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Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Ink of Light Design Services (“me,” “my,” “I”). By accessing or using our website, services, or products, you (“you,” “client,” “customer”) agree to the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully.

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1. Acceptance of Terms​
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By using my website or purchasing any design services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

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2. Scope of Services
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Ink of Light Design Services provides graphic design, print design, digital design, and related creative services. Service details are outlined in individual project agreements, proposals, invoices, or email confirmations.

We reserve the right to update or modify services at any time.

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3. Client Responsibilities & Provided Materials
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3.1 Accuracy and Ownership of Client Content

You are solely responsible for ensuring that all text, images, logos, graphics, and materials (“Client Content”) you provide:

  • Are owned by you or you have full legal permission to use them.

  • Do not infringe on any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.

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3.2 Copyright Infringement Liability

If you supply copyrighted, trademarked, unlicensed, or otherwise restricted content, Ink of Light Design Services is not liable for any claims, damages, losses, legal fees, or lawsuits that result.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ink of Light Design Services from any legal actions arising from the use of Client Content.

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4. Use of AI-Generated Content
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You acknowledge and agree that:

  • I may use AI-generated images, graphics, or design elements in the course of producing your final design.

  • AI-generated content may have usage limitations depending on the generating platform’s license.

  • While I aim to use responsibly sourced AI tools, we do not guarantee exclusivity, originality, or copyright protection for AI-generated elements.

By approving the final design, you accept all risks related to the use of AI-generated content.

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5. Intellectual Property & Usage Rights
 
5.1 Ownership of Final Deliverables

After final payment, you receive a license to use the final design for the purposes agreed upon (e.g., personal use, commercial use).

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5.2 Designer Rights to Portfolio Use

I retain the unrestricted right to:

  • Display completed designs in my portfolio

  • Use them in marketing materials, promotions, social media, or client showcases

 
5.3 Reuse of Design Concepts

You acknowledge that:

  • I retain full ownership of design concepts, drafts, templates, and styles created during the project.

  • I may reuse design ideas, layouts, concepts, or elements created for your project in future work for other clients.

I will not reuse your proprietary images, logos, or confidential content.

 
6. Payment Terms
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  • Payments, deposits, and fees must be made according to the agreement stated in your invoice or project proposal.

  • All payments are final unless otherwise stated.

  • Work may pause until outstanding balances are paid.

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7. Revisions & Project Limits

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Revision allowances will be specified in your project agreement. Additional revisions may incur extra charges.

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8. Turnaround Times
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Any timeline estimates given are approximate and may change based on project scope, client response time, or unforeseen circumstances.

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9. Limitation of Liability

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To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • Ink of Light Design Services is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages.

  • My total liability for any claim relating to our services will not exceed the total amount paid by you for that project.

  • I am not responsible for printing errors, color discrepancies, or issues arising from third-party vendors.

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10. Refund & Cancellation Policy

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Policies regarding cancellation, refunds, or project termination will be outlined in your project agreement.
Generally:

  • Deposits are non-refundable.

  • Work already completed must be paid for.

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11. Website Use

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By using my website, you agree not to engage in:

  • Unauthorized access attempts

  • Distribution of harmful materials

  • Scraping or copying content without permission

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12. Privacy Policy
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Information collected through my website or services is handled according to our Privacy Policy, available on my site.

 
13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

 

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the state of Virginia, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

Any disputes shall first attempt resolution through informal negotiation. If unresolved, disputes may be addressed through arbitration or in a court of competent jurisdiction.

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14. Changes to Terms

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I may update or change these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be posted on my website with the revised date.

Continued use of the services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

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15. Contact Information
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If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Ink of Light Design Services
Email: skang@lifeandhealth.org
Website: inkoflight.net

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