Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern the use of the 3pm Studio website and all services provided by 3pm Studio. By accessing our website, submitting an enquiry, or engaging our services in any capacity, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Overview

3pm Studio is a creative and growth agency providing services including, but not limited to:

  • Brand strategy & positioning

  • Creative direction

  • Content creation

  • Social media management

  • Paid advertising

  • Website design & development

  • SEO & analytics

  • CRM & retention systems

  • Consulting and marketing strategy

All services are provided subject to these Terms of Service unless otherwise agreed in writing.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, submitting an enquiry, signing a proposal, paying an invoice, or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.

If you do not agree with these terms, you must not use our services.

3. Scope of Services

The exact scope of work for each client will be outlined in a proposal, agreement, invoice, statement of work, onboarding document, or written communication.

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, deliverables, timelines, revisions, platforms, reporting, and ongoing support are limited to what is agreed upon in writing.

Any additional work requested outside the agreed scope may incur additional fees.

4. Client Responsibilities

Clients agree to:

  • Provide accurate and timely information

  • Supply requested assets, approvals, and access credentials when required

  • Respond to communications within a reasonable timeframe

  • Ensure they hold rights to all materials provided to 3pm Studio

  • Review and approve deliverables promptly

Delays caused by missing information, delayed approvals, or client inaction may impact timelines and project delivery dates.

3pm Studio is not responsible for delays caused by client-side dependencies.

5. Payments & Fees

All pricing is quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) unless otherwise stated.

Invoices must be paid within the timeframe outlined on the invoice.

3pm Studio reserves the right to:

  • Pause work on overdue accounts

  • Withhold deliverables until payment is received

  • Charge late payment fees where legally permitted

  • Terminate services for non-payment

Deposits and upfront payments are generally non-refundable once work has commenced.

Advertising spend, software subscriptions, platform fees, hosting costs, and third-party services are separate unless explicitly included.

6. Retainers & Ongoing Services

For ongoing monthly services:

  • Services operate on a recurring monthly basis unless otherwise agreed

  • Either party may terminate with written notice

  • Notice periods or minimum terms may apply if specified in writing

Unused hours, deliverables, or inclusions generally do not roll over unless agreed otherwise.

3pm Studio reserves the right to adjust pricing with reasonable notice.

7. Revisions & Approvals

Reasonable revisions may be included depending on the agreed scope of work.

Excessive revisions, direction changes, or requests outside the original brief may incur additional fees.

Once final approval is provided by the client, subsequent changes may be treated as new work.

Clients are responsible for reviewing all deliverables before approval, publishing, or launch.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

  • Final approved deliverables become the property of the client upon full payment

  • Concepts, drafts, proposals, strategy documents, working files, templates, systems, and unused creative remain the intellectual property of 3pm Studio

  • 3pm Studio retains the right to display completed work within portfolios, case studies, social media, presentations, and marketing materials unless otherwise agreed

Clients warrant that all supplied materials do not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights.

9. Website Projects

For website-related work:

  • Clients are responsible for supplying required content, imagery, branding assets, and approvals unless otherwise agreed

  • Third-party platforms, plugins, hosting providers, and integrations may carry separate fees and terms

  • 3pm Studio is not liable for outages, software incompatibilities, security breaches, or failures caused by third-party platforms

  • Ongoing maintenance, updates, hosting, SEO performance, and technical support are not included unless explicitly agreed

3pm Studio reserves the right to recommend preferred platforms or decline work on unsupported or legacy systems where appropriate.

10. Marketing Performance Disclaimer

While 3pm Studio applies industry expertise and strategic recommendations, we do not guarantee:

  • Revenue outcomes

  • Leads or sales volumes

  • SEO rankings

  • Advertising performance

  • Audience growth

  • Conversion rates

  • Virality or engagement metrics

Marketing results depend on numerous factors outside our control, including market conditions, competition, platform changes, budget, offer quality, customer behaviour, and client responsiveness.

Any case studies, past performance examples, or results shared are illustrative only and do not guarantee future outcomes.

11. Third-Party Platforms & Tools

Clients may require third-party services including:

  • Meta Ads

  • Google Ads

  • Social platforms

  • Web building/hosting platforms

  • CRM systems

  • Email & SMS platforms

  • Hosting providers

  • Analytics tools

3pm Studio is not responsible for outages, account restrictions, platform policy changes, or failures caused by third-party providers.

Clients remain responsible for complying with the terms and policies of any external platform used.

12. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential information private and not disclose commercially sensitive information without consent, unless required by law.

This obligation survives termination of services.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • 3pm Studio will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or loss-of-profit damages

  • Total liability relating to any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by the client for the specific services giving rise to the claim

  • Clients use deliverables, recommendations, and strategies at their own risk

Clients remain responsible for final business, advertising, legal, and compliance decisions.

14. Indemnity

Clients agree to indemnify and hold harmless 3pm Studio, its directors, contractors, employees, and affiliates against claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses arising from:

  • Client-provided materials

  • Breach of these terms

  • Intellectual property infringement

  • Unlawful or misleading advertising

  • Misuse of deliverables

  • Platform or regulatory violations

15. Termination

3pm Studio reserves the right to suspend or terminate services where:

  • Payments remain overdue

  • Communication breaks down

  • Abuse, harassment, or unreasonable conduct occurs

  • The client breaches these terms

  • The working relationship becomes commercially or operationally unviable

Upon termination, all outstanding invoices become immediately payable.

16. Website Use

Users of this website agree not to:

  • Misuse the website

  • Attempt unauthorised access

  • Copy or reproduce website content without permission

  • Introduce malicious software or harmful code

  • Use the website unlawfully

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or remove website functionality at any time.

17. Privacy

Any personal information submitted through our website or during service delivery will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

18. Changes to Terms

3pm Studio may update these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice.

Updated terms become effective immediately upon publication on our website.

Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.

19. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.

Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

20. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact 3pm Studio at hello@3pmstudio.co.