SDC Terms of Use

Important Legal Notice

These Terms of Use govern all access to and use of SDCPRINTS.COM® and all services provided by SDC INC. By accessing the Site or engaging SDC INC. in any manner, you agree to be bound by the Terms below. Please review them carefully.

Legal Entity: SDC INC., a Virginia corporation
Doing Business As: SDCPRINTS.COM®
(collectively, "SDC INC.," "SDCPRINTS," "SDC," "we," "us," or "our")
Trade Name Notice: SDCPRINTS.COM® is a registered trademark and trade name of SDC INC.

Our Commitment to Excellence

At SDCPRINTS, we believe exceptional design deserves exceptional protection. These Terms exist to preserve the integrity of creative work, ensure fair compensation for expertise, and build lasting partnerships with clients who value quality. We've structured our Print Contract Program and SDC Pro services to make professional design accessible while respecting the intellectual property that makes your brand unique.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, requesting a quote, submitting files, approving proofs, placing orders, making payment, or otherwise engaging SDCPRINTS.COM®, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). These Terms apply to all transactions, whether online, by email, phone, in person, or through third parties acting on your behalf.

If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue all use of SDCPRINTS services. No claim of non-receipt, misunderstanding, or lack of awareness shall be a defense to enforcement.

2. Updates & Electronic Communications

SDC INC. may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance. You consent to receive all legal notices electronically.

SDC INC. will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of material changes. No material modification shall retroactively affect licenses already granted, fees already paid, or work already delivered.

Withdrawal of electronic notice consent requires discontinuation of services.

3. Privacy & Data Protection

Use of SDCPRINTS.COM® is subject to our Privacy Policy (incorporated by reference), including compliance with the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and applicable U.S. privacy laws.

4. Use of Site

You are granted permission to access and use this Site solely for preparing, evaluating, and ordering products or services through SDCPRINTS.

No other download, retention, reproduction, publication, or distribution of Site content is permitted.

You agree not to:

Upload or transmit unlawful, infringing, offensive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or malicious material
Infringe third-party rights (copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity)
Send spam, unsolicited messages, or use automation, scraping, or scripts
Circumvent security or access controls

By submitting content, you grant SDC INC. the right to copy, modify, adapt, vectorize, and format such content solely for the purpose of fulfilling your order. Such modification does not constitute independent data processing, marketing use, resale, or unrelated exploitation.

SDC INC. reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for violations.

5. Definitions

SDC-Created Work: Any artwork, design, logo, illustration, layout, branding element, marketing creative, template, proof, system, digital menu, website design, social media campaign, marketing material, or derivative created by SDC INC.

Client-Submitted Content: Content supplied by the client.

External Use: Any use outside SDCPRINTS production systems.

License Number: Written authorization issued by SDC INC. defining scope, format, quantity, and duration. License Numbers are valid only when issued in writing by SDC INC. and are limited to the approved scope, medium, territory, and duration specified therein. Verbal, implied, or unsigned authorizations do not constitute valid License Numbers.

SDC Pro Program: Subscription-based service providing ongoing design services, digital content creation, marketing materials, and managed intellectual property under exclusive licensing.

6. Intellectual Property Ownership

6.1 Ownership at Creation

SDC INC. owns the copyright in all SDC-Created Work from the moment of creation and fixation. SDC INC. holds common-law trademark rights from first commercial use.

SDC INC. sells printing, production, digital content, marketing services, and design services — not artwork ownership.

Any modification, enhancement, vectorization, color correction, layout optimization, or professional refinement performed by SDC INC. on Client-Submitted Content may create protectable derivative authorship and/or compilation rights owned by SDC INC. to the extent permitted by law. Client retains rights only to unmodified original submissions.

6.2 No Implied Rights

No rights are granted by implication, silence, or past conduct. Design, mockup, proofing, or consultation fees do not transfer rights.

Clients may not represent, directly or indirectly, that SDC-Created Work was authored, created, or owned by the Client or any third party absent a written full rights transfer issued by SDC INC.

