1. Acceptance of Terms:

• By accessing, browsing, using this website, requesting services, accepting a quotation, or making any payment to Shree Kalika Design Studio ("SKDS"), the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions, as amended from time to time.

• Payment confirms intent to hire services and forms a legally binding agreement.

• Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of any updated terms without prior notice.

• Definition of Client: For the purpose of these Terms & Conditions, "Client" means any individual, sole proprietor, partnership, company, organization, trust, institution, representative, or other legal entity that accesses the Website, requests, purchases, makes payment for, or uses any product or service provided by Shree Kalika Design Studio ("SKDS").

• Definition of SKDS: For the purpose of these Terms & Conditions, "SKDS" refers to Shree Kalika Design Studio, including its proprietor(s), employees, consultants, affiliates, contractors, licensors, successors, assigns, authorized representatives, and approved service providers, where applicable.

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2. Scope of Services:

• SKDS provides high quality services including branding, design, marketing, development, digital, creative, consultancy and related solutions.

• Deliverables will be provided as per agreed/mutually agreed scope, timeline, format and commercial terms.

• Pricing reflects industry standards, expertise, resources, operational costs, and project allocation.

• Certain projects, tasks, products or services may, at SKDS’s sole discretion, be executed, supported, outsourced, white labeled, subcontracted or fulfilled through third party vendors, partners, freelancers, agencies, technology providers or service providers.

• In such cases, the Client acknowledges and agrees that SKDS acts only as a coordinator, facilitator or intermediary where applicable and shall not be liable for third party acts, omissions, delays, defects, downtime, disputes, losses, technical failures, misconduct, legal claims, service interruptions or performance issues arising directly or indirectly from such third party/vendor involvement.

• Any dispute, deficiency, claim or liability relating to outsourced/vendor services shall primarily remain between the Client and the concerned vendor/service provider and SKDS’s liability, if any, shall remain strictly limited as permitted under these terms.

• For digital music distribution services, SKDS may utilize third-party aggregators, distributors, licensors, publishers, digital service providers, streaming platforms, or technology partners. The Client acknowledges that SKDS acts solely as a facilitator or intermediary for such services and shall not be responsible for any acceptance, rejection, suspension, removal, monetization, copyright claim, policy enforcement, royalty withholding, account restriction, or other decisions made by such third parties.

• SKDS reserves the right to accept, reject, suspend, discontinue, or refuse any project or service request at its sole discretion without assigning any reason.

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3. Payment Terms (Strict & Binding):

• 100% advance payment is mandatory for all services.

• Payment methods include Razorpay, UPI, QR Code etc.

• In case of duplicate payments, failed transactions or technical issues, resolution will be processed after verification as per banking timelines.

• Processing fees, payment gateway charges, taxes, foreign exchange charges and banking charges are non-refundable.

• Non-Refund & No Cancellation Policy
  Once payment is made: Except where required by applicable law, all payments made to SKDS are final and non-refundable.

• Applies under all circumstances including:
  ❌ Change of mind
  ❌ Dissatisfaction
  ❌ Delay due to client
  ❌ Incorrect inputs

• If client cancels, delays or withdraws → Full amount forfeited.

• Nothing contained in these Terms shall restrict or exclude any rights or remedies that cannot be excluded under applicable law. Where any provision is found to conflict with mandatory legal requirements, such provision shall be interpreted only to the extent necessary to comply with applicable law without affecting the validity of the remaining provisions.

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4. Client Responsibilities:

• Client must provide: Accurate & lawful information, Timely approvals & materials, Proper cooperation.
  SKDS is not liable for: Errors due to wrong input, Delays caused by client, Loss arising from non-cooperation.

 

5. Project Execution & Deliverables:

• Work begins only after full payment.

• Deliverables shared in agreed formats.

• Revisions allowed only within defined scope.

• Extra revisions → Additional charges applicable.

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6. Pricing & Offers Policy:

• Prices may change without prior notice.

• Quoted price valid for 30 days only (if unpaid).

• Prices from third-party websites not accepted.

• Offers may be modified or withdrawn anytime.

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7. Intellectual Property Rights:

• Ownership remains with SKDS until full payment clearance.

• After full payment: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Client receives a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the final approved deliverables for their intended purpose after full payment. SKDS retains ownership of all preliminary concepts, drafts, source files, working files, methodologies, templates, and proprietary materials unless expressly assigned in writing.

• Source files, editable files, project assets, production files and working files remain the exclusive property of SKDS unless specifically included in the quotation or agreed in writing.

• SKDS retains right to: Showcase work in portfolio

• Unauthorized use, resale or distribution → Strictly prohibited.

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8. Service Suspension / Termination:

• SKDS reserves the right to suspend or terminate services without refund if:
  Provides false information, Misuses services, Client delays payments, Behaves abusively, Fails to cooperate.

