Terms and conditions

Date: August 01, 2025
mindmark studio

1. Scope

These General Terms and Conditions apply to all contracts between mindmark studio, operated by Rubli Media, Schaffhausen (hereinafter "Studio"), and its clients, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

2. Services

Rubli Media provides services in the fields of brand strategy, branding, web design, and web development. The specific scope of services is defined in the individual offer or project contract.
The Studio does not guarantee any economic success such as increased sales, market growth, or customer retention.

3. Client's Cooperation Obligations

The client undertakes to provide all information, materials, access credentials, and decisions required for project implementation in a timely manner. Delays caused by the client will extend agreed deadlines accordingly.
The client guarantees that all materials (texts, images, data, etc.) provided are free of third-party rights and indemnifies the Studio against any related claims.

4. Naming & Trademark Rights

The legal examination (e.g., trademark law, commercial registry eligibility) regarding naming and rebranding proposals is exclusively the client's responsibility. Rubli Media assumes no liability for possible infringements of trademark rights or other third-party rights.
The Studio recommends a legal review by a specialized lawyer before introducing a new name.

5. Copyright & Usage Rights

Rubli Media transfers all copyright usage rights to the final result exclusively and completely to the client upon full payment of the project. This includes, in particular, design, text, and development services.
Copyrights to unrealized concepts, intermediate drafts, and presentations remain entirely with the Studio. Use by the client is excluded.
The Studio reserves the right to present the delivered work—including the client's name and logo—as references on its own website and social media, unless the client explicitly objects.

6. Acceptance, Correction Rounds & Defect Notification

Project results are deemed accepted when the client approves them or does not report defects in writing within 10 business days after delivery.
The agreed price includes up to two rounds of corrections. Further adjustments will be charged according to effort or by separate agreement.
Obvious defects must be reported in writing within 5 business days after delivery. Hidden defects must be reported within 30 days after discovery.

7. Entrepreneurial Risk & Liability

Rubli Media is liable only in case of gross negligence or intent. Liability for indirect damages, consequential damages, or loss of profit is excluded.
The client bears sole responsibility for the entrepreneurial use of the delivered results (e.g., market appearance, renaming, brand launch).

8. Payment Terms

Unless otherwise agreed, the following payment schedule applies:
– 50% of the project price upon order placement
– 50% upon acceptance or at the latest upon project completion
All prices are exclusive of VAT. In case of late payment, the Studio reserves the right to charge default interest of 5% per annum and to withhold further services.

9. Reference Usage

Rubli Media is entitled to present completed projects—including the client's name and logo—as references on its own website and in presentations, unless the client objects in writing.

10. Confidentiality

Both parties commit to confidentiality regarding all non-public information that becomes known during the collaboration.

11. Termination & Project Cancellation

If a project is canceled prematurely by the client, all services rendered up to that point must be paid. Already made payments will not be refunded. The Studio may only terminate for good cause.
For ongoing contracts, a notice period of 30 days applies unless otherwise agreed in writing.

12. Data Protection

The processing of personal data is subject to the data protection regulations of Rubli Media, which are available on the website. Both parties commit to complying with applicable data protection laws.

13. Severability Clause

Should any provision of these GTC be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the intended purpose.

14. Jurisdiction & Applicable Law

Swiss law exclusively applies. Venue is Schaffhausen.