Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of the Studio 17 Designs website at studio17designs.com.au. They do not govern paid engagements, which are covered by a separate written agreement signed between Studio 17 Designs and the client.

Who we are

Studio 17 Designs is a sole-trader software studio based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia, operated by Darren Williams.

Acceptable use

You may browse this site and submit messages through the contact form for legitimate business enquiries. You may not use this site to:

• Send unsolicited commercial messages, spam, or pitches unrelated to a genuine enquiry.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the site or its underlying systems.
• Scrape the site for the purpose of training machine-learning models that compete with us.
• Submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, or infringes the rights of any third party.

Intellectual property

All content on this site, including text, code samples, case studies, images, and the Studio 17 Designs name and logo, is owned by Studio 17 Designs or licensed to us. You may quote short passages with attribution. You may not reproduce substantial portions of the site without written permission.

Case studies and testimonials

Case studies on the portfolio page describe real engagements but may anonymise client names and identifying details where requested. Outcomes described reflect what occurred for the specific client at the specific time. Your results from a similar engagement may differ.

No advice

Information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional engineering, legal, financial, or security advice. If you need advice for a specific situation, retain a qualified professional under a written engagement.

Third-party links

This site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those sites.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, Studio 17 Designs is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this site. Our total liability in relation to your use of this site is limited to AUD $100.

Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantee, right, or remedy under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any dispute will be handled in the courts of Victoria.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent change. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to [email protected].