Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: January 1st 2025
Company Name: DesignerBriefs

Welcome to DesignerBriefs. By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. General Information

1.1 DesignerBriefs is a platform that offers memberships, digital products, challenges, and design opportunities for creatives.
1.2 All services and transactions are governed by Dutch law, and disputes will be resolved in the Rechtbank Rotterdam (Court of Rotterdam).

2. Services and Refund Policy

2.1 Memberships

  • Memberships are available on both monthly and yearly plans.

  • You can cancel your membership at any time, but you are still responsible for paying the remaining balance for the term.

  • Refunds for memberships may be requested and are subject to review. Based on the reason, we may:

    Approve a refund,

    Issue a gift card for the remaining amount, or

    Deny the request.

2.2 Digital Products

  • Digital products, such as templates, are non-refundable as we cannot control their usage.

  • Purchased products are for personal use only and cannot be shared, resold, or distributed to others.

  • DesignerBriefs retains exclusive rights to sell these products.

2.3 Gift Cards

  • Gift cards are valid for one year from the purchase date.

2.4 Content Submission

  • All work uploaded to DesignerBriefs must be created by the user.

  • Stock images, legally downloaded mockups, and fonts are allowed, but participants must ensure they use legal materials and avoid copyright violations.

  • Offensive materials or stolen content are strictly prohibited.

  • Intellectual property rights remain with the user, but by submitting work for DesignerBriefs challenges, users grant us permission to feature their work on our platforms, including Instagram and the website.

3. Payments

3.1 We accept the following payment methods:

  • Credit Card

  • PayPal

  • Apple Pay

  • Stripe

3.2 Refunds are not guaranteed but can be requested. If the reason is valid, we may provide a refund or issue a gift card for the remaining amount, at our discretion.

4. Ownership of Content

4.1 Designers retain ownership of their submitted work. By uploading work for a DesignerBriefs challenge, users allow DesignerBriefs to repost or feature their work on our platforms.

5. User Conduct

5.1 Users must adhere to respectful behavior when interacting on our platform. The following actions are prohibited:

  • Harassment or offensive language.

  • Spamming.

  • Plagiarism or submitting someone else’s work as your own.

6. The Client Board

6.1 The Client Board is a feature available for members, connecting designers with job opportunities from external brands or clients.

6.2 DesignerBriefs acts solely as an intermediary and does not guarantee:

  • The availability of job postings.

  • The success of applications made through the Client Board.

6.3 Designers are responsible for:

  • Ensuring their portfolio and applications meet the client’s requirements.

  • Complying with the terms set by the posting client if hired or contracted.

6.4 Clients who post on the board are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate job descriptions.

  • Communicating directly with applicants for potential collaboration.

6.5 DesignerBriefs is not liable for disputes, missed opportunities, or issues arising between designers and clients.

6.6 Misuse of the Client Board, including fraudulent job postings or inappropriate applications, may result in account suspension or termination.

7. Dispute Resolution

7.1 All disputes will be resolved under Dutch law in the Rechtbank Rotterdam (Court of Rotterdam).

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 DesignerBriefs is not liable for:

  • Errors on the platform or interruptions to the service.

  • Missed opportunities on the Client Board or other user-generated sections.

  • Unauthorized sharing of user content by third parties.

9. Suspension or Termination of Accounts

9.1 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate user accounts for violations of these terms, including misuse, inappropriate behavior, or breach of content submission guidelines.

  • Suspended or terminated accounts will not be refunded.

10. Modifications to the Terms and Conditions

10.1 These Terms and Conditions may be updated periodically. It is the user’s responsibility to check for updates regularly.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us:

  • Instagram: @designerbriefs

  • Website: designerbriefs.me