• Decision of SKDS is final & binding.
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9. Maintenance & Payment Default:

• Non-payment by due date → Immediate service suspension.

• No prior notice required.

• Client responsible to ensure timely payments.

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10. Misconduct Clause:

• By Any misbehavior with staff leads to: Immediate termination.

• No refund.

• Decision by SKDS management is final and non-negotiable.
   

11. Refund Policy (Strict Interpretation):

• Refunds are generally not applicable

• Exceptions (at sole discretion of SKDS):
  Before work starts → possible full refund
  After initial draft → partial refund (case-by-case)

• No refund after: Approval & Final delivery

 

12. Limitation of Liability:

• SKDS is not liable for:
  Indirect or consequential losses
  Business loss or downtime
  Data loss
  Technical failures
  External factors (natural events, government actions)

• Under no circumstances shall SKDS be liable for loss of profits, anticipated savings, goodwill, reputation, business opportunities, future revenue, indirect damages, or consequential damage.

• This limitation also applies to copyright claims, intellectual property disputes, royalty disputes, takedown requests, account suspensions, content removals, monetization issues, and actions taken by third-party distributors or digital platforms.

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13. Legal Compliance & Jurisdiction:

• Governed by Indian Laws.

• These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India. The courts having competent jurisdiction in Mumbai, Maharashtra shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from these Terms.

• Client agrees to exclusive jurisdiction.

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14. User Conduct (Website Usage):​

• Client agrees NOT to:
  Post illegal / abusive / defamatory content.
  Violate intellectual property.
  Use unethical or automated access methods.
  Disrupt website or services.

• Violation → Legal action + termination.

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15. Data & Privacy Policy:

• Client data collected for: Service execution, Communication, Analysis.

• SKDS ensures: Data protection via secure systems, No selling of personal data.

• Communication may include: Email / SMS / Calls (opt-out available). 

• SKDS may disclose Client information where required by law, court order, government authority, law enforcement agency, or regulatory authority.

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16. Third Party Sharing: 

• Data shared only: With consent and with trusted partners (in aggregate form). 

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17. Communication Policy:

• Clients may receive: Updates and Promotions.

• Option to unsubscribe anytime.

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18. Electronic Communications:

The Client agrees that communications, quotations, invoices, approvals, confirmations, notices, updates, agreements, and other correspondence exchanged through email, WhatsApp, SMS, online forms, payment gateways, electronic signatures, social media messaging, or other electronic means shall constitute valid communication and may be relied upon as evidence of the parties' dealings, subject to applicable law.

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19. Security Disclaimer:

• SKDS uses industry-standard protection.

• However, no system is 100% secure.

• Client shares data at own risk.

• The Client is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their passwords, login credentials, and account access information.

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20. Copyright & Trademark:

• All content belongs to SKDS.

• Unauthorized use → Legal action.

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21. Termination of Access:

• SKDS may terminate access: Without notice or for any violation.

• All rights immediately cease upon termination.

 

22. Indemnification:

• The Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Shree Kalika Design Studio ("SKDS"), its proprietors, employees, contractors, affiliates, licensors and service providers against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, penalties, legal proceedings, settlements, expenses and reasonable legal fees arising out of or relating to the Client's content, breach of these Terms, negligence, unlawful conduct or infringement of any third-party rights.

• Including reasonable legal fees, attorney's fees (where applicable), investigation costs, settlements, court expenses, and third-party claims.

• This indemnity specifically includes any copyright infringement claims, intellectual property disputes, royalty disputes, platform enforcement actions, legal notices, or third-party claims arising from music, audio, artwork, metadata, videos, or any content submitted by the Client for distribution.

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23. Force Majeure:

• SKDS not responsible for delays due to: 
  Natural disasters.
  Government restrictions.
  Technical failures.

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24. Digital Music Distribution Services

 

• 24.1 Role of SKDS: Shree Kalika Design Studio ("SKDS") acts solely as a digital distribution facilitator and service provider. SKDS does not compose, record, produce, publish, own, or claim any ownership or copyright in the music, lyrics, compositions, artwork, metadata, or other content submitted by the Client.

• 24.2 Ownership & Rights: ​The Client represents and warrants that they lawfully own, control, or have obtained all necessary copyrights, licences, permissions, publishing rights, neighbouring rights, performer rights, synchronization rights (where applicable), and all other intellectual property rights required to distribute the submitted content.
  The Client shall be solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining such rights throughout the period of distribution.

• 24.3 Content Verification: SKDS does not independently verify the ownership, originality, licensing or legal status of any content submitted by the Client and relies solely on the information provided by the Client.
  The Client acknowledges that SKDS relies entirely upon the representations, warranties, and information provided by the Client.

