1. Terms and conditions
1.1 These terms and conditions together with the order form or letter to which
they are attached ("the request") will form a binding contract between
the Client named on the Request ("the client") and Nirph Digital
(Pty) Ltd.("Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd.") which shall constitute the
entire agreement between client and Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. and apply to
any trading agreement or other contract or arrangement between client and
Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd.
1.2 These terms apply to the exclusion of all other terms or conditions of
contract the client may propose and shall not be varied unless agreed in writing
and signed by Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd.
2. Client
2.1 The client will co-operate with, and act in good faith towards Nirph Digital
(Pty) Ltd. and provide on request such source materials including those listed
in the request ("materials") as Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. are to
incorporate into the software or Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. require to carry
out its obligations hereunder.
3. Payment
3.1 The client shall pay Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. the fees without deduction,
or set-off (with VAT thereon) within 30 days of the date of invoice unless
specified otherwise in the request.
3.2 Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. shall be entitled to charge interest on any overdue
payment at the rate of 5% over Standard Bank’s base rate prevailing
at the time, and such reasonable costs as it incurs in the collection of such
overdue payments.
3.4 If the client requires any change or alteration to the software ("change"),
Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. and client shall, prior to such change being effective
or implemented, agree:
- the nature of the change
- the procedures for implementation of such change
- the variation to the fees
4. Intellectual property rights/confidentiality
4.1 All copyright, design rights, registered designs, trade marks, patents,
database rights, confidential information, ideas, and all other rights whatsoever
of a like nature world wide, whether registered or not, of whatever nature
in material devised, created or commissioned by Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd.,
in supplying the software and under this agreement will vest in, and belong
to Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd., unless otherwise agreed and specified in writing
on the request of, and or otherwise, and signed by both parties.
4.2 In consideration of, and upon payment of the fees in full, the client
shall have the Rights of Use set out in the request which shall take effect
on receipt by Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. of the fees. Where no such rights are
specified, the client is granted a non-exclusive license to use the software
for the purpose described in the request, proposal or other software documentation.
Rights of Use shall be extended only with the consent of Nirph Digital (Pty)
Ltd., and payment of additional fees.
4.3 The client shall not modify, adapt or translate the software except with
the prior written consent of Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. or as otherwise permitted
by law where all modifications, adaptations and translations shall belong
to, and vest in, Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. unless otherwise agreed and specified
in writing on the request.
4.4 Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. warrants that it will use reasonable efforts
to ensure that the software do not infringe the copyright of any third party.
5. Inspection and acceptance
5.1 The client shall inspect the software regularly, and shall inform Nirph
Digital (Pty) Ltd. immediately if it wishes to reject any part of the software
because such do not comply with the proposal, or are defective in material
and workmanship.
5.2 If the software do not comply with the proposal, or are defective in material
and workmanship, Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd’s liability shall be limited
to correcting such defects within a reasonable time.
5.3 The client shall only be entitled to reject the software because such
do not comply with the proposal, or are defective in material and workmanship,
and if they are not rejected within 48 hours of delivery then the client shall
be deemed to accept the software. Rejection without good reason shall be deemed
a breach of these terms.
6.Liability and warranty
6.1 Subject to Clause 7.2 below, Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd’s liability
for any loss or damage, direct or otherwise, and howsoever caused whether
in tort (including negligence), or contract, or otherwise, shall not exceed
the amount invoiced by Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. to the client hereunder.
6.2 Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. shall not be liable to the client for any consequential
loss or damage.
6.3 When instructions or advice are given or received orally by Nirph Digital
(Pty) Ltd., it shall have no liability to the client for any misunderstanding
or misrepresentation which may arise in relation thereto, except in relation
to fraudulent misrepresentations.
6.4 Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. shall have no liability to the client in respect
of the materials or service. On completion of the software, the client agrees
to collect any and all materials within 2 months of completion of the software,
failing which, Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. may dispose of them on giving the
client 14 days notice.
7. Risk and title
7.1 Risk in any reports or information delivered to the client will pass to
the client on dispatch, and until payment in full has been received in cleared
funds by Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. in respect of the software title and in
any physical products delivered to the client shall remain with Nirph Digital
(Pty) Ltd.
7.2 The client shall take out such insurance as shall be prudent, against
all risks usually incurred in respect of the work whilst in its possession
or control.
8. Termination
8.1. Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. shall be entitled to immediately restrict, suspend
or terminate the software and the client's use of any software, and, or terminate
this agreement upon the client's material breach of this agreement (including
without limitation the non-payment of any sum as and when due) unless the
client remedies such breach within 14 days of its occurrence.
8.2 Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd. will not be liable in any amount, for failure
to perform any obligation under this agreement if such failure is caused by
the occurrence of any unforeseen contingency beyond the reasonable control
of Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd., including without limitation internet outages,
communications outages, fire, flood, war or act of God.
8.3 During the course of this agreement, and for a period of 12 months afterwards,
the client shall not solicit the staff of Nirph Digital (Pty) Ltd., or entice
them to transfer their employment or services.
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