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1.0 Standard Millennial Technologies, Inc. Design/Development features: Web Media Through meetings and conferences we develop a “theme” for your site or web media when applicable. We then develop an outline of best use business categories, which will determine your navigation. Once these two items are approved we design a “comp” of your home page and a sample sub page and post it to our web site for approval or revisions. After final approved text is received your site is then “coded” into a working sample on our test server. After all parties review text to locate any errors, bugs or inconsistencies (it happens) a final site is approved and uploaded. Home page/sub page concept and variations of concept based on agreed direction, with 2 revisions for concept optimization. Multiple concepts (Separate and uniquely different from agreed concept) can be purchased for $1,500 each, if you prefer to view multiple ideas before choosing a direction. Custom illustration and/or image enhancements/repairs are additional. One additional round for text revisions is started if needed after test site is posted. Text to be submitted via “zipped” feel containing all documents listed by title in approved outline. If you need help organizing your content give us a call! · Navigation Planning from provided content/site map if requested · Animated Buttons (limited) · Menu Rollovers and JavaScript · CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) · All necessary coding · Optimized graphics · Up to 20 e-mail links set up (single submittal, or fees apply) · 2 links per page (extra links $10 each) · Optimized for 1024 x 768 or as requested · Optimized and tested for IE5 and/or Netscape 6.0 or higher browsers · Designated amount Sub Pages which include: up to 2 images or charts/illustrations, up to 350 words. Any additional features not specifically referenced in contract can be added at anytime, however they will incur additional billings. · Review of effective industry sites, if requested Print & Exhibit Media · Print Media and exhibit concept based on discussions with 2 revisions for concept optimization. Multiple concepts can be purchased if desired for $900 each, if you prefer to view multiple ideas before choosing a direction. Custom illustration and/or image enhancements/repairs are additional. · Logos will receive at least 3 variations of our idea. Logos will be provided in your choice of Tiff or JPEG in 2 sizes. Additional formats can be created for screen prints, B&W, animation, vector, etc for additional costs. · Computerized illustration as needed. Some exceptions apply. · Fixing and optimizing images · Font selections (over 1000) · Pre-pressing for production (with print contract) · Review of industry collateral · Exhibits require both design and building because of their incredibly large file size. The building time is unknown in advance and will be billed hourly. The average time is between 3-8 Hours. 1.1 Image Selection & Content Submittal Image Selection is a critical part of the design process. Your contract is budgeted for client provided/paid digital images. Once images are selected, we can purchase them for you at an additional cost for time and expenses. There are several ways to get the images you need to enhance your corporate image: · Digital Royalty Free or Rights-managed images via several of our recommend web sites. · Photo Shoots – Billed hourly for photographer and models. · Custom Illustration, Renderings of a Defined Object – Millennial Technologies, Inc. can create a desired image in 3D or as an illustration to get that unique look of hard to capture imagery/scenes. Additional costs apply. 1.2 Content Submittal: VERY IMPORTANT: All content (web & print projects) provided before or after marketing and web review must be submitted in MS WORD documents and zipped into one file folder. Each Word document should contain the exact text you wish displayed on your site/print media and be titled according to the category previously approved in your outline, where applicable. 1.3 Submitting Technical Copy Your technical copy should describe the core of each category in your outline with the insight that usually only comes from the “inside”. We understand that nobody knows your company, products and services better. We are looking for the technical description for each area in your approved outline, and if you have purchased optimization services (*highly recommended) we will then enhance your message to be as compelling as possible, and conclude the text with action calls. Please wait until you have accumulated all the technical copy, form text, links, etc. and submit in one ZIP file with each WORD document being properly labeled according to the approved outline…as it will assist in the management and timeliness of your project. We cannot accept files in any other format. Please make sure not to send bits and pieces of information that may apply to a relevant category, rather make sure it covers the complete subject, as copy enhancement and persuasion architecture is not full discovery and turnkey copywriting. This is available, but will require interviews, research, technical writing, approval of technical writing and then marketing and persuasive architecture. Needless to say the cost is significantly higher, however most companies are able to provide accurate technical information, thus saving this unnecessary step, and saving thousands. *If you have any questions we will be glad to walk you through the process of submitting your text so your project is not delayed. This process was created to track and manage your projects and streamline your development time. 1.4 Marketing Optimization & Architecture Upon receiving your technical copy, our job will be to enhance the document’s effectiveness and marketing message using headers, sub headers, revised body treatment, visual structuring, benefit oriented bullets and key points, calls to actions, etc. We call this Persuasive Architecture, or more simply, marketing optimization. We will then resubmit this information back to you for approval of the content; however at this time the document will not be proofed. 