Artisan Studio ("we," "our," or "us") provides creative design, branding, digital development, and related artistic services. This Limitation of Liability policy outlines the extent of our responsibility regarding the services, deliverables, and associated materials provided to clients and users.
1. Scope of Services & Acceptance
By engaging Artisan Studio for design, creative direction, or related services, you acknowledge and agree that our work is delivered based on the project brief, approved milestones, and mutually agreed-upon terms. All deliverables are provided subject to the limitations outlined in this policy and any signed service agreements.
2. No Warranty; "As Is" Basis
Unless explicitly stated in a written contract, all design assets, creative concepts, digital files, and documentation are provided "as is" and "as available". Artisan Studio does not warrant that our deliverables will be error-free, uninterrupted, or perfectly suited to unapproved or out-of-scope applications. Creative work inherently involves subjective interpretation and artistic judgment.
3. Limitation of Direct Damages
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Artisan Studio's total liability for any direct damages arising out of or related to our services shall not exceed the total amount paid by the client for the specific project or service in question during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
4. Exclusion of Indirect & Consequential Damages
In no event shall Artisan Studio be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
- Loss of data, intellectual property, or commercial goodwill
- Costs of procurement of substitute goods or services
- Business interruption or reputational harm
This exclusion applies regardless of whether such damages were foreseeable or arose from breach of contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory.
5. Intellectual Property & Licensing
Ownership of final deliverables transfers to the client only upon full payment of all invoices and execution of a signed handover document. Until such time, Artisan Studio retains all intellectual property rights. Licensed assets, fonts, stock imagery, or third-party components remain subject to their respective licenses and are not guaranteed to be unlimited or perpetual.
6. Third-Party Services & Assets
We may utilize third-party tools, plugins, fonts, stock libraries, or hosting platforms as part of project delivery. Artisan Studio is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or licensing compliance of third-party resources. Clients are responsible for verifying licensing terms and ensuring proper attribution where required.
7. Client Responsibilities & Approvals
Clients are responsible for:
- Providing accurate, complete, and legally compliant content, copy, and assets
- Reviewing and formally approving milestones within agreed timelines
- Verifying that final deliverables meet functional and branding requirements before public deployment
Liability is limited for issues arising from client-provided materials, delayed approvals, or unapproved modifications made after handover.
8. Insurance & Indemnification
Clients agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Artisan Studio, its founders, employees, contractors, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from the client's use of deliverables, client-provided content, or breach of this policy.
9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
This Limitation of Liability shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state/jurisdiction in which Artisan Studio is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation, followed by binding arbitration if necessary.
10. Amendments & Contact
Artisan Studio reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. Continued engagement with our services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. For questions regarding this Limitation of Liability, please contact our legal and client services team:
- Email: legal@artisanstudio.com
- Address: 123 Creative Avenue, Design District, NYC 10013
- Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST