Terms of Service

This document is a public agreement for the provision of design and branding services. By paying the initial deposit, the Client explicitly agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth below.

1. General Provisions
1.1. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between Vitalii Olyvko ("Designer" or "Contractor") and any individual or business entity ("Client") seeking design services.
1.2. Acceptance of these Terms occurs when the Client pays the first 50% deposit. At that moment, the agreement is considered concluded.
1.3. The official and current version of these Terms is always available at: olyvko.com

2. Definitions
Logo Design: The process of creating a unique symbol, wordmark, and its variations that serve as the primary visual identifier for a brand.
Visual Identity (Identity): A comprehensive system of visual elements, including logos, color palettes, typography, patterns, and icons, designed to create a consistent and recognizable brand image.
Branding: A holistic process of building a brand’s presence, which includes its strategic foundation (mission, values, Tone of Voice) combined with its visual representation (Identity) and compiled into a full Brandbook.
Project Brief: A document or written communication (email, messenger logs, questionnaires) agreed upon by both parties that outlines the specific requirements, goals, and expectations for the project.
Iteration: One complete round of revisions requested by the Client within the agreed scope of work.

3. Subject of Agreement
3.1. The Designer provides services including, but not limited to: logo design, visual identity development, comprehensive branding, UI/UX design (Figma), website development (Weblium), and social media graphics.
3.2. The specific scope, deliverables, and characteristics of the services are defined strictly by the Project Brief agreed upon before work begins.
3.3. The final result is delivered to the Client in the form of digital source files in the agreed formats.

4. Pricing & Payment Terms
4.1. The cost for each project is determined individually and fixed in the provided invoice.
4.2. Payment Schedule (50/50 Split):
- First Part (Deposit): A 50% upfront payment is required to reserve the time and initiate the project.
- Second Part (Final Balance): The remaining 50% is paid after the work is fully completed and visually approved by the Client, but strictly before the transfer of the final source files.
4.3. Payments are accepted via international bank transfer (SWIFT/SEPA) or secure payment gateways. Exact billing details (USD/EUR accounts) will be provided in the official invoice.
4.4. The Client is responsible for covering any bank transaction fees, payment system commissions, or local taxes in their respective country.
4.5. Cancellation: If the Client cancels the project after the work has commenced, the initial 50% deposit is non-refundable. This serves as compensation for the Designer’s reserved time, research, and preliminary creative work.

5. Timelines
5.1. Delivery dates are determined individually based on project complexity.
5.2. Standard timelines: Identity (7–14 business days), Websites (10–14 business days), Graphic assets (from 2 business days).
5.3. Timelines will be extended if the Client is delayed in providing necessary feedback, content, or materials, or if additional revisions beyond the initial scope are requested.

6. Revisions
6.1. The project cost includes 2–3 rounds of iterations, depending on the specific service and the Project Brief.
6.2. Any revisions beyond the agreed limit, or major changes that contradict the originally approved brief (requiring more than 50% of the work to be redone), will be billed separately at the Designer’s standard hourly rate.

7. Intellectual Property Rights
7.1. Transfer of Rights: Exclusive intellectual property rights and full ownership of the final approved designs transfer to the Client only after 100% of the total project invoice is paid.
7.2. Unused Concepts: The Designer retains all copyrights and ownership of any preliminary concepts, drafts, or design options that were presented but not chosen/approved by the Client.
7.3. Portfolio Rights: The Designer reserves the right to showcase the completed work (including logos, mockups, and screenshots) in their portfolio, website (olyvko.com), social media, and design competitions.
7.4. If the Client requires a strict Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prohibiting portfolio publication, this must be agreed upon separately and may incur an additional fee.

8. Liability & Limitations
8.1. The Designer guarantees that the final deliverables will match the agreed Project Brief. However, the Designer cannot guarantee that the designs will result in specific commercial, financial, or conversion outcomes for the Client's business.
8.2. The Designer is not liable for any issues, downtime, or losses caused by third-party services (e.g., Weblium platform, hosting providers, payment processors).
8.3. The Designer's total financial liability in any dispute is strictly limited to the amount actually paid by the Client for the specific services.
8.4. The Client is solely responsible for ensuring they have the legal right and copyright to use any text, images, or media they provide to the Designer for inclusion in the project.

9. Force Majeure
9.1. Both parties are exempt from liability for failure to perform obligations due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control (Force Majeure).
9.2. This includes, but is not limited to, acts of war, extreme weather, and severe infrastructure disruptions (e.g., prolonged power outages or loss of internet connectivity).
9.3. If a Force Majeure event lasts longer than 20 calendar days, either party may terminate the agreement. In such a scenario, the initial deposit remains non-refundable to cover the work performed up to that date.

10. Confidentiality
10.1. Both parties agree to keep any shared business secrets, strategies, and sensitive data strictly confidential, except where disclosure is required by law or when the project results are publicly launched.

11. Communication
11.1. All official project communication is conducted via email, professional messengers, or social media.
11.2. Approvals, feedback, and agreements made in written electronic form carry full legal weight.

12. Final Provisions
12.1. These Terms are valid from the moment of their publication on olyvko.com and remain in effect until officially updated or withdrawn.
12.2. The governing law of this agreement is the law of Ukraine.
12.3. In the event of a dispute, both parties agree to attempt to resolve the matter amicably through good-faith negotiations. If a resolution cannot be reached, the dispute will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Ukraine.

13. Contractor Details
Legal Entity: Private Entrepreneur (PE) Vitalii Olyvko
Registration Number: 2010350000000920980 (Date: 11.11.2025)
Tax ID: 3454311737
Website: olyvko.com
Email: moc.liamg%40okvyloyilativ