1.5 Proofing We allow our clients the option to choose their own proofing methods or use our highly effective proofreading service for $55 per page. Marketing writers are much more creative and sales oriented in their writing, thus we highly recommend proofing before final approval. Our proffers are very, very good, and can find a dozen mistakes in any daily newspaper, reviewed by several editors the night before! Mistakes happen, (especially from creative types!) and things get overlooked so again we highly recommend using our proofreading services after you have approved the message itself for it’s content and message. We will then resend you the documents after they have been proofed by our proofreading service for your final review and approval of the text. We have found by combing the talents of creative and marketing copy optimization followed by a detailed review by a proofing and English/Grammar expert that the synergy allows for exceptional result oriented copy. Regardless which proofreading option you choose, Millennial Technologies is not responsible for any “typos” or errors in any document that is ultimately approved for production by the client. 1.6 Copy, Creative & Usage Rights Millennial Technologies maintains certain rights to all of our designs. Client maintains ownership of designs contracted for its original and intended use only. We will provide you with a “flattened” copy of your job upon request. Creative and Marketing ideas belong to Millennial Technologies and may be used only as specifically contracted for. Written permission must be granted by Millennial Technologies for any other use of ideas, copy or “live” graphic files. 1.7 Proofs & Final Output (applicable on print jobs) Due to the various types of color builds, we would like to call to your attention that all colors and proofs viewed as match prints, on screen, or sample printouts may not match your final product exactly. A signed proof is required on all projects prior to production. Millennial Technologies is not accountable for unsigned proofs or verbal authorizations. 1.8 Late & Legal Fees Legal fees and late fees are applied monthly to all bills 30 days past due. Late fees are 5% of contract total, and are applied monthly until account is paid in full. Millennial Technologies reserves the right to collect full legal fees, should legal action be required to secure a debt. Client authorizes use of small logo/web address for Millennial Technologies on print pieces, web sites and e-mails for the purpose of identifying the designer (Millennial Technologies). 1.9 Completion Dates & Rush Charges All projects will be completed ASAP, as the process allows. All content and materials that are needed must be provided before a timeline can be issued. If you need a firm due date, we can note it in your contract, however RUSH fees may apply. Rush charges vary with each project and the amount of time allotted, ranging from 25-200%. 1.10 Revisions Millennial Technologies Inc. requires completion of our web-based revision form or a signed fax with the revision number typed into the subject line, accompanied by our revision form noting a fax is also provided. Revisions must be submitted within 3 business days of notification or your project will be delayed. E-mailed revisions will not be accepted, as they are impossible to track efficiently. 1.11 Cancellation/Legal Either party may cancel this contract at any time. If a project is canceled after the start of creative ideas and marketing direction and/or design services have been discussed, the initial and all subsequent payments made or due shall be forfeited. Neither party in any circumstances shall be held liable for alleged loss of income or other damages that exceed the scope of work. Disputes are to be settled by independent arbitration. 1.12 Payment Terms Millennial Technologies requires a 40% non-refundable payment to initiate a new project, a 30% payment upon approval of each relative design concept, and the 30% balance due upon completion. For printing, hourly contracts, hosting, and consulting, Millennial Technologies requires a 30%-50% payment with either the balance due upon delivery or monthly billings as described in this document. Millennial Technologies Inc. reserves the right to require payment by cashiers check or money order. 1.13 Subsequent Orders Any and all requests or new projects ordered are subject to the same terms and conditions of this document and do not require another signature and document 1.14 Additional/Billable Fee Schedule | Extra Revisions/Photo Optimization | $50 hourly | | Programming/Flash Development | $50 hourly | | 3D, FLASH & Custom Illustration | $50 per hour | | Copy of project on CD ROM | $45 per CD | | Copy Optimization & Architecture words | $75 per page up to 325 words | | Creative Content & Copy, Technical Writing | Quoted | | Marketing Consulting/Research | $50 per hour | | Hard Copy Proofs | Cost varies with size | | Hi-res scans (for non-digital photos) | $45 each | | Meetings outside First Conceptz (after contract) | $25 hourly | | Shipping and Courier (Not in contract) | Billed separately | | Image/file optimization or customizing* | $50 per image | | Additional Sub pages (350 words/2 images) | $75 per page | | Additional 300 word count for typography of sub pages | $125 | | Time to Pre-press exhibit design for LFP | $80 per hour | | Ready to use links | $15 per | | Outsourcing services** | 25% | | E-mail File | $45 per file plus prep time | | Proofreading | $55 per page up to 350 words | | Add e-mail account after initial set up | $35 | *Images provided or downloaded can be either ready to use as is, or require a lot of work. If your chosen image needs customization other than sizing or coloring it will incur additional charges. For example: removing interfering backgrounds, removing glares and imperfections, silhouetting, etc. Charts, PowerPoint Docs, graphs, etc. are assumed to be ready to use, customization or re-rendering of these documents is extra, unless specifically referred to in your contract. **Outsourcing includes fulfilling requested services outside the direct scope of you contract or without a separate invoice. Examples may include mailing coordination and distribution, photography custom printing, binding, telemarketing, copying, etc. We will secure a fair rate and will arrange for you to pay our vendor directly or if you prefer we can simply bill you for the full amount of the provided service plus our 25% fee. Timelines Because of the nature of design and consulting work, and the dependency for client feed back, response and client responsibilities, these timelines are subject to change and are not guaranteed. · Comps of new design for web and print media 10-15 business days from being provided with approved text and images. · Revisions to comps 3-5 business days from receipt of online revision form or properly documented fax. Lengthy revisions may take longer. · Printing 5-10 business days after approval of printer proofs. · Final development for web sites 15-25 business days depending on size from approved comp and content. · Web applications and database work Varies with job. · Final Pre Press version of print media 5-10 business days from approval of comp and final text.
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