Terms & Conditions
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions govern:
Your use of this website (“the Website”), and
Any professional services provided by Larima Studio (“the Studio”).
By accessing this Website or engaging the Studio’s services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree, you should not use this Website or engage services.
2. Website Use
2.1 Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including but not limited to:
Text
Visual materials
Case studies
Design methodology
Framework descriptions
Layout and structure
is the intellectual property of Larima Studio unless otherwise stated.
Content is protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
You may:
View content for personal, non-commercial use.
You may not:
Reproduce or redistribute content for commercial purposes
Republish content without written consent
Scrape or harvest data
Use Website content to train AI or automated systems
Modify materials without permission
Unauthorised use may result in legal action.
2.2 Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
Use the Website unlawfully
Attempt unauthorised access
Introduce malicious code
Disrupt Website functionality
The Studio reserves the right to restrict access where these Terms are breached.
2.3 Website Disclaimer
Content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only.
The Studio makes no guarantee that information is complete or current.
Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, financial or professional advice.
3. Services
3.1 Scope
Services are defined in a written proposal.
Work begins only after:
Written acceptance of the proposal; and
Receipt of the agreed initial payment.
Work outside agreed scope requires written confirmation and may incur additional fees.
3.2 Fees and Payment
Fees are stated in GBP unless otherwise agreed.
The initial payment secures scheduling and strategic preparation and is non-refundable except where the Studio is unable to perform the services for reasons unrelated to the Client.
No intellectual property rights transfer until full payment is received.
3.3 Suspension for Non-Payment
If payment is not received in accordance with agreed terms:
The Studio may suspend work.
Timelines will be adjusted.
The Studio shall not be liable for resulting delays.
4. Intellectual Property (Services)
4.1 Ownership
All preliminary concepts, drafts, working files, internal documentation, strategic materials, and framework structures remain the exclusive intellectual property of the Studio unless expressly transferred in writing.
Only final approved deliverables are transferred upon full payment.
4.2 Exclusions
The following remain the Studio’s property:
Unused concepts
Editable source files (unless agreed)
Strategic documents
The Studio’s five-stage framework
Custom typographic systems unless separately licensed
The Client receives rights only to final approved deliverables.
4.3 Usage Rights
Upon full payment, the Client is granted a non-exclusive, perpetual licence to use final deliverables for business purposes.
The Client may not:
Resell or redistribute design assets
Claim authorship
Register rejected concepts
Modify beyond reasonable brand usage without consultation
4.4 Moral Rights
The Studio asserts the right to be identified as author under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
5. Client Responsibilities
The Client warrants that all supplied materials are owned or properly licensed.
The Client indemnifies the Studio against claims arising from materials supplied by the Client.
6. Website & Performance Disclaimer (Services)
Where website services are provided:
No guarantee is made regarding search engine rankings.
No guarantee is made regarding commercial outcomes.
The Studio is not responsible for third-party platform performance or outages.
7. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information disclosed during the project.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
The Studio shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses.
Total aggregate liability shall not exceed the total fees paid for the relevant project.
Nothing excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.
9. Termination
Either party may terminate a services agreement in writing.
Upon termination:
The initial payment remains non-refundable.
The Client remains liable for work completed.
No intellectual property transfers until full payment is received.
10. Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for delay or failure to perform obligations due to events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:
Natural disasters
Government action
Epidemics or pandemics
War or civil unrest
Utility or telecommunications failure
If such circumstances continue for more than 60 days, either party may terminate the agreement in writing, subject to payment for work completed.
11. Privacy and Cookies
Use of this Website is also governed by:
Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
These documents explain how personal data is collected and processed.
12. Dispute Resolution
In the event of a dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or any services provided by the Studio, both parties agree to make reasonable efforts to resolve the matter in good faith through informal discussions.
If the dispute cannot be resolved within 30 days of written notice by either party, the parties agree to attempt resolution through mediation before commencing formal legal proceedings.
Mediation shall be conducted in England, and the mediator shall be appointed by mutual agreement or, failing agreement, nominated by the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) or a similar recognised mediation body.
Nothing in this clause prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive relief where necessary to protect intellectual property or confidential information.
13. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.