Terms and Conditions

These terms shall take precedence over any terms to the contrary and cannot be varied unless expressly agreed in writing.

Last updated 09/12/2019

1. Project Specifications / Hardware Sourcing
Software is developed according to a requirements specification written either by the Client or by IT-Pro but which in either case has to be approved by the Client.
Hardware is sourced / supplied according to a requirements specification written either by the Client or by IT-Pro but which in either case has to be approved by the Client.
All work carried out either within the offices of IT-Pro or on client sites will be done based on a requirements specification written either by the Client or by IT-Pro but which in either case has to be approved by the Client.
Our hardware suppliers reserve the right to change their pricing. Should their prices change in the time between us requesting a quote from them and the client accepting the quote and remitting any required payment to us, we will notify the client of the price change and give them the option of a new invoice amount or a refund.

2. Payment Terms

    • Support: Support contracts are to be paid within the first week of each month to cover support for that month.
    • Hardware: All hardware purchases are to be paid upfront, we can only order items into stock when payment has been received. We do not provide credit or lease agreements for any hardware items. However, Should you need these services we can liaise with a finance company on your behalf to arrange the funding requirement.
    • Tech Services: Unless a monthly payment scheme has been agreed with the Client, the following terms shall apply. For contracts of less than one 1000 pounds (£1,000) in value, full payment will be due thirty (30) days following satisfactory completion of the work undertaken. For contracts over this amount we require that fifty percent (50%) of the contract value be paid in advance and the balance will be due thirty (30) days following satisfactory completion of the work undertaken.
    • Software Development Services All of our software projects follow the Time & Billing model. The Time & Material model facilitates agile development process. It is simple to understand and provides the following advantages:
      • flexible and negotiable budget and low risk for both parties;
      • opportunity to pay in parts and only for the performed work;
      • perfect for large and long-term projects that can’t predict the end product on the initial stages;
      • development process starts earlier, since there is no need in formulating the final requirements;
      • client has control over the project, approves or adds any task that will be implemented on demand;
      • specifications and enhancements can be negotiated during any project stage.

      Under the Time and Material pricing model, IT-Pro ensures engagement of qualified and experienced team members, while services are billed at the end of every month based on the pre-negotiated and mutually agreed rate. Client receives skilled services and pays only for the exact amount of time and resources used.

      IT-Pro controls the work of the staff that is involved in current projects and makes sure that client is content with both quality of services and final result of the project. We are ready to provide any assistance and corrections in the process of interaction and development. The main aim is client’s satisfaction with the final product and desire to work together in future projects.

    • Overdue Accounts: A 5% late fee shall be applied on all invoices not paid in full by their due date. The interest will be added from the invoice date. Should the need arise for IT-Pro to instruct a debt recovery agency, or to instigate legal proceedings, the customer will be liable for any costs incurred.

3. Delivery and Acceptance
After the software / hardware has been installed, configured and tested the Client shall have 10 days to review and test the software / hardware to determine whether it complies with the applicable requirements. If during this period the Client reasonably determines that the software / hardware fails to comply with said requirements, the Client shall notify IT-Pro in writing. This notification should specify the deficiencies and upon receipt IT-Pro shall be given sufficient time in which to correct the stated deficiencies. The Client shall then have 10 days to test and re-evaluate the software / hardware. If, during this time, the Client reasonably determines that the software / hardware still does not comply with the requirements and standards, the Client shall have the option of either:
i) Terminating this agreement.
ii) Granting IT-Pro additional opportunities to correct any deficiencies as agreed. If the Client fails to give IT-Pro written notice of any deficiencies during the times above provided, the Client will be deemed to have accepted the Software / hardware.

Upon acceptance by Client, whether by affirmative acceptance or by its failure to object during the above time frames, the Client shall become immediately responsible for payment of the applicable fee. Upon receipt of payment of software, IT-Pro shall immediately deliver to the Client one copy of the completed software in source code format and one copy in object code format on media deemed appropriate by the Client.

