Acceptance of Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Version 2.1

1. Acceptance & Agreement

By requesting a proposal, signing a service agreement, making a payment, or utilizing any deliverables from Artisan Studio ("the Company", "we", "us", or "our"), you enter into a binding agreement with us. If you do not agree to any provision of these terms, you must immediately cease use of our services and terminate any ongoing engagements.

2. Scope of Creative Services

Artisan Studio specializes in high-end creative design solutions, including but not limited to:

• Brand Identity & Visual Systems
• UI/UX & Digital Product Design
• Motion Graphics & Interactive Media
• Editorial & Print Design
• Custom Illustration & Art Direction

All services are executed based on mutually agreed project briefs, timelines, and deliverable specifications.

3. Intellectual Property & Ownership

Upon receipt of full and final payment for a project, Artisan Studio assigns to you all right, title, and interest in the final approved deliverables. We retain:

• Moral rights where applicable by law
• The right to display completed work in our portfolio, exhibitions, and marketing materials
• Ownership of preliminary sketches, rejected concepts, and working files unless otherwise negotiated
• Rights to third-party licensed assets (fonts, stock media, software plugins) which are licensed to you solely for the intended project use

4. Client Obligations

To ensure successful project execution, you agree to:

• Provide accurate brand guidelines, copy, assets, and reference materials promptly
• Respond to review milestones within the agreed timeframe
• Designate a single point of contact for approvals and feedback
• Communicate any changes to project scope immediately in writing

5. Compensation & Payment Terms

Financial obligations are strictly adhered to as outlined in your specific project agreement. Standard terms include a 50% non-refundable deposit to secure scheduling, with the remaining balance due upon final delivery. Late payments incur a 1.5% monthly interest fee. We reserve the right to pause active work and withhold final files until accounts are current.

6. Revisions & Change Orders

Each engagement includes a predefined revision cycle as detailed in your proposal. Requests exceeding the agreed scope, additional formats, or significant conceptual pivots after the approval stage will require a written Change Order and may incur additional fees based on our standard rate card.

7. Warranty & Limitation of Liability

Artisan Studio warrants that all original work will be free from material defects and will not infringe upon third-party intellectual property rights. Our liability is strictly limited to the total project fee paid. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including lost profits or business interruptions.

8. Confidentiality

We treat all client information, proprietary data, and unreleased projects with strict confidentiality. Information will only be shared with team members directly involved in your project or with your explicit written consent.

9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York. Any disputes arising from this agreement shall first be addressed through amicable negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, matters shall be settled via binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association.

10. Modifications

Artisan Studio reserves the right to update these terms periodically. Continued use of our services following posted updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Material changes will be communicated via direct email.