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Last Updated: February 26, 2026  ·  Effective: February 26, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of Balanced Designs' services. Please read them carefully. By making a payment or submitting a project inquiry, you agree to these terms in full.

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing agency.balanced-designs.com, submitting a contact form, creating an account, or making any payment to Balanced Designs, you ("Client") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Balanced Designs ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), operated by Akki Shenoy.

2. Services

2.1 What We Offer

Balanced Designs provides website redesign services for small and growing businesses. Our services consist of two tiers:

TierPriceDescription
Demo RedesignAs quotedA focused UI modernization of 1–2 key areas of your existing website, delivered as a working demo for your review.
Full RedesignAs quotedA complete UI overhaul of your website. Pricing is determined after review of your site. The Demo fee is applied as a credit toward the full balance.

2.2 What Is Included

Demo Redesign: Redesign of 1–2 key pages or sections, delivered as a hosted preview or code handoff, one round of minor revisions, and delivery within 5–10 business days of payment. Pricing per your invoice.

Full Redesign: Complete redesign of your agreed-upon scope, up to two rounds of revisions, final codebase or deployment handoff, with timeline communicated per project. Pricing per your invoice.

2.3 What Is Not Included

Unless explicitly agreed upon in writing, our services do not include: ongoing maintenance or hosting after delivery, SEO copywriting or content creation, third-party integrations not discussed upfront, domain registration or DNS management, or backend development not specified in your project.

3. Payment Terms

3.1 Demo Payment

The Demo fee is due in full at checkout before any work begins, per the amount quoted. All payments are processed securely through Stripe.

3.2 Full Redesign Payment

Upon your decision to proceed with a Full Redesign, you will receive a checkout link for the remaining balance (total cost minus the Demo credit). Work does not begin until the balance is paid in full.

3.3 Hosting & Maintenance Plans (Optional)

The core redesign service is a project-based payment with no ongoing obligation. Optionally, clients may enroll in a monthly Hosting & Maintenance Plan after project delivery. Plans renew automatically and may be cancelled at any time with 30 days written notice.

TierPriceDescription
Basic Hosting$50/monthSite kept live and monitored for uptime
Standard$150/monthBasic Hosting + weekly performance checks
Premium$300/monthStandard + up to 5 revisions per month

4. Refund Policy

4.1 Demo Redesign

All Demo payments are non-refundable once work has begun. Work is considered begun within 24 hours of payment confirmation. If you request a cancellation within 24 hours and before work starts, we will issue a full refund at our discretion.

4.2 Full Redesign

If a full redesign project is cancelled mid-production, payment for work completed to that point is non-refundable. The remaining unearned balance (if any) will be returned based on the percentage of work not yet completed, assessed at our sole discretion.

4.3 Disputes

If you have a concern about charges, please contact us at contact@balanced-designs.com before initiating a payment dispute. We are committed to resolving legitimate concerns directly.

5. Intellectual Property & Ownership

5.1 Upon Full Payment

Upon receipt of full payment, all rights to the final delivered design files and codebase transfer to you. You own the work outright and may use, modify, sublicense, and deploy it for any purpose without restriction or additional payment to Balanced Designs.

5.2 Demo-Only Clients

If you pay for a Demo but do not proceed to a Full Redesign, the demo deliverable is provided for evaluation purposes only. You may not publish, deploy, or use the demo output commercially without purchasing the Full Redesign or obtaining a separate written license.

5.3 Portfolio Rights

Balanced Designs retains the right to display completed work in our portfolio and marketing materials (e.g., before/after comparisons) unless you notify us in writing that you object.

6. Client Responsibilities

To ensure timely delivery, you agree to respond to requests for information or approvals within 5 business days, provide all required content (text, logos, images) before work begins, designate a single point of contact, and provide consolidated revision feedback within 5 business days of receiving a deliverable.

Delays caused by your failure to respond or provide required materials do not extend delivery timelines or entitle you to a refund.

7. Revisions

7.1 Demo Redesign

One (1) round of minor revisions is included — adjustments to colors, fonts, text, or small layout tweaks. Structural changes or page additions are not included.

7.2 Full Redesign

Up to two (2) rounds of revisions are included. Revisions must be submitted as a consolidated list, not in piecemeal messages over multiple days.

7.3 Ongoing Revisions

Additional revisions beyond what is included in your project tier are available through the Premium Hosting & Maintenance Plan ($300/month), which includes up to 5 revisions per month. Unused revisions do not roll over.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Balanced Designs' total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid in the 30 days preceding the claim. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost revenue or business interruption.

We make no guarantee that a redesigned website will improve your conversion rate, revenue, SEO ranking, or business performance. Our work is design and development only.

9. Confidentiality

We treat all client information (business details, audit findings, project discussions) as confidential and will not share it with third parties except as required by law. In return, you agree to keep any proprietary processes or tooling we disclose during the engagement confidential.

10. Termination

Either party may terminate the engagement with written notice. Upon termination, you owe payment for all work completed through the termination date, and Balanced Designs will deliver any completed work-in-progress assets within 5 business days. Sections 5, 8, and 9 survive termination.

11. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Consumer Arbitration Rules, conducted in Massachusetts. You waive the right to a jury trial or class action.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our services after a change constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact

For questions about these Terms or to report a concern:

Balanced Designs
Email: contact@balanced-designs.com
Website: agency.balanced-designs.com