SDC Terms of Use

SDC Terms Of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SDCPRINTS.COM (hereinafter "SDCPRINTS" or "SDC"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. These terms apply to all transactions, whether via the website, email, phone, or in person. Continued use of SDCPRINTS services after any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Please read these Terms of Use carefully. These Terms of Use govern your access and use of SDC Inc. and this Site. By accessing or using SDC Inc. and this Site you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and to any additional guidelines, restrictions, or rules that may be posted in connection with specific sections or services of SDC Inc. and this Site. All such additional posted guidelines, restrictions, or rules are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms of Use.

SDCPRINTS.COM® reserves the right to make changes to this Site and to these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. You should review these Terms of Use each time you access this Site. You also agree that we may provide all legal communications and notices to you electronically by posting them on our website or, at our election, by sending an e-mail to the e-mail address you provided to us when you registered at our website. You may withdraw your consent to receive communications from us electronically by contacting customer care. However, if you withdraw your consent to receive our communications electronically, you must discontinue your use of your account.

Unauthorized use of SDCPRINTS/SDC INC intellectual property will result in immediate legal action, including injunctive relief to prohibit further infringement. SDCPRINTS reserves the right to seize infringing materials, halt production, and pursue all legal remedies, including but not limited to statutory damages, penalties, and attorney’s fees.

By engaging in any transaction with SDCPRINTS/SDC INC, including but not limited to requesting a quote, submitting a proof for approval, or purchasing any service, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms of Use in full, whether or not a signature has been physically provided. No claim of non-receipt, misunderstanding, or lack of awareness shall be considered a valid defense against enforcement.

SDCPRINTS maintains the right to permanently ban any individual, business, or entity that has been found in violation of its intellectual property terms more than once. All violators will be placed on a non-serviceable list, preventing any future business transactions. SDCPRINTS further reserves the right to publish anonymized case studies of past enforcement actions to educate future clients on compliance expectations.

Copyrighted Materials & Intellectual Property for Limited Use
This Site contains graphics, photographs, images, document layouts, artwork, text, fonts, software tools, and other information (referred to herein as “Content”). This Site and all Content are the copyrighted property of SDC Inc., and/or its subsidiaries (referred to herein as “SDCPRINTS”) or the copyrighted property of parties from whom SDCPRINTS has licensed such property. All rights in this Site and its Content are reserved worldwide. It is strictly prohibited to retain, copy, distribute, publish, or use any portion of the Content except as expressly allowed in these Terms of Use. SDCPRINTS reserves the right to add to, delete from, or modify any part of Content at any time without prior notice. Any modifications to Content, whether by You or SDCPRINTS remain the property of SDCPRINTS and its licensors. The use of logo design tools and SDC designers provided on this Site employ a limited number of elements, including icons, fonts, color schemes, and design effects. SDCPRINTS reserves the right to use all such elements and to make all such elements available for use by other parties in the future. You do not obtain any right or claim to any of the individual logo design elements through your creation of a logo design and/or your incorporation of a logo design into one or more products. Other SDCPRINTS customers may use the design tools to create logos that have similar or identical combinations of these elements and SDCPRINTS does not guarantee that your logo will not have similarities to logos designed and used by other parties. SDCPRINTS provides no warranty of any kind that logo designs created using the design tools will not infringe, or be subject to a claim of infringing, the trademark or other rights of another party. It is solely your responsibility to obtain the advice of an attorney regarding whether the logo design is legally available for your use and does not infringe the rights of another party. Logos/Art created by SDC designers are for use only through SDCPRINTS.COM print products and promotions. If you require trademarks for designs, all requests to do so will be submitted at time of request. Transfer of rights for use of logos created by SDCPRINTS will be transferred at a minimum fee of $20,000.00. Added cost may apply based on extra requirements needed based on logo detail. Transfer of rights for art layouts other than logo will begin at $5,000.00 with increased costs based on scope of work. All trademark requests will include all fees required in obtaining trademarks including design fees for full rights to do so. Eflyer use is limited to one (1) year after approval if purchased under discount rate special or without a full subscription. For extended use of Eflyer product must be purchased under normal terms including a full subscription "SDC Pro Account" – use of Eflyer will terminate upon the termination of subscription. Any Print Contract Discounts that may apply to any project for time spent on layouts will be void and forfeit with any copyright violation and/or violation of SDC terms. Upon violation of SDCPRINTS terms, any and all discounts applied to the customer’s past purchases shall be immediately void. SDCPRINTS reserves the right to recover the difference between standard and discounted pricing for all prior purchases as part of the total settlement amount for the infringement. All forfeited discounts will be due immediately not including any fines that may also be due for violation of use - fines listed below. If penalties or fines are not paid within the stipulated period, a penalty increase of 10% per month shall apply, compounded every 30 days, until full payment is received. Legal action will proceed without further notice if payments remain unresolved after 90 days.

"Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights"

1. Unauthorized Use of SDCPRINTS Designs

Clients do not have the right to use, reproduce, distribute, or modify any design created by SDCPRINTS without a written authorization and a unique license number issued by SDCPRINTS for that specific project.

  • If a client wishes to use an external supplier for printing, advertising, or distribution, they must:
    1. Notify the vendor that a license is required.
    2. Instruct the vendor to contact SDCPRINTS to purchase a single-use license.
    3. Alternatively, the client may purchase the single-use license directly from SDCPRINTS for their identified project.

Failure to obtain a written license number for external use constitutes willful copyright infringement under U.S. Copyright Law and will be subject to the following legal action timeline.

2. Legal Action Timeline for Unauthorized Use

Any unauthorized use of SDCPRINTS designs, including printing, reproduction, distribution, or modification without a written authorization and a license number, constitutes copyright infringement under U.S. Copyright Law. Violations will be enforced according to the following timeline:

  1. Cease & Desist Notice (Within 3 Business Days of Discovery)
    Upon identifying unauthorized use, SDCPRINTS will issue a Cease & Desist (C&D) Notice to the infringing party. This notice will demand the immediate removal of the design and provide an opportunity to purchase a single-use license to legitimize the usage. The client will have three (3) business days to comply by either removing the design or purchasing a license. No fines will be imposed if compliance is met within this period.

  2. Final Demand & Invoice (Within 10 Business Days of the Cease & Desist Notice)
    If the infringing party does not comply with the Cease & Desist Notice, SDCPRINTS will issue a Final Demand Letter and Invoice. This will include a retroactive single-use license fee at a rate of three (3) times the standard cost, along with an immediate penalty fine of $50,000 minimum for unauthorized use. The client will have ten (10) business days to settle the invoice or face further escalation.

  3. Attorney Legal Notice & Increased Fines (Within 15 Business Days of the Final Demand Letter)
    If the infringing party does not respond to the Final Demand, the case will be escalated to SDCPRINTS’ legal team, which will issue an Official Legal Notice of Infringement. This notice will include an updated invoice reflecting an increased fine of $100,000, along with the requirement to cover SDCPRINTS’ legal fees and enforcement costs. At this stage, the infringer has fifteen (15) business days to comply before formal legal action is initiated.

  4. Copyright Infringement Lawsuit (Filed After 30 Business Days of Initial Violation Notice)
    If the infringing party fails to respond or settle the matter within the legal notice period, SDCPRINTS will proceed with a full copyright infringement lawsuit. This will seek the maximum statutory damages of $150,000 per infraction, along with a court-ordered injunction to prohibit further use of SDCPRINTS intellectual property. All legal fees and associated court costs will be the responsibility of the infringer.

3. Client Responsibility & License Compliance

Clients acknowledge that a lack of awareness, failure to receive notifications, or misunderstanding of these terms will not be considered a valid defense against enforcement.

3.1 Single-Use License Requirements

A Single-Use License is required for any reproduction, distribution, or modification of SDCPRINTS-created designs outside of SDCPRINTS production. If a client intends to use an external supplier, print, distribute, or incorporate the artwork into marketing campaigns, they must obtain a Single-Use License before proceeding.

