PATV Media Terms of Service

These PATV Media Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the PATV Media Design & Illustration website, services, digital products, and related communications (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing the website or engaging PATV Media for services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

1. Ownership and Operator Information

PATV Media Design & Illustration is owned and operated by PATV Media (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), located in the State of Maryland, United States of America.

All contractual relationships formed through the website are with PATV Media.

2. Acceptance of Terms

Your use of the Services constitutes a binding agreement under Maryland law.

If you engage in paid services, a separate written client agreement may apply. Where a signed agreement conflicts with these Terms, the signed agreement controls.

3. Eligibility

You must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have legal capacity to enter a binding contract
• Provide accurate and truthful information

Use of the Services by minors without lawful authorization is prohibited.

4. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Updated versions become effective upon publication. Continued use after modification constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Material changes may be communicated via website notice or email where appropriate.

5. Description of Services

PATV Media provides professional creative services, including but not limited to:

• Graphic design
• Illustration
• Branding and identity systems
• Content development
• Digital creative strategy
• Client-based commissioned projects
• Digital downloads and intellectual property licensing

We do not guarantee specific business outcomes, revenue growth, platform reach, or audience engagement.

6. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate project information
• Supply content you have rights to use
• Review deliverables in a timely manner
• Make payments as agreed
• Use deliverables lawfully

You are solely responsible for the legality of materials you provide.

7. Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

• Infringe intellectual property rights
• Use Services for unlawful purposes
• Misrepresent affiliation with PATV Media
• Reverse engineer digital products
• Resell or redistribute proprietary assets without authorization
• Attempt to interfere with website security

Violation may result in termination and legal action.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

All website content, branding, graphics, logos, design frameworks, proprietary systems, and written materials are owned by PATV Media and protected under U.S. copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

No rights are granted except as expressly stated.

9. Client Work and Ownership

Ownership of commissioned work is governed by written agreement.

Unless explicitly transferred in writing:

• PATV Media retains copyright ownership
• Clients receive a limited, non-exclusive license for agreed usage
• Portfolio display rights are retained by PATV Media

Final source files are not automatically included unless specified in contract.

10. User-Generated Content

If you submit content (testimonials, reviews, project assets):

• You grant PATV Media a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and reproduce such content for business and promotional purposes.
• You represent that you have full rights to submit the content.

We reserve the right to remove submissions at our discretion.

11. License Grant for Digital Products

Digital downloads are licensed, not sold.

You receive a non-transferable, non-exclusive license for personal or agreed commercial use. Redistribution, resale, sublicensing, or public sharing without written authorization is prohibited.

12. Payment Terms

Payment terms are specified in invoices or service agreements.

• Deposits may be required before work begins
• Late payments may incur fees
• Work may be paused for nonpayment
• All fees are in U.S. dollars

Chargebacks without legitimate legal basis constitute breach of contract.

13. Refund Policy

Due to the custom nature of creative services:

• Deposits are non-refundable
• Completed work is non-refundable
• Digital downloads are non-refundable

Refund exceptions, if any, are discretionary and do not establish precedent.

14. Third-Party Links and Tools

The website may reference third-party platforms or tools. We are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or security practices.

Use them at your own risk.

15. Disclaimer of Warranties

Services are provided “as is” and “as available.”

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Continuous or error-free operation

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website.

16. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under Maryland law:

PATV Media shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, including lost profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities.

Total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid to PATV Media for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

17. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PATV Media from claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from:

• Your misuse of Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Materials you provide
• Your infringement of third-party rights

This obligation survives termination.

18. DMCA Copyright Policy

PATV Media respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §512).

If you believe copyrighted material has been used improperly, submit written notice including:

• Identification of copyrighted work
• Identification of allegedly infringing material
• Contact information
• Good faith statement
• Signature

Notices may be sent to the contact listed below.

False claims may result in legal liability.

19. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to Services:

• For breach of these Terms
• For nonpayment
• For unlawful activity
• To protect business integrity

Termination does not eliminate payment obligations for completed work.

20. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

21. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Before filing legal action, parties agree to attempt informal resolution.

Any dispute not resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Maryland under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

You waive the right to participate in class actions or jury trials.

Judgment on arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

22. Digital Communications Consent

By contacting or engaging PATV Media, you consent to receive electronic communications, including contracts, invoices, and notices.

Electronic records satisfy legal writing requirements.

23. Accessibility

PATV Media aims to maintain reasonable digital accessibility standards. If you encounter accessibility barriers, contact us for assistance.

24. Force Majeure

We are not liable for failure to perform due to events beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, internet outages, governmental actions, or technical failures.

25. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and PATV Media regarding website use.

For paid services, signed client agreements supersede these Terms where applicable.

26. Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, remaining provisions remain in full effect.

27. Contact Information

PATV Media

Email: official contact channel published on website

Location: Maryland, United States of America

This PATV Media Terms of Service document establishes enforceable boundaries, intellectual property protections, liability limitations, and dispute resolution procedures under Maryland law. Use of the Services constitutes acknowledgment and agreement.