Terms and Conditions – Stiles and Company, LLC

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1. Payment Terms

• Full payment is required before deliverables are released. 

• Invoices must be paid within 30 days of issuance. Late payments may incur additional fees.

• If a client becomes unresponsive for more than 30 days, Stiles and Company, LLC reserves the right to invoice for any work completed and may require additional fees to resume the project.

• If a payment remains outstanding beyond 30 days, Stiles and Company, LLC may initiate collection proceedings, with all related fees becoming the client's responsibility.
   

2. Ownership & Intellectual Property

• All design concepts, sketches, and drafts remain the property of Stiles and Company, LLC until full payment is received. Upon final payment, ownership of the agreed-upon final design is transferred to the client.

• Any unused or rejected concepts remain the sole property of Stiles and Company, LLC and may not be used, altered, or replicated by the client. Stiles and Company, LLC reserves the right to repurpose these concepts for future projects.

• Clients must acquire appropriate licenses for any fonts used in branding. Stiles and Company, LLC cannot provide copies of licensed typefaces.

• Clients are responsible for ensuring that any brand names, trademarks, or other intellectual property used in their project do not infringe on existing rights. Stiles and Company, LLC is not responsible for legal issues related to branding, naming, or trademark registration.
   

3. Limitation of Liability & Indemnification

• Stiles and Company, LLC is not liable for any losses or damages resulting from the use of designs, including but not limited to third-party claims, trademark disputes, or branding conflicts.

• The client agrees to indemnify and hold Stiles and Company, LLC harmless against any claims, damages, or legal fees arising from their use of the delivered work.

• While reasonable efforts are made to ensure originality, Stiles and Company, LLC does not guarantee that designs will be free from unintentional similarities to other works. Clients should perform their own due diligence regarding trademarks and copyrights.
   

4. Project Cancellation & Suspension

• If a project is canceled after work has begun, Stiles and Company, LLC reserves the right to retain any payments made up to that point. Refunds will be considered only if minimal work has been completed.

• If a client fails to provide necessary feedback, approvals, or materials within 30 days, the project may be suspended. Resuming a suspended project may require an additional fee.

• If excessive micromanagement, lack of trust, or an inability to progress arises, Stiles and Company, LLC reserves the right to suspend or terminate the project without a refund.
   

5. Portfolio & Usage Rights

• Stiles and Company, LLC retains the right to showcase completed work in its portfolio, social media, and marketing materials unless a prior non-disclosure agreement (NDA) has been arranged.
   

6. Force Majeure

• Stiles and Company, LLC is not liable for delays or failure to perform obligations due to unforeseen circumstances beyond its control, including natural disasters, illness, internet failures, government actions, or other force majeure events.
   

By engaging Stiles and Company, LLC for design services, the client agrees to these terms and conditions.
Any modifications must be agreed upon in writing.