International Terms of Service & Legal Compliance

1. General Provisions & Scope of Service

1.1. Applicability
These terms apply globally. By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms, regardless of your country of residence.

1.2. Service Description
ERY Design provides customized design services. All work is tailored to the client’s specific brief. The price displayed online is a base deposit or an estimate only. The final quotation will be confirmed after a detailed consultation.

1.3. No Refund Policy
Due to the custom and intellectual nature of our work, all sales are final once the project has been approved and commenced. We do not offer refunds or cancel orders for services that have begun, except as required by your local consumer law.

2. Regional Consumer Rights

2.1. For Clients in the European Union (EU) & European Economic Area (EEA)
You are granted mandatory statutory rights under EU consumer protection law. Notably, you have the right to withdraw from a distance contract within 14 days without giving any reason (“Right of Withdrawal”).

However, you explicitly acknowledge and agree that this right of withdrawal is lost once the performance of our service has begun with your prior express consent and acknowledgment that you will lose your right of withdrawal upon commencement. By approving the project start, you consent to us beginning the service and forfeit the 14-day cancellation right.

2.2. For Clients in the United States & Canada
Your rights are governed by the state or provincial laws in which you reside. We adhere to all applicable local consumer protection statutes. Our “no refund” policy for commenced services is subject to any overriding mandatory laws in your jurisdiction.

3. Data Privacy & GDPR Compliance

3.1. Data Collection & Use (Lawful Basis)
We collect personal data (name, email, project details) necessary to fulfill our contract with you. For marketing communications, we rely on your explicit consent.

3.2. Your Data Subject Rights (For EEA/UK)
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Rectify inaccurate data.
  • Erase your data (“the right to be forgotten”).
  • Restrict or object to our processing of your data.
  • Data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Email/DPO Email].

3.3. International Data Transfers
Our business is based in [Your Country], and your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. We ensure such transfers are protected by adequate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

3.4. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

4. Intellectual Property & Copyright

4.1. Final Artwork Ownership
Upon full payment, the client is granted a full license to the final delivered design artwork for its intended use. Ownership of the final digital files is transferred to the client.

4.2. Fonts, Stock Assets & Third-Party Elements
The client is responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses, permissions, and rights for any third-party materials (e.g., fonts, stock photography) they require to be used in the design. ERY Design is not liable for any copyright infringement resulting from the client’s failure to secure these licenses.

5. Limitation of Liability

5.1.
Our total liability to you for any and all claims in connection with these terms or our services shall be limited to the total fees paid by you for the specific project giving rise to the claim.

5.2.
In no event shall we be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, including loss of profits or data, arising from our services or these terms.

How to Implement on Your Website:

  1. Create a dedicated “Legal” or “Terms” page and post this document there.
  2. Add a mandatory checkbox during the checkout or project onboarding process that states: “I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.” Link this text to your legal pages.
  3. Ensure your Privacy Policy is separate but linked, providing even greater detail on data handling, as required by GDPR and CCPA/CPRA.

Important Disclaimer: This document is a robust template designed to address key international regulations. However, I am an AI assistant and not a lawyer. Laws are complex and constantly changing. It is strongly recommended that you have this document and your overall compliance posture reviewed by a qualified legal professional specializing in international e-commerce and data privacy law before final publication.