The cost and scope of a Single-Use License will vary based on:

  • The type of product being produced.
  • The number of copies or impressions made using the design.
  • The specific marketing or commercial application of the image.

Clients are responsible for obtaining the correct license based on their intended use. If multiple variations of a design are used in different formats or campaigns, separate licenses may be required.

3.2 Licensing for External Vendors & Suppliers

If a client wishes to have an external vendor, supplier, or marketing agency use SDCPRINTS-created designs, they must:

  1. Notify the vendor or supplier that they must contact SDCPRINTS to purchase a Single-Use License.
  2. Alternatively, the client may purchase the necessary license on behalf of the vendor or supplier.

Failure to comply with licensing requirements will result in immediate legal enforcement under the structured timeline outlined in Section 2.

3.3 Retroactive Licensing & Penalties for Unauthorized Use

If unauthorized use of SDCPRINTS-created designs is discovered, clients and third-party vendors will be subject to different fines based on their role in the infringement.

Client Violations (Using SDCPRINTS designs without a proper license, distributing designs, or sending artwork to an external vendor without authorization)
  • Minimum fine of $50,000 per infraction
  • Additional fine of 3x the standard Single-Use License rate for the number of impressions/copies made
  • All past discounts on SDCPRINTS services will be forfeited and due immediately
  • Legal fees incurred by SDCPRINTS will be the full responsibility of the client
Third-Party Vendor Violations (Illegally reproducing SDCPRINTS artwork for commercial use, selling printed products, or using SDCPRINTS designs in marketing without authorization)
  • Minimum fine of $100,000 per infraction, per product or marketing material sold
  • Statutory damages up to $150,000 per willful infringement under U.S. Copyright Law
  • Immediate court-ordered injunction and seizure of all infringing materials
  • Liability for all legal fees and enforcement costs incurred by SDCPRINTS

If both the client and third-party vendor are involved in unauthorized use, both parties will be fined separatelyaccording to their level of involvement. SDCPRINTS reserves the right to enforce additional legal claims based on the financial gain obtained from the infringement.

Accrual & Interest Penalties for Unpaid Fines

  • A 10% penalty will be added to any unpaid fine every 30 days.
  • Penalty interest accrues on the principal fine amount only, not on compounded interest.
  • Maximum interest accrual is capped at 200% of the original fine amount.
  • If a fine remains unpaid for more than 90 days, SDCPRINTS will initiate full legal action, including court proceedings to recover the debt, plus attorney’s fees.

Example: If a client is fined $50,000 for unauthorized use, and fails to pay within 90 days:

  • Month 1: Fine increases to $55,000
  • Month 2: Fine increases to $60,500
  • Month 3: Fine increases to $66,550
  • Max Cap: Fine will not exceed $150,000 (3x original fine), after which SDCPRINTS proceeds with full legal action.

 

Art Time/Art Layout Fees:

Any Art Time or Art Layout billed is only to cover any back and forth during the proofing process or consultation process. Art Time/Art Layout fees do not transfer any rights of the design, as all rights and licenses remain solely with SDC unless a specific contract and license number have been designated, issued, and executed for the project prior to beginning work.

 

Regarding SDC Print Contract Designs, Terms, and Products:
SDC offers a discounted program for customers requiring professional services at reduced rates. Designs or print products requested under the print contract are created at significantly discounted costs, while retaining all image rights exclusively with SDC. No rights are transferred with the design under a Print Contract; the images remain the sole property of SDC.

Should a customer wish to own the rights to a logo image, the full rights purchase price will be determined at the time of the work request, with a minimum cost of $20,000.00 and increase based on scope of work. Any request to purchase rights to a logo after use has begun may incur added charges. Only logos have the ability for rights transfer from SDC.

All designs created for print or marketing purposes remain solely the property of SDC and are retained within the SDC system for printing exclusively through SDCPRINTS.COM. SDC sells prints and marketing packages, not art.

