General Terms of Use

Preamble: Tormer Welcomes You. This Website is owned and published by Tormer Studios, Tormer commits itself to ensuring, to the best of its ability, that the information posted on this site is correct and up-to-date. Tormer reserves the right to correct the site’s content at any time and without notice to you. You are Welcome to browse this site free of charge.

1.Who Are We: When we say “Tormer,” “we,” “us,” or “our” in this notice, we’re talking about: “Tormer Studios”, registered under the number BN3117511 By the Registry institution; Corporate Affairs Commission(CAC) Nigeria. We operate the website “tormer.com” (the “Site”) and provide design-related products and services (collectively, the “Services” “products” “wares”). To get in touch you can reach us by email at hello[at]tormer[dot]com, You can also access our privacy notice here.

2.You Agree to and Accept the terms: By accessing and browsing our website, you acknowledge that you have been notified of these Terms of use and agree to read them before interacting or consulting with us. Your use of this Site constitutes your full acceptance of these Terms and a commitment to comply with them. If you do not accept all or part of the terms, please refrain from using our Site or Services immediately. We may update the Term from time to time, and we’ll notify you of any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date on the terms page. It’s your responsibility to review these terms regularly. If you continue to use our Services after the changes, you accept the updated terms. These Terms may be printed on a durable medium at any time.

Tormer may at any time revise these terms by updating this posting. You accept any revisions and should periodically visit this page to review the current terms and conditions which apply to your use of the Website. Continued use of this website implies acceptance of the revised Terms. There may be errors or inaccuracies on the Services, including issues with descriptions, pricing, or availability. We have the right to correct any such errors without notice.

 

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3.Access to Products and Services: We operate our Services in compliance with the local laws of Nigeria. If you are accessing the Services from outside Nigeria, please note that you are responsible for complying with the laws of the country from which you are accessing the Services. By using the Services, you agree that you will not violate any local or international laws or regulations. Please note: Our Services are not intended for children or vulnerable adults. if you are child or vulnerable adult please, do not use our Services. kindly refer to our privacy notice to learn more about how we protect your privacy. Our products and services are subject to availability, and we may discontinue or change them at any time.

4.No Guarantees / Limitations and Liabilities: 
When you use our website, its content, or the products and services offered, or any third-party product or service linked to on the Site, you do so at your own risk. We can’t guarantee that it will be completely free from viruses, harmful software, or other technical issues. We also can’t promise that all the information on the website is accurate, complete, or always up-to-date. It’s possible to encounter technical inaccuracies or defects on the website. While we strive to fix them, we don’t guarantee that every issue will be resolved immediately. We won’t be liable for things like lost profits or damage to reputation, even if those issues stem from using our platform. The website and its contents are provided “as is” and “as available,” meaning we make no other promises or guarantees about their quality or performance beyond what is stated here.

5.Your Lawful Obligations: When you use our Site, you agree to use the Site in accordance with these Terms and in a lawful and non-fraudulent and/or malicious manner. You are therefore prohibited to engage in any behavior likely to damage the image, reputation and/or rights of Tormer or third parties; or any act likely to be malicious or constitute abuse. In this respect, such acts may constitute: Hacking the Site or introducing malicious code, such as a virus, Trojan horse, or any other device that may harm the Site or any operating system; Extract data or information from the Site or servers hosting Tormer Studio; Send or store documents containing malicious code, files, scripts or agents that may harm the Site or any operating system; Affect the integrity and performance of the Site and its data; Access or attempt to access the site, its associated systems or networks, without authorization; Access or attempt to access the accounts or personal information of our clients or other users of the Site without authorization.

