These Terms & Conditions outline the rules for using this website (www.laurageley.fr). By browsing this site, you agree to abide by them. If you don’t, no hard feelings—just close the tab and we’ll call it even.
These Terms & Conditions also apply to all services provided by Laura Geley, individual entrepreneur (EI, SIRET 788 950 871 00038), registered at 4 rue Park Mézévéno, 22660 Trévou-Tréguignec, France. Couldn’t make it sound more Breton if I tried.
www.laurageley.fr is hosted on Webflow. I’m not responsible for their downtime, external server issues, or rogue gremlins in the cloud.
Webflow may use essential cookies to keep things running smoothly. Some third-party services—like analytics tools, embedded videos, or fonts—may also drop harmless crumbs on your browser. I don’t personally track you, stalk you, or sell your data to anyone. You can refuse or delete cookies anytime in your browser settings, but some features might stop working properly.
No surprises here: I provide the Services described in the custom quote (for one-time projects) or contract (for long-term commitments—part-time or full-time). Any work outside that scope requires a change order or additional agreement (a.k.a. “time to open the wallet”). For needs outside my expertise (branding, development, illustration, motion design), I’ll connect the Client with trusted freelancers or agencies from my network. But hey—no strings attached, they’re free to work with whomever they please.
I’ll deliver the agreed Deliverables in the proper formats and on time, assuming you provide feedback and input promptly.
For one-time projects (say, an eCommerce redesign), up to three revision rounds are included—unlimited if the Client is exceptionally delightful. Same policy once we’re in production. Extra revisions beyond that are billed at my hourly rate or through a change order.
Please note that I’m not obligated to implement feedback that violates usability, accessibility, or common sense (looking at you, Comic Sans).
To keep things smooth, the Client must:
Fees are detailed in the custom quote or contract.
For one-time projects, a 30% deposit is required before work begins, with the balance due upon final approval of mockups (or as otherwise agreed).
For long-term engagements, billing is done monthly, with the first month payable upfront.
Invoices are issued in EUR or USD. All invoices are payable within 30 days, unless we’ve agreed on different terms in writing. Payment by wire transfer only.
Late payments incur penalties based on the European Central Bank’s most recent refinancing rate + 10 percentage points, plus a fixed 40€ recovery fee (yes, that’s French law, not me being dramatic).
In case of non-payment, I may pause work or withhold deliverables until payment is received—and possibly sigh loudly online.
Refunds aren’t standard unless I truly messed up. If that happens, see 13. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law.
Once paid in full, the Client get a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use the Deliverables for the agreed purpose (website, app, etc.). I retain moral rights (thank you, French law), including the right to attribution unless waived in writing.
I promise to perform all Services with skill and care.
Neither Party is liable for failures caused by events beyond reasonable control (natural disasters, server meltdowns, or monkeys overthrowing civilization).
Outside of gross negligence or willful misconduct, my liability is capped at the total project fee paid. I’m not liable for indirect damage or exploding devices due to excessive awesomeness.
The Client is responsible for backing up all deliverables. I’m already a mom of two, and I can’t be responsible for lost files and missing socks.
For long-term engagements, either Party may pause or cancel with 14 days’ written notice.
Upon termination, the Client pays for all work completed to date, including partially finished deliverables. I’ll hand over any in-progress materials and then gracefully step away.
During our work together, I may receive confidential information from the Client. My lips are sealed, NDA or not.
I may later showcase the Client’s work in my portfolio or on Toptal, Malt, or Collective—unless told to keep it our little secret.
I comply with GDPR and all relevant EU data protection laws. If personal data is processed, we may need a Data Processing Addendum (DPA). No spam, no leaks, no nonsense.
I’m responsible for what appears in my portfolio. I try to keep up-to-date, but this is every designer’s nightmare. Unless stated otherwise, all text, visuals, and code belong to me. Please don’t reproduce, copy or clone without permission. Identity theft is not a joke, Jim!
My portfolio includes external links—mostly to fascinating articles I wrote (you’re welcome). I’m not responsible for what happens once you click away. If you find a broken link, do the noble thing and let me know. I might fix it—unless I’m busy designing things that actually matter.
These Terms are governed by French law. If a dispute arises, let’s first talk like civilized humans. If that fails, the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the French courts. Fair warning: you don’t want to mess with them.
These Terms, together with any signed proposal or contract, form the full agreement between us. Any amendments must be written and approved by both Parties (WhatsApp voice messages don’t count).
I can’t believe you’ve read this far. Claim your cookie by emailing contact@laurageley.fr—or, better yet, reach out to discuss your next UX/UI project.