Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 05 May 2026

1. About these terms

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the SM Studio website and any services we provide. By accessing our site or engaging our services, you agree to these Terms.

2. Who we are

SM Studio is a UK‑based, online‑only creative service operated by a sole trader. We provide digital design, development, and related services.

Business address: available upon request for legitimate enquiries.

3. Use of the website

You agree to use our website lawfully and not to:

• Attempt to disrupt or interfere with the site’s operation;
• Use the site for fraudulent or illegal purposes;
• Copy or reuse content without permission, except where clearly allowed.

4. Services and agreements

All projects, commissions, and services are agreed individually, typically via written communication (e.g. email, Discord, or other messaging). The specific scope, pricing, and timelines will be confirmed before work begins.

We reserve the right to decline projects that conflict with our policies or values.

5. Payments

Payment terms (including deposits, milestones, and final payments) are agreed per project. Work may be paused or withheld if invoices are overdue.

6. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• We retain ownership of our original source files, tools, and internal systems.
• You receive a licence to use the final deliverables for the agreed purpose (e.g. your game, brand, or server).
• Resale, redistribution, or re‑licensing of our work may require a separate agreement.

7. Client responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate information and assets for the project;
• Ensuring you have rights to any third‑party content you supply;
• Using our work in compliance with applicable platform rules and laws.

8. Online‑only nature of services

All services are delivered digitally. We do not provide in‑person services, physical goods, or on‑site support.

9. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential losses;
• Loss of profits, revenue, or data;
• Issues arising from changes to third‑party platforms, APIs, or game engines.

Our total liability in connection with any project is limited to the amount you paid us for that project, unless otherwise required by law.

10. Third‑party links and tools

Our site may link to third‑party sites or tools (e.g. Discord, payment processors, analytics). We are not responsible for their content, policies, or availability.

11. Privacy and cookies

Your use of our site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Please review those documents for details on how we handle data and cookies.

12. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates the latest revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, where applicable.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, you can contact us via our website or Discord, or request our business contact details for formal correspondence.