4. Delays in Completion Dates
IT-Pro will take all reasonable steps to adhere to all agreed completion dates, and will inform the Client as soon as is practicable if it anticipates any delays. In the event that any scheduled delivery is inexcusably delayed by more than thirty days, the Client will have the option to declare IT-Pro in Default of this agreement. Any such delay will be determined excusable where the delay is caused by forces beyond the reasonable control of IT-Pro, including, but not limited to, acts of God, labour disputes or the actions of the Client which prevent IT-Pro from reasonably performing its duties. An excusable delay does not include the failure of IT-Pro’s employees or subcontractors to perform duties assigned to them by IT-Pro or the failure of IT-Pro to obtain required supplies and materials necessary to perform its obligations under this agreement. In the event of an excusable delay, IT-Pro will not be in breach of this agreement so long as it immediately notifies the Client of the delay and takes reasonable steps to cure the delay. In this event, the time for performance may be extended for a period of time equal to the duration of the conditions giving rise to the excusable delay.

5. Training
Upon Acceptance, and where the contract value is of at least five thousand pounds, IT-Pro shall provide one full day of training by a member of its staff to a group of the Client’s staff. Additional training, if reasonably requested by the Client, may also be provided.

6. Ownership of Software and Documentation
The Client hereby grants to IT-Pro a nonexclusive and irrevocable license to use the Software in any manner it sees fit including the right to prepare derivative works based on the Software, to copy and distribute the Software, to sell the Software or other software developed from the Software, or to use any of its elements or background technology, subject only to the restriction that IT-Pro, and all of its employees, shall not, for a period of three years after delivery of the completed software system, license, use or sell the Software, or any substantially similar software or derivative works based on the Software, to any individual, business or other entity which is directly engaged in competition with the Client.

7. Hardware Warranty
This will be provided by the hardware vendor. Hardware warranty is generally 1 year from date of purchase. However, this can be different for various types of hardware. Please ask about the warranty provided at point of purchase.

8. Software Warranty

According to the current international practice, a manufacturer (or contractor) has the right to set a warranty period for his product (work, service) – a period, during which he is prepared to deal with the client’s problems and complaints regarding inferior product quality (work, service). A warranty entails an obligation to eliminate any defects in the operation of a product or its construction, which are due to a production fault. In other words, during the warranty period the developer must fix all software defects within the agreed time limit, provided that the following conditions are met:

      • documented evidence of system failure or fault is given;
      • proof that the failure occurred due to a development fault;
      • proper usage of software in accordance with the manual;
      • no unwarranted interference with the software package on the part of the client;
      • subject of the client’s complaint is covered in the requirements specification.

According to the law, warranty obligations oblige the developer to eliminate only those defects which arise as a result of his own error(s). Analysis and additional work is required to correct faults and it may be some time before a given piece of software is returned to the client. If the failure is deemed to be the fault of the client, then the developer is not obliged to resolve any defects or provide a new version of the software.

9. Software Support
IT-Pro will provide support services not otherwise covered by the above warranty provisions as is reasonably required by the Client at an amount to be agreed with the Client prior to commencement of work. Such support services include, but are not limited to, consultation concerning the operation and utilization of the Software, software error correction, and designing, coding, and implementing program changes and modifications.

Software Warranty and Software Support costs.

After installation to a live environment any software defects will be fixed through a software warranty, any changes to existing systems that are above the original specification will be done under software support. The costs and explanation of these are outlined in the table below.

Warranty Software support
Cost of service An average year-long warranty amounts to 20% of the development cost. Is paid additionally, according to the number of working hours spent.
Defect resolution Only covers defects which occur due to development error(s), the subject of which appears in the requirements specification. All defects covered.
How soon the client’s claim is processed One to several weeks from the day IT-Pro has been advised of a fault and analysis is conducted. Instant response. The shortest possible correction turnaround time. Round-the-clock work is possible.
Product customisation Returned product has the same properties outlined in the requirements specification. Product is reworked to show optimal performance in completing specific tasks.
Consulting services According to original specification. Available upon request.
Possibility of modernising the product and expanding its functionality No. Can be conducted but under an additional agreement. Yes

* You may accept delivery of software without a software warranty. However, any resolutions to post roll-out issues would be chargeable at our current developer rate.

10. Server Support Services
Subscriptions to this service are based on the number of servers you have on site. At this time we cannot support Linux based computers under this scheme. Support for these systems is provided on an ad-hoc basis or using our flexible service plans.

