Terms of Service

1. About the Website

This website provides information about studio services and capabilities, including:

• UI/UX design and interaction architecture;
• Custom website design and brand identities;
• Frontend and full-stack web development;
• Design systems and visual styling;
• Website maintenance and ongoing support; and
• Selected case studies and portfolio work.

The site also allows prospective clients to submit inquiries for potential project collaborations.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website only for legitimate and lawful purposes. You agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful, deceptive, or fraudulent activity;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to server infrastructure, database accounts, or connected networks;
• Introduce viruses, malware, logic bombs, or other technologically harmful material;
• Scrape, duplicate, or commercially exploit website content without prior written permission;
• Spam, flood, or abuse the inquiry form or contact channels; or
• Impersonate any person, business, or entity.

I reserve the right to restrict or block access in cases of suspected malicious activity.

3. Website Content and Accuracy

• All website content, descriptions, and estimates are provided for general informational purposes.
• While I strive to keep information current and accurate, content may be updated, amended, or removed without notice.
• Information on this website does not constitute a legally binding quotation, proposal, or contractual commitment until confirmed in writing.

4. Portfolio Showcase

• Work presented on this website represents projects designed, developed, or contributed to by Tushar Naphade Studio.
• Portfolio items may include concept work, work-in-progress, and active client websites.
• Third-party client websites may change or evolve after delivery independently of this portfolio.

5. Services and Inquiries

• Service descriptions and packages outlined on this website represent standard offerings.
• Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee project acceptance or establish an immediate client contract.
• Exact project scopes, milestones, pricing, and timelines are confirmed in an individual agreement prior to project kickoff.

6. Project Agreements and Scope

For confirmed client engagements, a separate written statement of work or agreement outlines:

• Exact deliverables and project specifications;
• Agreed milestone dates and production timelines;
• Pricing, deposit requirements, and payment schedule;
• Number of design and revision rounds included;
• Client content obligations and asset handoffs; and
• Hosting, domain, or third-party service setups.

In the event of any conflict between this website policy and a signed project contract, the specific project contract will prevail.

7. Client Responsibilities

• Clients are responsible for timely delivery of copy, logos, images, credentials, and feedback needed to advance work.
• Delays in providing required assets or approvals may extend agreed delivery dates.
• Clients warrant that any assets, media, or copy provided to the studio do not infringe upon third-party copyrights or trademarks.

8. Third-Party Services and Platforms

• Websites frequently integrate third-party providers such as hosting platforms (Vercel, AWS, Cloudflare), domain registrars, payment gateways, analytics tools, and fonts.
• These external services operate under their own independent terms, pricing, and uptime standards.
• Tushar Naphade Studio is not responsible for outages, rate changes, or policy adjustments made by external third-party providers.

9. Intellectual Property

• Website content, design patterns, layout code, branding, and text on www.tusharnaphade.com are owned by Tushar Naphade Studio and protected by intellectual property laws.
• Rights to custom client deliverables are transferred upon full settlement of agreed project fees as specified in the project contract.
• Studio retains rights to reusable core components, design systems, internal tooling, and methodologies.

10. Portfolio Rights

• Unless explicitly agreed otherwise under a written Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Tushar Naphade Studio retains the right to display completed client projects in online portfolios, case studies, and social media.

11. Payments and Billing

• Project pricing, deposit terms, and payment schedules are specified in each client proposal.
• Most bespoke projects require an advance deposit before work begins.
• Overdue invoices may lead to a temporary pause on ongoing development until accounts are brought current.

12. Revisions and Scope Changes

• Each project proposal defines the specific revision allowance included.
• Substantial changes to approved designs or requests outside the initial project scope will be quoted separately as scope expansions.

13. Timelines and Schedules

• Estimated project timelines are based on clear requirements and timely collaboration.
• Delays resulting from delayed client feedback, asset bottlenecks, or external service outages may shift completion dates.

14. Website Availability

• I strive to ensure continuous uptime of www.tusharnaphade.com.
• However, occasional interruptions due to routine maintenance, updates, or server provider downtime may occur.

15. External Links

• This site contains links to external domains, live client sites, and third-party tools.
• Tushar Naphade Studio does not govern or endorse third-party content, policies, or security practices.

16. No Guarantee of Specific Commercial Outcomes

• Professional design and development significantly enhance a business's digital presence.
• However, Tushar Naphade Studio cannot guarantee specific financial results, visitor numbers, sales figures, or search engine positions, as these depend on broader market factors.

17. Limitation of Liability

• To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Tushar Naphade Studio is not liable for indirect, consequential, or unforeseeable losses arising from the use of this website.
• Project-specific liability terms are determined by the individual service agreement between studio and client.

18. Indemnification

• You agree to hold harmless Tushar Naphade Studio from claims, liabilities, and damages resulting from any violation of these terms or misuse of website resources.

19. Amendments to Terms

• These Terms of Service may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices or regulations.
• Continued use of the website following changes constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

20. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any disputes related to website use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in Maharashtra, India.