1. Introduction
Welcome to the website of Paper Weight Creative Studio ("Paper Weight," "we," "us," or "our"), operating at paperweight-studio.com (the "Website"). Paper Weight Creative Studio is based at Pictor Stefan Dimitrescu 29, Sector 4, Bucharest, 041364, Romania.
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.
This Website is an informational and portfolio site. Its purpose is to present our work — photography, spatial activations and previsualization, creative direction, and AI/CGI production — and to allow visitors to contact us regarding potential work or collaboration. We do not sell products or process payments through this Website.
2. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. When you use our contact form or otherwise reach out to us through the Website, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and truthful information;
- Not use the contact form to send spam, malicious content, or unsolicited commercial messages unrelated to engaging our services;
- Not attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Website, including through unauthorized access, hacking, or the introduction of malicious code.
We reserve the right to disregard or decline to respond to any inquiry that violates these Terms.
3. Intellectual Property and Copyright
3.1 Ownership
All content on this Website — including but not limited to photographs, images, videos, 3D renders, CGI/AI-generated visuals, graphics, layouts, logos, the Paper Weight name and brand identity, text, and design elements (collectively, the "Content") — is the property of Paper Weight Creative Studio and/or its clients and collaborators, and is protected by Romanian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
3.2 No Free Use
The images and visual work displayed on this Website are not free to use. Unless you have received prior written permission from Paper Weight Creative Studio, you may not:
- Copy, download, reproduce, distribute, or republish any Content;
- Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from any Content;
- Use any Content for commercial purposes, including in advertising, marketing materials, social media, mood boards, pitch decks, or other client-facing work;
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices contained in the Content;
- Use any Content to train artificial intelligence or machine learning models.
Some Content displayed on this Website was produced for or in collaboration with third-party clients and brands, and may additionally be subject to those clients' own trademark and intellectual property rights.
3.3 Permitted Use
You may view the Content for personal, non-commercial browsing purposes only. Any other use requires our express written consent. To request permission to use any Content, please contact us at a.demeter@paperweight-studio.com.
3.4 Enforcement
Unauthorized use of our Content may result in legal action, including but not limited to claims for copyright infringement, damages, and injunctive relief.
4. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Paper Weight Creative Studio. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and its Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Paper Weight Creative Studio disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Paper Weight Creative Studio shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Website.
Where liability cannot be excluded under applicable law, our total liability to you for any claim arising from or relating to your use of the Website shall be limited to the amount, if any, you have paid to us in connection with the matter giving rise to the claim.
Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law, including liability for fraud or for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
7. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Romania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, applicable mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence may also apply.
8. Dispute Resolution
If a dispute arises between you and Paper Weight Creative Studio in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website, we encourage you to first contact us directly at a.demeter@paperweight-studio.com so that we may attempt to resolve the matter informally and in good faith.
If the dispute cannot be resolved through informal negotiation within a reasonable period, either party may pursue resolution through binding arbitration, conducted in accordance with the rules applicable in Romania, rather than through court litigation, except where applicable law grants a party the right to bring a claim in court (for example, certain EU consumer protection rights).
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Paper Weight Creative Studio
Pictor Stefan Dimitrescu 29
Sector 4, Bucharest, 041364
Romania
Email: a.demeter@paperweight-studio.com
These Terms and Conditions should be read together with our Privacy Policy.