Terms & Conditions.


Updated May 2026

1. help and training

Your local Account Manager is available to help with general support and guidance.

You can also contact the ACE Create help desk:

Email: help@acecreate.com.au
Phone: 1800 438 223, 1800 GET ACE
Support guides: https://support.acecreate.com.au/

Our help desk operates Monday to Friday during standard business hours, AEST.

2. hosting information

essential, standard and custom websites

Hosting is $69 + GST per month, starting from the month your website goes live.

Managed websites are billed at $99 + GST per month, either monthly or yearly, starting from the date your contract is signed.

Managed website plans are subscription-based. If payments stop, the website may be taken offline.

hosting and support packages include:

  • Website hosting
  • Domain hosting, if required
  • Nightly backups
  • WordPress core updates
  • High-speed performance optimisation
  • SSL certificate installation and renewal
  • Google Analytics tracking setup
  • Backend training, where applicable
  • 24/7 uptime monitoring
  • Advanced website security


3. change requests

essential, standard and custom websites

Requests outside your original website scope or training may incur additional fees.

This may include:

  • New design elements
  • New pages
  • Custom development
  • New functionality
  • Larger content updates
  • Structural changes to the website

ACE Create will always provide a quote before starting any additional work.

$99 / managed websites,

Your managed website plan includes 4 changes per year.

Changes may include:

  • Text updates
  • Image swaps
  • Simple content updates
  • Adding simple new pages, where suitable

You must let ACE Create know when you would like changes made. Unused changes do not roll over.

If you are unsure whether something is included, please ask your Account Manager.


4. client content responsibilities

You are responsible for providing all content, assets and information used on your website.

This includes ensuring that all text, images, documents, videos, logos, business details and other supplied materials are:

  • Accurate
  • Up to date
  • Free from errors
  • Not misleading
  • Legally owned or properly licensed

ACE Create is not responsible for proofreading, editing or fact-checking client-supplied content unless agreed in writing.


5. browser and device compatibility

ACE Create builds websites to work smoothly across modern browsers and commonly used devices.

Older browsers, outdated operating systems or unsupported devices may not display your website correctly.

Fixes for outdated or unsupported browsers, operating systems or devices may incur additional costs.


6. third-party services

If your website connects to third-party services, ACE Create is not responsible for outages, changes, errors or issues caused by those external systems.

Third-party services may include:

  • Email providers
  • Booking systems
  • Social media platforms
  • Google services
  • DNS providers
  • Payment gateways
  • CRM systems
  • Accounting platforms
  • Shipping platforms
  • External plugins or apps

Support relating to third-party outages, changes or integration issues may incur additional costs.


7. intellectual property

Once your website is paid in full, ownership of the completed website design and client-specific content is transferred to you.

All content you provide, including text, images, documents, videos, graphics, logos and trademarks, remains your property.

ACE Create retains ownership of any internal systems, reusable code, custom framework components, processes, tools, templates or development methods used to build, manage or maintain the website.


8. guarantee – three-year development warranty

Your website is covered by a three-year development guarantee.

This means any genuine development errors caused by ACE Create will be fixed at no cost during the warranty period.

Your guarantee may be void if:

  • Third-party developers make changes to the website
  • Unauthorised plugins or code are added
  • Website files or hosting are moved outside ACE Create without notice
  • Client changes affect the website’s functionality
  • Third-party services or plugins cause issues outside ACE Create’s control

After three years, ACE Create may recommend refreshing your website to keep up with new technologies, security standards, browser updates and best practice.

Any update costs will always be discussed with you first.


9. search engine optimisation

ACE Create builds websites using SEO-friendly best practices.

However, ACE Create cannot guarantee:

  • Specific Google rankings
  • Search engine performance
  • Website traffic levels
  • Leads, enquiries or sales from search engines

If you change website content, page structure, headings, links or metadata without guidance, SEO best practice may no longer apply.

Ongoing SEO strategy, content updates, keyword research and performance monitoring are not included unless agreed in writing.


