Terms and conditions

Agreement via email

Legal precedent interprets email as a business tool capable of binding parties through implied intent even if a paper contract isn’t executed. As such, Writefish emails and attached documents stand for a binding commitment to undertake an agreed scope of work.

In plain language

If by email we agree on the extent and estimated cost of your project and you agree to proceed, then that agreement is binding.

Project cost estimates

Project cost estimates are exactly that, and the final cost may vary (up or down). I always inform clients about how a project is tracking and whether the estimate will hold. Each project is different and may have hidden complexities.

You have always presented work on time and of the highest quality at a responsible price.

Compliance with terms

By agreeing to proceed with your project, you also agree that you’ve read, understood and will comply with the terms on this page, on the Writefish website, and on emails, statements of work, quotes and invoices.

Invoices, deposits, prepayment and payment

  • Invoices are generated at the end of my work on a project, or sometimes at the end of a fortnight or month

  • For independent clients, payment is 14 days, as stated here and on quotes and invoices

  • For business clients, payment is 30 days

  • For new clients, I may require a 50% deposit

  • For large projects, I may negotiate regular progress payments

  • For very short projects, I charge 1 hour minimum at $140 per hour + GST; I may also require payment in advance

  • Payment is by electronic funds transfer (EFT)

  • For international clients, I require 100% payment in advance via PayPal (clients don’t need a PayPal account)

  • No statements are issued, so please pay on invoice

  • Once paid, your tax invoice stand (along with your bank records) stands for your receipt

Australian Supplier Payment Code

Small businesses and independent contractors can face significant issues if they have to deal with late payments. The Australian Supplier Payment Code is a national scheme to promote prompt, fair payment to small business suppliers. The Victorian Small Business Commission also encourages all businesses to show leadership in this area and commit to paying eligible suppliers within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice or on mutually agreed terms.

Copyright

Australia enjoys strong intellectual property (IP) laws and moral rights obligations, which means that Writefish automatically shares copyright as a co-creator (even if only a minor one) in your project until it’s paid for (at which point you own the IP).

Disclaimer

Writefish is committed to providing clients with services and advice that contribute to the client’s business objectives. The client remains solely responsible for any decisions resulting from such services and advice and solely responsible for any business outcomes achieved or not achieved. Writefish never warrants that content provided to or processed by Writefish is error free.

In providing professional writing, editing and proofreading services and advice, Writefish assumes no management responsibility for the client’s business decisions, policies or practices. The client agrees to hold Writefish free of all liability and responsibility for any client business actions or outcomes resulting from services, advice or information provided by Writefish.