These terms apply to all freelance services provided by Nick Cozier / Cozier Design (“the Designer”) to the client (“the Client”), unless otherwise agreed in writing.
By commissioning work, confirming a booking, or accepting an invoice, the Client agrees to the following terms.
1. Scope of Work
The scope of work will be agreed in writing before work begins. This may be via email, message, proposal, or brief.
Any work requested outside of the agreed scope may be quoted separately and charged accordingly.
2. Fees & Rates
Fees are charged on a project, daily, or hourly basis as agreed in advance.
All fees are exclusive of VAT (where applicable).
The Designer reserves the right to revise fees if the scope of work changes materially.
3. Payment Terms
Invoices are issued monthly or upon completion of work unless otherwise agreed.
Payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date.
Late payments may incur:
A 10% late payment charge, and
Statutory interest and recovery costs in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
The Client is responsible for all bank or transfer fees.
4. Kill Fee / Cancellation
If the Client cancels, pauses, or materially delays a project once work has commenced, the following kill fees apply:
Less than 7 days’ notice: 75% of the remaining agreed fee
7–14 days’ notice: 50% of the remaining agreed fee
More than 14 days’ notice: Fees payable only for work completed to date
Any work completed up to the cancellation date will be invoiced and payable in full.
This applies to both project-based and day-rate bookings.
5. Booking & Availability
Dates are only considered booked once confirmed in writing.
The Designer reserves the right to release provisional bookings if confirmation is not received within a reasonable timeframe.
6. Revisions
Unless otherwise agreed, fees include reasonable revisions within the agreed scope.
Additional revisions, changes of direction, or new concepts may be charged at the Designer’s standard rate.
7. Intellectual Property
Ownership of final approved work transfers to the Client only once full payment has been received.
The Designer retains the right to display the work for portfolio, self-promotion, awards, and marketing purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.
8. Client Responsibilities
The Client agrees to:
Provide timely feedback and approvals
Supply accurate content, assets, and information
Ensure they have rights to any materials provided
Delays caused by the Client may affect timelines and fees.
9. Liability
The Designer will carry out work with reasonable care and skill.
The Designer shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses.
Total liability shall not exceed the total fees paid for the relevant project.
10. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep confidential any sensitive or proprietary information shared during the course of the project, unless disclosure is required by law.
11. Termination
Either party may terminate the agreement in writing.
Termination does not affect the Client’s obligation to pay for work completed or any applicable kill fees.
12. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
13. Acceptance
Commissioning work, confirming a booking, or paying an invoice constitutes acceptance of these terms.