Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to D1S1 Design Spotlight ("D1S1", "we", "us", or "our"). D1S1 is a curated database of design cases from studios worldwide, operated by Partdirector, based in Matosinhos, Portugal. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website at d1s1.com and all related services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using D1S1, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our service. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use of D1S1 after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

3. Account Terms

To access certain features of D1S1, you must create an account using Google OAuth authentication. When you create an account:

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• You must be at least 16 years old to create an account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

4. Subscriptions & Payments

D1S1 offers free and paid subscription tiers (Explorer and Pro). Paid subscriptions are processed through Stripe. By subscribing to a paid plan:

• You authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis (monthly or yearly, depending on your selected plan)
• Subscription fees are billed in advance and are non-refundable, except as required by applicable law
• You may cancel your subscription at any time through the Stripe billing portal accessible from your account page. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
• We reserve the right to change subscription pricing with reasonable notice. Price changes will apply at the start of your next billing cycle

5. Intellectual Property

The D1S1 platform, including its design, code, and curation, is the intellectual property of Partdirector. Design cases, images, and studio information featured on D1S1 remain the property of their respective owners. D1S1 curates and links to publicly available work and does not claim ownership of any third-party content.

6. User Content

When you use D1S1, you may submit content such as studio submissions, case submissions, collection names, descriptions, and profile information. By submitting content:

• You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your submitted content in connection with the D1S1 service
• You represent that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights
• Public collections you create may be visible to other users and accessible via your profile URL

7. Prohibited Use

You agree not to use D1S1 to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the service in a way that exceeds reasonable use or bypasses access restrictions
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service or its related systems
• Reproduce, duplicate, or resell any part of the service without express written permission
• Submit false, misleading, or spam content
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the service

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to D1S1 immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease. If you have an active paid subscription, cancellation and refund terms will apply as described in Section 4.

9. Disclaimers

D1S1 is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the platform, including studio information, case details, or client data.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Partdirector and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenue, whether incurred directly or indirectly, arising from your use of D1S1. Our total liability for any claims arising from or relating to these Terms or the service shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of D1S1 shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Portugal.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review these Terms periodically for any changes. Continued use of D1S1 after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at:

Email: anton@partdirector.ch