Terms of Service
Effective Date: May 5, 2025
Last Updated: May 5, 2025
Welcome to Coastal Summit Design Studio (“Coastal Summit,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of www.coastalsummitdesign.com and any related sub‑domains, digital products, courses, or services we provide (collectively, the “Services”).
By visiting our site, purchasing a product, or booking a design package, you agree to be bound by these Terms and to our [Privacy Policy]. If you do not accept every part of these Terms, please do not use the Services.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old—or the age of majority in your jurisdiction—to use the Services. By agreeing to these Terms, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement and have the legal capacity to enter a binding contract.
2. Our Services
Coastal Summit offers:
Virtual Interior‑Design Packages – remote design concepts, space plans, mood boards, styling guides, and implementation instructions delivered digitally.
Digital Products – do‑it‑yourself (DIY) courses, templates, and styling guides.
Affiliate Recommendations – curated product lists that may include affiliate links (we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you).
All visuals, renderings, mood boards, and recommendations are conceptual and meant for inspiration. You are responsible for verifying measurements, code compliance, and product suitability before purchase or installation.
3. Booking, Payment & Refunds
3.1 Deposits & Invoices
Design services require a non‑refundable deposit (typically 50 % of the package price) to secure your spot in our project calendar.
Remaining balances must be paid in full before final deliverables are released.
3.2 Digital Products
Because digital goods are delivered instantly, all sales are final once download access is granted.
If you have not yet accessed course content, you may request a refund within 14 days of purchase.
3.3 Payment Processing
We use third‑party processors (e.g., Squarespace Commerce, Stripe) to handle payments. We never store your full credit‑card information. All transactions are subject to those providers’ terms and fees.
4. User Content & License
4.1 Your Materials
You may submit photos, measurements, questionnaires, and other content (“User Content”) so we can create your design. You retain ownership of your User Content, but you grant us a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free license to use, modify, and display it solely to provide the Services and showcase portfolio work (with identifying details removed unless you give written permission).
4.2 Prohibited Content
You agree not to upload anything that infringes third‑party rights, is unlawful, or is obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.
5. Intellectual Property
All site content—including text, graphics, logos, digital products, and design deliverables we create—remains our intellectual property or that of our licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content without express written permission, except for personal, non‑commercial use of the deliverables you purchase.
6. Third‑Party Links & Affiliates
Our site may contain links to third‑party websites. We have no control over—and assume no responsibility for—those sites’ content, policies, or practices. Use them at your own risk. Affiliate links are disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines; commissions help us keep resources affordable.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT. We do not guarantee that the Services will be error‑free, uninterrupted, or secure, or that any design recommendation will meet building codes or your specific requirements.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COASTAL SUMMIT AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US FOR THE SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so the above may not apply to you.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Coastal Summit from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Services, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms or any law.
10. Dispute Resolution
10.1 Informal Resolution
Please contact us first—most issues can be resolved quickly.
10.2 Binding Arbitration & Class‑Action Waiver
If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you and Coastal Summit agree to resolve any claim through final and binding arbitration administered by JAMS (or a similar provider) in Marin County, California, under its then‑current rules. You waive the right to a jury trial and to participate in a class action.
Some disputes (e.g., intellectual‑property misappropriation) may be brought in court for injunctive relief.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to conflict‑of‑laws principles. The exclusive venue for any court action permitted under these Terms will be the state or federal courts located in Marin County, California.
12. Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. We will post the revised version and update the “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be announced via email or a notice on our site. Continued use of the Services after changes constitute acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, Sections 5 through 11 shall survive.
14. Contact Us
Coastal Summit Design Studio
Email: legal@coastalsummitdesign.com