5.1.Third party Links: The site may include links to other websites or other Internet sources. Tormer cannot control these sites and external sources. Hence, Tormer cannot be held responsible for those sites or external sources, and declines any responsibility for the content, advertising, products, services and any other material available on or branching off those sites and external sources. In addition, Tormer cannot be held responsible for any damage or losses, true or alleged, deriving from the use or from having trusted the content, or goods and services available on those sites or external sources

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6.Tormer’s Intellectual property ownership, usage, licenses and rights: The Site “tormer.com”:This site owned by Tormer Studios, and is protected. This entire site is protected by international legislation on copyrights, trademarks and various other intellectual property rights, unfair competition laws and treaties in Nigeria and around the world. Covering both the form (choice, structure and design of materials, means of accessing data, database or any organization of data, etc.), and each element of content (brands, names, trademarks, text, illustrations, graphics and other visuals, video, etc.). Reproduction, of any content published on this site is authorized only for information purposes and exclusively for personal and private use. Any reproduction, extraction or other use of the content for other purposes is expressly prohibited. Meaning you cannot copy, rent, sell, or redistribute any portion of our website without incurring severe legal consequences. Specific exceptions may be made for certain content (text, visuals) that are the property of their respective authors. Failure to comply with these restrictions constitutes counterfeiting and exposes the perpetrator to civil and criminal liability. Similarly, Tormer owns all content (articles, images, graphics, etc.) published on third-party platforms, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

7.Royalty free 

Specific Usage Rights / license terms: You cannot falsely claim authorship or ownership of the product. (II) You cannot resell or sub-license the product in a way that directly competes with it or undermines its original value.(III) You cannot make the digital product public or share it in any manner that allows others to download, extract, or redistribute it as a standalone file. (IV) You cannot resell any modification or derivative of the digital product on its own, separate from the original item. (V) You cannot use the digital product in any material that is fraudulent, immoral, infringing, illegal, harassing, offensive, or defamatory.(VI) You cannot allow anyone other than the Licensee to customize the digital or physical end product, whether for commercial or non-commercial use.(VII) You cannot engage in any other use not explicitly permitted by the license terms.

7.1 Physical Products: When you purchase physical products directly through us, or through our partner sites you own the physical item itself. However, the design on those products remains the intellectual property of Tormer, and you are prohibited from reproducing it for use on any platform or any other commercial purposes without permission. you are also prohibited from selling tormer’s physical products in Bulk, without our written permission.

7.2 Digital Products: Digital products (Wares) purchased directly through our website — with payment facilitated either by Tormer or by a third-party payment processor — are non-exclusive and are licensed to clients for personal, non-commercial use or internal business purposes only. Resale, transfer, or distribution of these digital files is strictly prohibited. Similarly, using them on print-on-demand platforms or any other commercial ventures without permission is not allowed. Purchases of digital products through our social media channels, i.e “Instagram” and “TikTok” follow the same usage restrictions as those purchased directly from our website.

 

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8.Licensing rights for Core Offerings, programs and Services:
(I)Brand Identity System Design: Upon full payment of the final invoice, clients gain exclusive rights to use all deliverables (The complete brand identity system assets created by Tormer) for private, commercial, or internal business purposes. clients are free to trademark all logo assets, but Tormer Studios is not responsible for verifying trademark availability. Tormer retains the right to display the project in our portfolio

(II)Digital Product Design: Upon full payment of the final invoice, clients are granted exclusive rights to use the deliverables for personal, commercial, or internal business purposes. This license has no further restrictions other than lawful usage, All third-party copyrighted materials like “stock images”, “Stock icons” “Typefaces” etc. used in the production of the project remain the property of their original owners. Tormer retains the right to display the project in our portfolio.

(III)Graphic Illustration: Upon full payment of the final invoice, clients are granted non-exclusive rights to use the deliverables for personal, commercial, or internal business purposes. Resale, transfer, and usage on print-on-demand platforms are prohibited. However, if the icons are bespoke (created exclusively for your project), we can discuss making your license exclusive. In this case, you would have full rights, subject to lawful usage, and Tormer would retain the right to showcase the project in our portfolio.

(IV)Web Experience Design: Upon full payment of the final invoice, clients are granted exclusive right to use the deliverables for personal, commercial, or internal business purposes. This license is unrestricted other than lawful usage, and Tormer reserves the right to display your website project in its portfolio. All third-party copyrighted materials like “stock images”, “Stock icons” “Typefaces” etc. used in the production of the project remain the property of their original owners.

