Terms of agreement for obtaining my professional writing services:
- Angie Phipps, professional freelance writer and owner of this site, agrees to give you, the client, an estimate for the cost of my writing service and time frame for completion of your individual writing project. This serves only as an estimate based on the client’s description of the writing project. If any changes are made to the original agreement, a new estimate will have to be submitted for approval.
- If the client is satisfied with the estimate and proposal for the writing project, the client will return the estimate to me with his or her approval to move forward with the writing project as planned.
- Angie Phipps will forward the client an invoice for one third of the total cost of the writing project, and the client agrees to pay 1/3 of the total cost of the writing project up front, made payable by Google Checkout. This payment serves as a Good Faith deposit for my writing services and as an electronic signature agreeing to the terms set forth in the writing project estimate. The writing project will not commence until this payment is received.
- Angie Phipps will submit the first draft of the writing project to the client for approval. Minor changes may be made at this stage as determined necessary by both Angie Phipps and the client. If the client approves of the draft, I require a payment of another 1/3 of the total cost of the writing project to move forward toward completion. If payment is not received within one week of approval, the contract is cancelled and no refunds will be made and I retain all rights to the written project. In the event that the client is unsatisfied with the first draft and wishes to make major changes, alterations, or additions, a new estimate will have to be approved before proceeding on the designated project.
- When the finished writing project is forwarded to the client, the client agrees to pay the remaining 1/3 of the project cost in full to Angie Phipps, professional freelance writer. Until the balance is paid in full, Angie Phipps retains all rights to the written project. Upon payment of the final bill, the client is granted all rights to writing project.
- A little note to my clients: I regret having to post these terms, but it serves to protect both me and the client in the event of a disagreement in terms of the writing project. If you disagree with these terms and wish to negotiate other terms with me, please contact me personally and I will discuss any possible changes in terms on an individual, case-by-case basis. Thank you for your business!
Payments
Here is the process for making payments through Google Checkout:
- I will discuss your writing project needs, generate and send you a free estimate.
- When you agree on the terms of my writing services, your order for writing services can be placed via e-mail, or telephone.
- Once your writing service order is placed, I will send you an invoice for my writing services via e-mail (payments are made in three installments, one for each step of the writing process–see terms above).
- Follow the link provided in the e-mail to pay for your writing services through Google Checkout. In this link you can register for an account with Google Checkout and conveniently pay for all your services.
- I will process your order and keep you updated on the status of your writing project.
Benefits of Google Checkout :
- With Google Checkout, you can pay for your services at angiephipps.com in a safe, quick and easy way.
- For registered Google Checkout users, just provide your username and password for quick, easy checkout.
- For first time Google Checkout users, fill out a single page to register with Google Checkout for your first payment, then just login for future purchases. Google checkout saves your name, address and other information for fast, easy access.
- You can also use your Google Checkout account with other merchants and stores across the web.
I also accept local checks or money orders.