1. Definitions
- “Company” refers to BricoBrick, a design and project management consultancy firm based in India.
- “Client” refers to any individual or entity availing the services of BricoBrick.
- “Services” refers to architectural design, interior design, project management consultancy (PMC), and related services offered by the Company.
2. Scope of Work
- A detailed Scope of Work (SOW) will be outlined in each project agreement or proposal and shall be deemed part of these Terms.
- The Company reserves the right to revise the scope based on evolving project needs, subject to mutual consent.
3. Payments
- All payments shall be made as per the milestones agreed upon in the project proposal or contract.
- Delayed payments beyond 7 working days from the due date will attract an interest of 18% p.a. on the outstanding amount.
- Taxes applicable as per Indian law shall be charged in addition to quoted fees.
4. Changes & Revisions
- Minor design changes (up to 2 iterations per stage) are included. Additional changes may be charged separately.
- Any changes to scope, site conditions, or client-side delays impacting the timeline or cost will be handled through a Change Request, with a revised quote and timeline.
5. Confidentiality
- Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality on proprietary information, designs, plans, and business details shared during the course of the engagement.
- The Company may showcase completed works for portfolio or marketing purposes, unless explicitly restricted in writing by the Client.
6. Intellectual Property
- All concept designs, drawings, and documents prepared by BricoBrick remain the intellectual property of the Company unless transferred through a written agreement.
- The Client is granted a non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the deliverables only for the intended project.
7. Site Access & Approvals
- The Client shall ensure timely access to the site and provide necessary permissions, drawings, and statutory approvals as required.
- Any delays or cost escalations arising from such dependencies are outside the Company’s control.
8. Subcontractors & Vendors
- BricoBrick may engage qualified subcontractors or third-party vendors for project execution or consultancy support. The Company shall remain responsible for quality and delivery as per contract.
9. Liability
- BricoBrick will exercise due diligence in providing services; however, the Company shall not be liable for:
- Delays or disruptions due to third-party vendors or authorities.
- Indirect or consequential losses.
- Site-related issues not under BricoBrick’s control.
10. Termination
- Either party may terminate the engagement with 15 days’ prior written notice. The Client shall settle all dues for completed stages of work and any approved third-party commitments.
11. Dispute Resolution & Jurisdiction
- All disputes arising out of or in connection with this agreement shall first be resolved amicably through mutual discussion.
- Failing resolution, disputes shall be referred to a sole Arbitrator appointed mutually under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitration shall be held in Bangalore, in English, and the decision shall be final and binding.
- The courts in Bangalore, Karnataka shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any legal proceedings.
12. Governing Law
- These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
13. Force Majeure
- BricoBrick shall not be liable for delays or failure to perform obligations due to acts beyond its control including, but not limited to, acts of God, war, riots, strikes, epidemics, natural disasters, or government restrictions.
14. Entire Agreement
- These Terms, along with project-specific proposals and contracts, represent the entire understanding between the parties and supersede all prior discussions or correspondence.