Terms of service
This page summarises the standard terms under which DKDP engages with clients. For any binding legal interpretation, the French version prevails.
Quotes and engagement
Every project starts with a written quote covering scope, price and timeline. The quote is valid for 30 days and becomes binding when signed by both parties. Work starts after a deposit invoice is paid (typically 30-50% of total).
Deliverables
Deliverables are defined precisely in each quote. Anything not listed is out of scope and may be quoted separately as a change request. We commit to weekly progress demos and clear visibility on what is shipped, what is in progress and what is blocked.
Payment terms
Invoices are payable within 30 days of issuance. Late payment triggers a default interest of 5% per annum (Swiss Code of Obligations, art. 104). For ongoing retainers, monthly invoicing is the default.
Intellectual property
On full payment of the project, the client receives a transferable usage right on all deliverables produced specifically for them (code, design, content). DKDP retains the right to mention the project in its portfolio unless explicitly forbidden in the engagement letter.
Confidentiality
DKDP keeps confidential any non-public information disclosed during a project. This obligation survives the end of the engagement. NDAs can be signed separately for sensitive engagements.
Liability
DKDP is liable for damages caused by intent or gross negligence, up to the amount of the project fee. Indirect damages (loss of profit, business interruption) are excluded to the extent permitted by Swiss law.
Termination
Either party may terminate a fixed-scope engagement before completion with 30 days written notice. In that case, work already performed is invoiced pro-rata. Retainers can be terminated at the end of any calendar month with 30 days notice.
Governing law and jurisdiction
These terms are governed by Swiss law. The competent courts of the canton of Geneva have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from a DKDP engagement.