Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy


1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our site, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable law or regulation

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or related systems

  • Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code

  • Scrape, harvest, or collect information about other users

  • Use the Site to transmit unsolicited advertising or promotional material

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation or the networks connected to it

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, images, photographs, graphics, logos, designs, drawings, and software — is the property of Garthoff Design or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and download content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written permission.

Project images and design work displayed on the Site may include work produced in collaboration with clients, photographers, and other professionals. Credit and usage rights vary by project.

4. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We provide these links for convenience only and do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party site. Accessing linked sites is at your own risk.

5. Disclaimers

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.

Content on the Site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Nothing on the Site creates a professional, contractual, or advisory relationship between you and Garthoff Design.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GARTHOFF AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Garthoff Design from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

8. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Privacy Policy

Garthoff respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly. When you contact us through a form, email, or phone, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, company name, and any information you include in your message.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Pages viewed, time spent, and referring URLs

  • Date and time of access

Cookies and similar technologies. The Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to support core functionality, remember preferences, and understand how the Site is used. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly as a result.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Site

  • Analyze usage patterns and site performance

  • Send updates or marketing communications, where you have consented

  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers who perform functions on our behalf — website hosting, analytics, email delivery, form processing — and who are obligated to protect your information

  • Legal authorities when required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, safety, or property

  • A successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Third-Party Services

The Site may use third-party services that collect information independently, including:

  • Website platform and hosting — [e.g., Squarespace]

  • Analytics — [e.g., Google Analytics]

  • Form and email services — [e.g., Mailchimp]

  • Embedded content — maps, video players, social media widgets

These services operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Delete your personal information

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us

  • Object to or restrict certain processing

  • Data portability — receive your information in a portable format

  • Non-discrimination — we will not treat you differently for exercising these rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@garthoffdesign.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

California residents: Under the CCPA/CPRA, you have specific rights regarding the collection and sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by these laws.

EU/UK residents: Under the GDPR, our legal bases for processing include consent, legitimate interest, and compliance with legal obligations. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. There is currently no industry standard for responding to these signals, and the Site does not currently respond to them.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. International Visitors

The Site is operated in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Material changes may be communicated more directly.

11. Contact

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to: info@garthoffdesign.com