Terms & Conditions
Updates to your website
The following only applies to WordPress websites.
With a WordPress site there are 3 scenarios regarding the updating of the site.
1. Sundial will update and add content to the website (at client request and chargeable) and keep the WordPress version, the theme version and all plugin versions up to date (non-chargeable).
2. The client and Sundial will update all the content of the website (chargeable for Sundial input) and Sundial will keep the WordPress version, the theme version and all plugin versions up to date (non-chargeable). If the client adds plugins and conflicts arise then fixing might be chargeable.
3. The client takes over the whole website after delivery and updates, adds plugins etc, either in-house or use of alternative developers. At that time 'Website by Sundial' should be removed from the footer and Sundial is no longer responsible for any software updates or has liability for any potential issues in the future.
WordPress themes
If Sundial has selected the WordPress theme for the build then I accept responsibility that theme will continue to be supported for the lifetime of that theme. Themes I use will always update automatically and I have global lifetime licenses. You will have a lifetime license for the theme. It will automatically update to the latest version.
Hosting webspace
You will have your own hosting account, probably at catalyst2. If you get alerts you are running out of space, in the high nineties you will need to contact catalyst2 to get the next hosting package up or remove some files (they can assist with that decision). If you run out of space then WordPress version, themes and plugins will not be able to update either manually or automatically (nearly all are set to automatic).
PHP versions will need to be kept up to date. More info here.
In the event of Sundial Software ceasing trading then you will have access to your website and your own hosting account. See here. With most websites being WordPress themes and plugins will auto-update as will all minor updates of WordPress. Major releases of WordPress are not often set to automatic - a manual click on the dashboard is required to install.
For .Net websites and administration areas Sundial will always be responsible for software updates and patches and the resolution of any issues.