10. copyright

You are responsible for ensuring that all text, images, videos, graphics, documents and design elements you supply are legally owned or properly licensed.

ACE Create is not liable for copyright issues related to client-supplied materials.


11. confidentiality

All client information is treated as confidential.

ACE Create will not disclose your information to any third party without your consent unless legally required.


12. portfolio use

ACE Create may showcase your completed website in its portfolio, marketing materials or case studies.

ACE Create may also include a small, discreet footer link on your website unless otherwise agreed in writing.


13. moving hosting

If you choose to move your website hosting elsewhere, ACE Create can provide the necessary website files where possible for a minimum fee of $150 + GST.

Where a website is built using ACE Create’s custom framework, some functionality may rely on ACE Create’s systems, hosting environment or development structure.

ACE Create will provide the necessary website files where possible, but cannot guarantee the website will operate the same way on another hosting provider’s server.

Once your website is transferred away from ACE Create hosting:

  • All support and training ends
  • All maintenance ends
  • Your guarantee may no longer apply
  • ACE Create is not responsible for issues caused by the new hosting provider
  • ACE Create is not responsible for issues caused by third-party developers or external hosting changes


14. admin access

For security, privacy and website stability reasons, ACE Create does not provide admin-level access to websites built on its custom framework.

Where backend access is included in your website package, ACE Create may provide access based on the level required to manage approved website content.

If you cannot access a specific area of your website, contact ACE Create and we will assist.


15. third-party plugins

ACE Create’s framework is designed to minimise the need for third-party plugins.

If you request a third-party plugin:

  • It must be approved by ACE Create
  • ACE Create cannot guarantee the plugin will be compatible
  • ACE Create cannot guarantee the plugin will remain supported
  • Plugin-related issues may incur additional fees
  • Plugin-related issues may affect your development guarantee


16. managed website – handover build upgrade

If you are on a managed website plan and choose to switch to a handover build, backend access may be provided once the one-time upgrade fee is paid.

The upgrade fee will be quoted by ACE Create before any changes are made.


17. ai tools and automated outputs

AI tools are becoming a common part of how websites are built, reviewed and maintained. This section outlines how ACE Create approaches the use of AI in our work and what applies when clients use AI tools in connection with their website.

ai-generated content

Where content provided by the client has been generated using artificial intelligence tools, the client accepts full responsibility for reviewing, verifying and approving that content before submission.

ACE Create is not responsible for:

  • Inaccuracies
  • Misleading information
  • Plagiarism concerns
  • Copyright concerns
  • Incorrect claims
  • Any other issues arising from AI-generated content

By submitting content for use on your website, you confirm that it has been reviewed for accuracy and is appropriate for your business and audience.

ai audits and automated assessments

Websites built by ACE Create are designed and tested to meet agreed specifications and industry standards at the time of delivery.

AI-generated audits or automated assessments may flag recommendations, suggestions or perceived issues as a matter of course. The presence of these suggestions does not automatically mean your website is defective, incomplete or in breach of any agreed deliverable.

ACE Create is not obligated to action requests or change orders based solely on AI-generated reports.

If you have concerns raised by an AI tool, we encourage you to contact your Account Manager to discuss them first. Any agreed changes following that review will be assessed under our standard change request process and may be quoted separately.

ai seo tools

ACE Create is not responsible for actioning recommendations generated by third-party SEO or marketing analysis tools.

SEO is an ongoing and evolving discipline. Automated SEO audits do not always reflect the full context of your website strategy.

ai accessibility checkers

Websites are built to meet reasonable accessibility standards at the time of delivery, based on the agreed project scope.

Automated accessibility tools can be helpful, but they do not always reflect the full context of a website or confirm whether a site does or does not meet accessibility requirements.

Any accessibility concerns raised after delivery can be reviewed by ACE Create and may be treated as a change request unless they relate to an agreed scope item.

updates to this policy

ACE Create reserves the right to update its position on the use of AI tools as the technology and legal landscape evolves.

Clients will be notified of any material changes to these terms.


