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Last updated: 18 April 2026

1. About These Terms

These Terms and Conditions govern all web development and hosting services provided by Daniel Golding, trading as StackedByDan ("I", "me", "my"), to clients ("you", "your") who engage my services via stackedbydan.dev or direct communication.

By commissioning work, making a payment, or confirming a project brief in writing, you confirm that you have read and agree to these terms in full. If you do not agree, please do not proceed.

2. Services

I provide freelance web development services including but not limited to: website design and build, frontend development, contact form integration, SEO setup, and managed hosting. The exact scope of work is agreed in writing before work begins. I reserve the right to decline any project at my discretion.

All sites are hand-coded in pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript unless otherwise agreed in writing. No WordPress, page builders, or third-party CMS platforms are used unless explicitly requested and confirmed.

3. Quotes & Scope

All quotes are valid for 14 days from the date of issue and are based solely on the brief provided at that time. Any additions, changes, or expansions to the agreed scope after work has begun will be treated as new work, quoted separately, and must be agreed in writing before proceeding. I am not obligated to carry out work that falls outside the original agreed scope without additional payment.

4. Payment

A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the agreed project cost is required before work begins. The remaining 50% is due upon project completion, prior to final delivery or deployment. Work will not be released or made live until full payment has been received.

Invoices are payable within 14 days of issue. Late payment may result in work being paused or cancelled. Persistent non-payment may result in deliverables being withheld indefinitely until all outstanding amounts are settled.

The deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances, as it covers time and work already committed. If you cancel after work has begun, any work completed up to the point of cancellation remains billable at a pro-rata rate.

Payment is accepted via bank transfer (BACS). All prices are in GBP.

5. Project Sign-Off & Satisfaction

Upon completion, I will present the finished site for your review. You will have the opportunity to request amendments within the agreed revision allowance. Once you provide written sign-off — or once 14 days have passed without a response — the project is considered complete and accepted.

I am not responsible for dissatisfaction arising after sign-off where the work delivered matches the agreed brief. A change of preference, aesthetic opinion, or business direction after delivery does not constitute grounds for a refund or free remediation. If you would like changes made after sign-off, these are handled under Section 8 (Post-Launch Changes).

6. Intellectual Property & Code Ownership

Upon receipt of full and final payment, all code, design, and deliverables produced for your project become your property outright. You may use, modify, and redistribute the code freely without ongoing licensing fees.

I retain the right to display completed work in my portfolio and use it for promotional purposes, unless you specifically request otherwise in writing prior to project completion.

Any third-party libraries, fonts, APIs, or assets included in the project remain subject to their own respective licences. I will make you aware of any relevant third-party dependencies. I am not liable for any changes to third-party licences, service availability, or pricing that occur after delivery.

If you choose to self-host, a full Cloudflare deployment guide will be provided. I am not responsible for any issues arising from your own hosting environment, configuration, or management of the code after handover.

7. Managed Hosting

Managed hosting is an optional ongoing service, billed monthly at the agreed rate. It covers deployment, DNS management, uptime monitoring, and infrastructure maintenance on Cloudflare's network.

Either party may terminate the managed hosting arrangement with 30 days' written notice. Upon termination, hosting will cease at the end of the notice period. I will provide a full export of all files to allow you to migrate elsewhere.

I am not liable for downtime, data loss, or service interruptions caused by third-party infrastructure providers including but not limited to Cloudflare, DNS registrars, or upstream network providers. I will make reasonable efforts to resolve issues promptly but cannot guarantee specific uptime levels unless a separate SLA is agreed in writing.

I am not responsible for any business losses, reputational damage, or consequential losses arising from hosting downtime, regardless of cause.

8. Post-Launch Changes & Support

Minor tweaks within the 14 days immediately following launch are included at no extra cost, provided they fall within the original agreed scope.

Clients on an active monthly support package may request changes, updates, and modifications at any time within the agreed support terms. I will carry out reasonable amendments as part of the support arrangement. Major rebuilds or scope expansions remain separately quotable even under a support package.

Clients without an active support package are solely responsible for the ongoing maintenance, content, and upkeep of their site after the 14-day post-launch window. I am not liable for any faults, errors, broken functionality, security vulnerabilities, or degraded performance that occur after delivery where no support package is in place.

If a client without a support package requires changes, fixes, or updates, a one-off fee of £50 applies per session to cover my time. This fee is payable in advance. No work will begin until payment is received. The £50 fee covers a reasonable session of work; larger changes will be quoted separately.

I am not obligated to provide any post-launch assistance whatsoever to clients without a support package beyond what is outlined above.

9. Client Responsibilities

You are responsible for providing accurate content, timely feedback, and all assets required to complete the project. Delays caused by your failure to provide required materials may extend the project timeline; such delays are not my responsibility and do not entitle you to any refund or compensation.

You confirm that all content, images, copy, logos, and other materials you provide do not infringe any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or legal rights. Any legal consequences arising from client-provided content are entirely your responsibility. I will not be held liable for any claims, fines, or disputes arising from content you supplied.

You are responsible for ensuring the site complies with any industry-specific regulations, licensing requirements, or legal obligations applicable to your business. I do not provide legal advice and make no guarantees regarding regulatory compliance beyond standard web best practices.

10. Third-Party Services

Projects may integrate third-party services including but not limited to: Cloudflare, contact form providers, email routing services, analytics platforms, font providers, and payment processors. I am not liable for the availability, performance, pricing changes, or discontinuation of any third-party service.

If a third-party service changes its terms, pricing, or availability after your site is delivered, any remediation or migration work required will be treated as new work and charged accordingly.

11. Limitation of Liability

I will carry out all work with reasonable skill and care in accordance with industry standards. However, I make no guarantees regarding specific outcomes including but not limited to: search engine rankings, organic traffic, conversion rates, revenue, or business growth.

My total aggregate liability for any and all claims arising from services provided shall not exceed the total amount paid by you for the specific project or service to which the claim relates. Under no circumstances will I be liable for indirect, consequential, incidental, special, or punitive losses including lost profits, lost revenue, loss of data, loss of business, reputational damage, or any other economic loss, even if I have been advised of the possibility of such losses.

I am not liable for any issues, faults, security vulnerabilities, or data loss arising from: modifications made to the site by you or any third party after delivery; use of the site in a manner inconsistent with its intended purpose; or failure to maintain a support package.

I am not liable for any losses arising from hosting downtime, third-party service failures, cyberattacks, DNS issues, or events beyond my reasonable control.

Nothing in these terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under English law.

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold me harmless from any claims, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: your use of the deliverables; content or materials you provided; your breach of these terms; or any claim by a third party relating to your website or business.

13. Warranties Disclaimer

All services are provided "as is" and "as available". Beyond the obligation to carry out work with reasonable skill and care, I make no further warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Browser and device compatibility is tested against current mainstream browsers at the time of delivery; I am not responsible for issues arising from future browser updates or legacy device support.

14. Force Majeure

I shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing my obligations where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond my reasonable control, including but not limited to illness, bereavement, natural disaster, power failure, internet service disruption, or third-party platform outages.

15. Confidentiality

I will treat all information you share with me as confidential and will not disclose it to third parties without your consent, except where required by law or necessary to deliver the agreed services (e.g. using a hosting provider).

16. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. Both parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute informally before initiating legal proceedings.

17. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to update these terms at any time. The current version is always published at stackedbydan.dev/terms.html with the date of last update. Work commissioned after an update is subject to the updated terms. Ongoing arrangements (e.g. managed hosting) will be subject to 30 days' notice of any material changes.

18. Contact

For any questions regarding these terms, contact me at hello@stackedbydan.dev.