Terms & Conditions

1. Scope

These general terms and conditions apply to all contracts and services between Geissmann Webconsulting (the "Provider") and the client (the "Client"). Deviating terms proposed by the Client only apply if the Provider has expressly agreed to them in writing.

2. Scope of services

The Provider offers services in web design, web development, SEO/GEO optimization, security and privacy consulting, advertising, and hosting and maintenance – either as a full-service project or as individually bookable services. The exact scope of services follows from the respective quote or order confirmation.

3. Quotes and formation of contract

Quotes issued by the Provider are non-binding. A contract is only formed once the Provider confirms it in writing, or once the agreed work has begun.

4. Prices and payment terms

All prices are quoted in Swiss francs (CHF) and exclude value-added tax unless stated otherwise.

Full-service projects are calculated at a transparent fixed price; individual services are billed hourly at fixed, pre-communicated hourly rates per category – with no surprise invoices afterward.

For larger projects, a deposit of up to 50% may be agreed before work begins.

Invoices are payable within 30 days of the invoice date without deduction. Late payment interest of 5% p.a. applies to overdue payments.

5. Client cooperation duties

The Client shall provide the Provider, in good time and in suitable form, with all necessary documents, content (text, images, logos, etc.) and access. Delays caused by a lack of cooperation on the Client's part are not the Provider's responsibility.

6. Copyright, usage rights and data export

The Provider retains copyright in all works created (design, code, concepts) until payment has been made in full. Once payment is complete, the agreed usage rights transfer to the Client.

Fair exit, no vendor lock-in: on request, at the end of the contract the Client receives the source code and data for their website in a common format, so that switching providers remains possible at any time.

The Provider may reference completed projects in its own portfolio unless the Client objects in writing.

7. Confidentiality

The Provider undertakes to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all business and project information belonging to the Client. This obligation continues after the end of the contractual relationship.

8. Term and termination

One-off projects: the contract ends upon completion and acceptance of the project.

Hosting and maintenance: ongoing contracts may be terminated by either party with three months' notice, effective at the end of a month. The right to extraordinary termination for good cause remains reserved.

9. Warranty and liability

The Provider warrants that the agreed services will be performed professionally. Defects must be reported in writing within 14 days of acceptance.

The Provider's liability is limited to intent and gross negligence and is, in any case, capped at the value of the order, to the extent permitted by law.

10. Force majeure

Delays in performance due to force majeure do not constitute default. If force majeure persists for more than three months, either party may withdraw from the contract.

11. Final provisions

These terms are governed exclusively by Swiss law, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). The place of jurisdiction is Birsfelden BL, Switzerland. Should individual provisions of these terms be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.