Products/orders under the Print Contract receive a Print Contract Discount, lowering the standard price for customers using SDC art under a Print Contract. However, these discounts will be forfeited if SDC terms are breached or violated. Any discounts offered during the print contract term from inception to present will be forfeited and payable to SDC for violation of SDC terms.

Print Contract products and discounts do not transfer any image rights or proofs created. All print contract products are only permitted for printing through SDCPRINTS.COM. No rights or licenses are transferred under the print contract.

The term "Print Contract" listed on art/products/invoices refers only to contracted discounts for print products through SDCPRINTS.COM when using Print Contract images created solely for use by SDCPRINTS.COM. No rights transfer for any Print Contract image and/or products.

Discount Forfeiture Enforcement

  • If a client violates SDCPRINTS terms, all prior discounts will be forfeited immediately and retroactively.
  • Clients will be invoiced for the full standard pricing of all past orders where discounts were applied.
  • Full repayment is due immediately upon violation notification.
  • If unpaid, SDCPRINTS reserves the right to pursue full legal collection efforts, including additional fines and enforcement costs.

Example: If a client was granted a 25% discount under a Print Contract but later distributed SDCPRINTS artwork without a license, SDCPRINTS will invalidate the discount on all past orders and require payment of the full, undiscounted price.

Notice Regarding Legal Fees for Forfeited Discounts:
Any legal fees incurred by SDC to obtain payment for forfeited discounts due to violation of SDC Print Contract terms will be the responsibility of the party in violation of SDC terms. 

 

Use of Site
You are granted permission to access and use this Site and its Content for the sole purpose of preparing, evaluating, and ordering products or services solely through SDCPRINTS (referred to herein as “Products”). No other download, retention, use, publication, or distribution of any portion of the Content is authorized or permitted. Obtaining Products from SDCPRINTS does not entitle you to use any portion of Content apart from the finished Products as they are supplied by SDCPRINTS. You agree to use this Site in a responsible manner that is in full compliance with these Terms of Use and with your local laws and regulations, including export and import regulations. Without limitation, no portion of Content may be utilized as a trademark or service mark, for any unlawful purpose or use, to defame any person, to violate any person’s right of privacy or publicity, to infringe upon any copyright, trade name, trademark, service mark or other intellectual property right of any person or entity. You agree that you will not use the Site to produce Products that are offensive, unlawful, harassing, libelous, threatening, harmful, obscene, malicious or otherwise objectionable. SDCPRINTS may terminate its service to customers found to be using SDCPRINTS to engage in undesirable activities. You are solely responsible for your use of Content in combination with any other images, graphics, text or other materials you incorporate into your Products. You agree that you will not include any text, image, design, trademark, service mark, or any copyrighted work of any third party in your Products unless you have obtained the appropriate authorizations from the owners. You warrant that your Products do not infringe upon any rights of any third party, including copyright, trademark, right of publicity or privacy, and will not libel or defame any third party, and that you have all required rights or permissions necessary to incorporate third party material into your Products. By placing an order on this Site, you warrant that you have all necessary permission, right and authority to place the order and you authorize SDCPRINTS to produce the Products on your behalf. You grant SDCPRINTS the right to copy, modify, create derivative works and vectorize any uploaded content (i.e., content you have uploaded) for the purpose of fulfilling your order. Moreover, you warrant that you have sufficient rights to permit SDCPRINTS to copy, modify, create derivative works and vectorize any uploaded content for the purpose of fulfilling your order.

 

You may not use this Site to send or use e-cards in any manner that would constitute the transmission of Spam or unsolicited e-mails. You may not use scripting or other programs to automate the creation and/or transmission of e-cards. SDCPRINTS reserves the right, in its sole discretion, at any time, and without prior notice, to limit the number of recipients to which you may send an e card and/or limit the number of e-cards that you may send. You agree that you are responsible for protecting your password and controlling access to your registered account. You agree that you will be responsible for all orders placed or other actions that are taken through your registered account.

