Last updated: December 8, 2025

‍Welcome to Helico Studio. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at www.helico.studio (the “Site”) and, where applicable, our brand strategy, design, and film services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Site, or by engaging us through a proposal, statement of work, or other written agreement (each, an “SOW”), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site or our Services.

1. Who We Are

“Helico Studio,” “we,” “us,” and “our” mean Helico Studio (and any legal entity that operates the studio) based in California, United States.

You can contact us at:

Email: info@helico.studio
‍Phone: +1 (714) 253-7141

2. How These Terms Work

These Terms apply to:

Visitors to the Site; and
Business clients who engage our Services, unless superseded by a signed Master Services Agreement, SOW, or other written contract (collectively, a “Client Agreement”).

If there is any conflict between these Terms and a signed Client Agreement, the Client Agreement will control for the relevant project or relationship.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site or Services after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

3. Eligibility & Acceptable Use

By using the Site or Services, you represent that:

You are at least 18 years old;
You have authority to enter into these Terms on behalf of yourself or your organization; and
You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

You agree not to:

Use the Site or Services for any unlawful, harmful, deceptive, or misleading purpose;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or data;
Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code; or
Copy, scrape, or reverse engineer any part of the Site except as allowed by law.

We may suspend or terminate access to the Site or Services if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.

4. Our Services & Scope of Work

We provide brand strategy, design, film, and related services for purpose-driven and lifestyle brands (our “Client Services”).

The specific scope, timeline, deliverables, and fees for any project will be defined in an individual SOW or proposal that references these Terms. That SOW will usually include:

Project scope and phases;
Key milestones and timelines;
Deliverables (e.g., strategy decks, identities, films, digital assets);
Fees, expenses, and payment schedule.

Any work, deliverable, or service not clearly included in an SOW is considered out of scope and may require a change order and additional fees.

5. Client Responsibilities

To help the work move forward smoothly, you agree to:

Provide timely access to information, assets, and stakeholders;
Designate a primary decision-maker for approvals and feedback;
Review and respond to proofs, concepts, and questions within the timelines in the SOW;
Secure all necessary internal approvals (e.g., legal, compliance, regulatory) unless otherwise agreed.

Delays in feedback or approvals may impact project timelines and can result in rescheduling fees or additional costs where specified in the SOW.

6. Fees, Invoicing & Payment

6.1 Fees
Project fees, retainers, and any hourly work are set out in the applicable SOW or proposal. Unless otherwise specified, fees:

Are quoted in U.S. dollars; and
Do not include taxes, bank charges, currency conversion, or third-party platform fees, which are your responsibility.

6.2 Invoicing & Payment Terms

Invoices will be issued according to the schedule in the SOW (e.g., deposit, milestones, monthly).
Unless stated otherwise in the SOW, payment is due within 14 days of the invoice date.
Late payments may incur:
- Work pause or suspension; and
- A reasonable late fee and/or interest at the maximum rate permitted by law (or a rate specified in the SOW).

6.3 Expenses
You agree to reimburse us for pre-approved, reasonable out-of-pocket expenses related to the project (e.g., stock assets, travel, third-party tools, production costs), as specified in the SOW.

All fees and expenses are non-refundable unless expressly stated otherwise in the SOW or required by law.

7. Changes in Scope (“Scope Creep”)

If you request changes or additions that are outside the agreed scope (for example: extra rounds of revisions, new deliverables, or expanded channels):

We may require a written change order or updated SOW; and
Additional work may be billed at our then-current rates or as otherwise agreed in writing.

We are not obligated to begin out-of-scope work until the change and associated fees are agreed in writing.

8. Timelines, Approvals & Revisions

We’ll make reasonable efforts to meet stated timelines. Timelines assume:

You provide content, feedback, and approvals on the schedule outlined in the SOW; and
There are no unexpected events beyond our control (e.g., platform outages, illness, supply chain issues).

Unless otherwise specified in the SOW:

Each phase typically includes 1–2 structured rounds of revisions;
Additional rounds may incur extra fees.

Written approval (including email) of concepts, scripts, designs, or final files constitutes acceptance of that phase.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Pre-Existing IP
Each party retains all rights in their pre-existing intellectual property (“Pre-Existing IP”), including methods, processes, tools, templates, fonts, software, and proprietary frameworks.

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of a party’s Pre-Existing IP, except where explicitly agreed in writing.

9.2 Project Deliverables
Unless otherwise stated in the SOW:

Upon full payment of all fees due for a project, you receive a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide license to use the final, approved deliverables (“Deliverables”) for your own business marketing and communications purposes.
Ownership of the underlying working files, raw assets, templates, fonts, video footage, code, and strategic frameworks typically remains with Helico Studio as part of our Pre-Existing IP or internal work product.

