General Terms and Conditions of Service
EI – DECONINCK Sébastien — 58 Grande Rue, 21490 Clénay — SIRET 81212453500020
Article 1. Application
1.1 Scope
These General Terms and Conditions of Service ("General Terms") set out the contractual conditions applicable to all services provided by Sebastien Deconinck, trading under the name Aspect Studio, sole trader (Entrepreneur Individuel), hereinafter referred to as "the Service Provider", to its clients, hereinafter referred to as "the Client".
These General Terms define the mutual rights and obligations of the Service Provider and its Clients. They are deemed accepted without reservation as soon as the Client accepts a quote, letter of engagement, or commercial proposal issued by the Service Provider, regardless of the form of acceptance (handwritten or electronic signature, email confirmation).
1.2 Order of precedence
The quote, letter of engagement, or service proposal accepted by the Client, together with these General Terms, constitute the contract and form an integral part of it. In the event of any conflict, the quote or letter of engagement takes precedence over these General Terms.
1.3 Amendments
The Service Provider reserves the right to amend these General Terms at any time, subject to notifying the Client. The applicable General Terms are those in force at the date the quote is signed or the engagement is accepted.
Article 2. Orders and Services
2.1 Description of services
Each engagement is preceded by the preparation of a descriptive quote or letter of engagement specifying the nature of the services, scope, indicative timeline, and price. The Client's acceptance of this document constitutes the definitive conclusion of the contract.
2.2 Scope changes
Any request to modify the initial scope must be made in writing and will give rise to an amendment or a new quote. Additional services performed at the Client's request will be invoiced separately at the applicable day rate.
Article 3. Pricing
3.1 Price determination
Prices are set out in the quote or letter of engagement and are expressed in euros, exclusive of tax (excluding VAT). The Service Provider is subject to VAT and will apply the applicable rate on all invoices in accordance with French tax regulations.
3.2 Price revision
The Service Provider reserves the right to revise its rates at any time. Ongoing engagements are invoiced at the rate in force at the date the quote was accepted.
Article 4. Payment
4.1 Invoicing terms
Unless otherwise specified in the quote, the following payment terms apply: a deposit of 50% is due upon signing the quote, with the balance due upon final delivery. Invoices are payable in euros by bank transfer within 30 days of issuance.
4.2 Late payment
In accordance with Article L. 441-6 of the French Commercial Code, any late payment will automatically trigger late payment penalties at a rate equal to three times the applicable legal interest rate, plus a fixed recovery fee of EUR 40. In the event of non-payment, the Service Provider reserves the right to suspend all ongoing services.
Article 5. Delivery
5.1 Timelines
Timelines stated in the quote or letter of engagement are indicative. Any delay caused by the Client, incomplete information, or external events shall not be attributable to the Service Provider.
5.2 Client obligations
The Client undertakes to provide the Service Provider, in a timely manner, with all information, content, approvals, and feedback necessary for the proper execution of the engagement. Failure to respond within a reasonable timeframe will constitute tacit approval of the deliverables submitted.
5.3 Acceptance of deliverables
The Service Provider submits each deliverable to the Client for approval. The Client has 14 calendar days to raise written and reasoned objections. After this period, deliverables are deemed accepted without reservation.
Article 6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Assignment of rights
The Service Provider assigns to the Client, on an exclusive basis and worldwide, all intellectual property rights in the creations produced under the engagement — including rights of reproduction, representation, adaptation, distribution, and commercial exploitation — subject to full payment of all invoices issued. This condition is suspensive of any transfer of rights.
6.2 Reserved rights
The Service Provider retains ownership of its know-how, methods, tools, and any element pre-existing the engagement. The Client agrees not to assert any rights over such elements. The Service Provider reserves the right to reference the engagement as part of its portfolio, unless the Client expressly objects in writing.
6.3 Warranty
The Service Provider warrants that the deliverables are original and do not infringe any third-party rights. In the event of a substantiated third-party claim, the Service Provider's liability shall be limited to the amounts received in connection with the relevant engagement.
Article 7. Confidentiality
Each party undertakes to keep confidential all sensitive information disclosed by the other party in the course of the contract, for the duration of the contract and for a period of two years following its termination. This obligation does not apply to information in the public domain or already known to the receiving party.
Article 8. Liability
The Service Provider is subject to a best-efforts obligation. Its liability may not be engaged for any fault, negligence, or omission on the part of the Client, nor for indirect damages (loss of revenue, loss of clients, commercial harm). In all cases, the Service Provider's liability is capped at the amounts actually received in connection with the relevant engagement.
Article 9. Non-Solicitation
The Client undertakes not to directly or indirectly solicit or hire any subcontractor or collaborator of the Service Provider during the term of the contract and for 12 months following its termination, without the prior written consent of the Service Provider.
Article 10. Force Majeure
Neither party shall be held liable for any failure to perform its obligations resulting from a force majeure event as defined under French case law. The affected party must notify the other as soon as possible. If the force majeure event persists beyond one month, either party may terminate the contract without compensation.
Article 11. Termination
In the event of a breach by either party of any of its contractual obligations, the other party may give formal notice to remedy the breach within 15 days. Failing that, the contract may be terminated by operation of law. All amounts owed to the Service Provider at the date of termination remain due and payable.
Article 12. Personal Data (GDPR)
Each party undertakes to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR — EU 2016/679) in respect of any personal data processed in connection with the contract. Personal data exchanged is processed solely for the purpose of performing the services and is not transmitted to third parties without prior agreement.
Article 13. Governing Law and Disputes
This contract is governed by French law. In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to seek an amicable resolution before initiating legal proceedings. Failing agreement, any dispute relating to the validity, interpretation, or performance of this contract shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent court within the jurisdiction of Dijon, France.
— Aspect Studio, version 2026 —