 

Transfer of Title
The customer agrees that the shipping terms for all printed Products are FOB shipping point and ownership of printed product transfers to the customer upon shipment. This means that the risk of loss and title for such items pass to you upon our delivery to the carrier. For any Product that is to be provided to the customer in an electronic format, the customer agrees that delivery of such Product shall be deemed to have occurred either (a) at the time we transmit the Product via email or other electronic communication addressed to the customer or (b) at the time we transmit a notification to the customer that the Product is available for downloading from the Site. No transfer of art rights to third party printers or marketers will transfer from SDC.

Terms of Use: Transfer of Ownership
When transferring ownership of electronic files or images purchased from SDCPRINTS.COM, please note the following conditions:

1. **Written Notice Requirement:** Ownership transfer will only occur when accompanied by a written notice of full transfer of rights issued by SDCPRINTS.COM. This notice must expressly state the transfer of all associated rights to the purchaser.

2. **License Number:** The transfer of ownership must be accompanied by a specific license number provided by SDCPRINTS.COM. This number serves as a reference for the transferred rights.

3. **Receipt Documentation:** A receipt detailing the transfer of rights and specifying the purchased item must also be provided. This documentation ensures clarity and accountability in the ownership transfer process.

Adherence to these terms is essential to maintain compliance with licensing agreements and to facilitate a smooth transfer of ownership. Failure to comply may result in the invalidation of the transfer and may lead to legal consequences. 

Indemnification

You agree that you shall indemnify and defend SDCPRINTS and all parties from whom SDCPRINTS has licensed portions of Content, and their directors, officers, and employees, against all claims, liability, damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses arising out of or related to (i) your breach of these Terms of Use or (ii) any suit, claim, or demand arising from or relating to any text, photograph, image, graphic or other material you incorporated into Products that was not part of the standard Site Content.

 

Color Variations Disclaimer

Please note that product colors and proof colors viewed on this site may vary from the final printed product. Colors displayed on computer monitors may appear differently on various monitors and may not accurately represent the final print product. SDC does not accept responsibility for any color variations between digital proofs and the actual printed items.

If precise color matching is essential, we strongly advise ordering a print sample prior to placing your order. Once orders are placed, they will proceed directly into production, and we cannot guarantee exact color matches based solely on digital proofs or submitted art files.

 

Disclaimer of Warranty
THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON INFRINGEMENT. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT OPERATION OF THE SITE MAY NOT BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. REFERENCES AND LINKS TO PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OF INDEPENDENT COMPANIES MAY APPEAR ON THE SITE. THESE REFERENCES AND LINKS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
If you request a refund, the time it takes for your refund to arrive may depend on your bank. In most cases, you should receive your refund within 30 days. Certain circumstances are beyond SDCPRINTS control and may not be covered by the Satisfaction Guarantee. Please note that we cannot be responsible for: Spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors made by the customer, inferior quality or low-resolution of uploaded images, design errors introduced by the customer in the document creation process, errors in user-selected options such as choice of finish, quantity or product type, and damage to the products arising after delivery to the customer. Please preview your designs carefully and correct any mistakes prior to placing your order. SDCPRINTS does not proof documents created by its customers prior to processing. If a SDCPRINTS designer is hired to help create your design, you are still responsible for checking all items of your proof. Once proof is approved the full responsibility falls upon you for making sure you have reviewed all details of your project.

 

Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL SDCPRINTS OR ITS LICENSORS, SUPPLIERS, OR VENDORS, THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT SDCPRINTS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SITE OR OF FAILURE TO PROVIDE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES THAT YOU ORDER FROM SDC INC. OR ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES ARISING FROM MISTAKE, OMISSION, VIRUS, DELAY, OR INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL SDCPRINTS BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR CONSEQUENCES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR INAPPROPRIATE OR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THIS SITE OR ITS CONTENT.

 

Governing Law
The party you are contracting with and the seller of the products and services offered and sold on this Site is SDC INC., a limited company organized under the laws of the United States with its headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA. All issues related to the protection, infringement, or misuse of copyrighted materials shall be governed by the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any legal action or proceeding relating to or arising from your access to or use of this Site shall be instituted in The United States of America. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of courts sitting in The United States of America and agree that venue in these courts is proper in any such legal action or proceeding.

