Terms and Conditions
- Copyright and Usage Rights
1.1 Each assignment constitutes a work contract under copyright law and is intended to grant usage rights to the services provided.
1.2 All designs, visualizations, and preparatory works are protected by copyright, regardless of whether they meet the level of creativity required under Section 2 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG).
1.3 Studio Feldmann grants the client the usage rights required for the agreed purpose. Unless otherwise agreed, this is a simple, non-transferable right of use. Any transfer to third parties requires prior written consent. Usage rights shall only pass to the client upon full payment.
1.4 Studio Feldmann is entitled to publish all created work for reference purposes, including on its website, portfolio, and in presentations.
1.5 Contributions or suggestions made by the client do not establish joint authorship and do not affect remuneration.
- Remuneration
2.1 Remuneration is based on the agreed scope of services. Any subsequent or extended use of the services may be charged separately.
2.2 All services, including drafts, concepts, and consultations, are subject to a fee unless expressly agreed otherwise.
- Payment Terms
3.1 The basis of the assignment is an individual offer including a description of services. All prices are exclusive of statutory VAT.
3.2 Upon placement of the order, an advance payment of 50% becomes due, payable within 14 days. The remaining balance is due upon completion of the project, also within 14 days.
3.3 In the event of late payment, Studio Feldmann reserves the right to charge default interest in accordance with statutory provisions.
- Additional Services and Ancillary Costs
4.1 Third-party services, such as external providers engaged in connection with the project, shall be commissioned in the name of and for the account of the client, unless otherwise agreed.
4.2 Travel expenses and ancillary costs incurred in the course of the project and agreed in advance shall be invoiced to the client.
- Ownership and Data
5.1 Only usage rights are transferred; no ownership rights in designs or concepts are granted.
5.2 The handover of open files, 3D data, or working files is not part of the service and requires a separate agreement.
- Revisions and Acceptance
6.1 The offer includes a defined revision round.
6.2 Changes beyond the agreed scope, such as adjustments to parameters, scope, or concept, will be charged additionally.
6.3 Once approved by the client, the service shall be deemed accepted.
- Liability
7.1 Studio Feldmann is liable only for its own fault and only in cases of intent or gross negligence.
7.2 Studio Feldmann assumes no liability for third-party services.
7.3 Upon approval of designs, the client assumes responsibility for the accuracy of all data provided.
7.4 After approval, liability for the approved services shall cease.
7.5 No liability is assumed for legal admissibility, including but not limited to trademark or competition law.
7.6 Complaints must be submitted in writing within 30 days of delivery; otherwise, the service shall be deemed accepted in accordance with the contract.
- Design Freedom and Client Cooperation
8.1 Studio Feldmann works with creative freedom within the scope of the agreed objectives. Subjective differences in taste shall not constitute a defect.
8.2 Change requests during or after implementation will be charged separately. Services already provided remain subject to payment.
8.3 Delays caused by the client may result in adjustments to the schedule and remuneration.
8.4 The client warrants that they are entitled to use all materials provided and shall indemnify Studio Feldmann against third-party claims.
- Final Provisions
9.1 The place of performance shall be the registered office of Studio Feldmann.
9.2 The law of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply.
9.3 Should any provision be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.
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