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TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective Date: April 21, 2026
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing or using the website located at ariostudio.com (the "Site") or
engaging the services of Ario Studio LLC ("Ario Studio," "we," "our," or "us"),
you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree
to these Terms, please do not use the Site or our services.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Ario Studio
LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of South
Carolina.
2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Ario Studio LLC is a luxury architecture and interior design firm offering
integrated design services including, but not limited to:
- Custom residential architecture
- Interior design and space planning
- Integrated hospitality and commercial design
- Design consultation and project management
All professional services are provided pursuant to separate written agreements
(such as AIA-based contracts or Ario Studio service agreements) executed between
Ario Studio and the client. These Terms govern use of the Site and do not
constitute or replace any such professional services agreement.
3. USE OF THE WEBSITE
3.1 Permitted Use
You may use the Site for lawful purposes related to learning about Ario Studio's
services, submitting inquiry forms, and communicating with our team. You agree
not to:
- Use the Site in any manner that violates applicable law or regulation
- Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its
related systems
- Use the Site to harvest or collect contact information about others
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site
3.2 Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including but not limited to design renderings,
photography, project imagery, written copy, logos, brand marks, the Ario Studio
name, the Perfect Place Guide, and all process and phase naming (including
Envision, Shape, Refine, Detail, Guide, and Style) — is the exclusive
intellectual property of Ario Studio LLC or its licensors and is protected by
applicable copyright, trademark, and trade dress law.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from,
publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from the Site without prior
written permission from Ario Studio LLC.
4. INQUIRY FORMS AND COMMUNICATIONS
When you submit an inquiry, contact form, or application through the Site, you
acknowledge that:
- Submission does not create a client relationship or contractual obligation
on the part of Ario Studio
- Ario Studio may contact you by phone, email, or SMS in response to your
inquiry
- SMS messages, if applicable, are sent in compliance with applicable
telecommunications law and require your prior express written consent
- You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP
Ario Studio reserves the right to decline any project inquiry at its sole
discretion.
5. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Content on this Site is provided for informational and marketing purposes only.
Nothing on this Site constitutes licensed architectural advice, structural
engineering advice, legal advice, or financial advice. Engagement of Ario
Studio's licensed professionals occurs only pursuant to a fully executed
services agreement.
6. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND TOOLS
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or tools. Ario
Studio does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, privacy
practices, or terms of any third-party site. Your use of third-party sites is
at your own risk.
7. DISCLAIMERS
THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT
WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. ARIO
STUDIO DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR
FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ARIO STUDIO LLC AND ITS
OWNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR OUR SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ARIO STUDIO'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID
BY YOU TO ARIO STUDIO, IF ANY, IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ario Studio LLC and its
owners, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages,
losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in
any way connected with your access to or use of the Site or your violation of
these Terms.
10. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of South Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Greenville County, South
Carolina.
11. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
Ario Studio reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time.
Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site with an updated effective
date. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your
acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. CONTACT
For questions about these Terms, please contact:
Ario Studio LLC
Travelers Rest, South Carolina
ariostudio.com
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: April 21, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
Ario Studio LLC ("Ario Studio," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to
protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use,
disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at ariostudio.com
(the "Site") or communicate with us in connection with our services.
By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy
Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please do not
use the Site.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily submit to us, which may include:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Project details, property information, and budget ranges submitted through
inquiry or intake forms (including the Perfect Place Guide)
- Communications and correspondence you send to us via email, phone, or
the Site
- Marketing preferences and opt-in information
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our third-party partners may automatically
collect:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Cookie data and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party platforms such as Meta
(Facebook/Instagram) if you interact with our advertisements or business
profiles on those platforms, in accordance with those platforms' own data
practices.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with you about potential or ongoing
projects
- Evaluate project fit and schedule consultations
- Send you marketing communications, updates, or educational content (with
your consent)
- Improve and optimize our Site and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect the security and integrity of our Site and business
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
Ario Studio may share your information in limited circumstances, including:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted vendors who assist
us with CRM management, email delivery, marketing platforms (such as Meta),
and website analytics, solely to perform services on our behalf.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law, legal
process, or governmental authority.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of
assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction,
with notice provided to you.
5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing
experience, analyze traffic, and support marketing efforts. You may control
cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies
may affect Site functionality.
We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics and advertising
pixels from Meta. These tools are governed by their respective privacy policies.
6. SMS COMMUNICATIONS
If you have opted in to receive SMS text messages from Ario Studio, the
following applies:
- Message frequency varies based on your inquiry and project stage
- Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier
- You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message
- For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at hello@ariostudio.com
- We do not share your SMS opt-in consent or phone number with third parties
for marketing purposes
7. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes
outlined in this Privacy Policy, maintain our business records, and comply with
applicable legal obligations. Client project records may be retained for a
period consistent with professional standards and applicable statutes of
limitation in South Carolina.
8. DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to
protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However,
no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure,
and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your
personal information, including the right to:
- Access or request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention
obligations
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@ariostudio.com.
We will respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe.
10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not
knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child
has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will
promptly delete such information.
11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for
the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy
policies before providing any information.
12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted to
the Site with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after
any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. CONTACT US
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy,
please contact:
Ario Studio LLC
Travelers Rest, South Carolina
ariostudio.com