6.3 Full Rights Transfer

Ownership transfers only upon issuance by SDC INC. of:

Written transfer notice
License Number
Receipt identifying the work

Minimum pricing (subject to scope):

Logos: $20,000
Non-logo layouts/templates: $5,000

6.4 Unauthorized Registrations Prohibited

Clients may not register copyrights or trademarks in SDC-Created Work without a full rights purchase and written license. Unauthorized registrations constitute a material breach.

SDC INC. may seek cancellation, opposition, transfer, damages, liquidated penalties, and all remedies available at law or equity. SDC INC. may register copyrights or trademarks in SDC-Created Work to access enhanced remedies.

7. Client Warranties, Design Services & Risk Allocation

7.1 Client Warranties

Clients warrant they own or are authorized to use Client-Submitted Content and that they have not and will not register SDC-Created Work.

7.2 Indemnification

Clients agree to indemnify and defend SDC INC., its licensors, officers, directors, employees, and agents from claims arising from breach or unauthorized use, including reasonable attorneys' fees customarily charged in the jurisdiction for comparable matters.

7.3 Design Services & Proofing Fees

Minimum $99.00 mockup/setup fee applies
Design time billed at $400/hour unless stated otherwise
All design, mockup, proofing, and consultation fees are non-refundable once work has begun
Fees compensate time only and transfer no rights

7.4 Definition — Work Has Begun

Work begins upon any professional activity, including file review, setup, design, proofing, scheduling, ordering materials, or allocating resources.

7.5 Logo Design Tools & Similarity Disclaimer

SDC INC. logo design tools may utilize limited elements. SDC INC. does not guarantee uniqueness, registrability, or freedom from similarity. Trademark clearance is the client's responsibility.

8. Cancellations, Abandonment & Production

8.1 Cancellation After Work Has Begun

If cancellation occurs after work has begun but before production release, the following tiered cancellation fees apply as reasonable estimates of labor, scheduling disruption, and lost opportunity costs:

Standard Projects (quoted value under $5,000):

$1,000 prior to proof after 48 hours (or 5 hours for rush)
$2,500 after initial proof
$5,000 after proof approval but before production

Mid-Scale Projects (quoted value $5,000-$10,000):

Cancellation fees represent 50% of total quoted price

Large-Scale Projects (quoted value exceeding $10,000):

Cancellation fees represent 75% of total quoted price

Quoted value includes all design, production, and service fees for the project in question.

8.2 Proof Response

Reasonable follow-up means three (3) documented contact attempts over seven (7) calendar days.

8.3 Abandoned Projects

Failure to respond for fourteen (14) consecutive days constitutes abandonment. Projects may be terminated and all payments retained.

8.4 Production Commencement

Once approved, orders enter production immediately. No cancellations or refunds after production begins.

8.5 Transfer of Title & Risk

Printed products transfer title and risk upon delivery to the carrier (FOB shipping point). Electronic delivery is complete upon transmission or download notice.

8.6 Refund Limitations

Refunds exclude merchant transaction fees. SDC INC. is not responsible for customer-selected options, spelling, grammar, low-resolution images, or client-introduced errors.

9. Print Contract Program & Discount Forfeiture

9.1 Program

A voluntary discounted pricing option exchanged for exclusive production/licensing control through SDCPRINTS.COM®.

9.2 Violations

Violations include external printing, digital use, third-party monetization, resale, sublicensing, or redistribution without a license.

9.3 Discount Forfeiture and Repayment

Upon violation of Print Contract Program terms, all discounts previously extended are immediately forfeited retroactively. Client shall remit the difference between discounted and standard pricing for all prior orders within thirty (30) days of notice, in addition to any other remedies under Section 14.

Failure to remit forfeited discounts constitutes a separate breach and subjects Client to collections, interest, and enforcement costs.

9.4 Pro-Competitive Purpose

The program offers cost savings, efficiency, quality control, and predictable pricing.

9.5 Notice & Cure

SDC INC. may, where commercially reasonable, provide written notice and an opportunity to cure alleged violations, except in cases of willful infringement, fraud, or unauthorized external production.

