How much does it cost?

There are three basic costs.  Cost of:

1)       Set-up,

2)       Basic hosting for three-months at a time, and

3)       Basic hosting fee with a discount found below.

Set-Up:                                     $150.00

Hosting for three months:           $150.00

Discounts:

1. If a Chapter signs and pays for a one-year agreement, the Chapter will receive a $ 50.00 discount. 
2. For multiple year agreements, the $ 50.00 discount would apply per year of the agreement. (No more than five-year agreements will be created because of changing technology.)

What services does the Chapter receive for the one-time set-up cost?

For the one-time set-up cost, the Chapter will receive 1) all content moved to the template website, 2) the programming of the content management software SiteViz that can be used by multiple chapter members from any location where there is Internet access, 3) a professional designed website similar to the parent organization, 4) staff assistance on additional content for the Chapter site.

What services does the Chapter receive for the hosting cost?

The Chapter for $ 150.00 every three months, receives:

1.       100 MB of secure server space and 10 GB of data transfers

2.       The URL name: www.swcs.org/chapter_name ex. www.swcs.org/iowa

3.       Benefit of weekly submission of the SWCS website family to major search engines, critical to drive traffic to your website.

What in-kind donation is the international SWCS applying to the conversion or creation of each of the Chapter’s website that sign-up with hosting through headquarters?

SWCS’ international headquarters will be paying for the set-up fee of $ 80.00 per Chapter for using the content management software called SiteViz.  SWCS headquarters staff is also offering to convert or build the initial site using SiteViz and will provide ongoing training and support throughout the life of the agreement.

How long is the agreement?

To minimize the administrative work, we ask that the agreement cover a span of at least three months.   If you sign-up for a year or longer, discounts will apply.

How do I terminate the agreement?

The agreement may be terminated at anytime, in writing to the other party.  No refunds for hosting services already paid will be not be made unless they are in excess of six months.