 

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9.Licensing rights Special Offerings, programs and Services:
(I)DaaS Anchorage & DaaS DeepSail: These are retainer-based design services (Design as a Service). While subscribed, you gain either exclusive or non-exclusive rights to deliverables depending on the nature of the work during that subscription period. Your usage rights extend to personal, commercial, and internal business purposes. You will have minimal to no restrictions beyond lawful usage, but Tormer retains the right to display projects or deliverables in its portfolio.

(II)Good Good By Tormer: This branding service offered pro bono to non-profits and impact-driven businesses, grants you exclusive rights upon project completion to use all deliverables (the full brand identity system assets) for personal, commercial, or internal business purposes. You can choose to trademark your logos or assets, but Tormer Studios is not responsible for verifying trademark availability.

(III)Premade Mark Adoption: This service allows you to adopt a pre-made logo with customization options, for new or existing businesses. Upon full payment, you gain exclusive rights to use the deliverables (the complete brand identity system assets) for personal, commercial, or internal business purposes. You can trademark your chosen mark or logo, but Tormer Studios is not responsible for verifying trademark availability.

 

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10.Governing Law:
(I)
The entire Terms of Use is governed by Nigerian law, and any disputes or legal proceedings arising from this agreement will be exclusively handled by the state courts located in Lagos or Ogun State, Nigeria. By using our site or services, you consent to submit to their jurisdiction and acknowledge that Tormer Studios has the right to seek court orders (injunctions) or other equitable remedies to protect its rights under this agreement.

(II)This jurisdiction applies even if there are multiple defendants involved or if an appeal is filed, including any urgent or temporary measures. It is important to note that certain disputes, such as those involving intellectual property or unauthorized use, may not be subject to arbitration and will be resolved in the courts of Nigeria. This agreement is exclusively available in English. In the event of any disagreement concerning the interpretation of these terms, the English version shall prevail.

(III)We encourage you to address any concerns or issues regarding our agreement directly with us. We will commit ourselves to understanding your perspective and work collaboratively to find a mutually agreeable resolution. Our aim is to resolve any disputes amicably within 60 days of receiving written notification from either party. However, if we are unable to reach a mutually satisfactory solution within this timeframe, either Tormer or you may seek assistance from a court with appropriate jurisdiction to facilitate a resolution.

 

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11.Legal Mentions:
(I)When you use our services, we’ll store some data you provide to help us deliver them. However, it’s your responsibility to keep an eye on your own data and make sure it stays secure. We’re not liable if something happens to your data – whether that’s lost, corrupted, or stolen. By using our services, you also agree to receive electronic communications from us. This means that any contracts or notices we send you will be in electronic form, rather than paper. You’re acknowledging that these digital records are legally binding and meet the requirements for written communication.

(II)We don’t offer refunds for our services and products. By using our Services and products, you agree to hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses that might arise from your use of them. This includes situations where you violate these Legal Terms, infringe on the rights of third parties, or engage in harmful behavior towards other users.

(III)Sometimes, things happen that are outside of our control and may delay the delivery of our services. These events might include labour disputes, war, fire, accident, bad weather, transportation issues, government actions or regulations, and other unexpected situations that we can’t predict. We also won’t be responsible for any damage caused by your use of our Services, including indirect, special, or punitive damages.

(IV)If a court or other authority decides that certain parts of these terms are invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, they’ll still be considered separate from the rest of the agreement. This means that even if something is deemed invalid, it won’t affect the validity of the remaining terms. In other words, any invalid provisions will be disregarded and the rest of the agreement will remain in full effect. So, the valid parts of the agreement will continue to govern our relationship as outlined.

(V)These Legal Terms, along with any other policies we post on our website or services, make up the full agreement between you and us. Even if we choose not to enforce certain parts of these terms at some point, that doesn’t mean we can’t do so later. If any part of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the terms will still apply. If you have any questions or concerns about our services, feel free to reach out to us at hello[at]tormer[dot]com.

 

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