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Payments Terms

  • Invoicing and Payment Cycle

  • A detailed invoice is issued at the time of project initiation, milestone completion, or final delivery depending on the agreement.

  • Invoices will include: service scope, timeline, deliverables, payment structure, applicable taxes (GST or international VAT), and bank/payment gateway details.

  • Payment is expected within 5–7 business days of invoice issuance unless otherwise agreed in writing.

  • Advance Payment Requirements

  • For all custom projects, a minimum of 50% advance is required prior to commencement.

  • For projects exceeding ₹75,000 (or equivalent in USD), milestone-based billing may be applied.

  • The final 50% is due before delivery of master files, source files, or full-resolution assets.

  • Accepted Modes of Payment

We accept the following payment methods:

  • Indian Clients:

    • UPI, NEFT, IMPS, Razorpay, Paytm for Business

    • GST-inclusive invoices provided

  • International Clients:

    • Wise, Stripe, PayPal (with applicable gateway charges)

    • Payments accepted in INR, USD, EUR, GBP, or client’s local currency (exchange rates based on real-time bank data)

All payment platforms used are PCI-DSS compliant and secure.

  • Late Payments & Delays

  • A late fee of 5% may be charged if payment is not received within 10 days of the due date.

  • For delays beyond 15 days:

    • Work may be paused until payment is cleared.

    • Future work may require 100% upfront billing.

  • Persistent non-payment may result in legal collection action and IP restriction.

  • Refunds & Cancellations

  • All refund requests are governed by our Refund Policy and must be submitted within the outlined window.

  • Custom work (e.g., design, VFX, modeling, or consultancy) is non-refundable once development has commenced.

  • Downloadable assets (LUTs, templates, 3D kits) are not eligible for refund after download access is granted.

  • Licensing and Ownership

  • Creative assets are released only upon 100% payment clearance.

  • Prior to full payment, all visuals, source files, and rendered outputs remain the intellectual property of Pivotails Studio.

  • Unauthorized use or distribution before payment completion may result in IP infringement penalties.

  • Taxation

  • Indian clients will be invoiced with applicable GST.

  • International clients may be liable for VAT/customs taxes as per their local digital services regulations.

  • Pivotails Studio is not responsible for deducting or covering third-party tax liabilities incurred at the client’s end.

  • Project Suspension Clause

Pivotails reserves the right to:

  • Pause or terminate any service if payment is delayed beyond 30 days without written correspondence.

  • Withhold delivery of final project files or revoke access to digital content.

  • Payment Confirmation

  • A formal payment receipt is shared via email after every successful transaction.

  • For downloadable products, license keys or links are shared post-payment confirmation.

  • Contact Information

For any queries related to billing, currency conversion, or tax applicability, please write to:

Email: Business@pivotailsstudio.com         

Website: www.pivotailsstudio.com             

 HQ: Bhopal, India

At Pivotails Studio, transparent and professional billing is at the core of our creative operations. Our Payment Terms outline the financial responsibilities, payment timelines, accepted modes, and consequences of default. These terms are binding once a client formally engages with our services, whether through a signed agreement, email confirmation, or online purchase.

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