This Payment Policy outlines the billing procedures, accepted payment methods, and financial terms that apply when you engage the digital marketing services of Adfix Agency Ltd. ("Adfix", "we", "us", or "our"). By entering into a service agreement with Adfix, you agree to the payment terms described below.
1. Accepted Payment Methods
We accept the following payment methods for all services:
| Method | Details | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer (Wire) | Direct transfer to Adfix's designated bank account | All clients |
| Payoneer | Invoice payment via Payoneer platform | International clients |
| Wise (TransferWise) | Low-fee international transfer | International clients |
| bKash | Mobile payment (Bangladesh) | Bangladesh clients |
| Nagad | Mobile payment (Bangladesh) | Bangladesh clients |
Payment method preferences should be confirmed at the start of each engagement. Adfix may add or remove payment methods at any time with prior notice.
2. Project-Based Payments
- Deposit - A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total project fee is required before work commences.
- Milestone payments - For larger projects, payment may be structured around agreed milestones as defined in the service agreement.
- Final payment - The remaining balance is due upon project completion and before final deliverables are handed over.
- Work commencement - No work will begin until the deposit payment is confirmed and cleared in Adfix's account.
3. Monthly Retainer Payments
- Billing cycle - Retainer fees are billed on the 1st of each calendar month (or a custom date specified in the service agreement).
- Advance payment - Retainer payments are due in advance for the upcoming month of service.
- Service pause - If payment is not received within 7 days of the due date, Adfix reserves the right to pause all retainer work until the payment is cleared.
- Minimum commitment - Unless otherwise stated, monthly retainer agreements require a minimum commitment of 3 months for SEO services to allow sufficient time for strategy implementation and results.
4. Invoice Terms & Due Dates
- All invoices are issued electronically via email and are also accessible through the client portal.
- Standard payment terms are Net 7 (payment due within 7 days of invoice date) unless a different term is agreed upon in writing.
- Invoices include a detailed breakdown of services rendered, applicable taxes, and payment instructions.
- Clients are responsible for ensuring payment is made by the due date, regardless of internal approval processes.
5. Late Payment Policy
- Grace period - A 7-day grace period is provided after the invoice due date.
- Late fee - Invoices unpaid beyond 14 days of the due date may incur a late payment surcharge of 5% per month on the outstanding amount.
- Service suspension - Adfix reserves the right to suspend all services if payment remains outstanding for more than 21 days.
- Collection - Accounts overdue by 60 days or more may be referred to a collection agency or pursued through legal channels. All collection costs shall be borne by the client.
6. Currency & Exchange Rates
- Invoices are issued in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka) for local clients and USD (US Dollars) for international clients, unless otherwise agreed.
- For international payments in non-USD currencies, the exchange rate applied will be the prevailing market rate at the time of payment processing.
- Any bank charges, transfer fees, or currency conversion costs are the responsibility of the client unless agreed otherwise.
- Adfix is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations between the invoice date and the payment date.
7. Payment Processing & Confirmation
- Upon receiving a payment, Adfix will issue a payment confirmation via email within 2 business days.
- Bank transfer payments may take 1-3 business days to clear depending on the bank and country of origin.
- International wire transfers may take up to 5 business days. Work will commence once payment is confirmed in our account.
- For recurring retainer clients, automated payment reminders are sent 5 days before the due date.
8. Refund Policy
- Project deposits - Non-refundable once work has commenced.
- Undelivered work - If Adfix fails to deliver agreed milestones within a mutually agreed timeframe, the client may request a partial refund proportional to the undelivered work.
- Monthly retainers - Non-refundable for the current billing period. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the paid period.
- Refund requests - Must be submitted in writing to billing@adfixagency.com within 7 days of the disputed invoice.
- Processing time - Approved refunds will be processed within 14 business days via the original payment method.
9. Payment Disputes
In the event of a billing dispute:
- The client must notify Adfix in writing within 7 days of receiving the disputed invoice.
- Adfix will review the dispute and respond within 5 business days with a detailed explanation or resolution.
- During the dispute resolution period, undisputed amounts remain payable by the original due date.
- If the dispute cannot be resolved amicably, it will be handled in accordance with the dispute resolution process outlined in our Terms & Conditions.
10. Security & Fraud Prevention
- All payment information is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS).
- Adfix does not store credit card numbers or sensitive financial credentials on its systems.
- Payment processing is handled by trusted third-party platforms (Payoneer, Wise, bank institutions) that comply with international security standards.
- Adfix reserves the right to verify client identity before processing high-value transactions or first-time payments from new clients.
11. Cancellation & Early Termination
- Client-initiated cancellation - Retainer agreements require 30 days' written notice. The client will be invoiced for work completed up to the cancellation date.
- Project cancellation - If a project is cancelled mid-way, the client will be billed for all completed work plus any third-party costs already incurred.
- Adfix-initiated termination - Adfix may terminate a service agreement for non-payment (after the grace period). All outstanding invoices become immediately due.
- Handover - Upon cancellation, Adfix will deliver all completed work and revoke access to client accounts within 5 business days.
12. Contact - Billing Department
For any questions regarding invoices, payments, or billing disputes, please contact our billing team:
Adfix Agency Ltd. - Billing Department
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Billing enquiries: billing@adfixagency.com
General enquiries: hello@adfixagency.com
Phone: +8801575689130
