These terms and any agreed additional terms that will apply to your use of Light Stage© and govern your relationship with us.
This Terms of Use Agreement ("Agreement") constitutes a legally binding contract between Object/A AB, a Limited Liability Company organized under the laws of Sweden and owner of the Light Stage® Service ("Light Stage," "we," "us," or "our"), and the user ("you," "user," "Client," or "Creator"). By accessing or using the Light Stage web platform, including any related media forms, media channels, mobile websites, or mobile applications (collectively, the “Platform”), you agree that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you do not agree with all the provisions of these Terms, you are prohibited from using the Platform and must immediately discontinue use.
Except for ongoing obligations such as payment for services rendered, the relationship between the Client and Light Stage shall cease upon termination of this Agreement. Termination may occur as outlined in the relevant sections of these Terms. Any provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect. Light Stage reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Platform constitutes your acceptance of any changes.
2.1. By registering on the Platform and using the Service, you represent and warrant that:
a. You have the legal capacity and agree to comply with these Terms.
b. You are at least 18 years old.
c. You will not use the Services or the Platform for illegal purposes.
d. Your use of the Services will comply with applicable laws and regulations.
e. Your registration information is true, accurate, current, and complete, and you will update it as necessary.
f. You have not previously had an account terminated for breaching these Terms.
g. You will not use automated means to access the Platform.
2.2. If any information provided is false or inaccurate, we may suspend or terminate your account and deny current or future use of the Platform.
2.3. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account information. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
2.4. We reserve the right to accept or revoke registrations at our discretion. We may change any username we deem inappropriate.
2.5. Ensure your information is current and correct by updating your details on the Platform or contacting us for support.
3.1. Light Stage offers comprehensive branding and content creation services. Clients can request content work as part of their service subscription plan or request Add-On services at any time, quoted separately at a fixed fee for client approval. Light Stage typically begins work on new requests within two business days.
3.2. All service plans include ongoing support from a Project Lead to ensure project continuity and alignment with Client goals. Light Stage reserves the right to adjust, enhance, or revise these service plans at its sole discretion. Clients are encouraged to review the terms regularly to stay informed of any changes.
3.3. Pricing and budgets are stated excluding value added tax. Any applicable value tax will be added upon payment following local regulations.
4.1 Clients of Light Stage pay in advance for each month of a service plan. Any additional services are billed separately and are payable according to the agreed terms stated in a custom proposal on the Platform.
a. For Monthly service plans, ownership of all works created specifically for the Client during a given billing cycle transfers to the Client at the commencement of that cycle's service.
b. For Add-On services, ownership transfers upon full payment of the Add-On project. This includes, but is not limited to, brand assets, videos, content designs, and customized graphics created as part of the service agreement.
4.2. Light Stage retains all rights to its foundational and underlying Content, such as software, computational models, design frameworks, trademarks, logos, pre-existing text, graphics, and media (collectively, the “Content”). However, the specific works produced for a Client during the paid service period become the Client's property from the start of that billing cycle or upon full payment of services.
4.3. These works, once created and delivered within the scope of a paid billing cycle or upon full payment of services, are protected under the Client's ownership by copyright laws and regulations of the European Union, the United States, and applicable foreign jurisdictions and international conventions.
While Light Stage retains ownership of its proprietary materials and general content used in the creation process, the Client obtains full ownership of the final work product. This includes all design and original files created specifically for the Client’s project. Upon full payment, the Client becomes the sole owner of the copyright for all completed projects deliverables. This transfer of ownership pertains only to the final, custom-created works and does not include Light Stage’s underlying tools, methods, or any raw or pre-existing materials.
6.1. To discontinue the service plans provided by Light Stage, Clients must give a written notice at least seven (7) days before their next billing cycle renewal date. This notice is necessary to avoid charges for the upcoming period, as Light Stage allocates significant resources to ensure dedicated creators and Project Leads are available. Cancellation requests must be communicated through Light Stage's designated contact channels to be valid.
6.2. Upon receiving a cancellation notice, Light Stage will continue to provide services until the end of the current billing cycle. There are no refunds for unused services within this period. Following the cancellation notice, the subscription will not be renewed, and no further charges will be incurred after the current billing cycle. Please note that there are no refunds for partial months of service. Cancellation requests must adhere to the 7-day notice requirement to avoid billing for the subsequent period.
