Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Aurora Studios! These terms and conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Aurora Studios website (aurorastudios.com) and the services offered by Aurora Studios ("Services"). By accessing or using our website and Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or Services.

1. Website Usage Terms

1.1 Acceptable Use: You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our website.

1.2 Accuracy of Information: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information on our website, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

1.3 External Links: Our website may contain links to external websites that are not owned or controlled by Aurora Studios. We have no control over the nature, content, and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

2. Service Terms

2.1 Scope of Services: Aurora Studios provides creative digital solutions, including web design, web development, and digital marketing services. The specific details of the Services will be outlined in a separate agreement or contract between you and Aurora Studios.

2.2 Payment Terms: Payment for Services is due as outlined in the agreement or contract. Late payments may be subject to interest charges. Aurora Studios reserves the right to suspend or terminate Services for non-payment.

2.3 Project Timelines: We will work diligently to meet agreed-upon project timelines. However, unforeseen circumstances may arise that affect project completion. Aurora Studios will communicate any delays to you promptly and work to minimize any disruption.

2.4 Client Responsibilities: To ensure project success, you agree to provide timely feedback, necessary information, and required approvals. Delays caused by your failure to fulfill these responsibilities may impact project timelines and costs.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Website Content: The content of our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Aurora Studios or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our website content without our prior written consent.

3.2 Client Projects: Upon full payment for Services, you will own the intellectual property rights to the deliverables created specifically for your project, as outlined in the agreement or contract. However, Aurora Studios retains the right to showcase completed projects in our portfolio, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

3.3 Third-Party Materials: We may use third-party materials, such as stock photos or software, in our projects. You are responsible for complying with the licensing terms of these materials.

4. Liability Disclaimer

4.1 No Warranties: Our website and Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Aurora Studios does not warrant that our website or Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

4.2 Limitation of Liability: In no event shall Aurora Studios be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our website or Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us for the Services giving rise to the claim.

5. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

6. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services shall be resolved through good faith negotiations between the parties. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute through negotiation, they agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Springfield, Illinois. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties.

7. Contact Information for Legal Inquiries

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact our Legal Department at:

Aurora Studios Legal Department
456 Elm Avenue, Suite 200
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: (217) 555-0123
Email: legal@aurorastudios.com
Contact Person: Eleanor Vance, Esq., Head of Legal Affairs

8. Changes to These Terms

Aurora Studios reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of our website and Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any changes.

9. Termination

Aurora Studios may terminate your access to our website and Services at any time for any reason, including but not limited to your breach of these Terms. You may terminate your use of our website and Services at any time by ceasing to access or use them. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed replaced by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

11. Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be effective unless in writing and signed by Aurora Studios. No failure or delay by Aurora Studios in exercising any right, power, or privilege under these Terms shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Aurora Studios with respect to your use of our website and Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and Aurora Studios.

13. Force Majeure

Aurora Studios shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations under these Terms if such failure is caused by any event beyond our reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, strikes, labor disputes, accidents, fires, floods, or other natural disasters.

14. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of Aurora Studios. Aurora Studios may assign or transfer our rights or obligations under these Terms at any time without notice to you.

15. Compliance with Laws

You agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in your use of our website and Services.

16. Accessibility

Aurora Studios is committed to providing a website that is accessible to everyone. For more information, please see our Accessibility Statement.