Legal Notice
Name of Company
Murphy Digital Drafting
Contact Details
jason@murphydigitaldrafting.co.uk
Terms of Website Use
By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following legal terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our website.
Business Name: Murphy Digital Drafting
1. Structure & Scope of Agreement
1.1 Application: These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") apply to all computer-aided design (CAD), digital drafting, 3D modelling, and related technical illustration services provided by Murphy Digital Drafting , referred to as "we", "us", or "our" to the client named in our written estimate or proposal ("Client", "you", or "your").
1.2 Formation of Contract: A binding contract is formed when you accept our written Quotation or Fee Proposal in writing (including email confirmation) or by issuing a Purchase Order.
1.3 Precedence: These Terms take precedence over any standard purchasing conditions supplied by the Client, unless expressly agreed in writing by a director of Murphy Digital Drafting.
2. Services, Quotations & Deliverables
2.1 Scope of Work: The scope of services, specific deliverables, and target completion dates will be set out in our written Quotation or Project Scope document. Any additional tasks requested outside this scope will be treated as a variation.
2.2 Quotation Validity: Unless stated otherwise, all written quotations remain valid for 7-10 calendar days from the date of issue.
2.3 Technical Data & Reliance: We rely on the accuracy, completeness, and legibility of all specifications, site surveys, structural drawings, sketches, and dimensions provided by you or your nominated representatives. Murphy Digital Drafting is not liable for errors or omissions arising from inaccurate or incomplete client-supplied information.
3. Client Obligations
To enable us to complete the services within the agreed timeframe, you agree to:
Provide clear instructions, necessary source drawings, and technical specifications in a timely manner.
Respond promptly to requests for clarification, reviews, and sign-offs.
Nominate a single point of contact for project communications and approvals.
4. Fees, Invoicing & Payment Terms
4.1 Service Fees: Services will be billed on either a fixed-fee per project basis, an hourly rate, or a milestone schedule as specified in our Quotation. All fees are exclusive of VAT (where applicable) and agreed out-of-pocket expenses.
4.2 Payment Terms: Invoices are due for payment within 14 calendar days [or 30 days] from the invoice date, without deduction or set-off.
4.3 Deposits: For new clients or large-scale projects, we reserve the right to require an upfront deposit (typically 25%–50% of the contract value) before commencement of work.
4.4 Late Payment: We reserve the right to charge interest on late payments in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 at 8% above the Bank of England base rate, alongside reimbursement for reasonable recovery costs.
4.5 Suspension of Work: In the event of unpaid invoices exceeding the due date, we reserve the right to suspend further performance of services and withhold final CAD deliverables until all outstanding balances are settled in full.
5. Variations, Amendments & Revision Policy
5.1 Included Revisions: Our quotation includes up to [2] rounds of minor cosmetic or dimensional amendments, provided these changes do not alter the fundamental brief or scope of work.
5.2 Scope Variations: Requests for design changes, major layout alterations, or additions to the agreed brief after work has commenced will be quoted as a variation and billed at our standard hourly drafting rate (£[Insert Rate]/hour).
6. Intellectual Property & Copyright
6.1 Background IP: Murphy Digital Drafting retains full ownership of all background intellectual property, including proprietary CAD blocks, drawing templates, custom software scripts, and drafting methodologies used during the project.
6.2 Transfer of Copyright: Upon receipt of full and final payment for the project, we grant you an exclusive, perpetual, non-transferable license to use, reproduce, and print the final CAD output files (e.g., DWG, DXF, PDF) for the specific project site or purpose agreed.
6.3 Unpaid Work: If the project is cancelled prior to completion or invoices remain unpaid, all drawings, drafts, and intellectual property remain the sole property of Murphy Digital Drafting, and you must not use or distribute them.
7. Professional Status & Engineering Disclaimer
7.1 Technical Drafting Scope: Murphy Digital Drafting provides CAD drafting, 3D visual modelling, and technical representation services. We do not act as chartered structural engineers, architects, or building control surveyors unless explicitly qualified and contracted in writing under a separate professional scope.
7.2 Professional Sign-Off: The Client remains responsible for obtaining necessary structural calculations, architectural approvals, planning permissions, and statutory building control sign-offs from appropriately qualified professionals prior to construction or fabrication.
8. Limitation of Liability
8.1 Direct Loss Cap: To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total aggregate liability for any loss, claim, damage, or expense arising out of or in connection with our contract (whether in contract, tort including negligence, or breach of statutory duty) shall be strictly capped at the total fee paid by the Client for the specific project giving rise to the claim.
8.2 Excluded Losses: Murphy Digital Drafting shall not be liable under any circumstances for any loss of profit, indirect or consequential loss, delay damages, site standstill costs, or wasted labor fees.
8.3 Statutory Exception: Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.
9. Cancellation & Termination
9.1 Notice Period: Either party may terminate the contract by giving 7 days' written notice to the other party.
9.2 Termination Fees: Upon termination, you will be invoiced for all work performed, hours logged, and expenses incurred up to the effective date of cancellation.
9.3 Immediate Termination: Either party may terminate the agreement immediately if the other party enters into liquidation, administration, or commits a material breach that is not remedied within 14 days of written notice.
10. Data Protection & Confidentiality
10.1 Confidentiality: Both parties agree to keep confidential all non-public technical specifications, commercial proposals, and proprietary project information disclosed during the contract.
10.2 Data Handling: Any personal details processed during the provision of our services will be handled strictly in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.
11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions, and any non-contractual obligations or disputes arising out of them, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Both parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.