 

Legal Consequences Notice
Violation of SDCPRINTS.COM Terms of Use regarding the use of designs/images, transfer of rights, breach of contract, cancellation of orders after proofs, and non-payment may result in legal consequences.

1. **Fines and Legal Fees:** Any legal fees incurred by SDCPRINTS.COM to defend its rights due to violations of the Terms of Use, including breach of contract, use of images without license, creating derivative works without license shall be paid in full by violating party. You agree to reimburse SDCPRINTS.COM for any legal fees and damages resulting from such violations that require SDC to take action to protect its rights.

2. **Design Services Payment:** In the event of non-payment for design services, the customer shall be required to compensate SDCPRINTS.COM at a minimum rate of $400 per hour for the time spent on the project. Minimum fee of $650.00 for all T-shirt Designs plus any additional fees for added services/design time. Design service payment is only for time spent on a project. Design services payment does not transfer any rights. All designs created by SDC are only for use in the SDCPRINTS.COM system and SDC remains the owner of all rights of the images.

3. **Cancellation Fee:** Any order cancellation made after 48 hours of the initial request or after 5 hours of a rush service request will incur charges as noted in the cancellation fee schedule outlined in these terms. Please review the cancellation charges and cancellation fee schedule carefully before proceeding with your order.

 

Violation of Use Fines

**Legal Notice:**
Violation of SDCPRINTS.COM Terms of Use may result in legal action and financial penalties. Please be aware of the following consequences:

1. **Legal Fees:** Any legal fees incurred by SDCPRINTS.COM to defend itself against or prosecute any party for violation of its terms of use, breach of contract, cancellation of orders after work has begun, or unauthorized use of SDC designs/images without the purchase of a license of rights will be billed to the party in violation. The party in violation agrees to reimburse SDCPRINTS.COM for all legal fees incurred.

2. **Design Services Payment:** Failure to pay for time spent by SDCPRINTS.COM designers in a timely manner will constitute a breach of contract.

3. **Cancellation Charges:** 
For any job canceled after work has begun, the following fees will apply:

A. **Design Time Fee:** $400.00 per hour for any design time spent on the project. Design time fee is for time spent in any design process to create an image. Design time fee does not transfer any rights of image. All images are created only for use through SDCPRINTS.COM.

B. **Cancellation Fee Schedule:**
i. $1000.00 cancellation fee for any job canceled prior to proof after 48 hours of the design process starting or after 5 hours of a rush service request.
ii. $2500.00 cancellation fee for any job canceled after the initial proof.
iii. $5000.00 cancellation fee for any job canceled after proof approval.


4. **Copyright Infringement Policy and Violation Fines:**
Any use of SDC images without the purchase of full rights will be deemed as willful infringement of SDC copyrights and carries a minimum fine of $150,000.00 per infraction. In addition, an infringer of a work will also be liable to pay for statutory damages and the attorney’s fees incurred by the copyright owner SDC to enforce its rights.

- Unauthorized use of SDC Inc. images on web or social media and/or derivative works: Minimum fine of $10,000 per infraction/post/platform.

- Unauthorized use of SDC Inc. images in printed materials/signage/marketing materials and/or derivative works: Minimum fine of $50,000 per infraction, product, or style.

- Unauthorized use of SDC Inc. images in printed materials/signage/marketing materials and/or derivative works for resale, printed/manufactured by any company reproducing SDC art: Minimum fine of $100,000 per infraction, product, or style. Printing/copying/replication/creation of derivative works of menu templates or website templates created by SDC carry a minimum fine of $150,000 for willful infringement of intellectual property.

- Failure to comply with fines for unauthorized use may result in full prosecution under U.S. Copyright laws, with potential penalties exceeding $250,000. All legal fees and statutory damages incurred by SDC to defend itself will be payable to SDC by the parties in violation of SDC terms.

