Terms of Service
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Last updated: 09/17/2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Koford Media's services, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
2. Services Description
Koford Media provides web development, photography, videography, social media management, and marketing services. All services are provided "as is" and we make no warranties regarding the results or outcomes.
Web Development: Custom website design and development services.
Photography & Videography: Professional photo and video content creation.
Social Media Management: Ongoing social media content creation and management.
Marketing Services: Strategic marketing guidance and implementation.
3. Payment Terms
Payment Schedule: Payment terms vary by service. Web development projects typically require 50% upfront and 50% upon completion.
Monthly Services: Social media and marketing services are billed monthly in advance.
Late Payments: Late payments may result in service suspension and additional fees.
Refunds: Because our services involve custom strategy, planning, scheduling, and creative production, payments are generally non-refundable once work has begun. Koford Media may consider an exception on a case-by-case basis based on when cancellation occurs, work completed, reserved production time, and non-recoverable third-party costs. Any exception must be confirmed in writing, is not guaranteed, and remains subject to the signed proposal or service agreement, which controls if its terms differ.
4. Project Timeline and Deliverables
Timeline: Project timelines are estimates and may vary based on complexity and client feedback.
Revisions: Each project includes 2 rounds of revisions. Additional revisions may incur additional charges.
Client Responsibilities: Clients are responsible for providing content, feedback, and approvals in a timely manner.
Delays: Delays caused by client inaction may extend project timelines without additional cost to the client.
5. Team Structure and Communication
Independent Contractors: All Koford Media team members are independent contractors, not employees.
Direct Payment: Clients pay Koford Media directly for all services. Individual team members are not paid separately by clients.
Approval Process: All work is approved by Zack Koford before quoting or execution. No work begins without proper approval.
In-House Work: No overseas subcontracting. Every engagement is staffed and delivered transparently by the Koford Media team.
6. Intellectual Property
Client Content and Accounts: Clients retain ownership of their brand, content, domain, and client-owned accounts.
Website Code: Koford Media retains ownership of the underlying website source code until the client pays a one-time $200 source-code release fee. After payment, Koford Media will provide the available source code and handoff documentation and relinquish its ownership interest in that delivered code, subject to third-party licenses and tools that cannot be transferred.
Portfolio Rights: Koford Media retains the right to showcase completed work in our portfolio, regardless of ownership status.
Third-Party Assets: Clients are responsible for ensuring they have proper licenses for any third-party assets used in their projects.
7. Maintenance and Support
Maintenance Required: A maintenance plan is required for all websites that Koford Media oversees and manages. This ensures security updates, performance optimization, and ongoing support.
Yearly Option: Clients may choose the yearly maintenance option to fulfill this requirement. Monthly maintenance plans are also available.
Hosting and Upkeep: Maintenance plans cover hosting costs, security updates, performance optimization, and content updates as needed.
8. Limitation of Liability
Koford Media's liability is limited to the amount paid for services. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our services.
9. Termination
Either party may terminate this agreement with written notice. Upon termination, clients remain responsible for work completed, reserved production time, and non-recoverable third-party costs through the termination date. Any refund request is governed by the refund terms in Section 3 and the applicable signed proposal or service agreement; any exception must be confirmed in writing and is not guaranteed. Koford Media reserves the right to terminate services for non-payment or violation of these terms.
10. Chamber and Partner Program Terms
Koford Media runs member-to-member offers through partner organizations. Offer terms below apply in addition to these Terms of Service. Where the two differ, a signed proposal or service agreement controls.
Eden Chamber of Commerce member-to-member offer: Eden Chamber members receive a complimentary Website & Google Visibility Review. We review the website, mobile experience, local search visibility, SEO fundamentals, and opportunities to improve conversions, then provide straightforward recommendations the member can use whether or not they hire us. Members who choose to move forward with a new website project also receive a $250 Chamber Member Credit toward any Koford Media website development package.
Eligibility and limits: Available to active Eden Chamber of Commerce members. The complimentary review is limited to one per business during the agreement period. The $250 Chamber Member Credit applies to new website development projects only, cannot be combined with other discounts or promotional offers, and has no cash value. Existing contracts and previously approved projects are excluded.
Agreement period: September 18, 2026 through September 18, 2029.
Full offer details live on the Eden Chamber member offer page.
11. Changes to Terms
Koford Media reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
12. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Koford Media
Email: hello@kofordmedia.com
Phone: (980) 819-0725
Service area: North Carolina and remote engagements
