Legal — Terms of Service
Terms & Conditions
01 — Agreement to Terms
Acceptance of These Terms
By accessing or using the website and services of Sentinel Studios (“we”, “us”, or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you do not have permission to access our services. These terms apply to all visitors, clients, and others who access or use our services.
02 — Services
Description of Services
Sentinel Studios provides brand identity, visual design, motion design, and digital experience services to clients worldwide. The scope, deliverables, timeline, and fees for each project are defined in a separate Statement of Work or project agreement executed between Sentinel Studios and the client. These Terms govern the general relationship; the project agreement governs the specific engagement. In the event of conflict, the project agreement takes precedence.
03 — Intellectual Property
Ownership & Licensing
All original creative works, including but not limited to designs, illustrations, motion graphics, and written materials produced by Sentinel Studios remain the intellectual property of Sentinel Studios until full payment has been received. Upon receipt of final payment, ownership of the agreed deliverables transfers to the client as specified in the project agreement. We retain the right to display completed work in our portfolio, case studies, and marketing materials unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing. Preliminary concepts, rejected designs, and unused materials remain the property of Sentinel Studios.
04 — Payment
Fees & Payment Terms
Project fees are outlined in the project agreement. Unless otherwise specified, we require a 50% deposit before commencing work, with the balance due upon project completion before final file delivery. Invoices are payable within 14 days of the invoice date. We reserve the right to charge interest on overdue payments at 1.5% per month. Work will not commence until the deposit is received. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate services for non-payment.
05 — Limitation of Liability
Limitations & Disclaimers
Sentinel Studios shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business interruption, arising from or in connection with our services. Our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid by the client for the specific project in question. We make no representations or warranties regarding the merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose of any deliverable.
06 — Governing Law
Jurisdiction
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in New York, NY. If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time, with changes effective upon posting to this page.