Website Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of this website, located at www.lonestudio.au (the "Site"). The Site is owned and operated by Christopher Davies trading as Lone Studio Au (ABN: 48 540 366 128) (operating as "Lone Studio", "we", "us", or "our").

By accessing, browsing, or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately cease using the Site.

1. Intellectual Property & Portfolio Showcases

  • Our Content: All visual identity designs, original concepts, case studies, typography, layouts, graphics, images, logos, copy, and code displayed on this Site are the intellectual property of Christopher Davies t/a Lone Studio Au, unless otherwise indicated. These materials are protected under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and international copyright conventions.

  • Third-Party Client Marks: Selected brand names, client logos, registered trademarks, packaging, and commercial materials shown in our portfolio are the property of their respective owners. They are displayed on this Site solely for the legitimate purpose of showcasing design, branding, and creative consultancy services performed by Lone Studio.

  • No Implied Licence: Nothing on this Site grants you any licence, right, or permission to use, copy, reproduce, adapt, republish, scrape, or distribute any portfolio imagery, design concepts, or branding elements without prior written authorisation from Lone Studio and/or the respective intellectual property owner.

2. Permitted Use & Conduct

You may access and view this Site solely for your personal or internal business evaluation of our design capabilities.

You agree not to:

  • Use automated tools, scrapers, bots, or data-extraction software to harvest images, case study copy, or contact details from the Site;

  • Misrepresent any artwork, case study, concept, or identity design showcased on this Site as your own work or the work of any third party;

  • Deep-link or hotlink directly to individual image files or assets hosted on our servers;

  • Attempt to compromise, disrupt, or bypass the security, architecture, or performance of the Site or its underlying hosting infrastructure.

3. Informational Purposes & Estimates

  • The content on this Site—including case studies, process overviews, and creative commentary—is provided for general informational and demonstration purposes only. It does not constitute formal creative, legal, or commercial advice.

  • Any project timelines, case study outcomes, or illustrative pricing indicators mentioned across the Site are indicative only. Binding creative commitments, deliverables, timelines, and fees are established solely through formal written proposals and contracts.

4. Client Engagements vs. Site Usage

These Terms of Use govern the general browsing and public use of this Site. If you engage Lone Studio to perform freelance design, brand development, or independent contractor services, your commercial relationship will be governed by our separate Client Terms & Conditions (provided alongside your formal quote or fee proposal).

5. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party platforms, such as client websites, supplier portals, design repositories, or social media networks. These links are provided for convenience only. Lone Studio has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any external sites.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

  • To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law (including the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and the Australian Consumer Law):

    • The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

    • We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other malicious code.

    • Lone Studio, Christopher Davies, and any associated contractors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential loss or damage (including loss of business, profits, or data) arising out of or related to your access to, use of, or inability to use this Site.

7. Variations

We reserve the right to revise or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Any updates will take effect immediately upon being posted to this page. Your continued use of the Site following any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising in connection with the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria and the Commonwealth of Australia.

9. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, permissions for asset usage, or portfolio enquiries, please contact:

  • Entity: Christopher Davies trading as Lone Studio Au

  • Trading Brand: Lone Studio

  • ABN: 48 540 366 128

  • Email: info@lonestudio.au

  • Postal / Service Address: PO Box 2049 Belgrave VIC 3160