Terms: Graphic Design & Billboard Printing Services

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the provision of graphic design and printing services provided by us (the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") to you (the "Client," "you," or "your"). By engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. Please read them carefully.

1. Nature of Our Services

Billboards Etc. Inc "The Company" operates primarily as a commercial printer and design executor. We perform the following functions specifically based on Client instructions:

Design Artwork: We design and assemble artwork layouts based entirely on the instructions, themes, and specifications provided by the Client.

Revise Artwork: We make revisions and modifications to artwork based strictly on Client instructions and feedback.

Print Artwork: We print the final, approved artwork on billboards and other requested media, executing the Client’s order.

2. Intellectual Property, Copyright, and Trademarks

2.1 Disclaimer of Liability for Infringement

The Company is strictly not responsible for any copyright, trademark, or intellectual property infringement resulting from the final printed materials. This absolute limitation of liability applies whether the artwork was created by us, generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), or provided directly by the Client.

2.2 Client-Provided Materials

We do not investigate, verify, or know the origins of existing artwork, logos, or images provided to us by the Client. By supplying any materials to the Company for design or printing, the Client warrants and guarantees that they possess all necessary legal rights, licenses, and permissions to use, reproduce, and display such materials.

2.3 Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In the course of fulfilling design requests, the Company may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to source, generate, or manipulate images and design elements. Because of the automated nature of AI sourcing and rendering, the Company:

• Does not know the exact source, underlying training data, or copyright status of the components from which the AI software pulls to generate images.
• Makes no representations or warranties regarding the legal standing of AI-generated elements under copyright or trademark law.
• Cannot guarantee that any AI-generated image or design element does not inadvertently resemble protected intellectual property.

2.4 No Guarantee of Exclusivity

Due to the nature of AI-generated content and the sourcing of general design elements, the Company cannot and does not guarantee the exclusivity of any artwork, images, or designs produced. The Client acknowledges that AI software may generate similar or identical images for other users globally.

2.5 Securing Exclusive Rights (Stock Photography)

If the Client requires absolute exclusivity or specific, legally guaranteed licensing rights to an image, the Client is solely responsible for independently purchasing the appropriate commercial rights from a reputable stock photography website or the respective copyright holder. The Client must then provide these legally licensed assets to the Company for incorporation into the design.

3. Print Production & Technical Disclaimers

3.1 Color Matching (RGB vs. CMYK)

Digital screens display colors in RGB, whereas commercial printing processes utilize CMYK ink. The Client acknowledges that printed colors will never perfectly match the colors displayed on a digital monitor. Exact color matching is not guaranteed unless a physical PMS (Pantone) match proof is explicitly ordered and approved.

3.2 Viewing Distance & Resolution

Large-format prints, including billboards, are designed to be viewed from distances of 50 feet or more and are printed at lower DPI (dots per inch) than standard paper media. Artwork inspected up close may appear pixelated, dotted, or soft. This is standard industry practice and does not constitute a defect in the printing process.

4. Public Display & Content Restrictions

4.1 Right to Refuse Content

The Company reserves the explicit right to refuse to design or print any content that we deem, at our sole discretion, to be obscene, illegal, defamatory, hate speech, or in violation of local advertising ordinances and community standards.

4.2 Compliance with Local Laws

The Client is solely responsible for ensuring that their advertising campaign, billboard content, and placement comply with all local, city, and county billboard advertising ordinances, zoning laws, signage restrictions, and permit requirements.

5. Physical Durability & Installation

5.1 Weathering and Environmental Degradation

Billboard materials are intended for outdoor use. The Company is not liable for normal environmental degradation that occurs after delivery or installation, including but not limited to UV fading, wind tearing, hail damage, water damage, or pollution buildup.

5.2 Third-Party Installation

If a third-party company or individual installs or mounts the printed media onto a billboard frame or structure, the Company disclaims all liability for tears, stretching, mounting errors, or any other damage caused during the installation process.

6. Financial & Legal Safeguards

6.1 Limitation of Financial Liability

In the event of a production error, misprint, incorrect sizing, or unreasonable delay caused by the Company, our maximum financial liability is strictly capped at the total amount the Client paid for that specific print job. The Company is not liable for any indirect, consequential, or incidental damages, including lost business revenue, missed campaign deadlines, or third-party fees.

6.2 Defect Inspection Window

The Client must inspect all physical printed materials within five (5) business days of delivery or pickup. Any claims regarding defects, misprints, or damage must be reported in writing within this timeframe. After this window, the product is deemed fully accepted by the Client.

6.3 Turnaround Times & Force Majeure

All estimated delivery, design, or print dates are non-binding targets. The Company is not liable for delays caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to material shortages, severe weather events, shipping carrier failures, power outages, or equipment breakdowns.

7. Client Indemnification

The Client agrees to fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its owners, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or related to:

• Any claim of copyright, trademark, or intellectual property infringement related to the final printed billboard or artwork.
• The use of Client-provided images, logos, text, or instructions.
• The use of AI-generated images or elements incorporated into the design at the Client's instruction or request.
• The public display of the final printed materials.
• Violations of local advertising ordinances or zoning laws.

8. Final Approval & Assumption of Risk

Prior to printing, the Client will be provided with a proof of the artwork for final approval. The Client's approval of the proof constitutes confirmation that the design meets their instructions and that the Client accepts all legal responsibility for the public display of the content. Once approved, the Client assumes all legal risk associated with the artwork.

9. General Provisions

These Terms represent the entire understanding between the Company and the Client regarding intellectual property, liability, and production policies. By submitting instructions for design or printing, or by submitting payment for an invoice, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.

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