10. SDC Pro Program

10.1 Program Overview

The SDC Pro Program is a subscription-based service providing ongoing access to design services, digital content creation (including digital menus, website design, social media campaigns, marketing materials), brand management, and intellectual property licensing under exclusive terms.

10.2 Scope of Services

SDC Pro subscribers receive:

Ongoing design services at discounted rates
Digital asset creation and management
Social media content and campaign development
Website design and maintenance services
Marketing material creation
Priority support and production scheduling
Access to design resources and brand guidelines

10.3 Intellectual Property Terms

All work created under the SDC Pro Program constitutes SDC-Created Work owned exclusively by SDC INC. Subscribers receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use SDC-Created Work solely through SDCPRINTS.COM® systems and approved distribution channels while the subscription remains active and in good standing.

10.4 Subscription Requirements

Active subscription required for continued access to SDC Pro services
Monthly or annual billing as selected
Termination of subscription terminates license to use SDC-Created Work created during subscription period
Minimum 30-day notice required for cancellation
No refunds for partial subscription periods

10.5 Digital Asset Access

SDC INC. may provide hosting, management, and storage of digital assets (websites, digital menus, social media content) as part of SDC Pro services. Access to hosted assets requires active subscription. Upon termination, Client must remove all SDC-Created Work from third-party platforms within 14 days.

10.6 Violations and Termination

Use of SDC-Created Work beyond subscription period, unauthorized distribution, or breach of exclusive licensing terms subjects Client to remedies under Sections 9.3 and 14.

11. Portfolio & Promotional Rights

Clients grant a non-exclusive, royalty-free license for portfolio and promotional display. Opt-out must be submitted before production. No endorsement implied.

12. Licensing & Compliance

12.1 License Requirement

External use requires written authorization and a License Number.

12.2 Vendors

Third-party vendors must obtain licenses directly from SDC INC.

12.3 Eflyer & Subscription Products

Discounted Eflyer use is limited to one (1) year from final approval unless an active SDC Pro Account subscription is maintained. Unauthorized continued use constitutes infringement.

12.4 Clarification of Licensing Requirement

Unless expressly authorized in writing by SDC INC. and accompanied by a valid License Number, Clients do not acquire any right to reproduce, distribute, modify, display, advertise, print, resell, sublicense, or otherwise exploit any SDC-Created Work outside of production performed directly by SDCPRINTS.COM®.

Any use of SDC-Created Work by a third-party printer, vendor, agency, platform, or service provider — whether at the Client's direction or for the Client's benefit — requires a separate written license issued by SDC INC.

Unauthorized use constitutes a material breach and may result in enforcement under Sections 13 and 14.

12.5 Prohibition on Removing SDC Branding

Except where expressly authorized in writing with a valid License Number, Client may not remove, alter, obscure, or modify SDC INC. branding, attribution, copyright notices, watermarks, identifiers, or copyright management information from proofs, mockups, deliverables, digital files, or any published or distributed uses of SDC-Created Work.

13. Licensing Enforcement, DMCA & Escalation

SDC INC. may issue cease-and-desist notices, DMCA takedowns, seek injunctive relief, or pursue litigation.

Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to limit SDC INC.'s right to pursue enforcement through any lawful means or forum, including administrative proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, or litigation.

13.1 DMCA & CMI Enforcement

SDC INC. enforces rights under 17 U.S.C. §§ 512 and 1202. Removal or alteration of SDC copyright marks or metadata constitutes a separate Infraction and may result in statutory damages of $2,500–$25,000 per work.

For avoidance of doubt, removal, replacement, concealment, or substitution of SDC INC.'s copyright notice, watermark, logo, attribution, or identifying mark — including by cropping, blurring, masking, downscaling, compression, metadata stripping, or similar methods, or by adding a third party's copyright notice or claim of authorship — constitutes falsification of Copyright Management Information.

14. Liquidated Damages and Remedies

Each unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, display, sale, listing, upload, campaign, advertisement, post, printed item, SKU, platform, or registration constitutes a separate Infraction.