18. domain management

If your domain is not managed by ACE Create, it is your responsibility to:

  • Renew it
  • Keep payment details up to date
  • Ensure DNS settings remain correct
  • Maintain access to the domain account
  • Respond to domain renewal notices

ACE Create is not responsible for expired domains or downtime caused by third-party domain providers.


19. e-commerce websites

If your website includes e-commerce functionality, the following terms apply.

store management and responsibility

ACE Create is responsible for setting up your online store and ensuring it functions as scoped at launch.

You are responsible for the ongoing management of your store, including:

  • Updating products, pricing and descriptions
  • Managing stock levels
  • Fulfilling orders
  • Handling refunds or returns
  • Managing customer enquiries
  • Ensuring legal compliance
  • Creating and maintaining delivery, shipping and refund policies

ACE Create is not responsible for business losses, customer disputes or revenue impacts related to your store operations.

payment gateways

Your website may integrate with third-party payment gateways such as Stripe, Square, PayPal or Afterpay.

ACE Create is not responsible for:

  • Transaction fees
  • Merchant account approvals
  • Disputes or chargebacks
  • Payout delays
  • Payment gateway outages
  • Payment gateway errors
  • Changes made by the payment provider

Support for payment gateway issues may incur additional fees.

security and customer data

Your e-commerce website includes security best practices at launch.

However, you are responsible for:

  • Keeping customer data secure
  • Maintaining privacy policies
  • Following Australian data protection requirements
  • Ensuring only authorised staff access customer details
  • Managing staff access to orders, customer records and payment-related information

ACE Create is not liable for data breaches caused by third-party plugins, external services, client-managed systems or unauthorised access.

legal compliance

You must ensure your online store complies with all relevant laws and requirements, including:

  • Australian Consumer Law
  • ACCC refund and warranty obligations
  • Privacy laws and data collection rules
  • Shipping, delivery and returns standards
  • Tax and GST requirements

ACE Create does not provide legal advice and is not responsible for the legal compliance of your e-commerce store.

third-party integrations

If your store connects to external systems, ACE Create is not responsible for outages, syncing issues, service changes or errors caused by those platforms.

External systems may include:

  • Inventory apps
  • Accounting systems
  • CRM platforms
  • Shipping platforms
  • Email marketing tools
  • Point of sale systems
  • Marketplace integrations

Support for integration issues may incur additional fees.

orders and reporting

ACE Create is not responsible for monitoring:

  • Failed orders
  • Abandoned carts
  • Customer details
  • Sales data
  • Payment errors
  • Email notifications
  • Stock reports
  • Store reports

You must regularly check your orders and store reports to ensure everything is functioning as expected.

client edits and plugin installs

Any changes made by you or a third party to products, plugins, code, settings, payment gateways or shipping rules may affect your store’s functionality.

Fixing issues caused by external changes may incur additional fees and may void parts of your development guarantee.

shipping and delivery settings

ACE Create will set up initial shipping rules as scoped.

Ongoing updates to shipping fees, zones, delivery rules or courier integrations are your responsibility unless otherwise agreed in writing.

e-commerce hosting requirements

E-commerce sites often require more resources than standard websites.

If your store traffic, product volume or order volume grows significantly, additional hosting or upgrades may be required and may incur extra costs.


20. limitation of liability

ACE Create is not liable for any loss of revenue, business, reputation, data, sales, enquiries or profits resulting from:

  • Website downtime
  • Hosting outages
  • External service failures
  • Client-supplied content errors
  • Expired domains
  • Third-party plugin issues
  • Payment gateway issues
  • E-commerce disputes
  • Unauthorised third-party access
  • Misuse of website access
  • Client changes to website content, settings or structure
  • Search engine ranking changes
  • AI-generated recommendations or reports
  • Third-party platform changes

ACE Create will take reasonable steps to provide reliable website services, but cannot guarantee uninterrupted website availability or performance where issues are outside our control.

ACE Create will take reasonable steps to provide reliable website services, but cannot guarantee uninterrupted website availability or performance where issues are outside our control.


21. updates to these terms

ACE Create may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time.

Clients will be notified of any material changes.