TERMS OF USE & LEGAL NOTICE
Effective Date: April 1, 2025
1. Legal Entity & Website Ownership
This website, including all content, design elements, and functionalities, is owned and operated by HKS Studio LLC (“the Group," "we," "our," or "us"), a limited liability company registered in the State of Georgia, United States of America under company number 25040249.
2. Acceptable Use
By using our site, you confirm that you have read and accept these Terms, that you are the age of legal majority or older and that you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our site. You agree to use this website solely for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights or usage experience of others. You must not introduce viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious code that could compromise the site’s integrity. We recommend that you retain a copy of these Terms for future reference.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All materials presented on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and design layouts, are the exclusive property of the Group or its licensors, and are protected under the intellectual property laws of the United States, the People’s Republic of China, and applicable international treaties. No content may be reproduced, modified, transmitted, or distributed in any form or by any means without prior written consent from the Group. All trademarks, whether registered or unregistered, displayed on this website are the property of the Group or their respective third-party owners. Nothing contained on the site shall be construed as granting any license or right to use any trademark without the express written permission of the trademark owner. All core intellectual property assets, including but not limited to the names, logos, visual identities, and proprietary frameworks of HKS Studio™, Hyastring™, KL23™, and Highshelf™, are solely owned by HKS Studio LLC (U.S.). These assets are licensed, where applicable, to affiliated or regional entities for use in accordance with local legal requirements. In the case of commissioned design work for external clients, intellectual property rights may be contractually transferred to the client upon full payment and according to the terms mutually agreed in writing. Unless otherwise stated in the agreement, the Group retains limited rights to display such works in its portfolio, exhibitions, and promotional materials for advertising and archival purposes. The Group reserves the right of final interpretation and enforcement of all intellectual property rights and associated trademarks globally.
4. Content Accuracy Disclaimer
While the Group makes reasonable efforts to ensure all information on this website is current and accurate, we make no representations or warranties regarding its completeness, reliability, or suitability. Use of this site and reliance on its content is at your own risk.
5. Third-Party Links Disclaimer
This website may contain links to external websites for your convenience. The Group does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for any third-party content or practices. Accessing external sites is at your own discretion.
6. Website Availability
This website is made available free of charge. The Group do not guarantee that its site, or any content on it, will always be available or be uninterrupted. The Group may suspend or withdraw or restrict the availability of all or any part of our site at any time and without notice to you. You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access our site through your internet connection are aware of these Terms and other applicable terms, and that they comply with them.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Group shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses — resulting from use or inability to use this website.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Group, its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your misuse of the site or violation of these terms.
9. Changes to Terms
The Effective Date of these Terms is set forth at the top of this webpage. The Group reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use & Legal Notice at any time without prior notice. The amended Terms of Use & Legal Notice supersede all previous versions of or agreements, notices or statements about the Group site. Every time you wish to use our site, please check these Terms of Use & Legal Notice to ensure you understand the terms that apply. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
10. Termination of Access
The Group reserves the right to terminate or restrict access to this website, without notice, if we believe your actions violate these terms or compromise the experience or security of others.
11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms and all use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Atlanta, Georgia. For services rendered or business activities conducted by any Group's affiliated agencies registered in the People’s Republic of China, the applicable governing law shall comply with the legal and regulatory framework of China. Contracts, service terms, and commercial engagements handled under any Group's affiliated registered entity are subject to the jurisdiction of the relevant courts in Beijing, China, unless otherwise specified in writing.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about these terms or your use of this website, please contact:
HKS Studio LLC
8735 DUNWOODY PLACE STE R, Atlanta, GA 30350
United States of America