Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Arcadia Studio. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at arcadiastudio.com ("Website") and the interior design services offered by Arcadia Studio ("Services"). By accessing our Website or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access the Website or use our Services.

2. Service Description

Arcadia Studio provides interior design services including but not limited to residential design, commercial design, consultation services, styling and decoration, renovation management, and custom furniture design. The specifics of each service will be detailed in a separate agreement or proposal provided to clients upon engagement of our services.

Our Website provides information about our services, portfolio of past projects, and means to contact us. The content on our Website is for general information purposes only and is subject to change without notice.

3. User Accounts

Some features of our Website may require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders at our sole discretion if we believe that user conduct violates applicable laws or is harmful to our interests or the interests of other users of our Website.

4. Intellectual Property

The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Arcadia Studio and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

Our design concepts, drawings, specifications, and other materials prepared specifically for clients remain our intellectual property until full payment is received for the project, at which point clients receive a license to use these materials for the intended project only. Clients may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our explicit permission.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us at [email protected].

5. User Responsibilities

When using our Website or Services, you agree not to:

• Use our Website in any way that violates any applicable national or international law or regulation
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Arcadia Studio, an Arcadia Studio employee, another user, or any other person or entity
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of our Website, or which may harm Arcadia Studio or users of the Website
• Use our Website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site
• Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access our Website for any purpose
• Use the Website in any way not expressly permitted by these Terms

6. Payment and Fees

Our design services are provided on a fee basis as outlined in our proposals and agreements. Payment terms, including deposits, payment schedules, and acceptable payment methods, will be detailed in these documents. Clients are responsible for paying all fees and taxes associated with our Services.

Late payments may be subject to interest charges as permitted by law. We reserve the right to suspend services if payments are not received according to the agreed schedule.

Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis and are subject to the terms outlined in your specific service agreement.

7. Client Responsibilities

To facilitate the successful completion of design projects, clients are expected to:

• Provide accurate and complete information about their needs, preferences, and constraints
• Make timely decisions and provide feedback when requested
• Attend scheduled meetings and be available for consultations as needed
• Grant reasonable access to project sites
• Make payments according to the agreed schedule
• Obtain necessary permits and ensure compliance with local regulations

Delays or additional costs resulting from client actions or inactions may result in project timeline extensions or additional fees.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Arcadia Studio shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website or Services
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
• Any content obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content

Our liability for any claims arising under these Terms shall be limited to the amount paid by you for the specific Services giving rise to such claims.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Arcadia Studio, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website or Services.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

For design projects in progress, termination terms will be outlined in your service agreement. Generally, clients may terminate services with written notice, subject to payment for work completed to date and any non-cancelable expenses incurred.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or any Services provided will be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations are unsuccessful, disputes will be resolved through mediation and, if necessary, arbitration in Sydney, Australia.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Website or Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Website or our Services.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: