Terms & Conditions

1. Service Description

Zombie Rebuild provides a fixed-scope website refresh service. Using our proprietary analysis and code-generation technology, we crawl your existing website, extract its content and visual identity, and produce a rebuilt version of the same site using modern frameworks (Next.js 15 and Tailwind CSS v4). The goal is to preserve your brand, messaging, and page structure while delivering a faster, more credible, and more maintainable codebase.

The Service does not include the creation of new content, new pages outside the agreed scope, custom integrations beyond those explicitly listed in the project brief, or ongoing maintenance. Any work beyond the agreed deliverables is subject to a separate written agreement and additional fees.

Zombie Rebuild operates as an independent contractor, not an employee or agency retainer. This Agreement does not create a partnership, joint venture, or any ongoing service obligation beyond the project scope defined herein.

2. Project Scope & Approval

Prior to commencing any work, Zombie Rebuild will provide the Client with a written project brief that defines the pages to be rebuilt, the expected deliverables, the estimated timeline, and the total project fee. Work does not begin until the Client has reviewed and accepted the project brief in writing (email acceptance is sufficient) and the deposit described in Section 3 has been received.

Any request to add pages, features, or functionality not listed in the approved project brief constitutes a change in scope. Zombie Rebuild will provide a written change order with the additional cost and timeline impact. No out-of-scope work will be undertaken without written approval and payment arrangements for the additional fee.

If the Client's existing website undergoes significant structural changes after the project brief has been approved, Zombie Rebuild reserves the right to issue a revised brief and adjusted fee to reflect the updated scope.

3. Payment Terms

Payment for the Service is structured as follows:

• Deposit (50%): Due before work commences. The deposit confirms the Client's intent to proceed and reserves the project slot in Zombie Rebuild's production queue.
• Balance (50%): Due upon delivery of the final deliverables and prior to transfer of production files or deployment credentials. Final files will not be released until the balance is paid in full.

All fees are quoted and payable in United States dollars (USD) unless otherwise agreed in writing. Invoices are due upon receipt. Overdue balances are subject to interest at 1.5% per month (18% per annum) compounded monthly.

No refunds after work has begun. Once the deposit has been received and work has commenced (i.e., once Zombie Rebuild has initiated the crawl or any pipeline stage), the deposit is non-refundable. If the Client chooses to cancel the project after work has begun, any work completed up to the cancellation date will be invoiced at a pro-rated hourly rate, and the deposit will be applied toward that invoice. If the pro-rated amount exceeds the deposit, the remaining balance is due immediately upon cancellation.

Refunds prior to project commencement (before the crawl stage is initiated) may be issued at Zombie Rebuild's sole discretion, less any payment processing fees incurred.

4. Deliverables

Upon completion of the project and receipt of final payment, Zombie Rebuild will deliver to the Client:

• A production-ready website codebase (Next.js 15 + Tailwind CSS v4) containing all pages agreed upon in the project brief, with content mirroring the approved source site.
• A compiled and optimized build artifact suitable for deployment on standard Node.js hosting environments (e.g., Vercel, AWS, or equivalent).
• A brief deployment guide outlining the environment variables and build commands required to run the delivered application.

Deliverables are provided digitally. Zombie Rebuild does not provide domain registration, DNS management, hosting subscriptions, or ongoing technical support unless separately contracted.

Zombie Rebuild does not guarantee that third-party integrations present on the original website (e.g., booking widgets, payment processors, chat plugins) will be replicated unless explicitly included in the project brief.

5. Revisions

Each project includes one (1) revision round at no additional charge. A revision round is defined as a single, consolidated list of change requests submitted by the Client in writing within five (5) business days of delivery. Zombie Rebuild will address all items in that consolidated list and deliver an updated version within the timeline agreed for the revision.

A revision request must relate to alignment with the approved project brief. It does not include new features, additional pages, content rewrites, or design changes that represent a departure from the original site. Such requests constitute out-of-scope work and will be addressed via a change order.

Additional revision rounds beyond the included one are billed at USD $150 per round. Zombie Rebuild will not commence a paid revision round until a corresponding invoice has been approved and paid by the Client.

6. Timeline & Turnaround

An estimated delivery date is provided in the project brief at the time of project approval. This estimate is made in good faith based on the agreed scope and current production capacity. It is an estimate, not a contractual guarantee. Zombie Rebuild will make commercially reasonable efforts to meet the stated timeline but shall not be liable for delays caused by factors outside its reasonable control.

Timeline estimates assume timely receipt of Client feedback and any assets required from the Client. Delays caused by the Client's failure to provide feedback, approvals, or materials within the agreed timeframes will extend the delivery date by a corresponding period and are not the responsibility of Zombie Rebuild.

If a project is placed on hold at the Client's request for more than fourteen (14) calendar days, Zombie Rebuild reserves the right to reschedule the project to the next available production slot, which may result in a revised delivery date.

7. Client Responsibilities

The Client represents, warrants, and agrees to the following:

• Rights to existing content: The Client warrants that it owns or has the right to reproduce all text, images, logos, trademarks, and other content present on the existing website being rebuilt. The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Zombie Rebuild from any claim arising from the reproduction of Client-supplied or Client-owned content.
• Timely feedback: The Client agrees to provide feedback, approvals, and requested materials within the timeframes specified in the project brief or as otherwise agreed in writing. Failure to do so may result in project delays for which Zombie Rebuild bears no responsibility.
• Accuracy of information: The Client is responsible for the accuracy, legality, and completeness of all content on the original site. Zombie Rebuild reproduces content as-is and does not review it for legal compliance, accuracy, or appropriateness.
• Designated contact: The Client will designate a single authorized representative with decision-making authority for all project communications. Conflicting instructions from multiple stakeholders may delay the project.

8. Intellectual Property

Upon receipt of final payment in full, Zombie Rebuild assigns to the Client all right, title, and interest in and to the custom code, design, and content produced specifically for the Client's project (“Deliverables”), including all associated intellectual property rights.

This assignment excludes: (a) Zombie Rebuild's proprietary pipeline technology, analysis tooling, code-generation systems, and any pre-existing frameworks, libraries, or templates used in the production of the Deliverables; (b) any open-source software included in the Deliverables, which is subject to its respective open-source license; and (c) any third-party assets (fonts, stock images, icon libraries) which remain subject to the terms of their respective licenses.

Zombie Rebuild retains a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free right to display the finished Deliverables as portfolio work, including in marketing materials, case studies, and on its website, unless the Client provides written objection within thirty (30) days of project delivery.

Prior to final payment, all Deliverables remain the sole property of Zombie Rebuild. The Client may not use, distribute, or publish any Deliverables without prior written consent until full payment has been received.

9. Limitation of Liability

The Service and Deliverables are provided “as approved”, that is, once the Client has reviewed and accepted the final Deliverables (expressly or by failing to submit revision requests within the allotted revision window), Zombie Rebuild provides no further warranty as to fitness for a particular purpose, compatibility with future third-party systems, or ongoing performance.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Zombie Rebuild's total cumulative liability to the Client for any claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) is capped at the total fees actually paid by the Client to Zombie Rebuild under this Agreement.

In no event shall Zombie Rebuild be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of business revenue, loss of data, loss of goodwill, or cost of procurement of substitute services, even if Zombie Rebuild has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Nothing in this Agreement excludes or limits liability for fraud, willful misconduct, or gross negligence.

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec, Canada, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation between the parties for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of written notice of the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved through negotiation, it shall be submitted to binding arbitration administered by the ADR Institute of Canada under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The seat of arbitration shall be Montreal, Quebec. The language of arbitration shall be English or French at the mutual agreement of the parties.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction in Montreal, Quebec to prevent irreparable harm pending the outcome of arbitration.

11. General Provisions

Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the project brief and any written change orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

Amendments. No amendment or modification of this Agreement is binding unless made in writing and signed (or confirmed via email exchange) by authorized representatives of both parties.

Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver. A party's failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that party's right to enforce it in the future.

Assignment. The Client may not assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of Zombie Rebuild. Zombie Rebuild may assign this Agreement to a successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all of its assets, without the Client's consent.

Contact. For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at legal@zombierebuild.com.