Terms of Service
Effective Date: Dec 1, 2025
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Design Futures Council website located at designfuturescouncil.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Design Futures Council (“DFC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is located at 25 Technology Parkway South, Suite 101, Norcross, GA 30092, United States. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Site.
2. Use of the Site
Permitted Use
You may access and use the Site for lawful purposes consistent with these Terms. You may view, download, and print content from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only.
Prohibited Use
You may not:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers connected to the Site
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Site without our express written permission
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from Site content without our express written permission
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
3. Intellectual Property
Ownership
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and other materials (collectively, “Content”), is the property of Design Futures Council or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site and view Content for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any right to:
- Resell or make commercial use of the Site or Content
- Download or copy Content for commercial purposes
- Make derivative works from the Site or Content
- Use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools
4. User Submissions
If you submit content to the Site (including comments, feedback, or other materials), you grant DFC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any media.
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
- The content does not violate any third-party rights
- The content does not contain unlawful, harmful, or objectionable material
5. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
- The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- The Content is accurate, complete, or current
- Any defects or errors will be corrected
- The Site is free of viruses or other harmful components
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DESIGN FUTURES COUNCIL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
- Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Design Futures Council, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your submission of content to the Site
9. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the “Effective Date” above. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Georgia, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Design Futures Council regarding your use of the Site.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Design Futures Council
25 Technology Parkway South, Suite 101
Norcross, GA 30092
United States
Email: contact@designfuturescouncil.com
Phone: [Phone Number]
Legal Disclaimer:
This Terms of Service page is provided as a template and should be reviewed by a qualified attorney before publication. Laws vary by jurisdiction and specific circumstances. This is not legal advice.
