Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Welcome to Gates Studio. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website www.GatesStudio.com (the "Site") provided by Gates Studio, a professional architectural landscape firm. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the Site.

1. Intellectual Property Rights

The content, design, graphics, logos, text, images, videos, and other materials on this Site (collectively, the "Content") are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.  Gates Studio owns or has licensed all rights to the Content, and you may not use, reproduce, or distribute any part of the Content without prior written permission from Gates Studio except as expressly permitted under these Terms.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not use the Site:

  • To transmit any harmful, unlawful, or defamatory material.

  • To engage in any conduct that could disrupt, damage, or interfere with the Site's functionality or servers.

  • To violate any local, state, national, or international law.

3. User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to the Site, such as inquiries, feedback, or comments ("User Content"), you grant Gates Studio a worldwide, royalty-free, and irrevocable license to use, modify, and publish such content in any media format. You represent and warrant that your User Content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.

4. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy at [link to Privacy Policy] for more details.

5. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Gates Studio. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party website. By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree that Gates Studio is not liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party site.

6. Disclaimers

The Site and all Content are provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Gates Studio does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the Site or any of its content.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Gates Studio shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Gates Studio and its affiliates, employees, agents, and contractors from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to the Site at any time, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or to the operation of the Site.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California, United States. Any legal action or proceeding related to these Terms shall be brought in the courts located in Walnut Creek, CA, US.

11. Changes to Terms

Gates Studio reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

Gates Studio
Marketing@gatesstudio.com
925-360-8411
1655 N. Main Street, Suite 365
Walnut Creek, CA 94596