This service provides you with:

      1. Remote access for supporting and diagnosing servers
      2. Telephone support and diagnostics on the items listed in this agreement.
      3. Support is provided Monday-Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm (excluding bank holidays)
      4. In the event of an operative not being immediately available to diagnose your fault, one of our operatives will endeavor to return any messages left on our support line within 2 working hours.
      5. Charges for this service are for a reasonable level of support provided for your computer systems. If we believe that this service is being used excessively, for example as replacement for training we reserve the right to charge for our services on an hourly basis.

11. Computer Support Services
Subscriptions to this service are based on the number of PCs you have on site. At this time we cannot support Linux based computers under this scheme. Support for these systems is provided on an ad-hoc basis or using our flexible service plans.

This service provides you with:

      1. Remote access for supporting and diagnosing PCs
      2. Telephone support and diagnostics on the items listed in this agreement.
      3. Support is provided Monday-Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm (excluding bank holidays)
      4. In the event of an operative not being immediately available to diagnose your fault, one of our operatives will endeavour to return any messages left on our support line within 2 working hours.
      5. Charges for this service are for a reasonable level of support provided for your computer systems. If we believe that this service is being used excessively, for example as a replacement for training we reserve the right to charge for our services on an hourly basis.

12. Web Hosting Services

      1. Our Obligations – Our obligation to begin providing Services is contingent on your satisfaction of our credit approval criteria. We will provide the Hosting Services in accordance with the Services Description, the Service Level Guarantees, and other specifications in this Agreement. We will perform any Supplementary Services in a good and professional manner. We will maintain security practices outlined by our server suppliers, and will provide the specific security services described in their Services Description. We will perform all Services in accordance with applicable law.
      2. Your Obligations – You must use reasonable security precautions in connection with your use of the Services. You must comply with the laws applicable to your use of the Services. You must cooperate with our reasonable investigation of Service outages, security problems, and any suspected breach of the Agreement. You are responsible for keeping your account permissions, billing, and other account information up to date by emailing us with any account changes. You must pay when due the fees for the Services stated in the Services Description or other agreement between us. If there is a dispute with respect to any portion of an invoice, you shall pay the undisputed portion of the fees promptly and provide written details specifying the basis of any dispute. Each of us agrees to work together to promptly resolve any disputes.
      3. Promises we do not make – 1) We do not promise that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. You acknowledge that there are risks inherent in Internet connectivity that could result in the loss of your privacy, Confidential Information and property. 2) We disclaim any and all warranties not expressly stated in the Agreement to the maximum extent permitted by law, including the implied warranties relating to satisfactory quality and fitness for a particular purpose. You are solely responsible for the suitability of the services chosen. Any services that we are not contractually obligated to provide but that we may perform for you at your request and without any additional charge are provided on an ‘AS IS’ basis. 3) We do not have knowledge of the data you store within your Hosted System, including the quantity, value or use of the data. You are therefore responsible to take all reasonable steps to mitigate the risks inherent in the provision of the Services, including loss of your data, including any “cardholder data” as that term is defined in the Payment Card Industry-Data Security Standard.
      4. Hosting Support – We will provide Support only to your administrative or technical contacts listed on your account. We will not provide support directly to your end users unless specifically agreed in writing.
      5. Unauthorised Access to your data – We are not responsible to you or any third party for unauthorised access to your data or the unauthorised use of the Services unless the unauthorised access or use results from our failure to meet its security obligations stated in Section 3 (Our Obligations) of these General Terms and Conditions or the Services Description. You are responsible for the use of the Services by any employee of yours, any person you authorise to use the Services, any person to whom you have given access to the Services, and any person who gains access to your data or the Services as a result of your failure to use reasonable security precautions, even if such use was not authorised by you.

13. Confidentiality
IT-Pro agrees to treat all information provided by the Client as confidential. Such information includes, but is not limited to, Client’s customer lists, financial information, business plans, and proprietary intellectual property. Said parties shall use all reasonable methods to keep such information confidential and shall not disclose such information except as is necessary either to reasonably carry out the terms of this agreement, is required by law or is otherwise authorized by this agreement. Information which was known by IT-Pro without an obligation to keep it confidential or which was developed by or for it is not considered confidential information under this agreement. If required by the Client and requested in writing, IT-Pro agrees to cause any person who is actively involved in its business to enter into a separate Confidentiality Agreement incorporating the above terms. IT-Pro shall use its best efforts to prevent anyone from violating this confidentiality agreement and shall cooperate with the Client in its enforcement.