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Last Updated: September 7, 2026
Welcome to our Site. This Site is maintained as a service to our customers. By using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. Please review these terms and conditions carefully. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you should not use this Site.
1. Agreement.
This Terms of Use agreement (the “Agreement”) specifies the Terms and Conditions for access to and use of https://frederickdesign.studio/ (the “Site”) and describes the terms and conditions applicable to your access of and use of the Site. This Agreement may be modified at any time by Frederick Design Studio, LLC, a California limited liability company (the “Company”), upon posting of the modified Agreement. For material modifications, the Company will provide at least thirty (30) days’ notice by updating the date at the top of this Agreement. Your continued use of the Site following the effective date of any modification constitutes your acceptance of the modified Agreement. You can view the most recent version of these terms at any time at https://frederickdesign.studio/terms. Each use by you shall constitute and be deemed your unconditional acceptance of this Agreement.
2. Privacy.
Your visit to our Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy at https://frederickdesign.studio/privacy.
3. Ownership.
All content included on this Site is and shall continue to be the property of the Company or its content suppliers and is protected under applicable copyright, patent, trademark, and other proprietary rights. Any copying, redistribution, use or publication by you of any such content or any part of the Site is prohibited, except as expressly permitted in this Agreement. Under no circumstances will you acquire any ownership rights or other interest in any content by or through your use of this Site.
4. Intended Audience.
This Site is intended for adults only. Certain features of the Site, including the client portal, are restricted to persons 18 years of age or older. By using this Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are under 18, you may not use this Site.
5. Trademarks.
The following marks are the unregistered intellectual property of the Company and are protected under applicable state and federal law: Frederick Design Studio (including the stylized wordmark and monogram logo), the tagline “Refined, Modern Design. Built With Intention.”, the slogan “No templates, no site builders, ever.”, and the service and tier names Foundry, AI Visibility, and Care. Other product and company names mentioned on this Site may be trademarks of their respective owners.
6. Site Use.
The Company grants you a limited, revocable, nonexclusive license to use this site solely for your own personal use and not for republication, distribution, assignment, sublicense, sale, preparation of derivative works, or other use. You agree not to copy materials on the Site, reverse engineer or break into the Site, or use materials, products or services in violation of any law. The use of this Site is at the discretion of the Company and the Company may terminate your use of this Site at any time.
7. Account Access and Client Portal.
Accounts on this Site are not available to the general public. All accounts are created manually by the Company and are invitation-only. If you have been granted access to the client portal, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and for all activity that occurs through your account. You agree to notify the Company immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account. You may not share your account access with any third party. The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account access at any time for any reason.
When uploading files or submitting content through the client portal, you agree that you will not upload any content that (a) infringes the intellectual property rights of any third party; (b) contains malware, viruses, or other harmful code; (c) is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable; or (d) violates any applicable law or regulation. The Company reserves the right to remove any uploaded content that violates these restrictions and to suspend or terminate your account access accordingly.
The Company plans to introduce AI-assisted features within the client portal. Any such features will be identified within the portal interface and governed by the Company’s then-current Privacy Policy. By continuing to use the client portal after such features are made available, you consent to the processing described in the Privacy Policy at that time.
8. Payments, Refunds, and Chargebacks.
The Site offers payment processing through Stripe, a third-party payment processor. All payment card and bank transactions are processed directly through Stripe’s hosted payment interface; the Company does not receive or store your full payment card or bank account numbers. The Company retains only Stripe-generated transaction metadata, including the transaction reference number, amount, date, and status.
Refund requests must be submitted to [email protected]within 14 days of the original transaction and are subject to the Company’s then-current service agreement or applicable scope of work. The Company is not obligated to issue a refund for services already rendered or for completed deliverables.
If a payment fails, the Company reserves the right to suspend your access to the Site, the client portal, and any ongoing services until the outstanding balance is resolved. The Company will make reasonable efforts to notify you of a failed payment before suspending access.
If you initiate a chargeback or payment dispute with your card issuer for a charge that the Company believes is valid, the Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site and any ongoing services, and to provide documentation to the card issuer to contest the chargeback.
9. User Conduct.
You agree not to use the Site to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site;
- Collect personal information of other visitors to the Site without their consent;
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
- Intentionally or unintentionally violate any local, state, or federal law, including violations of the Copyright Act;
- Upload, post or transmit any software or files that contain software viruses or other harmful computer code;
- Interfere with the operation of the Company web servers or other computers or Internet or network connections;
- Upload, post or transmit any informational content that is the copyrighted, patented or trademarked intellectual property of another, or the trade secret of or confidential information of another;
- Upload, post or transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, including “spam” or “junk mail.”
