Terms of Service

Last Updated April 18, 2025

Welcome to StarDesigns! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of StarDesigns ("we," "us," or "our") and the services offered on our website, www.stardesignsstudio.com ("Site"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, do not use this Site.

1. Eligibility and Age Requirements

To use our services, you must be at least 13 years old. If you are under 18 years old, you must have the consent of a legal guardian. By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements and have the necessary consent if under 18.

2. User Responsibilities

You agree to provide accurate, timely, and complete information for your website project and to review and approve content before the site is finalized.

3. Services

We offer website design and development services. When hiring us, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information for the website project.
• Pay for services rendered according to the payment terms agreed upon.

4. Payment and Fees

Service Fees: Fees will be outlined in your project agreement.
Payment Terms: Payments are due as per your agreement. We accept certain payment methods.
We may charge penalty fees for overdue balances.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership: Upon full payment, you own the website design and content. StarDesigns retains the right to use work for our portfolio unless otherwise agreed.

Credit Attribution: You agree to keep a visible credit like "Website designed by StarDesigns" on your site unless we give written consent to remove it.

Breach: Removing credit without permission may result in:

• Penalty fee up to $1,000
• Potential legal action
• Required restoration of credit within 30 days

6. Use of Website

You agree to use this Site lawfully. You must not:

• Engage in activities like hacking that could harm the Site or its users.
• Use Site data or content without authorization.

7. Termination

We may terminate your access if you violate these Terms. You are still responsible for any unpaid fees before termination.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

StarDesigns provides services "as-is" and disclaims all warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

9. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages such as loss of data or profits resulting from the use of our services.

10. Privacy

Your use is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using our services, you consent to our data practices.

11. Amendments

We may modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted with a new "Effective Date." Continued use means you agree to the new Terms.

12. Dispute Resolution

If a dispute arises, you agree to try informal resolution first. If unresolved, the matter will go to binding arbitration in the U.S.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms follow the laws of the State of Wisconsin, USA. Disputes may be handled in the courts of Wisconsin or by arbitration under AAA rules.

14. Contact Information

By using the Site or our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.

15. Hosting and Domain Services

StarDesigns does not provide hosting or domain registration. You are responsible for these services. We may recommend providers but are not liable for issues like downtime or domain renewal.