• 24.4 Copyright Complaints: If SKDS receives any copyright complaint, DMCA notice, legal notice, platform notification, or intellectual property claim relating to any submitted content, or reasonably believes that the continued distribution of such content may expose SKDS or its partners to legal, contractual, financial, or reputational risk, SKDS may, with or without prior notice and without any obligation to conduct an independent investigation, immediately suspend, disable, remove, or discontinue the distribution of the affected content. Such action shall not constitute an admission of liability, infringement, or wrongdoing by SKDS. SKDS shall not be responsible or liable for any resulting loss of royalties, revenue, monetization, streams, rankings, business opportunities, goodwill, or any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or commercial losses arising from such action.

• 24.5 No obligation to defend claims: SKDS shall have no obligation to investigate, defend, contest, negotiate, settle, respond to, or file counter-notifications in relation to any copyright, trademark, intellectual property, or other legal claim unless SKDS expressly agrees to do so in writing. The responsibility for resolving such disputes shall remain solely with the Client or the rightful content owner. Nothing in these Terms shall be interpreted as requiring SKDS to assume ownership of, or responsibility for, the submitted content or any dispute relating thereto.

• 24.6 Platform Decisions: The Client acknowledges that digital platforms, aggregators, distributors and streaming services may suspend, reject, remove, restrict, or terminate content or accounts in accordance with their own policies.
  SKDS shall not be responsible for any such decision or its consequences.​

• 24.7 Client Cooperation: The Client agrees to promptly provide any documentation, licenses, agreements, registrations, or proof of ownership requested by SKDS or any third-party platform in connection with any copyright or ownership dispute. Failure to provide satisfactory documentation may result in permanent removal of the content.​

• 24.8 No Liability: 
  SKDS shall not be liable for:
  Copyright disputes;
  Takedown requests;
  Platform suspensions or removals;
  Royalty withholding;
  Account restrictions;
  Delays or rejection by third-party distributors or digital platforms.

• 24.9 Indemnification: The Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SKDS, its owners, employees, affiliates, partners, and service providers from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, legal costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees, attorney's fees (where applicable), expert fees, investigation costs, settlements, court expenses and regulatory costs) arising out of the Client's submitted content or any alleged infringement of third-party rights.​ 
  This obligation shall survive termination of the agreement and completion of the services.
  This indemnity applies irrespective of whether any claim is ultimately proven or dismissed.

• 24.10 Right to Refuse or Remove Content: SKDS reserves the absolute right to refuse, suspend, or permanently discontinue the distribution of any content that, in its sole and absolute discretion, may expose SKDS or its partners to legal, regulatory, financial or reputational risk.​

• 24.11 No Guarantee: Submission of content does not guarantee acceptance, publication, monetization, continued availability or reinstatement on any digital platform. SKDS shall not be responsible for delays caused by platform reviews, content verification processes, technical issues, policy changes, or system outages of third-party service providers.

  All such decisions remain solely with the respective third-party platforms and distribution partners.​

  SKDS does not guarantee acceptance by any platform, playlist inclusion, chart rankings, monetization, royalty generation, streaming performance, algorithmic promotion, commercial success, or reinstatement following any suspension or removal.

  SKDS makes no representation regarding the availability, visibility, discoverability, recommendation, promotion, ranking, advertising, or continued availability of any content.
  SKDS does not guarantee any specific release date, processing time, review period, or publishing timeline as these are controlled by third-party platforms.

• For digital music distribution services, SKDS may distribute content through third-party aggregators, distributors, licensors, publishers, or digital service providers. The Client acknowledges that SKDS acts solely as a facilitator for such services and shall not be responsible for any action, suspension, removal, copyright claim, policy enforcement, monetization issue, or decision taken by any third party platform.​

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25. Entire Agreement:

These Terms & Conditions constitute the entire agreement between the Client and Shree Kalika Design Studio ("SKDS") regarding the services provided and supersede all prior discussions, quotations, proposals, communications, understandings, or representations, whether oral, written, electronic, or otherwise. Any additional terms, modifications, or special arrangements shall be binding only if, accepted or confirmed by an authorized representative of SKDS, or evidenced by SKDS's performance of the agreed services.

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26. Contact Information:

• Shree Kalika Design Studio (SKDS)

• 📍 26 Yogeshwarkrupa, Sevaram Lalvani road, Mulund West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• 📞 +91 9821706101

• 📧 kalika.dstudio@gmail.com

 

27. Severability:

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

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28. Waiver:

No Waiver: Failure by SKDS to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision or any other provision in the future.

Any modification or waiver shall be valid only if made in writing by an authorized representative of SKDS.

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29. FINAL LEGAL DECLARATION:

• By making any payment, the Client confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions before purchasing or using any services provided by SKDS.

• Acknowledges that any dispute shall be resolved in accordance with these Terms and applicable law.

• ✅ These Terms & Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between the Client and Shree Kalika Design Studio, subject to applicable laws and judicial interpretation. ​

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Last updated: February 28, 2026​