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Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of our web development services and establish the legal framework for our business relationship.

Last updated: January 17, 2025

Effective date: January 17, 2025

1. Service Provider Information

Business Name: Hassan El Berkaoui

Status: Auto Entrepreneur (Individual) - Morocco

Registration: Registered under Moroccan Auto Entrepreneur regulations

Email: fentronly@gmail.com

Phone: +212 6 76 62 90 22

Location: Marrakech, Morocco

Annual Revenue Limit: 200,000 MAD for services (as per Auto Entrepreneur status)

2. Legal Framework

These terms are governed by:

  • Moroccan Commercial Code (Code de Commerce)
  • Moroccan Auto Entrepreneur regulations
  • Moroccan Civil Code for contractual obligations
  • International commercial law where applicable

Jurisdiction: Moroccan courts have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes.

3. Services Offered

As an auto entrepreneur, I provide the following web development services:

  • Landing page design and development
  • Multi-page website creation
  • SaaS platform development
  • Custom web application development
  • Website maintenance and updates
  • SEO optimization services
  • Performance optimization

Service Limitations (Auto Entrepreneur Status)

  • No employees can be hired under this status
  • Services are provided as an individual contractor
  • Annual revenue cannot exceed 200,000 MAD for services
  • Cannot engage in regulated professional activities requiring special licenses

4. Acceptance of Terms

By:

  • Using our website or services
  • Submitting a contact form or project inquiry
  • Entering into a service agreement
  • Making payment for services

You acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

5. Project Process and Timeline

5.1 Project Initiation

  • Initial consultation and requirement gathering
  • Project scope definition and written agreement
  • Payment schedule establishment
  • Timeline confirmation

5.2 Standard Timelines

  • Landing Page: 1 week
  • Multi-page Website: 3 weeks
  • SaaS Platform: 2 months
  • Custom projects: As agreed in writing

5.3 Client Responsibilities

  • Provide necessary content and materials promptly
  • Respond to communication within agreed timeframes
  • Provide feedback during designated review periods
  • Make payments according to agreed schedule

6. Pricing and Payment Terms

6.1 Pricing Structure

All prices are fixed and include:

  • Design and development work
  • Basic SEO optimization
  • Mobile responsiveness
  • Performance optimization
  • Initial deployment

6.2 Payment Terms

  • 50% deposit required to begin work
  • Remaining 50% due upon project completion
  • Payment accepted in USD or MAD
  • Late payments may incur 1.5% monthly interest
  • All payments must be transferred to Moroccan bank account within 90 days (auto entrepreneur requirement)

6.3 Taxes and Compliance

  • As an auto entrepreneur, I pay 1% tax on service revenue
  • No VAT is charged (exempt under auto entrepreneur status)
  • All income is declared to Moroccan tax authorities

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Client Rights

  • Full ownership of custom code developed specifically for your project
  • Rights to all custom graphics and design elements created
  • License to use any third-party components included
  • Source code delivery upon final payment

7.2 Reserved Rights

  • Right to use general development techniques and approaches
  • Right to showcase work in portfolio (with client permission)
  • Ownership of pre-existing code libraries and frameworks
  • Rights to methodologies and business processes

7.3 Third-Party Content

Client is responsible for:

  • Obtaining licenses for any content provided
  • Ensuring copyright compliance for images, text, etc.
  • Indemnifying against any IP infringement claims

8. Warranties and Disclaimers

8.1 Service Warranties

  • 30-day bug fix warranty on delivered code
  • Services will be performed with professional skill
  • Compliance with agreed specifications
  • Use of industry-standard development practices

8.2 Disclaimers

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: As an individual auto entrepreneur, total liability is limited to the amount paid for services. No liability for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages. Services provided "as is" beyond the warranty period.

9. Cancellation and Refund Policy

9.1 Client Cancellation

  • Projects may be cancelled with 48-hour written notice
  • Work completed to date will be charged
  • Refunds processed within 30 days
  • Deposit is non-refundable if work has commenced

9.2 Service Provider Cancellation

  • Right to cancel for non-payment after 15 days
  • Right to cancel for breach of terms
  • Full refund if cancellation is due to our inability to deliver

10. Data Protection and Privacy

Data handling is governed by our Privacy Policy and includes:

  • Compliance with Moroccan Law No. 09-08 on data protection
  • Secure handling of all client information
  • Confidentiality of business information
  • Right to data deletion upon request

See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

11. Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our control, including:

  • Natural disasters or acts of God
  • Government actions or changes in law
  • Internet service failures or cyber attacks
  • Health emergencies or pandemics
  • Labor disputes or strikes

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Informal Resolution

We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication first.

12.2 Mediation

If informal resolution fails, disputes may be submitted to mediation in Morocco.

12.3 Legal Proceedings

  • Governed by Moroccan law
  • Jurisdiction: Courts of Marrakech, Morocco
  • Language: French or Arabic (as per Moroccan legal system)

13. Changes to Terms

These terms may be updated to reflect:

  • Changes in Moroccan auto entrepreneur regulations
  • New services or pricing structures
  • Legal or regulatory requirements

Clients will be notified of material changes via email or website notice.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these terms or our services, please contact:

Hassan El Berkaoui

Auto Entrepreneur - Web Development Services

Email: fentronly@gmail.com

Phone: +212 6 76 62 90 22

WhatsApp: +212 6 76 62 90 22

Location: Marrakech, Morocco