Terms of Service

Effective date:

Engagements

• Project scope, deliverables, and timelines are defined in a written Statement of Work (SOW) or proposal.
• Unless otherwise stated, a 50% deposit is required to secure a start date; remaining fees are due at milestones or completion.
• Two–three revision rounds per phase are included unless specified; additional work is billed at our standard rate.

Client Responsibilities

• Provide timely access to content, assets, and decision‑makers.
• Supply feedback within agreed windows to keep schedules on track.
• Ensure that provided materials do not infringe third‑party rights.

Intellectual Property

• We retain ownership of our pre‑existing IP, tools, and know‑how.
• Upon full payment, rights to final approved deliverables transfer to Client as specified in the SOW/invoice.
• We may showcase non‑confidential work in our portfolio unless you request otherwise in writing.

Payment

• Invoices are due on receipt unless a different schedule is stated.
• Late payments may incur a reasonable late fee and/or pause of work.
• All fees are exclusive of taxes, which are the Client’s responsibility.

Confidentiality

Each party agrees to keep the other’s confidential information secure and use it only to perform under an engagement. This does not apply to information that is public, independently developed, or received lawfully from a third party.

Warranties & Disclaimers

We provide services in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. Except as expressly set out in the SOW, our services and this site are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, neither party will be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages. Our total liability under an engagement is limited to the fees paid for the specific services giving rise to the claim.

Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement for material breach with written notice and a reasonable cure period, or for convenience as stated in the SOW. Client remains responsible for fees for work performed to date.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction stated in the SOW or invoice. Disputes will be resolved in the competent courts of that jurisdiction.

Changes

We may update these Terms. We will revise the effective date when changes are made.

Contact

Questions? Email legal@shelbydavisstudios.com.