SDCPRINTS reserves the right to seek injunctive relief to halt production and seize infringing materials before litigation.

Please be aware of these service and cancellation fees before initiating any project with SDCPRINTS.COM. Thank you for your understanding.

Color Disclaimer

At SDCPRINTS.COM, we strive to deliver high-quality printed products. Most items are printed using CMYK color mode, and all files submitted for print should be prepared in CMYK. Files submitted in RGB, which is not an acceptable format for print production, will automatically convert to CMYK, resulting in potential color shifts. Color variations are inherent in any conversion process, and as such, SDCPRINTS.COM is not responsible for color differences resulting from incorrect file formats.

For items such as screen-printed products or products requiring Pantone Matching System (PMS) colors, we will print to the specified PMS color where available. Please note that digital proofs viewed on a screen may not exactly match final print colors due to differences in digital displays and print color reproduction.

If precise color accuracy is essential, we recommend ordering a press sample when available, with a specific PMS color match if applicable. Please note that press samples are not available for all items. SDCPRINTS.COM cannot be held liable for color variations in the final product arising from file submissions in RGB or differences between digital and printed colors.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation to ensure the best possible outcome for your project.

Refund Fees

If a refund is requested for an order made by mistake. The transaction fee portion charged by merchant services of the amount paid will not be refunded if not returned from merchant service. SDCPRINTS.COM cannot pay fees for mistakes made by shoppers incorrectly ordering products. If a refund is completed and a fee is charged by merchant. A bill will be issued to customer for the amount charged.

DMCA Policy and Copyright Protection

SDCPRINTS.COM respects and strictly enforces intellectual property rights under U.S. Copyright Law and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). All designs, images, graphics, layouts, marketing materials, and other creative content produced by SDCPRINTS are the exclusive property of SDCPRINTS and may not be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, or used in any form without express written authorization and a valid license from SDCPRINTS.

1. Unauthorized Use and Copyright Infringement

Any unauthorized use, modification, reproduction, distribution, or derivative works of SDCPRINTS' intellectual property without a proper license constitutes willful copyright infringement and is subject to legal enforcement under U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) and the DMCA. Violators may be subject to:

  • Statutory damages of up to $150,000 per infringement
  • DMCA takedown notices for unauthorized online use
  • Seizure of infringing materials and immediate injunctions
  • Legal action to recover financial damages, penalties, and attorney’s fees

SDCPRINTS actively monitors for unauthorized use of its copyrighted content, including reverse image searches, watermark tracking, and compliance audits.

2. DMCA Takedown Notice and Enforcement

If SDCPRINTS discovers unauthorized use of its copyrighted materials online (including social media, websites, e-commerce platforms, and digital advertisements), a DMCA takedown notice will be issued immediately to the hosting provider, search engines, or platform administrators. This may result in:

  • Immediate removal of infringing content from the internet
  • Suspension or banning of accounts/websites violating SDCPRINTS' copyrights
  • Potential financial penalties for continued infringement

If you believe that SDCPRINTS has filed a DMCA takedown notice in error, you may submit a counter-notification by providing proof of authorized usage or a valid license. False claims will be subject to legal penalties.

Licensing & Compliance

1. License Requirement for All Non-SDCPRINTS Uses

Clients do not have the right to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, or print any design created by SDCPRINTS unless a written authorization and a unique license number have been issued for the specific project.

  • External Printing & Production: If a client wishes to have a supplier other than SDCPRINTS print any work or create ad campaigns using SDCPRINTS designs, they must:

    • Notify the vendor that a license is required.
    • Instruct the vendor to contact SDCPRINTS directly to purchase a single-use license.
    • Alternatively, the client may purchase the single-use license on behalf of the vendor before use.

  • Marketing, Digital, and Commercial Use: Any use of SDCPRINTS-created work in advertising, branding, digital content, or commercial materials requires a separate commercial use license, priced according to the scope of usage.

Failure to obtain a license for external production, digital use, or commercial distribution will be classified as willful copyright infringement and subject to immediate legal enforcement.

