Legal Terms & Policies
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Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Proof Studio (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. Information We CollectWe collect information in two main ways:
A. Information You Provide to Us
When you contact us through a form, subscribe to updates, or communicate with us, you may provide information such as:Your name
Email address
Company name or project details
Any message or files you choose to send
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our site, we automatically receive certain technical data such as:
Your IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on each page
General location (city, region, country) This information helps us understand how people use our site and improve the experience.
We may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember preferences and analyze website performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to inquiries or requests
Provide quotes or proposals for services
Improve the design and functionality of our website
Maintain internal records of communications and projects
Send updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (if you opt in)
Protect our website and users from misuse or fraud
We do not sell or rent your information.
3. How We Share Information
We may share limited data in the following situations:
Service Providers: We work with trusted partners (like Squarespace, Framer, Wix Studio, Google Analytics, or email providers) who help us operate the site and communicate with you. These providers are only allowed to use your information as needed to perform their services.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Business Transfers: If Proof Studio merges with another company or undergoes a reorganization, your data may be transferred as part of that process.
We do not sell, trade, or share your information with advertisers.
4. Your Rights and Choices
You can:Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Ask us to correct or delete your information.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in an email or contacting us directly.
To exercise these rights, please email hello@oursstudio.co.
5. Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. If you request deletion of your data, we will remove it unless we need to retain it for legal or business reasons.
6. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no online system is completely secure. You share information with us at your own risk.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with information, please contact us and we will delete it.
8. International Visitors
If you are visiting our site from outside the United States, please note that your information will be processed and stored in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted here with a new effective date. Your continued use of the website means you accept the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Email: hello@byproofstudio.com -
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Welcome to the website of Proof Studio (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) explain how you may access and use our website, including any content, features, materials, or information provided through it.
By visiting or using this site, you agree to follow these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. About Proof Studio
Proof Studio is a design and branding studio that provides CREATIVE DIRECTION, BRAND IDENTITY, WEBSITE DIRECTION, DIGITAL STORYTELLING, and brand consulting. Our website shares information about our services, showcases our work, and allows visitors to contact us.
If you hire us for a project, that relationship will be governed by a separate written agreement, proposal, invoice, or service agreement. In any case where these Terms conflict with that written agreement, the written agreement will take priority.
2. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our business, services, website, or applicable law. When we make updates, we will revise the “Effective Date” above and post the updated version on this page.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the site.
3. Eligibility and Use
You must be of legal age in your place of residence to use this site. If you are using the site on behalf of a company, brand, organization, or other entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes. You may not:
Copy or reproduce any part of the website without written permission.
Post or transmit anything unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harmful, or infringing.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems, accounts, files, or data.
Use bots, scrapers, crawlers, or other automated methods to collect content or data from the site.
Interfere with, disrupt, damage, or overload the site or its hosting systems.
Use the site in any way that violates applicable law or these Terms.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the site if you violate these Terms or applicable law.
4. Intellectual Property
All materials on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, photography, videos, artwork, layouts, designs, service descriptions, and other content, belong to Proof Studio or our licensors. These materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
We grant you a limited, non-transferable right to view and use the website for personal, informational purposes only.
You may not copy, distribute, modify, reproduce, republish, display, sell, license, or create derivative works based on our content without written permission from Proof Studio.
If you submit any materials to us, including testimonials, comments, feedback, inquiries, or project information, you confirm that you have the right to share them. You also grant us permission to use that information as needed to respond to you, provide services, improve our business, or operate our website.
5. Payments and Services
If you purchase services from Proof Studio, the payment terms, project scope, deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities will be defined in your proposal, invoice, contract, or service agreement.
Unless otherwise specified in writing, all payments are non-refundable.
We reserve the right to modify, pause, refuse, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time. Any active client project will be governed by the terms of the applicable written agreement.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites, platforms, tools, or resources. These links are provided for convenience only.
We do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for any third-party websites, platforms, content, policies, or actions. You access third-party links at your own risk.
7. Communications
By contacting us through our website, email, forms, or other communication channels, you consent to receive responses from us related to your inquiry, project request, services, or business relationship with Proof Studio.
You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
8. Disclaimer
The website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.”
Proof Studio makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, availability, completeness, or suitability of any information on the site.
We do not guarantee that the site will always be available, secure, uninterrupted, or free from errors, viruses, or harmful components.
You use this site at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Proof Studio, its founders, employees, contractors, collaborators, and partners are not responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages that arise from your use of this website or its content.
Our total liability to you for any claims related to your use of the site will not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) or the amount you have paid to us within the past twelve months, whichever is greater.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Proof Studio, its founders, employees, contractors, collaborators, and partners from and against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another person or entity.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
Any disputes arising under or related to these Terms will be handled exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Dane County, Wisconsin, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time and for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.
Sections regarding intellectual property, limitation of liability, indemnification, governing law, and any provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.
13. Severability
If any part of these Terms is found invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining sections will continue in full effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any written agreements between you and Proof Studio, represent the entire understanding regarding your use of this website. They replace any prior written or verbal communications related to website use.
15. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: hello@byproofstudio.com
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Effective Date: January 1, 2026
By clicking “Buy Now,” “Purchase,” “Checkout,” or any similar button, entering your payment details, or otherwise completing a purchase from Proof Studio (“we,” “us,” or “our”), you (“Client,” “you,” or “your”) agree to these Terms of Purchase (“Agreement”).
This Agreement governs your purchase of any product, digital download, template, resource, or other digital item from Proof Studio (“Product”).
These Terms form a binding legal agreement between you and Proof Studio. Please read them carefully before making a purchase.
1. Scope of Product
This Agreement applies to the purchase of any digital product, including but not limited to:
Design templates
Branding kits
Digital downloads
Educational resources
Creative resources
Digital guides
Each Product is described on its individual sales page, checkout page, or product description, which outlines its contents, intended use, and any included materials.
2. Payment Terms
Client agrees to pay the full purchase price at checkout, regardless of the payment method selected.
If a payment plan is offered and chosen, Client authorizes Proof Studio to automatically charge the payment method used at checkout for all scheduled installments until the total purchase amount is paid in full.
If any payment fails, is declined, or is reversed, Proof Studio reserves the right to suspend access to the Product until payment is complete. Proof Studio may also pursue all amounts owed through lawful means.
Client is responsible for any associated collection costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, where permitted by law.
3. Refund Policy
Due to the digital nature of our Products, all sales are final.
No refunds, cancellations, or exchanges will be granted unless otherwise required by law or expressly stated in writing by Proof Studio.
Dissatisfaction with the Product, changes in personal preference, accidental purchase, failure to use the Product, or lack of time to complete or implement the Product do not qualify for a refund.
By completing your purchase, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to this no refund policy.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All Products, materials, templates, designs, layouts, files, copy, graphics, digital assets, and resources sold by Proof Studio are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
When you purchase a Product, you receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Product for your own individual or business use.
You may not:
Share, sell, resell, copy, distribute, or reproduce the Product.
Upload the Product to public platforms, shared drives, marketplaces, or template libraries.
Alter, rebrand, or claim authorship of the Product.
Use the Product to create a competing product, template, resource, or service.
Transfer, sublicense, gift, or assign any rights under this Agreement to another person, brand, business, or entity.
All intellectual property rights remain the exclusive property of Proof Studio.
5. Permitted Use
You may use the Product for your own personal brand, business, internal creative process, or client work, unless the product description states otherwise.
You may customize the Product for your own use, but customization does not transfer ownership of the original Product, structure, files, or creative framework to you.
If a Product includes templates, guides, or design resources, you may not resell, redistribute, or package them as your own product, service, course, membership, download, or resource library.
6. Disclaimers
All Products are provided “as is” and “as available” for informational, educational, design, and creative purposes only.
Proof Studio makes no guarantees regarding specific outcomes, results, revenue, visibility, audience growth, client acquisition, brand success, business performance, or design implementation.
Examples, case studies, testimonials, or results shared on our website, sales pages, emails, or social media represent individual experiences and are not promises or guarantees of future results.
You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for how you use any Product and for any results, decisions, or outcomes derived from it.
7. Technology and Access
Proof Studio is not responsible for issues caused by your device, internet connection, software, platform access, third-party accounts, file compatibility, or inability to use the Product due to lack of technical knowledge.
Access instructions, downloads, links, or files may be delivered through email, a checkout platform, a digital delivery platform, or another third-party tool.
You are responsible for entering the correct email address at checkout and downloading or saving your Product within any stated access period.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Proof Studio, its founders, employees, contractors, collaborators, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary, or special damages arising out of your purchase, access to, or use of the Product.
Our total liability for any claim related to this Agreement will not exceed the total amount paid for the Product giving rise to the claim.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.
9. Non-Disparagement
By purchasing from Proof Studio, you agree not to make knowingly false statements, written or oral, that may harm or negatively impact Proof Studio’s business, Products, services, founders, collaborators, or reputation.
Nothing in this section prevents you from sharing truthful opinions, participating in lawful reviews, or exercising rights protected by applicable law.
10. Assignment
You may not assign, delegate, transfer, sublicense, or share this Agreement or any rights under it without prior written consent from Proof Studio.
Proof Studio may assign or transfer this Agreement as part of a business sale, merger, restructuring, or transfer of assets.
11. Severability
If any part of this Agreement is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
12. Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter in good faith through direct written communication.
If resolution cannot be reached, the dispute will be handled through binding arbitration in the State of Wisconsin before a single arbitrator, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
The prevailing party may be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, where permitted by law.
Both parties waive their right to a jury trial to the fullest extent permitted by law.
13. Governing Law and Venue
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any legal action, if required and not subject to arbitration, shall take place in the state or federal courts located in Dane County, Wisconsin, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
14. Entire Agreement
This document constitutes the entire agreement between Client and Proof Studio regarding the purchase of the Product and supersedes all prior communications, representations, or understandings related to the Product.
15. All Rights Reserved
All rights not expressly granted in this Agreement are reserved by Proof Studio.
16. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Purchase, please contact us at:
Email: hello@byproofstudio.com