Terms of Service

Ruél Studio Terms and Conditions for Purchases
These terms and conditions (these “Terms”) apply to the purchase and sale of products and services through www.theruelstudio.com and www.ruelstudioshop.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. We may modify these Terms from time to time, and any modifications will be effective immediately when we post them. Your purchase of any product or services that are available through this Site means you accept and agree to any changes.

Order Acceptance and Cancellation
You agree that your order is an offer to buy, under these Terms, all products and services listed in your order. All orders must be accepted by us or we will not be obligated to sell the products or services to you. We may choose not to accept any orders in our sole discretion. After having received your order, you will automatically receive the template download link or instructions document with next steps (if applicable).

Prices and Payment Terms
(a) All prices posted on this Site are subject to change without notice. The price charged for the product or service you purchase will be the price in effect at the time the order is placed and will be set out in your order confirmation e-mail. Price increases will only apply to orders placed after such changes. Listed prices do not include taxes or charges for shipping and handling. You will have notice of all such taxes and charges by reviewing your merchandise total in your shopping cart and in your order confirmation e-mail. We are not responsible for pricing, typographical, or other errors in any offer by us and we reserve the right to cancel any orders arising from such errors.

(b) Terms of payment are within our sole discretion and payment must be received by us before our acceptance of an order. You represent and warrant that (i) the credit card information you supply to us is true, correct, and complete, (ii) you are duly authorised to use such credit card for the purchase, (iii) charges incurred by you will be honored by your credit card company, and (iv) you will pay charges incurred by you at the posted prices, including all applicable taxes, if any.

Shipping and Delivery
(a) You will receive automatic downloads for your products. You are expressly responsible for notifying us if you do not receive your template, instructions, or download/questionnaire link.

Returns and Refunds
Due to the nature of online digital products, no refunds are allowed under any circumstances.

Intellectual Property Use and Ownership
You acknowledge and agree that:
(a) Each product and service marketed on this Site is made available solely for licence, not sale, to you and other prospective customers under the terms, conditions, and restrictions of the licence agreement posted with/made available to you through a link accompanying the display or description of that specific product or service.

(b) You will comply with all terms and conditions of the specific licence agreement for any product or service you obtain through this Site, including, but not limited to, all confidentiality obligations and restrictions on resale, use, reverse engineering, copying, making, modifying, improving, sublicensing and transfer of those licenced products and services. You will not cause, induce or permit others’ noncompliance with the terms and conditions of any of these product and service license agreements.

(c) Ruél Studio is and will remain the sole and exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights in and to each product made available on this Site and any related specifications, instructions, documentation or other materials, including, but not limited to, all related copyrights, patents, and trademarks and other intellectual property rights, subject only to the limited license granted under the product’s or service’s license agreement. You do not and will not have or acquire any ownership of these intellectual property rights in or to the products or services made available through this Site, or of any intellectual property rights relating to those products or services.

Privacy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. Our Privacy Policy governs the processing of all personal data collected from you in connection with your purchase of products or services through the Site.

Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Stock Images and Mockup Templates

Permitted Uses

You may use the Stock Images or Mockups in any way that is not prohibited. Permitted uses include, but are not limited to:
  • Presentation (PDF) templates
  • Social media platforms
  • Your website
  • Marketing newsletters
  • Use in blog posts
  • Presentations
  • To showcase branding/web/design projects
  • Other marketing materials

Prohibited Uses
You may not use the Stock Images or Mockups in any way that is not expressly permitted in these terms. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:

Use of the Stock Images or Mockups for client projects, such as on a client's website. Clients must purchase their own set of images if they wish to use them on their website.

Commercial Licence
This is ideal for professional projects with full commercial rights designed for businesses, agencies, and creative professionals.

This licence covers:
  • All your business social media channels
  • Unlimited digital advertising campaigns
  • Local physical advertising
  • Internal company materials
  • Portfolio presentations across all platforms

Our Commercial Licence does not cover:
  • No resale or distribution of raw assets
  • Licensed assets cannot be transferred to clients for direct use

Extended Commercial Licence
Perfect for design studios, template creators, marketing and social media agencies seeking maximum flexibility in product development and client services.

This licence covers:
  • Create and sell unlimited: website templates, digital products, social media templates, physical merchandise, marketing materials
  • Unlimited digital/physical distribution
  • Multiple business accounts usage
  • Derivative works

Client privileges:
Direct asset usage including: social media deployment, marketing materials creation, mockup utilisation.

Our Extended Commercial Licence does not cover:
  • No resale or distribution of raw assets
  • Licensed assets cannot be transferred to clients for direct use
  • Use of the assets on a client's website. Clients must purchase their own set of images/mockups if they wish to use them on their website.

Rights and Ownership
Ruél Studio retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the Stock Images not expressly granted by this licence. Such rights are protected by the international copyright laws and international treaty provisions. You may be held legally responsible for any copyright infringement that is caused or encouraged by your failure to abide by the terms of this licence.

Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Website Templates

Installation and Usage

Buyer is required to have a Showit account to use the template. The template will be available to download following the completion of the purchase:

Copyright and License Information
The purchase of a template grants the buyer a licence to use it for the creation of one website only, within their Showit account. The template must not be resold, duplicated, or distributed in any form. The templates created and sold by Ruél Studio are protected under copyright law and are intended for exclusive sale by Ruél Studio. The template is to be used solely to create a personal or commercial website by the buyer. Any photographs used within the template are for illustrative purposes and remain the intellectual property of their respective creators. Ruél Studio reserves the right to feature the buyer's finished website design in its promotional materials. However, any confidential information or personal data will not be disclosed without explicit consent from the buyer. In cases where the template is used for client projects or compensated work, the buyer must acknowledge and credit Ruél Studio with a live hyperlink to our website, (www.theruelstudio.com) failing which may constitute a breach of copyright.

Exclusions from Purchase
The purchase does not include:
  • Domain
  • A Showit plan
  • Images and fonts on the demo site are not part of the sale.
  • Any form of customisation is not included.
  • Showit tutorial is not included.
  • Adding content to the template is the buyer's responsibility.
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services are not provided.
  • Social Media Connection and integration services are not included.
  • Copywriting or content creation is not included.
  • E-commerce setup or configuration is not part of the purchase.
  • Payment setup or configuration services are excluded.
  • Email marketing setup or configuration is not provided.
  • Ongoing website maintenance or support is not included.
  • Font licenses or image licenses are not part of the template purchase.
  • General website maintenance services are not included.

Support and Assistance
Following the sale of the template, Ruél Studio’s service obligations are considered complete. The buyer is responsible for the maintenance, update, and management of their website using the template. Ruél Studio advises keeping a backup of the template to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances.

Customisation
Upon receipt of the template, the buyer is responsible for adding their unique content, text, images, and other brand elements to customise the template pages. Ruél Studio will not be responsible for any alterations, customisations, or additions made to the template after transfer. Ruél Studio is not obligated to transfer the template again if changes or deletions are made by the buyer. Ruél Studio advises keeping a backup of the template to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances.

Permission to Use Pre-written Copy
Upon purchasing the template from Ruél Studio, you receive the right to modify, edit, or change the provided text content. While Ruél Studio provides example copy within templates, we encourage you to use this as inspiration for crafting your unique content. The responsibility to edit or modify the copy lies with you after the purchase. Ruél Studio will not assist in these modifications. Please be aware that other buyers may also use the same example copy.

Multi-Browser Compatibility
Ruél Studio rigorously tests the templates on various modern web browsers to ensure compatibility. However, due to the vast number of browsers and versions, it is not feasible to guarantee flawless functionality across every browser. Some features in our templates may not operate optimally in certain browsers. Ruél Studio cannot be held liable for issues arising from unsupported code or features in different web browsers.

Refunds and Cancellations
Due to the digital nature of the website template, all sales are final. No refunds, returns, or exchanges will be provided under any circumstances.

Disclaimer
Ruél Studio is an independent entity and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Showit.

Terms of Service

Copyright Notice

All content on this website is either owned or licenced to Ruél Studio. This includes, but is not limited to, text, graphics, images, videos, and other materials. The rights to this content are protected under United Arab Emirates copyright laws.

Usage Restrictions
Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, modification, or public display of our content is strictly prohibited. This means that you may not copy, share, alter, or use any of the content found on this website without obtaining prior written consent from Ruél Studio.

Consequences of Violation
Any violations of these terms may result in legal action, including but not limited to, claims for damages and injunctive relief. We reserve the right to enforce our intellectual property rights to the fullest extent permitted by law. By accessing and using our website, you agree to comply with these terms and conditions regarding copyright and content usage.

Third-Party Links Disclaimer
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Ruél Studio. These links are provided solely for your convenience and informational purposes. By clicking on these links, you will leave our website and enter a site that is operated by an independent party.

No Endorsement
Ruél Studio does not endorse or make any representations about the content, products, services, or opinions found on these third-party websites. We have no control over the content of these sites and accept no responsibility for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

User Responsibility
Your use of any third-party links is at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit, as they may differ from our own. By using our website, you acknowledge and agree that Ruél Studio shall not be liable for any damages or losses caused by your reliance on any third-party content or services.

Privacy
The information contained in this Website has been prepared solely for the purpose of providing information about Ruél Studio and the services and Products we offer. Ruél Studio reserves the right to change, delete or move any of the material on this Website at any time without notice. Ruél Studio shall not be liable to you or any third parties for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or punitive damages allegedly sustained arising out of your access to or inability to access this Website. This includes viruses alleged to have been obtained from this Website, your use of or reliance on this Website or any of the information or materials available on this Website, regardless of the type of claim or the nature of the cause of action. By your use of this Website, you agree that you are using this Website solely at your own risk.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect and use personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle your data, please visit our Privacy Policy page.

Limitation of Liability
Ruél Studio shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or its content. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy or reliability of the information provided.

Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the UAE.

Changes to Terms
Ruél Studio reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Continued use of the website after changes signifies your acceptance of the new terms.

Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms and conditions, please contact us at hello@theruelstudio.com.