Terms & Conditions
Agreement to Terms
These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement made between you and Felipe Hernandez, doing business as Frugal Studio. By accessing this website or utilizing our booking and intake systems, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these terms. If you do not agree with these terms, you are expressly prohibited from using the site and must discontinue use immediately.
Professional Services and Scope
Frugal Studio provides expert consultancy in the fields of fractional product leadership and industrial design. The information and services offered on this platform are intended to guide hardware startups through the transition from prototype to mass production. While we strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date strategic advice, the specific outcomes of any project depend on numerous external factors beyond our control, including market conditions and manufacturing variables.
Intellectual Property Ownership
The portfolio items, technical renders, project case studies, and original blog articles featured on this site are the exclusive intellectual property of Felipe Hernandez. This includes all visual and written content created for projects like STONE, Clovy, and the D-Orbit visualizations. You are granted a limited license to browse the site for personal or professional evaluation purposes, but you may not reproduce, redistribute, or use any content for commercial gain without explicit written permission. For formal client engagements, the transfer of ownership for specific design assets is governed by separate, signed service agreements.
User Obligations and Conduct
Users who engage with the Frugal Studio intake-form or booking page agree to provide information that is accurate, current, and complete. Any attempt to use the site for fraudulent purposes, to harvest data, or to disrupt the digital infrastructure is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to refuse service or terminate communication with any user who provides false information or violates these standards of professional conduct.
Liability and Disclaimer
The development of hardware products is an inherently complex and risky process. Frugal Studio provides recommendations based on a decade of professional experience, but these insights do not constitute a guarantee of success or technical perfection. We shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages, financial losses, or production failures resulting from the use of information found on this blog or the implementation of design strategies discussed during introductory calls. The site is provided on an as-is and as-available basis.
External Platforms and Links
Our digital presence may include links to third-party services, social media profiles, or URL shorteners such as bit.ly. Frugal Studio does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your decision to access external links is done at your own risk and is subject to the terms and conditions of those respective platforms.
Governing Law and Modifications
These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Felipe Hernandez is registered. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time to reflect the evolution of our service offerings or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date, and your continued use of the platform signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact and Inquiries
For any questions regarding the legal framework of our services or to request permission for the use of intellectual property, please contact us directly at fhvdesign90@gmail.com.