Website Maintenance Plan Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

1. Agreement Overview

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your subscription to BG Cyber Connections (“BGCC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) Website Maintenance Plans (the “Service”). By purchasing a Maintenance Plan, you (“Client,” “you,” or “your”) agree to these Terms.

2. Service Plans & Scope

2.1 Available Plans:

  • Essential Care Plan: Basic maintenance and updates
  • Advanced Security Plan: Enhanced security monitoring and prevention
  • Premium Performance Plan: Comprehensive maintenance with priority support

2.2 Included Services:

Services vary by plan but may include:

  • Regular software updates (WordPress core, plugins, themes)
  • Security monitoring and malware scanning
  • Performance optimization
  • Regular backups
  • Uptime monitoring (specific plans only)
  • Priority support (specific plans only)

2.3 Explicitly Excluded Services:

  • Custom development or new feature creation
  • Graphic design or content creation
  • Search engine optimisation (SEO) services
  • Hosting services (unless separately contracted)
  • Repair of issues caused by Client modifications
  • Recovery from outages caused by third-party services

3. Client Responsibilities

3.1 Access Requirements:

You must provide and maintain:

  • Administrative access to your website
  • FTP/SFTP credentials (if applicable)
  • Database access credentials
  • Hosting control panel access

3.2 Pre-Existing Conditions:

We are not responsible for:

  • Fixing pre-existing issues before service commencement
  • Compatibility issues with unsupported software/plugins
  • Websites built on deprecated or unsupported platforms

3.3 Content Ownership:

You retain all rights to your website content. We claim no ownership of your intellectual property.

4. Service Level Agreement (SLA)

4.1 Response Times:

  • Essential Care: 48 hours
  • Advanced Security: 24 hours
  • Premium Performance: 12 hours (4 hours for critical issues)

4.2 Service Windows:

Maintenance is typically performed:

  • Monday-Sunday, 10:00 – 22:00 AST
  • Emergency support available for higher-tier plans
  • Scheduled maintenance communicated 48 hours in advance

4.3 Uptime Guarantee:

  • Monitoring Only: We monitor but do not guarantee third-party hosting uptime
  • Resolution: We will address issues within our control per SLA timelines

5. Payment Terms

5.1 Subscription Fees:

  • Fees are charged monthly in advance
  • Prices subject to change with 30 days’ notice
  • Taxes are additional where applicable

5.2 Payment Methods:

We accept:

  • Cheques
  • Bank transfers
  • Electronic Funds Transfers
  • All payments in XCD (Eastern Caribbean Dollars)

5.3 Late Payments:

  • Services may be suspended 7 days after the due date
  • $25 XCD reinstatement fee for suspended services
  • Interest accrues at 1.5% monthly on overdue balances

6. Cancellation & Termination

6.1 Client Cancellation:

  • 30-day written notice required
  • No refunds for partial months
  • Cancellation requests to: [email protected]

6.2 BGCC Termination Rights:

We may terminate with 14 days’ notice for:

  • Non-payment exceeding 30 days
  • Abuse or harassment of staff
  • Illegal activity associated with your website
  • Repeated security violations

6.3 Post-Termination:

  • All access is revoked immediately upon termination
  • Client data returned within 30 days (where applicable)
  • No obligation to maintain backups after termination

7. Limitations of Liability

7.1 Maximum Liability:

Our total liability shall not exceed:

  • The total fees paid in the 3 months preceding the claim
  • OR $1,000 XCD, whichever is less

7.2 Excluded Damages:

We are not liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, or data
  • Issues caused by third-party services
  • Force majeure events

7.3 Backup Disclaimer:

While we maintain backups:

  • We do not guarantee backup integrity or completeness
  • Clients should maintain their own independent backups
  • We are not responsible for data loss

8. Security & Confidentiality

8.1 Data Handling:

  • We treat your credentials as confidential
  • Access limited to authorised personnel only
  • Credentials stored in encrypted format

8.2 Security Breach Protocol:

In case of suspected breach:

  • Immediate investigation and remediation
  • Client notification within 24 hours of confirmation
  • Cooperation with the client’s security measures

9. Third-Party Services

9.1 Plugin/Theme Support:

We support widely-used, regularly updated plugins/themes. We reserve the right to:

  • Refuse support for outdated or insecure software
  • Recommend alternatives to problematic software
  • Charge additional fees for custom software troubleshooting

9.2 Hosting Providers:

We are not responsible for:

  • Hosting provider outages or limitations
  • Issues caused by hosting configuration changes
  • Compatibility issues with specific hosting environments

10. Changes to Terms

10.1 Modification Rights:

We may modify these Terms with:

  • 30 days’ notice for non-material changes
  • 60 days’ notice for material changes
  • Continued use constitutes acceptance

10.2 Notification:

Changes communicated via:

  • Email to account contacts
  • Notice on our website
  • In-account notifications

11. General Provisions

11.1 Entire Agreement:

These Terms constitute the complete agreement, superseding all prior discussions.

11.2 Severability:

If any provision is found invalid, the remainder remains enforceable.

11.3 Governing Law:

These Terms are governed by the laws of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.4 Dispute Resolution:

  • Informal negotiation is required before legal action
  • Mediation is required for unresolved disputes
  • Venue: Courts in Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique

12. Contact Information

BG Cyber Connections
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 473-457-9520
Address: Grenville Vale, St. George, Grenada

Acknowledgement: By purchasing a Website Maintenance Plan, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Schedule Appointment

Book Now!