PAYMENT
Deposits, final payments and delivery
I reserve the right to request a 50% deposit before starting any service-based project. This deposit secures your spot in my schedule and allows me to begin work. The remaining 50% is typically due upon delivery, unless otherwise agreed in writing. You are accepting these Terms of Service and entering a contract with Khalid Alatti (Khalidalatti.com).
For digital products (such as templates or design resources sold via the Shop or Resources section), full payment is due at checkout. These are instant downloads and are non-refundable.
All invoices are payable within 7 calendar days unless agreed otherwise. Late payments may result in delayed delivery or additional fees. All prices are stated in DKK and are exclusive of VAT unless noted.
Work will not begin (or continue) until the agreed payment terms are met.
TYPEFACES
Any fonts/typefaces that are purchased for the final design, and/or supporting brand identity assets, are subject to commercial licensing laws. A font/typeface licence gives only the owner full rights to use the font/typeface as necessary.
In my initial presentation of concepts, I will provide information of the typefaces used and where they can be acquired. It is the responsibility of the client to acquire any necessary font licences (paid or unpaid), so please bear this in mind when approving designs.
It is against the law for me to provide any client a ‘copy’ of any font/typeface that I own, and have personally purchased.
If you would like to use a copy of a font/typeface that I have purchased, to be used commercially, you must purchase the respective font/typeface licence, and provide proof of ownership before use is permitted.
RESTRICTIONS
These Terms of Service do not give you the rights or permission to use, modify, alter, replicate or borrow any of the previous ideas, concepts, drafts or visual sketches I present during the creative process. All original preparation materials, unused visuals, directions, and ideas shown — whether related to branding, strategy, logo development, or identity work — remain the sole property of Khalid Alatti (Khalidalatti.com).
I reserve the right to reuse and adapt any unused or rejected concepts for future client work, moodboards, or internal exploration. If an unused idea bears visual similarity to a delivered design, I will ensure that it is developed further to avoid direct overlap or conflict.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, I reserve the right to showcase the final logo, brand identity, strategy decks, content executions, or other associated design work in my portfolio — both online and in print. This includes (but is not limited to) inclusion in online galleries, award submissions, social media posts, printed literature, and other promotional formats.
This may also include supporting material such as business cards, brand guides, icons, digital content assets, social templates, packaging, and layout-based design delivered as part of your project.
You are free to modify and adapt the final deliverables as needed — but you do so at your own risk. I cannot be held responsible for any unintended consequences that result from edits made after project handover.
OWNERSHIP & COPYRIGHT
All preparation materials, sketches, strategic frameworks, design exploration, and visuals — including electronic files used during the development of your project — remain the property of Khalid Alatti (Khalidalatti.com). The final approved artwork and deliverables (such as logos, identity assets, or other agreed outputs) become your property onlyupon full and final payment of the project.
If the final payment is not received as agreed, all concepts, designs, and supporting work will remain the property of Khalid Alatti (Khalidalatti.com) until payment is completed in full.
If there are unresolved issues with payment, I reserve the right to reuse, adapt, or repurpose any of the design directions or ideas originally developed for your project in other client work or personal portfolio pieces.
Should you attempt to use, modify, alter, replicate or distribute any concepts or designs before full payment is made, I will seek immediate legal counsel.
I reserve the right to showcase any completed or in-progress artwork, strategy decks, sketches, and visuals created during the project timeline as part of my professional portfolio — this includes inclusion in online platforms, printed materials, or case studies, even before final project sign-off.
If your project involves confidentiality, stealth mode development, or any NDA requirements, please make this clear before accepting the proposal or project start.
Final payment ensures that only the agreed-upon final design becomes your property. All unused or rejected concepts remain my intellectual property, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
CANCELLATION
Cancellation during the project
If you choose to cancel the project midway through — after ideas, strategic directions, or creative proposals have been presented — any deposit or previous payment made will not be refundable. However, depending on the stage of the project and overall budget, I may offer a partial refund based on the work completed and remaining scope.
If I am unable to complete the project due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, I will refund a fair portion of the overall budget. In most cases, the full amount will be returned. If the work completed can be passed on to another designer or creative, I will calculate a reasonable refund amount based on what has been delivered so far.
Project suspension
I reserve the right to suspend or terminate a project if there is ongoing interference, excessive micromanagement, or a clear breakdown of trust — for example, a repeated reluctance to move forward after multiple unique design concepts, or unwillingness to complete agreed payments.
You will be given fair notice and an opportunity to remedy the situation before any suspension or termination occurs. In the event of suspension or termination initiated by me under these terms, no refunds will be issued. All design materials, files, and concepts developed up to that point will remain the property of Khalid Alatti (Khalidalatti.com).
Force Majeure
If I am unable to meet project deadlines or obligations due to causes beyond my control — such as acts of God, government restrictions, natural disasters, terrorism, war, civil disorder, or disruption of transportation or materials — this will not be considered a breach of these Terms of Service. You will be notified of any such event and its impact, and I will resume work as soon as reasonably possible.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Loss or damage
You agree and accept that Khalid Alatti (Khalidalatti.com) is not legally responsible for any loss, damage, or costs incurred related to your use of any services, design assets, digital products, or strategic guidance provided by me. This includes — but is not limited to — errors, omissions, misinterpretations, or amendments made during or after the project.
This also extends to your use of any third-party content, links, suggestions, references, or embedded tools that may be included in project materials or communications. Any reliance you place on design outputs, brand strategy materials, or creative content delivered by me is entirely at your own risk, for which I shall not be held liable.
While I strive to ensure that all materials are accurate, appropriate, and carefully considered, I make no warranties or guarantees as to completeness or suitability for your specific goals, market, or intended use. You acknowledge that such materials may contain inadvertent errors or limitations, and expressly agree to exclude me from liability for any such issues to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I affirm that all designs I present to you are created originally and, to the best of my knowledge, do not infringe upon or plagiarise any existing work. I conduct reasonable checks — including visual reverse image searches and basic checks via public tools such as the WIPO database — to ensure authenticity.
However, I do not take legal responsibility for originality or potential intellectual property claims beyond this, and I strongly encourage you to perform your own legal due diligence where necessary. If you have concerns about originality, copyright, or trademark conflicts, please raise these before the project begins.
TRADEMARK & COPYRIGHT
Due to the time-consuming and often costly legal processes involved in conducting trademark, copyright, or business name searches, I am unable to provide assistance or perform these services as part of any project.
If you intend to register your logo, brand name, or any other aspect of your visual identity as a trademark or require copyright protection, it is your responsibility to seek independent legal advice.
While I will always aim to create original work and avoid obvious conflicts, I do not offer legal validation or clearance for trademarks or intellectual property rights.
BRAND NAMING
You take full responsibility for ensuring that your business, brand, product or service name is legally available and free to use before the project begins. This includes checking for existing trademarks, business name registrations, or any other legal conflicts in your relevant markets.
Should any legal issues arise related to naming after the completion of the project — including disputes, cease-and-desist actions, or brand confusion — I am not liable, and no refunds will be offered.
Please ensure that the name you are using is legally safe before committing to brand identity or logo design work. Changing the project name mid-way through a process that involves visual identity exploration is costly, time-consuming, and disrupts the flow of creative development.
If a name change is required during the project — after substantial design work has already been completed — I reserve the right to recalculate the overall project cost to reflect the additional work and direction changes required. This may result in an adjusted timeline and revised deliverables.