Macintosh Consulting & Support Rates

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Home Clients: Non-commercial use at a residence.
Up to three computers with internet connection.

(more than three computers charged at Home-Office rate)
$70/hour - 2 hour minimum at initial visit
Billed in 15 minutes increments after initial 2-hour minimum.
Special ! System Health Check & Tune-Up: $150


Small Business Clients: Commercial use at a residence and/or small business.

$90/hour - 2 hour minimum at initial visit.
Billed in 15 minutes increments after initial 2-hour minimum.
Special ! System Health Check & Tune-Up: $175


Business Clients: Commercial/Corporate use in an office building.
$125/hour - 2 hour minimum at initial visit.
Billed in 15 minutes increments after initial 2-hour minimum.



Appointments are 2-hours minimum for new issues. No minimum for follow-up visits on the same issue.
One-way travel charge waived if within 30 mile radius of our Boothwyn, PA office.
Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm.

Weekend/After-hours work charged at twice the rate.

In general, pricing for extended IT Consulting and Support is negotiable.
Special consideration is given to non-profit organizations.
Training rates vary according to length and number of students.

Pre-Paid consulting discounts:
Purchase a block of consulting time and receive a discount off our rates.  When you pre-pay for consulting time we set up an account for you and deduct time from it as you use our service.  When you subscribe you will given a receipt detailing the number of hours purchased.

Available discount levels:
5% discount: Purchase at least 4 hours of time.
10% discount: Purchase at least 10 hours of time.
15% discount: Purchase at least 15 hours of time.
Here is how it works:
• A minimum of four hour blocks of time must be purchased. There is no maximum.
• Pre-paid time can be used for on-site and phone/email/research time.
• Pre-paid time can be used at any time and does not expire.
Weekend/Afterhours work charged at twice the rate. (regular hours:M-F, 9am-5pm)
• Unused pre-paid time will be happily refunded upon request.
• Pre-Paid time does not apply to any parts, products, expenses or travel time; only for consulting & research time.

All prepaid consulting time purchased is to be used for the purchaser by the holder of the prepaid service discount.  Any unused time is transferable to another party upon written agreement from Photoimage Systems.

Diagnostics
Diagnosing computer problems begins with the most common causes and quickest solutions and moves on to deeper diagnostics when standard solutions fail. This takes time, perhaps more than one appointment, and sometimes does not succeed. If the client asks us to troubleshoot a problem, we will use standard diagnostic methods, and the recommended solutions. If our troubleshooting exposes other problems with the client's computer, we will try to solve those problems as well, but must charge for all time expended.

Testing
Photoimage Systems is careful about the troubleshooting it performs. We attempt to perform system backups before performing diagnostics. We endeavor to test the solutions before leaving a site if adequate time is allowed for testing. If for any reason adequate testing cannot be completed, or if unknown problems arise after an on-site visit is completed, subsequent appointments may be necessary, billed at our regular rates.

Disclaimer
Photoimage Systems cannot be responsible for conflicts arising from software installations we do not perform, outdated system and other software, uses or changes the client makes to his/her computer before or after our appointment, or anything that does not directly relate to the specific problem we were asked to troubleshoot.

Guarantee
We guarantee satisfaction with our work, or the client does not pay. However, the client is responsible for the on-going condition of his/her computer and how it is used. Our work is consultative only. We cannot control the client's use of his/her computer before or after an appointment.
See TERMS OF SERVICE.


All Rates Subject to Change Without Notice

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Terms of Service - In Plain English


Our guarantee is simple - if you are not satisfied, you don’t pay!

However, there are some important legal matters you should be aware of.

Legal Information and Notices

Agreement to Terms of Service

These Terms and Conditions of Service (the "Terms of Service") apply to any and all services provided to you by Photoimage Systems. BY USING OUR SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.

Disclaimer

PHOTOIMAGE SYSTEMS DOES NOT PROMISE THAT ANY SERVICE IT PROVIDES WILL BE COMPLETE OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT YOUR FOLLOWING OF ANY CONSULTATION OR ADVICE WILL PROVIDE SPECIFIC RESULTS. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED ON AN "AS-IS" BASIS. PAYMENTS MADE TO PHOTOIMAGE SYSTEMS ARE FOR TIME AND EXPENSES ONLY, NOT FOR ANY CONSULTATION OR ADVICE PROVIDED OR FOR ANY SPECIFIED OR UNSPECIFIED RESULT, OUTCOME OR LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE. ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PHOTOIMAGE SYSTEMS CANNOT ENSURE THAT ANY FILES OR OTHER DATA IT USES WILL BE FREE OF VIRUSES OR CONTAMINATION OR DESTRUCTIVE FEATURES. PHOTOIMAGE SYSTEMS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PHOTOIMAGE SYSTEMS DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR THE ACTS, OMISSIONS, AND CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATED TO ANY SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOU BY PHOTOIMAGE SYSTEMS. YOU ASSUME TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR USE OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY PHOTOIMAGE SYSTEMS. YOUR REMEDIES AGAINST PHOTOIMAGE SYSTEMS FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH ANY SERVICES PROVIDED IS TO STOP USING THOSE SERVICES AND A REFUND OF FUNDS PAID FOR ONLY THE SERVICES IN QUESTION. THIS LIMITATION OF RELIEF IS A PART OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

The above disclaimer applies to any damages, liability or injuries caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, communication line failure, theft or destruction of or unauthorized access to, alteration of, or use, whether for breach of contract, tort, negligence or any other cause of action.

Limitation of Liability

In no event will Photoimage Systems be liable to you for any indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental or punitive damages, including lost profits, even if Photoimage Systems has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold Photoimage Systems, its owners, officers, directors, shareholders, predecessors, successors in interest, employees, agents, subsidiaries and affiliates, harmless from any demands, loss, liability, claims or expenses (including attorneys' fees), made against Photoimage Systems by any party due to or arising out of or in connection with your use of its services.


Violation of These Terms of Use

You agree that Photoimage Systems may, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, terminate services to you if we determine that you have violated these Terms of Use or other agreements or guidelines which may be associated with our business. You also agree that any violation by you of these Terms of Use will constitute an unlawful and unfair business practice, and will cause irreparable harm to Photoimage Systems, for which monetary damages would be inadequate, and you consent to Photoimage Systems obtaining any injunctive or equitable relief that Photoimage Systems deems necessary or appropriate in such circumstances. These remedies are in addition to any other remedies Photoimage Systems may have at law or in equity. You agree that Photoimage Systems may, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, terminate services to you, for cause, which includes (but is not limited to) (1) requests by law enforcement or other government agencies, (2) a request by you (self-initiated account deletions), (3) discontinuance or material modification of any service offered by Photoimage Systems, or (4) unexpected technical issues or problems. If Photoimage Systems does take any legal action against you as a result of your violation of these Terms of Use, Photoimage Systems will be entitled to recover from you, and you agree to pay, all reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of such action, in addition to any other relief granted to Photoimage Systems. You agree that Photoimage Systems will not be liable to you or to any third party for termination of services to you as a result of any violation of these Terms of Use.

Client Acceptance: _________________________________________ Date: __________________