Terms & Conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to Digital Design Guild (“we,” “our,” “us”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should discontinue use of the Site immediately. These Terms govern all use of the Site and apply to every visitor, creator, and participant who accesses our platform in any capacity.
2. Eligibility and User Responsibilities
By using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have permission from a legal guardian. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in ways that do not violate the rights of others, interfere with the Site’s operations, or compromise security. Any attempt to submit false, misleading, harmful, or unauthorized content is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to the Site at any time if we believe a user has violated these terms.
3. Use of the Site
Your use of Digital Design Guild must be responsible, respectful, and consistent with the purpose of the platform. You may not attempt to disrupt the Site, misuse its features, harvest data, or access information not intended for you. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your information and the accuracy of any data you provide.
4. User Submissions and Licensing
Submit Your Work Form
The Site includes a “Submit Your Work” form where creators may upload projects, descriptions, images, links, and other related materials (“Submissions”). By submitting any material, you affirm that you own all necessary rights or have full permission to share the content. You retain full ownership of your intellectual property; however, by submitting your work, you grant Digital Design Guild a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to review, display, publish, feature, archive, or otherwise use your Submission for purposes related to the Site, including editorial features, award listings, marketing, and communications. Digital Design Guild may decline, remove, or discontinue displaying any Submission at our discretion and without obligation to provide explanation or feedback.
Contact Form
When you use the contact form at /contact, you agree that all information you provide is accurate and voluntary. You authorize us to store, review, and respond to your message, and you consent to being contacted using the information you submit. All communication must be submitted through /contact, which serves as the official method for reaching our team.
5. Data Collection and Use
By using the Site and submitting information, you consent to the collection and processing of your data as described in our Privacy Policy. Information such as your name, email address, project details, links, descriptions, and attachments may be collected when you use our forms. We use this information exclusively to evaluate submissions, respond to inquiries, improve Site functionality, and maintain internal records. Digital Design Guild will never sell, rent, or distribute your information outside of the necessary functions of operating the Site.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
All content contained on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, layouts, images, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to Digital Design Guild and protected by intellectual property laws. You are prohibited from reproducing, distributing, modifying, or reverse-engineering any part of the Site without written permission. Any unauthorized use of the Site or its content may result in account termination or legal action.
7. No Guarantees or Promises
Submitting work to Digital Design Guild does not guarantee publication, review, acceptance, awards, features, or feedback. All editorial decisions and award-related determinations are final and made at the sole discretion of our team and volunteer board. The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” basis without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted service, error-free functionality, or accuracy of any content presented on the Site.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Digital Design Guild, including its founder, board, volunteers, contributors, and partners, shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Site. This includes damages arising from reliance on Site content, unauthorized access to your data, technical failures, submission outcomes, or any other interactions with the platform.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites for convenience or reference. Digital Design Guild has no control over these sites and is not responsible for their content, practices, or policies. Accessing third-party sites is done entirely at your own risk.
10. Modifications to These Terms
We may update or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately when posted on the Site. Continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Termination of Access
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, with or without cause, and without notice. Reasons for termination may include violation of these terms, harmful behavior, or any activity we deem detrimental to the operation of the Site or the safety of its community.
12. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively within the appropriate courts located in Arizona.
13. Contact Information
All questions, concerns, notices, and official communication must be submitted through our contact page. This is the only approved method for reaching Digital Design Guild regarding legal, technical, or administrative matters.