Terms and Conditions of Use for Aurora Studios

Welcome to Aurora Studios! By accessing our website, aurorastudios.com, and using our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. Please read these terms carefully before using our website or engaging our services. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use our website or our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the "User") and Aurora Studios, located at 720 3rd Ave, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA 98104, and governed by the laws of Washington State. By accessing or using the Aurora Studios website (the "Site") or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. Aurora Studios reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site or services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

2. Services Provided

Aurora Studios offers a range of video production services, including but not limited to:

The specific details of each service, including deliverables, timelines, and pricing, will be outlined in a separate agreement or proposal provided to the User.

3. User Obligations

As a User of our website and services, you agree to the following:

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Aurora Studios or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without our prior written consent. Any video footage, animation, or other creative work produced by Aurora Studios for a client will be subject to a separate agreement outlining ownership and usage rights. Unless otherwise agreed, Aurora Studios retains the right to showcase the produced content in its portfolio and promotional materials.

5. Payment Terms

Payment for services provided by Aurora Studios will be governed by the terms outlined in the individual service agreement or proposal. Generally, payments are structured with an initial deposit, milestone payments throughout the project, and a final payment upon completion. Late payments may be subject to interest charges. Aurora Studios reserves the right to suspend or terminate services in the event of non-payment.

6. Limitation of Liability

Aurora Studios shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of our website or services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our liability is limited to the amount paid by you for the services in question. We are not responsible for any delays or failures in performance resulting from events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, or technological disruptions.

7. Termination

Aurora Studios reserves the right to terminate your access to our website and services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms. You may terminate your agreement with Aurora Studios by providing written notice. Termination will not relieve you of your obligation to pay for services already rendered.

8. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Seattle, Washington.

9. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Seattle, Washington. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Aurora Studios, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our website or services, or your violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to Terms and Conditions

Aurora Studios reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of our website and services after the changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms regularly for any updates or changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Aurora Studios
720 3rd Ave, Suite 1400
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 555-0123
Email: info@aurorastudios.com

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

Aurora Studios makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the website or the services provided. The website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed replaced by a valid and enforceable provision that comes closest to expressing the intention of the original provision.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Aurora Studios with respect to the use of our website and services, superseding any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

16. Assignment

You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of Aurora Studios. Aurora Studios may assign its rights or obligations under these Terms without your consent.

17. Waiver

The failure of Aurora Studios to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by us in writing.

18. Force Majeure

Aurora Studios shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations hereunder where such failure results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including, without limitation, mechanical, electronic, or communications failure or degradation.