Terms and Conditions of Use

1. About ingeous studios

ingeous studios is a Australian Indigenous creative design and digital agency based in Cairns, Queensland.

We provide creative services including, but not limited to:

• brand strategy and development;
• graphic and communication design;
• digital design;
• website design and development;
• user interface and user experience design;
• creative campaigns;
• illustration and visual communication;
• animation and digital production;
• Reconciliation Action Plan design;
• culturally informed design services; and
• creative technology and digital services.

2. Using this website

You may use this website for lawful and legitimate purposes.

You must not:

• use the website for an unlawful purpose;
• attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or information;
• interfere with the operation or security of the website;
• introduce malicious software, code or other harmful material;
• copy, reproduce or commercially exploit website content without permission;
• impersonate another person or organisation;
• use our website to transmit unsolicited or harmful material; or
• use information obtained from the website in a way that infringes the rights of ingeous studios or another person.

We reserve the right to restrict or suspend access to the website where we reasonably believe these Terms have been breached.

3. Website content

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate and current.

However, website content is provided for general information and may change from time to time.

We do not guarantee that:

• all information is complete or current;
• the website will always be available;
• the website will be free from errors or interruptions; or
• information available through the website will be suitable for your particular circumstances.

You should contact us directly if you require specific information about our services, availability, pricing or project requirements.

4. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the content of this website is owned by or licensed to ingeous studios.

This includes:

• our name and branding;
• logos and brand marks;
• text and written content;
• photographs;
• illustrations;
• graphics;
• animations;
• website designs;
• layouts;
• original creative concepts;
• case studies;
• portfolio material; and
• other creative and digital content.

This material is protected by applicable Australian and international intellectual property laws.

You may view and access the website for your personal or legitimate business purposes.

You must not reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, sell, licence or commercially exploit our website content without our prior written permission.

5. Portfolio and client work

Our website may display examples of work created by ingeous studios for clients, organisations, communities and collaborators.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the appearance of a project on our website does not mean that ingeous studios owns all intellectual property associated with that project.

Client names, trademarks, logos, photographs, artwork and other materials remain the property of their respective owners.

Some projects may be subject to confidentiality, cultural authority, licensing or other restrictions. We will seek appropriate permission before publicly displaying confidential or restricted project material.

If you believe material has been published incorrectly or without appropriate permission, please contact us.

6. Indigenous cultural knowledge and cultural material

ingeous studios recognises that Indigenous cultural knowledge, stories, designs, languages, imagery and cultural expressions are connected to cultural authority, community and Country.

Material appearing on this website that relates to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultures should not be assumed to be freely available for copying, adaptation or commercial use.

Some cultural material may be subject to specific cultural protocols, permissions or restrictions beyond standard intellectual property law.

You must not reproduce, adapt, commercialise or otherwise use culturally significant material displayed on this website without appropriate permission from the relevant rights holders or cultural authorities.

Where appropriate, cultural material will be attributed or acknowledged in accordance with applicable cultural protocols.

7. Design concepts and creative work

Images, concepts, designs, sketches, mock-ups, ideas or creative approaches displayed on this website are examples of our creative practice.

They must not be copied, traced, reproduced, adapted or used as the basis for another commercial design without our written permission and, where applicable, permission from the relevant client or rights holder.

A concept displayed in our portfolio does not constitute an offer to provide the same work or services on identical terms.

8. AI and generative technologies

All creatives on this website and that are produced by ingeous studios is ‘Human made’. ingeous studios may use artificial intelligence and generative technologies as part of the creative process where appropriate. 

Our use of AI is guided by considerations including:

• privacy;
• confidentiality;
• intellectual property;
• cultural authority;
• Indigenous data sovereignty;
• client permissions; and
• responsible creative practice.

9. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural representation

ingeous studios is committed to creating culturally respectful and diverse design.

We recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are not a single cultural group and that cultures, languages, stories, symbols and visual practices vary significantly between communities and regions.

References to Indigenous design or culture on this website should not be interpreted as representing all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples or cultures.

Our work seeks to respect cultural authority and avoid inappropriate appropriation or use of culturally restricted material.

10. Third-party websites and services

Our website may contain links to websites, platforms or services operated by third parties.

These links are provided for convenience and information.

We do not control or necessarily endorse third-party websites and are not responsible for their:

• content;
• availability;
• security;
• privacy practices;
• terms and conditions; or
• products or services.

Your use of third-party websites is subject to the terms and policies of those providers.

11. Enquiries and information submitted through the website

Information submitted through contact forms, enquiry forms or other website features will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Submitting an enquiry does not create a client relationship or guarantee that ingeous studios will accept a project.

A formal engagement will generally be subject to a written proposal, quotation, agreement, scope of work or other applicable terms.

12. Quotes and project engagements

Information about our services published on this website is general information only.

Project pricing, timelines, deliverables, intellectual property arrangements, revisions, payment terms and other conditions will be determined on a project-by-project basis.

Where ingeous studios provides a formal quotation or proposal, the terms contained in that document and any subsequent agreement will apply to the relevant project.

Where there is an inconsistency between these Website Terms and a specific written client agreement, the specific client agreement will generally apply to that project.

13. Availability of the website

We may update, change, suspend or discontinue any part of the website without notice.

We may also undertake maintenance or experience technical interruptions.

To the extent permitted by law, ingeous studios is not responsible for losses resulting from the temporary unavailability of the website.

14. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the website and associated systems.

However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You acknowledge that you use the internet and this website at your own risk.

You must not attempt to compromise, bypass or interfere with the security of our website or systems.

15. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, ingeous studios excludes liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

This includes, where legally permitted, indirect, incidental or consequential loss.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any rights or remedies that cannot legally be excluded, restricted or modified under Australian law, including rights available under the Australian Consumer Law.

Where liability cannot legally be excluded, our liability will be limited to the extent permitted by law.

16. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify ingeous studios against claims, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses arising from your misuse of the website, breach of these Terms, or infringement of the rights of another person.

This clause does not apply to the extent that the relevant loss was caused by ingeous studios or cannot legally be passed on to you.

17. Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.

Privacy Policy: [insert link]

18. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time.

When we make changes, we will publish the updated version on this website and update the “Last updated” date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms to the extent permitted by law.

19. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia.

Any dispute relating to these Terms or your use of this website will be subject to the applicable laws and courts of Queensland, Australia, unless otherwise required by law.

20. Contact us

If you have questions about these Terms, our website, our creative work or our services, please contact us.