Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to terms

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) are a binding agreement between you and SlateMark Studio LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (“SlateMark,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing this website, requesting a free site read, submitting a form, or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site or our services.

2. Who we are and what we do

SlateMark is a web design and brand studio that creates websites, identity systems, and launch pages for small and founder-led businesses. Information on this website is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute a binding offer, professional advice, or a guarantee of any particular result.

3. Free site reads, audits, and recommendations

Any free site read, audit, mockup, preview, or recommendation we provide is offered as a good-faith professional opinion for your consideration only. It is provided “as is,” without warranty, and creates no obligation on either party to proceed with paid work. We do not guarantee that following any recommendation will produce specific traffic, ranking, revenue, or business outcomes.

4. Quotes, proposals, and the service agreement

Prices, timelines, and scope shown on this website or discussed informally are estimates only and are not binding. Paid engagements are governed by a separate written Service Agreement signed by both parties. If anything in a signed Service Agreement conflicts with these Terms, the Service Agreement controls for that engagement.

5. Payment

Unless a signed Service Agreement states otherwise, fees, deposits, milestones, and payment timing are defined in that agreement. Where we offer a pay-on-completion arrangement, payment becomes due when the agreed deliverable is completed and made available to you, regardless of whether you choose to launch or use it.

6. Client responsibilities

If you engage us, you agree to provide timely content, feedback, approvals, and access needed to do the work, and to ensure that any text, images, logos, or other materials you supply are accurate and that you hold the rights and licenses to use them. You are responsible for the legality of your own business, products, and claims.

7. Intellectual property

All content on this website — including text, design, graphics, and the SlateMark name and marks — is owned by SlateMark and may not be copied or reused without permission. For client projects, ownership of final deliverables transfers to the client upon full payment, except for third-party assets (fonts, stock, plugins, libraries) which remain subject to their own licenses. SlateMark retains the right to display completed work in its portfolio and marketing unless otherwise agreed in writing.

8. Third-party tools and links

Our site and the sites we build may use or link to third-party services (e.g., hosting, analytics, fonts, form and email providers, payment processors). We are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of third parties, and your use of those services is governed by their terms.

9. No guarantee of results

Design, copy, SEO, and marketing outcomes depend on many factors outside our control. We do not warrant or guarantee any specific level of search ranking, traffic, conversions, sales, or revenue.

10. Disclaimer of warranties

Except as expressly stated in a signed Service Agreement, this website and all services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SlateMark and its owner will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any lost profits, revenue, data, or goodwill. Our total aggregate liability arising out of or relating to these Terms, the website, or any engagement will not exceed the amount you actually paid to SlateMark for the specific services giving rise to the claim (or, where no payment was made, US $100).

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SlateMark and its owner from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from materials you provide, your use of deliverables, or your breach of these Terms or applicable law.

13. Governing law and disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. You agree that the state and federal courts located in Colorado have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute that is not first resolved informally, and you consent to venue there. Before filing any action, both parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute by direct discussion.

14. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted with a new effective date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

15. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to oliver@slatemarkstudio.com or +1 720-449-1051. SlateMark Studio LLC, Colorado, USA.