Legal & Privacy Information

Design Studiofolio™ is committed to transparency, fairness, and legal compliance.

This section provides access to our key legal and policy documents, covering how we operate, protect your data, and engage with our contributors and audience. Please review the following links for detailed information.

The rules, responsibilities, and legal conditions governing your use of Design Studiofolio™, including our services, editorial content, and cross-platform features.

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Last Updated: May 30, 2025

Welcome to Design Studiofolio™. These Terms of Use (“Terms”, “Agreement”) govern your access to and use of our website https://designstudiofolio.com (the “Website”) and any related services provided by Design Studiofolio (“we,” “our,” or “us”).

By using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not access or use the Website.

  1. Use of the Website

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights or restrict the use of this Website by any third party.

You must not:

  • Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Website or its servers.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to user accounts, systems, or networks.
  • Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, or exploit any content on the Website for commercial use without our prior written consent.
  1. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Website—including but not limited to text, editorial features, graphics, images, videos, logos, and layout (“Content”)—is the exclusive property of Design Studiofolio or its respective contributors and is protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may view and share the Content for personal and non-commercial use, provided you maintain all copyright and proprietary notices. For commercial or editorial republishing rights, please contact us at contact@designstudiofolio.com.

  1. Submissions by Design Studios

Studios submitting portfolios, project information, or other materials to be considered for publication on Design Studiofolio grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, archive, promote, and distribute that content on our Website and affiliated platforms (e.g., Office Concept Design, Hotel & Resort Design).

By submitting content, you affirm that:

  • You own or have permission to share all submitted materials (e.g., text, images, branding, project data).
  • The submission does not infringe on the intellectual property rights, privacy, or publicity rights of any third party.

Design Studiofolio reserves the right to edit, curate, or decline submissions at our sole discretion.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to external websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only, and we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

Your use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and policies. We encourage you to review them independently.

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date content, Design Studiofolio makes no guarantees, representations, or warranties of any kind regarding:

  • The completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the content.
  • The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Website.
  • The absence of viruses or other harmful components.

All use of the Website and its content is at your own risk.

  1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Design Studiofolio and its affiliates, partners, or contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of—or inability to use—this Website or any of its content.

This includes but is not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunities.

  1. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Design Studiofolio, its affiliates, editors, and contributors from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

  1. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in inappropriate, harmful, or unlawful activity.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Selangor/Malaysia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Shah Alam/Selangor/Malaysia.

  1. Changes to These Terms

We may revise or update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page, with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

  1. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms or your use of the Website, please contact:

Design Studiofolio™
Email: contact@designstudiofolio.com
Website: https://designstudiofolio.com

Details on how we collect, use, protect, and store your personal information. It also explains our practices under relevant data protection regulations.

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Last Updated: May 30, 2025

Design Studiofolio™ (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://designstudiofolio.com (“Website”) and interact with our services.

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use our Website.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

Information You Provide to Us

  • Signup and Submission Forms: When you subscribe, apply to be featured, or contact us, we collect your name, email address, company/studio name, portfolio links, and other relevant information.
  • Inquiries and Communications: If you contact us via email or through the Website, we may keep a record of your correspondence.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Log Data: We collect information such as IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, date and time of visit, and usage patterns.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, understand user behavior, and analyze traffic. You may disable cookies via your browser settings.
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Review applications and submissions for potential features on Design Studiofolio.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support.
  • Send newsletters, updates, and curated content (only if you’ve opted in).
  • Improve our Website’s functionality, user experience, and editorial curation.
  • Comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms and conditions.
  1. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers that help us operate our platform, such as email marketing tools, analytics providers, and secure hosting services. All partners are contractually bound to keep your data confidential.

We may also disclose your information if required to:

  • Comply with legal obligations or a court order.
  • Protect and defend our rights or property.
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Website.
  1. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to our legal obligations and legitimate business interests.

  1. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you.
  • Withdraw consent for data processing.
  • Object to the use of your data for marketing purposes.
  • Request data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@designstudiofolio.com.

  1. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletters or updates, you will occasionally receive emails from us. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly.

  1. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites such as Office Concept Design and Hotel & Resort Design. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Design Studiofolio™
Email: contact@designstudiofolio.com
Website: https://designstudiofolio.com

Explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, including options for managing your preferences.

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Last Updated: May 30, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Design Studiofolio™ uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://designstudiofolio.com (the “Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, enhance performance, and provide reporting information.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies
    These are necessary for the operation of our Website (e.g., navigation, access to secure areas).
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies
    These allow us to analyze how users interact with our Website so we can improve functionality and user experience. We may use tools such as Google Analytics.
  • Functional Cookies
    These allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language preference or region) and provide enhanced features.
  • Third-Party Cookies
    Some cookies may be set by third-party services appearing on our pages, including embedded content, social media integrations, or cross-platform features (e.g., Office Concept Design, Hotel & Resort Design).

Your Cookie Choices:

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies:

  • Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings.
  • Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.


Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our Website.

Changes to This Cookie Policy:

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed.

For questions about this policy, contact us at:
Contact@designstudiofolio.com

Learn about your rights under GDPR and other data privacy laws, and how to request access, correction, or deletion of your data.

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Last Updated: May 30, 2025

At Design Studiofolio™, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

This page outlines the rights of individuals whose personal data we collect, process, or store.

