Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing our website at dcsstudio.com, submitting an application form, or booking a service with DCS Studio ("we", "our", or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Services & Application Process

DCS Studio provides custom Shopify store builds, brand direction, Meta ads setup, and lifestyle imagery for product-based businesses.

• Application Submission: Submitting an application form on our site expresses interest in a project booking but does not guarantee a booking or constitute a binding contract until formal acceptance and invoicing.
• Intake Capacity: We cap capacity at 4 clients at a time to maintain dedicated, 1-on-1 focus.

3. The 7-Day Sprint & Asset Gatekeeping

Our core Shopify Store Builds are delivered as a dedicated 7-Day Sprint.

• Pre-Sprint Asset Requirement: The 7-day sprint timer begins only after 100% of required client materials (product descriptions, pricing, raw product photos, brand assets, and Shopify store access permissions) are completely submitted via our intake form.
• Client Delays: If client assets or access permissions are delayed or incomplete, the project start date will be rescheduled based on studio availability.

4. Revisions & Feedback Policy

To maintain our fast turnaround and project schedules, every Shopify build includes one dedicated revision round:

• 48-Hour Feedback Window: All requested revisions must be compiled into a single, consolidated document or recorded Loom video provided within 48 hours of store preview handover.
• Out-of-Scope Requests: Revisions are limited to refining agreed section layouts and copy. Requests for custom backend code modifications, custom checkout logic, or core engine rewrites sit outside standard scope.

5. Pricing, Fees & Third-Party Costs

All listed prices (e.g. $999 AUD Store Build, $1,399 AUD Launch Package) are one-off fees for specified deliverables.

• Third-Party Expenses: Clients are solely responsible for paying third-party fees directly, including Shopify monthly subscription plans, custom domain purchases, paid Shopify apps, and Meta advertising spend.
• No Retainers: Unless booking ongoing Shopify Support ($99/hr), services are provided on a one-off project basis with no hidden monthly retainers.

6. Intellectual Property & Handover

Upon full payment, ownership of the finished store design, custom section code, and assets created for your project transfers to you.

• Handover Video: Every project includes recorded 1-on-1 Loom video walkthroughs so you can independently manage and update your store after launch.
• Showcase Rights: DCS Studio reserves the right to display completed client projects, store screenshots, and brand results in our portfolio, case studies, and marketing materials unless agreed otherwise in writing.

7. Limitation of Liability

DCS Studio provides guidance, store architecture, and advertising setup based on real-world e-commerce experience. However, we do not guarantee specific sales revenues, return on ad spend (ROAS), or commercial outcomes. To the maximum extent permitted by law, DCS Studio's total liability shall not exceed the total fees paid by you for the specific service.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising from these terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Australian courts.

9. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please email us directly at:

DCS Studio
Email: hello@dcsstudio.com
Website: dcsstudio.com