Liquidated damages per Infraction represent a reasonable pre-estimate of harm including lost licensing revenue, diminished value of copyrighted works, brand dilution, investigation costs, and enforcement expenses:

Digital use/display: $10,000
Paid advertising/promotion: $25,000
Print production (non-resale): $50,000
Resale/merchandise: $100,000
Templates/systems/unauthorized registration: $150,000

SDC INC. may pursue, without limitation, any and all remedies available at law or in equity, including:

Actual damages and disgorgement of profits
Statutory damages under federal copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 504: up to $150,000 per work for willful infringement)
Statutory damages under Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 1203: $2,500–$25,000 per violation)
Injunctive relief
Costs and attorney's fees
Any other remedies provided by law

SDC INC. reserves the right to pursue alternative enforcement measures at its sole discretion. Exercise of discretion in one instance does not waive SDC INC.'s rights in other cases and shall not be construed as modifying these Terms or establishing a course of dealing.

Interest accrues at the Virginia statutory rate from the date of first infringement.

15. Client Community and Resources

SDC INC. may, at its discretion, provide access to client forums, design resources, educational content, brand management tools, and priority support to Print Contract Program members and SDC Pro subscribers in good standing.

Access to community resources is a privilege, not a contractual right, and may be modified or revoked at any time. Access may be suspended or terminated for:

Violations of these Terms
Breach of Print Contract Program or SDC Pro requirements
Failure to maintain active subscription or good standing
Disruptive, inappropriate, or harmful conduct
Non-payment or delinquent accounts

Community resources may include but are not limited to:

Private client forums and networking opportunities
Educational webinars and design tutorials
Early access to new services or features
Dedicated account management
Expedited support and production scheduling
Brand guideline hosting and digital asset libraries

16. Referral Program

16.1 Program Structure

Clients who refer new business to SDCPRINTS may receive credit toward future services. Referral credits are issued at SDC INC.'s sole discretion based on completed transactions from referred parties.

16.2 Requirements

Referred parties must acknowledge referring client at first contact
Referring client must be in good standing with active account
Referred party must complete minimum transaction of $500 to qualify
Credits issued after referred party's payment clears

16.3 Credit Terms

Credits are non-transferable and non-refundable
Credits expire 12 months from issuance
Credits cannot be combined with certain promotions or discount programs
SDC INC. reserves the right to modify or discontinue referral program at any time
Maximum credit per referral and aggregate credit limits may apply

16.4 Prohibited Conduct

Clients may not:

Spam, harass, or engage in deceptive practices to generate referrals
Misrepresent SDC INC. services or capabilities
Self-refer through alternate entities or identities
Use automated systems to generate referral traffic

Violations result in forfeiture of all referral credits and may result in account termination.

17. Color Accuracy Disclaimer

Proofs are representations only. Monitor variance and color conversion differences apply. Print samples are recommended. Approval waives color claims.

18. Force Majeure

SDC INC. is not liable for delays beyond reasonable control.

19. Confidentiality

Clients must protect SDC INC.'s non-public pricing, workflows, proofs, and proprietary processes.

20. AI-Assisted Tools

AI-assisted tools may be used with human oversight. No warranty of registrability is provided.

21. Disclaimer of Warranties

Services are provided AS IS, without warranties of merchantability, fitness, or non-infringement.

22. Limitation of Liability

SDC INC. is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

23. Governing Law, Venue & Severability

Virginia law governs contracts; federal law governs IP. Exclusive venue: Virginia Beach state courts or U.S. District Court (EDVA – Norfolk).

If any provision is found unenforceable, all other provisions remain in full force and effect.

24. Assignment

No assignment without written consent.

25. Survival

IP rights, penalties, indemnification, confidentiality, and limitations survive termination.

26. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement.

27. Electronic Signatures

Electronic acceptance is binding under the E-SIGN Act.

28. Final Acknowledgment

By proceeding on this Site or engaging in any transaction with SDC INC. d/b/a SDCPRINTS.COM®, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use in their entirety.

If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of all SDCPRINTS.COM® services.

Last Updated: January 3, 2026
Version: 2.0

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