  1. Your Data Protection Rights

If you are a resident of the European Union, United Kingdom, or any jurisdiction with comparable privacy regulations, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access
    You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification
    You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
    You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
  • Right to Restrict Processing
    You may request that we limit how we use your data in certain situations.
  • Right to Data Portability
    You may request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object
    You can object to our processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other legitimate interest purposes.
  1. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at contact@designstudiofolio.com

Please include your full name, contact information, and a clear description of your request. We may need to verify your identity before responding. We aim to respond to all requests within 30 days.

  1. Data Transfers & International Access

Your data may be processed or stored outside your home jurisdiction. Design Studiofolio ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data under applicable laws.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on your consent, our legitimate business interests, contractual necessity, or legal obligation, as required.

Sets out the terms for submitting content to Design Studiofolio™, including ownership, licensing, editorial discretion, and content guidelines.

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Last Updated: May 30, 2025

At Design Studiofolio™, we welcome submissions from design studios, collaborators, and contributors across disciplines. To maintain quality, integrity, and legal clarity, this User Generated Content (UGC) Policy outlines the terms governing all content submitted to our platform.

  1. Definition of UGC

“User Generated Content” includes but is not limited to: project portfolios, photographs, text, artwork, logos, studio profiles, case studies, or any media submitted for editorial consideration, publication, or promotion on the Design Studiofolio™ platform.

  1. Ownership and Rights

By submitting content to Design Studiofolio™, you affirm that:

  • You own the intellectual property rights or have obtained all necessary permissions and licenses to share the content.
  • You grant Design Studiofolio™ a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, and display the submitted content across our platforms, publications, and affiliated media (e.g., Office Concept Design, Hotel & Resort Design), for editorial, promotional, and archival purposes.
  • You retain full ownership of your content and may use it elsewhere without restriction.
  1. Editorial Discretion

Design Studiofolio reserves the right to edit, curate, format, or decline any content submission. We maintain a high editorial standard and select content based on relevance, originality, and alignment with our brand values.

  1. Content Standards

Submissions must not:

  • Infringe upon third-party intellectual property or privacy rights.
  • Contain defamatory, discriminatory, offensive, or unlawful material.
  • Include unsolicited promotional content or advertisements.
  1. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Design Studiofolio, its editors, and affiliates from any legal claims or disputes arising from the content you submit.

For inquiries or takedown requests, please contact: contact@designstudiofolio.com

Outlines limitations of liability and clarifies the nature of editorial and third-party content on the site.

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Last Updated: May 30, 2025

The content provided on Design Studiofolio™ is intended for general informational and editorial purposes only. While we strive to curate and present accurate, insightful, and relevant content, we make no representations or warranties of any kind—express or implied—about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information featured on this Website.

All visual and written materials, including project images, renderings, and descriptions, are either:

  • Submitted by third-party design studios with the appropriate rights and permissions,
  • Used with proper credit and licensing,
  • Or created by Design Studiofolio for editorial purposes.

We do not claim ownership of third-party content, and all respective copyrights and trademarks remain with their original holders. If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed upon, please contact us at contact@designstudiofolio.com for immediate resolution.

Any reliance you place on the information from Design Studiofolio is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of our Website or reliance on its contents.

This Website may contain links to third-party sites. These links are provided solely for convenience and informational purposes. Design Studiofolio does not endorse or control those external sites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or accuracy.

By using this Website, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.

Defines the ownership of original content on the site and how it may (or may not) be reused or reproduced.

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Last Updated: May 30, 2025

© 2025 Design Studiofolio™. All Rights Reserved.

Website: https://designstudiofolio.com

This Website and all of its original content, including but not limited to text, design layouts, images, graphics, video, audio, editorial features, and branding elements (collectively, the “Content”), are the intellectual property of Design Studiofolio™ and/or its respective contributors, and are protected under applicable international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Ownership and Rights

  • All editorial content published by Design Studiofolio is either created in-house, commissioned with permission, or published with the explicit consent of the design studios featured.
  • Visual materials—such as project photography, renderings, and diagrams—are credited to their rightful owners and used under license, permission, or fair representation as part of a curated feature.
  • All Design Studiofolio original written content, including descriptions, essays, project analyses, and feature articles, is copyrighted by Design Studiofolio™.

Usage Restrictions

You may:

  • View, read, and share Design Studiofolio content for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes.
  • Link to our Website or any public-facing feature, provided the link does not imply endorsement, misrepresentation, or misappropriation.

You may not, without prior written permission from Design Studiofolio:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, download, distribute, modify, or transmit any part of the Website or its Content for commercial purposes.
  • Use our branding, logo, tagline, or editorial assets in any way that suggests partnership, endorsement, or official affiliation.
  • Extract or scrape data or design elements from this site, including for use in AI training or third-party platforms.

Studio Contributions and Rights

Studios featured on Design Studiofolio retain full copyright of their submitted materials (e.g., images, project data, branding) and grant Design Studiofolio™ the non-exclusive right to publish, archive, and promote the content across the Design Studiofolio ecosystem, including affiliated platforms such as Office Concept Design and Hotel & Resort Design, where relevant.

If you believe any content has been used inappropriately or without proper credit, please notify us immediately at contact@designstudiofolio.com.

Third-Party Copyrights and Trademarks

All third-party names, logos, trademarks, and materials used or referenced on the Website are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification, editorial, or descriptive purposes only. No endorsement is implied unless expressly stated.

Enforcement and Legal Action

Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of Design Studiofolio content may result in civil or criminal liability under applicable laws. We actively monitor misuse and will pursue action to protect our intellectual property rights and those of our contributors.

Contact Us

For copyright inquiries, permissions, or legal questions, please contact:

Design Studiofolio™
Email: contact@designstudiofolio.com
Website: https://designstudiofolio.com