agrees that for purposes of venue, this CONTRACT was entered into in St Louis County, Missouri, and any dispute will be litigated or arbitrated in St Louis County, Missouri. Please pay on time.

  25. Entire Understanding.

    26. This CONTRACT constitutes the sole agreement between TOP WEBS NETWORK and the Client regarding its Web Design Service. It becomes effective when agreed to by the CLIENT. This CONTRACT shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri. The parties agree that if any part, term, or provision of this Agreement shall be found illegal or in conflict with any valid controlling law, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.