These Terms of Service govern the use of all services offered by Danstavs. (“the Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing our website, engaging our services, creating an account, or entering into any form of communication with us, the client (“you” or “the client”) confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms.

These Terms are prepared in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679, and applicable commercial regulations.

1. Scope of Services

Danstavs provides design, performance and strategy services, including but not limited to: AI Editorial Visuals, AI Systems and Automations, Branding, Brand Strategy, Creative Direction, eCommerce Store Setup and Optimisation, Email Design, Graphic Design, Landing Page Design and Setup, Social Media Content Creation and Management, Visual Identity Development, Website Design and Development.

The Company reserves the right to build, modify, improve, or discontinue any service at its sole discretion.

2. Client Eligibility

By using our services, you confirm that:

• You are at least eighteen years of age.

• You have legal authority to enter into binding agreements.

• You are commissioning work for legitimate business or personal creative purposes.

The Company may refuse service or terminate access where these requirements are not met.

3. Access and Use of Deliverables

3.1 Licence to Use

Upon full payment, the client receives rights to use the final deliverables as set out in any relevant agreement(s).

Unless otherwise stated in writing:

• Rights are non exclusive and non transferable.

• Deliverables are for the client’s direct use only.

• No rights are granted for resale, redistribution, or sub-licensing.

3.2 Ownership

• The client owns all input materials provided by them.

• All AI generated visuals, creative outputs, concepts, templates, and project files remain the property of the Company unless rights are expressly transferred in writing.

• Working files, prompts, systems, workflows, and tools are not delivered unless explicitly included in the scope.

3.3 Restrictions

Clients may not:

• Recreate, reverse engineer, or attempt to rebuild the Company’s creative systems or workflows.

• Use any deliverable to create competitive services.

• Claim authorship or co authorship of Danstavs creative methodologies.

• Misuse or distort provided work in ways that harm the Company’s reputation.

Violation may result in immediate termination without refund as well as legal action where the Company's reputation is harmed.

4. Client Responsibilities

The client is responsible for:

• Providing accurate information, references, and direction.

• Ensuring they hold rights to all materials they submit.

• Securing backups of files received.

• Complying with all relevant laws regarding content usage.

The Company is not liable for delays or issues arising from incomplete or inaccurate client information.

5. Payment Terms

All fees are quoted and payable in euro (EUR) unless stated otherwise. VAT may apply based on jurisdiction. All payments are processed in EUR; your bank or payment provider may apply currency conversion fees.

5.1 Deposits

• A 50 percent non-refundable deposit is required before any project work begins.

• The remaining 50 percent is due on final delivery or project completion.

• Full upfront payment may qualify for a discretionary discount.

5.2 AI Editorial Visuals, Design Services, and Creative Packages

• Projects under EUR 1,000 require full upfront payment, unless otherwise specified or agreed.

• Larger projects may follow a 70 percent upfront and 30 percent on completion structure.

• Access to any digital product or system is provided only after full payment is cleared.

5.3 Retainer Services and Ongoing Support

• Retainers are paid monthly in advance.

• Unused hours or credits do not roll over into future months.

• A three-month minimum commitment applies unless waived by the Company.

• Retainers renew automatically on the agreed date or must be paid within five days of invoice issuance.

• Late payment results in immediate suspension of services.

5.4 Rush Fees

Accelerated turnaround requests may incur a rush charge. This must be agreed to before work begins and must be paid in full, upfront.

5.5 Late Payments

• All invoices are due within five calendar days of issue.

• Late fees of five to fifteen percent may be applied depending on the length of delay and at our discretion.

• Work may be paused until all outstanding payments are cleared.

5.6 Refund Policy

• Deposits are strictly non-refundable.

• No refunds once work has commenced.

• No refunds for changes of mind, client delays, project abandonment, or unused deliverables.

• Digital and downloadable products are non refundable.

5.7 Project Cancellations

If a client cancels a project:

• The Company retains the deposit.

• A cancellation fee of twenty percent of the remaining project balance is charged.

• For work with no deposit, all hours worked and expenses incurred will be billed in full.

5.8 Scope Changes and Additional Charges

• Additional work outside the agreed-upon scope is billed at a pre-disclosed hourly rate or per-deliverable rate.

• Scope variations require written approval.

• Additional deposits may be required for significant changes.

• AI prompting, render time, refinement rounds, or processing count as billable time.

5.9 Accepted Payment Methods

• Debit or Credit Card payments via Stripe (preferred)

• Bank or Wire Transfer

• PayPal

• Revolut

• Cryptocurrency (available upon request)

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Ownership

The Company retains ownership of:

• All creative systems, workflows, prompts, and processes

• Templates, presets, and visual frameworks

• Branding elements, design styles, and proprietary creative assets

• Any material not expressly assigned to the client in writing

6.2 Client Usage Rights

Rights granted depend on the project type. Unless specified:

• The client may use final deliverables for their intended purpose only.

• Raw files, project files, and underlying creative assets are not included.

6.3 Portfolio Rights

The Company may display non confidential work in portfolios, social media, or case studies unless confidentiality is requested in writing before work begins.

6.4 Feedback

Any suggestions, feedback, or improvement ideas provided by the client become the property of the Company without obligation for compensation.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality of all non-public information shared during the engagement. This obligation lasts for a minimum of three years following the end of the engagement unless a longer statutory period applies. Confidential information may be disclosed only where required by law or with written consent.

8. Data Security and Privacy

The Company adheres to GDPR, Cyprus data protection law, and industry-grade security standards. We do not sell, trade, or monetise client data. Clients may download and export their data at any time as long as access remains active. All data handling is subject to our Privacy Policy.

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by the Client

The client may terminate services by providing written notice. All outstanding balances, fees, and charges must be paid immediately.

9.2 Termination by the Company

The Company may suspend or terminate services immediately for:

• Non payment

• Breach of these Terms

• Abusive or inappropriate conduct

• Misuse of work or systems

• Legal or regulatory obligations

No refunds are issued upon termination initiated by the client or due to breach.

10. Warranties and Disclaimers

The services are provided on an “as is” basis.

The Company does not guarantee that:

• Services will generate specific performance outcomes.

• Creative outputs will achieve commercial success.

• Any digital tool or system will operate without interruption or error.

All implied warranties are excluded to the fullest extent permitted.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• The Company is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses.

• This includes loss of revenue, profit, business opportunity, or data.

• Total liability is capped at the amount the client paid in the three months before the claim arose.

Nothing limits liability for fraud or matters that cannot be excluded by law.

12. Indemnity

The client agrees to indemnify the Company against claims, damages, or costs resulting from:

• Misuse of deliverables

• Breach of these Terms

• Unlawful or unauthorised use of content

• Violation of intellectual property rights

• Use of client supplied materials that infringe third party rights

13. Dispute Resolution

Both parties shall attempt to resolve matters through good faith discussion. If unresolved, any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Cyprus. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cyprus.

14. Force Majeure

The Company is not responsible for delays or failures caused by events outside its control, including natural events, outages, and infrastructure failures.

15. Electronic Signatures and Communications

Electronic signatures, confirmations, and written digital communication are legally binding. Notices are considered received once sent to the email address provided by the client.

16. Updates to Terms

The Company may update these Terms at any time. Updates are posted on the website. Continued use of services confirms acceptance of updated Terms.

17. Contact Information

For legal or service related enquiries, reach out to contact@danstavs.com