Terms & Conditions – Global Wave Media
Last Updated: September 26, 2025
Welcome to Global Wave Media. By engaging our digital marketing and consulting services, you (“Client”) agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. Scope of Services
- Global Wave Media (“Consultant”) will provide services as outlined in a written proposal, invoice, or agreement.
- Any services requested outside the agreed scope will require a new agreement and may incur additional fees.
2. Payment Terms
- All payments are due in advance unless otherwise specified in writing.
- Deposits and retainers are non-refundable.
- Failure to pay on time may result in suspension of services, withholding of deliverables, and/or additional fees.
- Consultant reserves the right to charge late fees of 1.5% per month on overdue balances.
3. Refunds & Cancellations
All services rendered are non-refundable once work has begun.
Cancellations by the Client will not relieve payment obligations for work already completed or resources allocated.
Any credits or goodwill refunds are at the sole discretion of Global Wave Media.
4. Client Responsibilities
- The Client agrees to provide timely access to information, materials, and approvals needed for Consultant to perform services.
- Delays caused by Client in providing necessary materials or approvals will not affect payment obligations or deadlines.
- The Client is solely responsible for compliance with all applicable laws in relation to their business operations, including advertising and marketing regulations.
5. Intellectual Property
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All original strategies, designs, content, reports, and materials created by Global Wave Media remain the property of the Consultant until full payment has been received.
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Upon full payment, the Client receives a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use final deliverables for their business.
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Consultant reserves the right to showcase completed work (excluding sensitive/confidential data) in portfolios, case studies, or marketing.
6. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality of proprietary or sensitive information disclosed during the engagement.
Consultant may reference Client name/logo in marketing materials unless otherwise agreed in writing.
7. Limitation of Liability
- Global Wave Media provides consulting services based on best practices and industry expertise. However, results cannot be guaranteed (including but not limited to traffic, sales, revenue, or ROI).
- Consultant’s total liability under this agreement shall not exceed the amount paid by the Client for services rendered in the preceding 30 days.
8. Indemnification
The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Global Wave Media from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the Client’s use of deliverables, advertising, or business operations.
9. Governing Law
- Consultant reserves the right to terminate services immediately if the Client:
- Fails to pay fees when due,Engages in unlawful or unethical business practices, or Violates these Terms & Conditions.
- In such cases, all unpaid balances will become immediately due.
10. Contact Us
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.
Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in San Joaquin County, California, unless otherwise agreed.
11. Updates
Global Wave Media reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the latest version.
