📄 Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 24 May 2025

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Design Cove website, services, and any communication with us. By using our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Who We Are

Design Cove is a digital product and web design studio based in Edinburgh, Scotland. If you have any questions about these Terms, you can contact us at: 📧 hello@designcove.co.uk

2. Use of This Website

You agree to use this site lawfully and respectfully. You must not:

– Attempt to access areas or features not intended for public use
– Use our site for harmful or illegal purposes
– Copy, reproduce, or republish any content without written permission

3. Services

When you hire us for a project, we’ll agree separately on deliverables, timelines, payment terms, and usage rights in a written proposal, email, or signed agreement.

Each project is unique and subject to individual terms. These Terms apply alongside, but do not replace, your specific project agreement.

4. Payments

All payments must be made according to the terms agreed at the start of your project. Late payments may lead to delays in delivery or additional fees.

5. Intellectual Property

We retain ownership of all design work until full payment has been received. Upon full payment, you are granted usage rights as agreed in your project terms. We reserve the right to showcase the work in our portfolio unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. Limitation of Liability

We do our best to deliver high-quality work, but we are not liable for any indirect or consequential losses resulting from the use of our website or services. This includes issues beyond our control such as third-party service failures or internet outages.

7. Links to Other Sites

Our website may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Continued use of our website or services means you accept the latest version.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Scotland. Any disputes will be handled in Scottish courts.