Dubhaus Coop. V. – Terms of Service

These Terms of Service set out the general conditions applicable to any design project undertaken by Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.). Clients are encouraged to review them carefully before engaging services.

Payment

Deposits, final payments and delivery

Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.) may request a 50% deposit prior to starting work on a project. If requested, an invoice will be issued and must be paid within 30 days. Payment of the deposit constitutes acceptance of these Terms of Service and formalizes the contract with Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.).

The remaining balance will be invoiced before the release of any logo files or final exports. Delivery may be withheld until full payment is received.

Invoices may be issued earlier if the client remains unresponsive for more than 30 days.

Clients may request payment plans, which are subject to written agreement by both parties. All payments must be made within 30 days of invoice date.

Any fees incurred in relation to collection or recovery of unpaid accounts (beyond 30 days) may be charged to the client.

Restrictions

Use of concepts and materials

These Terms of Service do not grant clients rights to use, modify, alter, replicate, or borrow any preliminary concepts, sketches, or unused ideas. All original preparation materials remain the property of Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.).

Unused ideas may be repurposed for future projects. Where similarities exist with final approved work, such ideas will be sufficiently altered to avoid conflicts.

Unless otherwise agreed, Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.) reserves the right to showcase completed works in its portfolio, online galleries, awards submissions, and print publications. Associated works may include business cards, stationery, signage, digital icons, and similar design elements.

Supporting materials created for a project may also be used by Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.) for professional purposes.

The client may modify or adapt the final logo design at their own risk.

Trademark & Copyright

Trademark registration, copyright filings, and legal name searches are the client’s responsibility. Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.) does not provide assistance with these procedures. Clients must seek independent legal advice if trademark registration is required.

Cancellation

Cancellation during the project

If a client cancels a project after concepts have been delivered, prior payments are non refundable. Depending on the work completed and budget, partial refunds may be considered.

If Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.) is unable to complete the project due to unforeseen circumstances, partial or full refunds may be issued, depending on the stage of completion.

Force Majeure

Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.) shall not be held liable for delays or failures in performance caused by circumstances beyond its control, including natural disasters, government actions, terrorism, war, supply shortages, or other force majeure events.

Typefaces

Licensing of fonts or typefaces

All fonts or typefaces purchased for final designs or supporting brand identity assets are subject to commercial licensing laws. Licensing grants rights exclusively to the license holder.

In the initial presentation of concepts, information about the typefaces used and where to acquire them will be provided. Clients are responsible for obtaining the necessary licenses (paid or free).

It is unlawful for Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.) to provide copies of licensed fonts/typefaces. Should a client wish to use a specific font commercially, they must purchase and register the appropriate license.

Fonts used in logos typically do not require licensing since they are converted into vector artwork. However, if the client wishes to use fonts for editable purposes (e.g., websites or printed presentations), the corresponding desktop license must be acquired.

Ownership & Copyright

All preparatory materials, sketches, visuals, and digital files remain the property of Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.). Ownership of final artwork transfers to the client only upon full payment.

If final payment is not made, all designs and concepts remain the property of Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.).

In case of non-payment, designs may be reused, amended, or included in the company’s portfolio. Unauthorized use or modification without payment will result in immediate legal action.

Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.) retains the right to display any works created during the project as portfolio material, unless a specific NDA or confidentiality agreement has been established in advance.

Final payment grants the client ownership solely of the agreed logo design. All other concepts remain the property of Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.) unless otherwise agreed.

Brand Naming

Clients are solely responsible for ensuring that their chosen name is legally available. Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.) is not liable for issues arising from naming conflicts after project completion.

Name changes during a project may lead to recalculated costs due to additional work required. It is strongly recommended that clients confirm legal availability before initiating a project.

Project Suspension

Projects may be suspended if excessive micromanagement, lack of trust, or non-payment occurs. Notice and an opportunity to resolve the issue will be provided.

In cases of suspension or termination, no refunds will be issued, and all developed work remains the property of Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.).

Limitation of liability

Clients acknowledge that Dubhaus (Dubhaus Coop. V.) is not responsible for losses or damages resulting from the use of its services, including errors, omissions, or reliance on third- party content. Use of delivered materials is entirely at the client’s risk.

All efforts will be made to ensure originality of designs, including limited checks for plagiarism and trademark conflicts. However, the ultimate responsibility for confirming legal availability lies with the client.