PARRIIC

Terms of Service

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern the provision of services by PARRIIC (“we”, “us”, “our”) to clients (“you”, “your”) for production management, cataloguing services, and open source solutions implementation.


By engaging our services, you agree to these Terms.

Services

Scope of Services

We provide the following professional services to galleries, libraries, archives, museums, and research organisations:

  • Production management for publications (print and digital).
  • Cataloguing services compliant with international standards (ISAD(G), DACS, RDA, etc.).
  • Identification, implementation, and support of open source solutions (AtoM, Islandora, DSpace, Koha, and similar platforms).
  • Related consulting and training services.
Service Specifications

Specific services, deliverables, timelines, and fees will be agreed in writing for each project through:

  • A statement of work, or
  • A project proposal, or
  • Written correspondence confirming project details
Changes to Scope

Any changes to agreed services must be confirmed in writing by both parties. Additional work outside the original scope may incur additional fees.

Client Responsibilities

Information and Access

You agree to:

  • Provide timely access to materials, systems, and information necessary for service delivery;
  • Designate a point of contact for project communications;
  • Provide feedback and approvals within agreed time frames; and
  • Ensure you have the necessary rights and permissions for the materials provided to us.
Third-Party Services

Where services involve third-party platforms or software:

  • You are responsible for obtaining the necessary licenses or permissions.
  • You maintain ownership and responsibility for your data and content.
  • We act as your processor/consultant, not as the owner of your systems.

Fees and Payment

Fees

Fees will be specified in the project agreement and may be structured as:

  • Fixed project fees.
  • Hourly or daily rates.
  • Retainer arrangements.
  • A combination of the above.
Payment Terms

Unless otherwise agreed:

  • Invoices are payable within 30 days of the invoice date;
  • For projects with fixed project fees, we may require a deposit or staged payments; and
  • Late payments may incur interest at the rate fixed by the Government of France, updated in January and July of each year.
Expenses

Reasonable expenses (travel, accommodation, specialised software licenses, etc.) will be agreed in advance and billed separately or included in project fees as specified.

Cancellation

Either party may terminate with 30 days written notice.

Intellectual Property

Client Materials

You retain all rights to materials, data, and content you provide to us. You grant us a license to use these materials solely for providing the agreed services.

Deliverables

Upon full payment:

  • Custom work products created specifically for you (catalogues, documentation, project-specific materials) are assigned to you;
  • General methodologies, tools, and know-how developed or used in providing services remain our property; and
  • Open source software implementations continue to be governed by the respective open source licenses.
Third-Party Rights

We will not knowingly infringe third-party intellectual property rights. You are responsible for ensuring you have the rights to the materials you provide to us.

Pre-existing Materials

Any templates, tools, or materials we developed prior to your engagement remain our property, though you may use them as part of the delivered service.

Confidentiality

Confidential Information

Both parties agree to:

  • Keep confidential any non-public information shared during the engagement;
  • Use confidential information only for the purposes of the services; and
  • Do not disclose confidential information to third parties without consent.
Exceptions

Confidentiality does not apply to information that:

  • Is publicly available;
  • Was already known to the receiving party;
  • Is required to be disclosed by law; or
  • Is independently developed without the use of confidential information.
Portfolio and References

Unless you request otherwise, we may:

  • List you as a client for reference purposes.
  • Include general descriptions of work performed in our portfolio.
  • Request a testimonial or recommendation.

We will not disclose specific confidential details about your collections, systems, or operations without your permission.

Data Protection

GDPR Compliance

Where we process personal data on your behalf, the parties will enter into a Data Processing Agreement as required by GDPR regulations within the European Union.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data, including:

  • Secure communication channels.
  • Access controls and authentication.
  • Regular backups where applicable.
  • Use of reputable service providers (see our Privacy Policy).
Data Ownership

You retain ownership of all data. We will return or delete your data upon project completion or termination, unless retention is required by law or agreed otherwise.

Warranties and Limitations

Service Standards

We will:

  • Perform services with reasonable skill and care.
  • Follow applicable professional standards (archival standards, cataloguing standards, etc.).
  • Use commercially reasonable efforts to meet agreed timelines.
No Warranties for Third-Party Software

For open source implementations:

  • Open source software is provided “as is” under its respective license.
  • We do not warrant the software itself, but we warrant our implementation services.
  • We will recommend appropriate, stable, and well-maintained open source solutions.
Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • Our total liability for any claim is limited to the fees paid for the specific project giving rise to the claim.
  • We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or special damages.
  • We are not liable for losses caused by your failure to provide any necessary information or access.
  • We are not liable for losses arising from third-party software, platforms, or services.
Exceptions

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for:

  • Death or personal injury caused by negligence;
  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
  • Breaches of data protection obligations; or
  • Any other liability that cannot be limited by law.

Term and Termination

Term

These Terms apply from the date you first engage our services and continue until terminated.

Termination

Either party may terminate:

  • For convenience with 30 days written notice;
  • Immediately if the other party materially breaches these Terms and fails to remedy within 14 days of written notice; or
  • Immediately if the other party becomes insolvent.
Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • You will pay for services provided up to the termination date;
  • We will deliver work completed to date;
  • Confidentiality obligations continue; and
  • Provisions intended to survive (including liability limitations, intellectual property, and dispute resolution) remain in effect.

General Terms

Independent Contractor

We are an independent contractor, not an employee or agent of your organisation.

Assignment

Neither party may assign these Terms without the other’s written consent, except:

  • We may use subcontractors to perform services (remaining responsible for their work).
  • Either party may assign to a successor in the event of a merger or acquisition.
Force Majeure

Neither party is liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond reasonable control (natural disasters, pandemics, strikes, government actions, etc.).

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any project-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement and supersede prior discussions or agreements.

Amendments

These Terms may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of material changes. Continued engagement after changes constitutes acceptance.

Severability

If any provision is found invalid, the remainder of these Terms continues in effect.

Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.

Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of France.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute:

The parties will first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiation

If unresolved within 30 days, either party may pursue:

Mediation by a mutually agreed mediator; or
Legal proceedings in the courts of France.

Language

These Terms are provided in English. In case of any translation, the English version prevails.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Email: parriic@parriic.eu
Address: Immeuble 3 soleils, 20 rue D’isly, Rennes, 35000, France
Website: https://parriic.eu

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