The Company reserves the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any violation of this Agreement or for any other reason at the Company’s discretion.
10. Links to Third-Party Sites.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. The Company has no control over the content of those sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. Your use of any linked third-party website is subject to that site’s own terms and conditions. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or approval by the Company of the linked site or its content.
11. Accuracy of Information.
You agree that any information you submit to the Company through the Site, including through any contact or inquiry forms, will be truthful and accurate to the best of your knowledge. The Company is not responsible for any errors or issues arising from inaccurate information you provide.
12. Compliance with Laws.
You must abide by all Federal, State and local laws. If you are outside the United States you must comply with all local laws with respect to your online conduct, as well as the export of data to the United States or to your country of residence.
13. Indemnification.
You agree to indemnify and hold the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates, licensors, content providers, service providers, employees, agents, officers, directors, and contractors (the “Indemnified Parties”) harmless from any breach of this Agreement by you. You agree that the Indemnified Parties will have no liability in connection with any such breach or unauthorized use, and you agree to indemnify any and all resulting loss, damages, judgments, awards, costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees of the Indemnified Parties in connection therewith. You will also indemnify and hold the Indemnified Parties harmless from and against any claims brought by third parties arising out of your use of any content or information or service accessed from this Site.
14. Disclaimer.
THE INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND/OR PRODUCTS ON THIS SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT USE OF THIS SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES, STATUTORY WARRANTIES, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. TO THE EXTENT YOUR JURISDICTION DOES NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTIES, THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL BE TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITE.
15. Limitation of Liability.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING DAMAGES FROM LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOST PROFITS, LITIGATION, OR THE LIKE), SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATING TO THE SITE, YOUR SITE USE, OR THE CONTENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE SITE AND/OR CONTENT IS TO CEASE ALL OF YOUR SITE USE.
You may have additional rights under certain laws (including consumer laws) which do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, the exclusions or limitations in this Agreement that directly conflict with such laws may not apply to you.
16. Use of Information.
The Company reserves the right, and you authorize us, to use and assign all information regarding Site uses by you and all information provided by you in any manner consistent with our Privacy Policy.
17. Copyrights and Copyright Agent.
If you believe that content on the Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to the Company’s designated Copyright Agent at the contact information below. Your notice should identify the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed, describe where the allegedly infringing material appears on the Site, and include your contact information and a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized. The Company will respond to valid notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512). Copyright Agent: Frederick Merlin Fritzinger, Frederick Design Studio, LLC, 18869 School Street, Sonoma, CA 95476; (707) 239-9164; [email protected]. The agent is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office under Registration No. DMCA-1078906.
18. Applicable Law; Dispute Resolution.
You agree that the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflicts of laws provisions, will govern this Agreement and any dispute that may arise between you and the Company or its affiliates. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Sonoma County, California, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts. Disputes arising under a separately executed commercial agreement with the Company are governed by the dispute resolution provisions of such agreement. PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND THE COMPANY AGREE TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SITE THROUGH BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION UNDER ITS CONSUMER ARBITRATION RULES, RATHER THAN IN COURT, EXCEPT THAT EITHER PARTY MAY BRING INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT. YOU AGREE THAT YOU MAY ONLY RESOLVE DISPUTES WITH THE COMPANY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND MAY NOT BRING A CLAIM AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
19. Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
20. Waiver.
The failure of the Company to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of this Agreement by the Company must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.
21. Termination.
The Company may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without notice, for any reason.
22. Relationship of the Parties.
Nothing contained in this Agreement or your use of the Site shall be construed to constitute either party as a partner, joint venturer, employee or agent of the other party, nor shall either party hold itself out as such. Neither party has any right or authority to incur, assume or create, in writing or otherwise, any warranty, liability or other obligation of any kind, express or implied, in the name of or on behalf of the other party, it being intended by both parties that each shall remain independent contractors responsible for its own actions.
23. Entire Agreement.
This Terms of Use constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Company and governs the terms and conditions of your use of the Site, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between you and the Company with respect to this Site. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may also be subject to additional terms and conditions, posted policies (including but not limited to the Privacy Policy), guidelines, or rules that may apply when you use the Site. The Company may revise this Terms of Use at any time by updating this Agreement and posting it on the Site. Accordingly, you should visit the Site and review the Terms of Use periodically to determine if any changes have been made. Your continued use of this Site after any changes have been made to the Terms of Use signifies and confirms your acceptance of any such changes or amendments to the Terms of Use.
24. Contact Information.
Frederick Design Studio, LLC
18869 School Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
[email protected]