# Freelancer Terms of Service - Mortis Development

### **1. Introduction**

Welcome to Mortis Development! These Freelancer Terms of Service ("TOS") govern your engagement as a freelancer providing services to Mortis Development. By accepting a service order from Mortis Development, you agree to comply with these terms. Please read them carefully.

### **2. Service Engagement**

2.1 **Quote Submission**: Freelancers may submit quotes for services requested by Mortis Development. The quote should include a detailed breakdown of the services to be provided, the estimated timeline for completion, and the total service fee.

2.2 **Acceptance of Quote**: Mortis Development reserves the right to accept or reject any quote submitted by freelancers. Upon acceptance of the quote, the freelancer agrees to commence work on the specified timeline and deliver the services as outlined in the quote.

2.3 **Revisions and Changes**: Mortis Development may request revisions or changes to the agreed-upon services. Freelancers are expected to accommodate reasonable requests for revisions without additional charges unless the scope of work has significantly changed.

2.4 **Non-Exclusivity**: Engagement with Mortis Development is non-exclusive, meaning freelancers may accept other work outside of their commitments to Mortis Development, provided it does not interfere with the timely and quality delivery of services to Mortis Development.

### **3. Payment Terms**

3.1 **Service Fee**: The service fee agreed upon in the quote will be paid by the client to Mortis Development upon acceptance of the quote.

3.2 **Commission**: Freelancers will receive payment for their services after deducting a commission of 15% from the original service fee. The remaining amount will be paid to the freelancer upon completion and delivery of the services.

3.3 **Payment Process**: Payments to freelancers will be processed through \[Specify Payment Method, e.g., bank transfer, PayPal]. Payments will typically be made within \[Specify Payment Period, e.g., 30 days] of Mortis Development receiving and approving the completed work.

3.4 **Invoicing**: Freelancers are required to submit an invoice upon completion of the services, detailing the work performed, hours worked (if applicable), and the amount due after the commission deduction.

3.5 **Expenses**: Freelancers are responsible for all expenses incurred during the provision of services unless explicitly agreed upon in writing by Mortis Development.

### **4. Service Delivery**

4.1 **Timely Delivery**: Freelancers are expected to deliver the services within the agreed-upon timeline specified in the quote. Any delays in service delivery may result in deductions from the freelancer's payment, as determined by Mortis Development.

4.2 **Quality Assurance**: Freelancers are responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of the services provided. Mortis Development reserves the right to reject services that do not meet the specified requirements or quality standards.

4.3 **Feedback and Revisions**: If the services delivered do not meet the expected standards, Mortis Development may request revisions. Freelancers must address any feedback within a reasonable timeframe.

### **5. Deductions and Penalties**

5.1 **Late Delivery**: If a freelancer fails to deliver the services within the agreed-upon timeline, deductions may be made from the freelancer's payment based on the extent of the delay and the reasons provided.

5.2 **Quality Issues**: In the event of quality issues or discrepancies with the delivered services, deductions may be made from the freelancer's payment to cover any necessary revisions or corrections.

5.3 **Dispute Over Deductions**: Any disputes regarding deductions or penalties must be raised by the freelancer within \[Specify Timeframe, e.g., 7 days] of receiving payment, after which the payment will be considered final and accepted.

### **6. Intellectual Property**

6.1 **Ownership**: Services provided by freelancers to Mortis Development are considered work-for-hire and become the intellectual property of Mortis Development upon payment.

6.2 **License**: Freelancers may not reproduce, distribute, or sublicense the services provided to Mortis Development without prior written consent.

6.3 **Third-Party Materials**: Freelancers must obtain approval before incorporating any third-party materials into the services. Any approved third-party materials must be licensed to Mortis Development on a perpetual, royalty-free basis.

### **7. Confidentiality**

7.1 **Non-Disclosure**: Freelancers agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information shared by Mortis Development during the course of the service engagement.

7.2 **Return of Materials**: Upon termination or completion of the service engagement, freelancers must return or destroy any materials containing confidential information.

7.3 **Duration of Confidentiality**: The obligation to maintain confidentiality survives the termination of the engagement and continues indefinitely.

### **8. Dispute Resolution**

8.1 **Resolution Process**: In the event of disputes or disagreements between Mortis Development and freelancers, both parties agree to engage in good faith negotiations to resolve the issue amicably.

8.2 **Arbitration**: If a dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, it will be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of Pakistan. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding on both parties.

8.3 **Legal Fees**: The prevailing party in any arbitration or legal proceeding will be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

### **9. Governing Law**

These Freelancer Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Pakistan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from or related to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Pakistan.

### **10. Changes to Terms**

Mortis Development reserves the right to modify or revise these Freelancer Terms of Service at any time. Freelancers will be notified of any changes, and continued engagement with Mortis Development constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

### **11. Contact Information**

If you have any questions or concerns about these Freelancer Terms of Service, please contact us at <official.mortisdevelopment@gmail.com>.
