Rafik Designs Inc. – Terms of Service
These are the standard terms of service for all design projects with Rafik Designs Inc. Please read them carefully. If anything stands out as unclear or potentially problematic, feel free to reach out before the project begins so we can discuss and make any necessary adjustments.
Payment
Deposits, Final Payments, and Delivery
Rafik Designs Inc. reserves the right to request a 50% deposit before beginning any project. If a deposit is requested, an invoice will be sent via email and is expected to be paid within 30 days. By paying this deposit, you agree to these Terms of Service and enter into a contract with Rafik Designs Inc.
The remaining balance will be invoiced prior to the release of final design files. We reserve the right to withhold delivery until full payment is received.
If a client remains unresponsive for 30 days or more, we may invoice earlier than scheduled.
Payment plans may be available upon request and are granted at our discretion. All payment plans must be agreed upon in writing by both parties.
Unpaid invoices that exceed 30 days may incur additional collection fees.
Typefaces
Licensing of Fonts and Typefaces
Any fonts used in final designs are subject to commercial licensing laws. Rafik Designs Inc. will provide font details in concept presentations, including where licenses can be obtained.
Clients are responsible for purchasing all required font licenses. We cannot legally provide copies of any fonts we have purchased.
If you want to use a licensed font from our designs commercially (e.g. for editable documents or website use), you must purchase and register your own license.
Note: Fonts embedded in vector logos generally do not require a license, unless needed for future editing.
Restrictions
Usage of Unused Concepts and Project Materials
These Terms do not grant rights to use, alter, or replicate any unused concepts or sketches presented throughout the project. All drafts, concepts, and preliminary materials remain the intellectual property of Rafik Designs Inc.
We may reuse or adapt these unused ideas in future work, provided they are sufficiently differentiated from the final approved design.
Unless otherwise agreed upon, Rafik Designs Inc. reserves the right to showcase the final work in portfolios, awards, publications, or social platforms.
You are free to modify the final design for your own use, but do so at your own risk.
Ownership & Copyright
All drafts, sketches, and working files remain the property of Rafik Designs Inc. until final payment is received. Upon full payment, ownership of the agreed-upon final artwork transfers to you.
If final payment is not made, we reserve the right to retain or reuse the designs.
Unpaid use, replication, or modification of our work may result in legal action.
We may display any completed work, including mockups and iterations, as part of our portfolio unless otherwise restricted by an NDA or mutual agreement.
Only the finalized, agreed-upon design becomes your property. All other design iterations remain the property of Rafik Designs Inc.
Trademark & Copyright
Rafik Designs Inc. does not offer legal support for trademark or copyright registration. If you plan to trademark your logo or brand assets, please consult with a legal professional.
Brand Naming
You are solely responsible for ensuring your brand or company name is legally available and not infringing on existing trademarks before we begin work.
Should the name change mid-project and significant design work has been completed, we may need to recalculate the total project cost to account for additional work.
Cancellation
If you cancel the project after work has begun and concepts have been shared, prior payments will not be refunded. Depending on progress and budget, partial refunds may be considered.
If Rafik Designs Inc. must cancel due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, a partial or full refund will be issued depending on the stage of the project.
Project Suspension
Rafik Designs Inc. reserves the right to suspend a project if there is excessive micromanagement, lack of trust, or unreasonable delays caused by the client, including failure to make payment.
Written notice will be given before suspension or termination. No refunds will be issued in these cases, and all design materials remain the property of Rafik Designs Inc.
Force Majeure
Rafik Designs Inc. is not liable for delays or failure to fulfill obligations due to circumstances beyond our control, including natural disasters, war, strikes, accidents, or shortages.
We will notify you as soon as possible in such cases and resume work when conditions allow.
Limitation of Liability
Rafik Designs Inc. is not liable for any loss, damage, or issues resulting from the use of our services, including design errors, third-party content, or information you choose to rely on.
All designs are created originally and, to the best of our knowledge, do not infringe on existing works. Limited checks are done, but you are advised to conduct your own due diligence and legal checks for trademarks or plagiarism.
If you have concerns regarding originality, please raise them before work begins.