2. Unauthorized Use & Legal Consequences

Unauthorized use of SDCPRINTS designs without a license will result in the following:

Client Violations (Printing, distributing, or modifying SDCPRINTS work without a license)

  • Minimum penalty: $50,000 per infraction
  • Additional fee: 3x the standard Single-Use License rate based on the number of impressions/copies made
  • Forfeiture of all past SDCPRINTS discounts (full standard pricing applies retroactively)
  • Legal fees incurred by SDCPRINTS will be the client’s full responsibility

Third-Party Vendor Violations (Printing, reproducing, or commercially using SDCPRINTS work without a license)

  • Minimum penalty: $100,000 per infraction, per product or marketing material sold
  • Statutory damages up to $150,000 per infringement under U.S. Copyright Law
  • Immediate court-ordered injunction & seizure of all infringing materials
  • Liability for all legal fees and enforcement costs incurred by SDCPRINTS

If both the client and third-party vendor are involved, each party is fined separately according to their level of involvement.

3. Single-Use License Guidelines

The cost & scope of a Single-Use License depends on:

  • Product Type – Print, digital, promotional materials, or commercial advertising
  • Number of Copies or Impressions – How many prints, reproductions, or views will be made
  • Distribution & Commercial Use – Whether the artwork will be monetized or resold

Clients must ensure the correct license is obtained based on their intended use. If multiple variations of a design are used in different formats or campaigns, separate licenses may be required.

4. Vendor Compliance Requirement

If a client requests a third-party vendor (e.g., another print company, ad agency, sign maker, or marketing firm) to use SDCPRINTS designs:

  • The vendor must purchase a Single-Use License from SDCPRINTS before producing or distributing the work.
  • Alternatively, the client may purchase the necessary license on behalf of the vendor.
  • Failure to obtain a license will subject the vendor to direct legal action from SDCPRINTS.

5. Retroactive Licensing & Penalties

If unauthorized use of SDCPRINTS designs is discovered after production or distribution, the responsible party must pay a retroactive license fee along with fines:

  • Clients: Required to pay 3x the standard licensing fee + a minimum $50,000 fine per violation
  • Vendors: Required to pay full licensing fees + a minimum $100,000 fine per violation
  • If unpaid, SDCPRINTS will escalate the matter to legal action.

6. Accrual & Interest on Unpaid Fines

  • A 10% penalty will be added every 30 days to any unpaid fines.
  • Penalty interest is capped at 200% of the original fine amount.
  • If a fine remains unpaid for 90 days, SDCPRINTS will initiate full legal proceedings.

Final Notice

By agreeing to the Terms of Use, clients acknowledge that any unauthorized use of SDCPRINTS intellectual property constitutes copyright infringement and is subject to legal enforcement.

 

Final Acknowledgment

By engaging in any business with SDCPRINTS, you agree that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms of Use. Any disputes shall be resolved according to the terms stated herein.

Client Acknowledgment & Agreement Statement

By engaging in any business transaction with SDCPRINTS, including but not limited to placing an order, requesting a quote, submitting a proof for approval, or using any services provided by SDCPRINTS, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use in full.

You further acknowledge and agree that:

  1. No claim of non-receipt, misunderstanding, or lack of awareness shall be considered a valid defense against enforcement of these terms.
  2. All intellectual property rights remain the sole property of SDCPRINTS unless a written license and corresponding license number have been issued and paid for in full.
  3. Unauthorized use of SDCPRINTS-created designs constitutes copyright infringement and will be subject to legal action, including penalties, fines, and full recovery of legal fees.
  4. Any discounts applied under a Print Contract or promotional pricing are subject to forfeiture if these Terms of Use are violated, and all past discounts may be retroactively invoiced.
  5. SDCPRINTS reserves the right to refuse future business transactions with any individual, company, or entity that violates these terms.

By proceeding with any transaction, you affirm that you have read, understood, and accept these terms in their entirety. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you must discontinue use of all SDCPRINTS services immediately.