If you require full ownership of specific assets or working files, this must be agreed in writing and may involve additional fees or licensing terms.

9.3 Portfolio & Marketing Use
You grant us the right to:

Display and reference the Deliverables (including your logo, name, and project story) in our portfolio, website, presentations, case studies, social channels, and award submissions; and
Describe the nature of the work and results at a reasonable level of detail.

We will honor reasonable confidentiality or launch-timing requests, provided they are agreed in writing. If a specific project is subject to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that limits public display, that NDA will control.

10. Third-Party Materials & Services

Our work may involve third-party materials or services (for example: fonts, stock imagery, software, printing, hosting, or production partners).

Where we procure these on your behalf, they are typically licensed/use-restricted under the third party’s terms, and you agree to comply with those terms.
We are not responsible for:
- The availability, quality, or performance of third-party platforms or vendors; or
- Any changes those third parties make to their services, pricing, or terms.

You are responsible for obtaining and maintaining any required licenses for your ongoing use of third-party tools, fonts, stock, or platforms not explicitly included in our fees.

11. Confidentiality

Both parties may receive non-public information from the other, such as business plans, strategy, financials, customer data, or product roadmaps (“Confidential Information”).

Each party agrees to:

Use the other party’s Confidential Information only for purposes of the project or relationship; and
Take reasonable steps to protect it from unauthorized use or disclosure.

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that:

Is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party;
Was already known to the receiving party without obligation of confidentiality;
Is independently developed by the receiving party without use of the other party’s Confidential Information; or
Must be disclosed by law, court order, or government request (with notice to the extent legally permitted).

12. Data & Privacy

Our handling of personal data is described in our Data & Privacy Policy, available at /privacy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

‍By using the Site or Services, you acknowledge and agree to that policy. For client engagements involving personal data, we may enter into an additional data processing agreement where required by law.

You represent that any personal data you share with us has been collected and provided in compliance with applicable privacy laws, and that you have the necessary rights and permissions to share it.

13. Non-Solicitation (Optional – keep if you plan to use it)

During any active project and for twelve (12) months after its completion, you agree not to directly solicit for employment or contract engagement any Helico Studio employees or key contractors who worked on your project, without our prior written consent.

This does not prevent you from hiring someone who applies to your public job posting without direct solicitation.

14. No Guarantee of Results

We care deeply about helping responsible, purposeful companies grow — but we cannot and do not guarantee specific business outcomes, such as revenue gains, traffic increases, rankings, funding, or valuation.

You acknowledge that results depend on many factors outside our control, including your operations, market conditions, internal execution, and third-party platforms.

15. Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

The Site and Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis;
We disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement; and
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any content will be accurate, complete, or up to date.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above may not apply to you.

16. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

In no event will Helico Studio be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to these Terms, the Site, or the Services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms, the Site, or the Services will not exceed the amounts you have paid to us for the Services giving rise to the claim in the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event.as already known to the receiving party without obligation of confidentiality;

Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law (for example, for fraud or willful misconduct).

17. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Helico Studio and our directors, officers, employees, and contractors from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

Your use of the Site or Services;
Your breach of these Terms or any Client Agreement; or
Any content, data, or materials you provide, including any infringement or alleged infringement of third-party rights.

We will promptly notify you of any such claim and reasonably cooperate (at your expense) in the defense.

18. Term & Termination

18.1 Term
These Terms apply from the time you first access the Site or engage with our Services and remain in effect until terminated as described below.

18.2 Termination of Services18.1 Term
Client Agreements or SOWs may specify additional or different termination provisions. Subject to those terms:

Either party may terminate a project or ongoing engagement if the other party materially breaches these Terms or the relevant Client Agreement and does not cure the breach within a reasonable cure period stated in the Agreement (or 14 days if unspecified);
We may terminate or suspend access to the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice, where permitted by law.

18.3 Effects of Termination
Upon termination:

You remain responsible for paying all fees and expenses incurred up to the termination date;
Any licenses we have granted to you may continue as stated in the applicable SOW (for example, your ongoing use of fully-paid Deliverables); and
Sections that, by their nature, should survive termination (including confidentiality, IP ownership, limitations of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution) will continue to apply.

19. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them, the Site, or the Services are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Before starting any formal dispute process, both parties agree to try in good faith to resolve the issue through informal discussions.

If a dispute cannot be resolved informally within thirty (30) days:

The dispute may be brought in the state or federal courts located in California, United States, and
Each party consents to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

20. Miscellaneous

Independent Contractors. We are independent contractors and nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between us.
Assignment. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms as part of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with any applicable Client Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between us regarding the Site and Services and supersede any prior agreements or understandings on the same subject.
Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
Headings. Headings are for convenience only and have no legal effect.

21. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or how we work, you can reach us at:

Email: info@helico.studio
Phone: +1 (714) 253-7141