7.1. Clients will receive a Brand Brief ("Brief") and Proposals ("Proposal") from Light Stage on the Platform. The Brief sets general brand parameters which can be adjusted periodically. Proposals are provided for each request. By approving a Brief or Proposal, the Client warrants that:
a. It accurately and sufficiently describes the Client’s requirements.
b. Confidential materials included in a Brief or Proposal have been reviewed, and the Client consents to their potential public availability to our Creators.
c. For Add-On requests outside the Monthly service plan, the Client has the authority and funds to cover the project’s budget, applicable fees, and taxes.
7.2. The Brief and Proposals shall be written either in English or Swedish. Light Stage reserves the right to make changes or adjustments to the Brief or Proposal as necessary to comply with our terms and guidelines. Such changes may be communicated but are not required to be.
8.1. Clients must submit any requests, questions, comments, suggestions, or other feedback related to Light Stage services ("Feedback") through our designated Platform at www.lightstage.io. This ensures proper recording and addressing of Feedback. Light Stage retains ownership of all Feedback and is not obligated to keep it confidential.
8.2. Light Stage is not liable for any oversight or failure to act on Feedback not submitted through the designated channel. Clients are encouraged to use the Platform for all feedback to ensure it is duly noted and responded to.
9.1. Light Stage provides a revision process after delivering content for the Client to evaluate and give feedback. The Client’s input is essential to ensure the final product meets their expectations. Light Stage is committed to making necessary refinements. However, it is understood that this will keep the project timeline open and will not delay the subscription billing cycle. Clients are encouraged to provide prompt feedback to maintain project momentum. Iteration is a natural part of the creative process, and Light Stage will continue iterating to fully realize the Client's vision while keeping the project development pace.
9.2. If Light Stage does not receive feedback or revision requests within three (3) business days post-delivery, the work will be considered accepted. This acceptance is procedural and does not prevent the Client from providing additional feedback or requesting iterations afterward.
9.3. The Client must acknowledge final delivery of the project by marking it as delivered in the relevant Workspace on the Platform upon receipt of final project files. If the Client does not acknowledge receipt within seven (7) days, delivery will be deemed to have occurred.
10.1. The Client is responsible for providing all necessary data and materials required for Light Stage to perform its services. This includes specific project requirements, content, images, files and any other relevant information.
10.2. While Light Stage takes reasonable measures to safeguard the data provided by the Client, it shall not be liable for any loss, corruption, or compromise of such data. Clients are advised to maintain backups of all materials provided. In the event of data loss or corruption, Light Stage will assist in the recovery process but cannot guarantee restoration.
10.3. The Client is solely responsible for all data transmitted to or related to any activity undertaken using the Platform. Light Stage shall have no liability for any loss or corruption of such data, and the Client waives any right of action against Light Stage for such incidents.
If any project incorporates fonts not owned by Light Stage that require a commercial license for legal reproduction, distribution, or public display, Light Stage will inform the Client in writing. The Client must purchase the appropriate licenses for these third-party fonts. The Client assumes all responsibility for any consequences resulting from the failure to purchase the required licenses.
Client consents to receive electronic communications from Light Stage and agrees that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications sent via email or through the Platform satisfy legal requirements for written communication. Client agrees to the use of electronic signatures, contracts, orders and other records, and to electronic delivery of notices, policies and records of transactions initiated or completed by Light Stage or through the Platform. Client hereby waives any rights or requirements under any statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances or other laws in any jurisdiction which require an original signature or delivery or retention of non-electronic records or to payments or the granting of credits by any means other than electronic.
13.1 Unless otherwise indicated, the Platform is our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, computational models, website, designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Platform (collectively, the “Content”) and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the “Marks”) are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws of the European Union, the United States, foreign jurisdictions, and international conventions.
13.2 The Content and the Marks are provided on the Platform “AS IS” for your information and personal use only. Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, no part of the Website, Platform and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission. Light Stage reserves all rights in the Website, Platform Content and Marks.
14.1 The Platform may invite you to create and submit content, including text, video, audio, photographs, graphics, comments, and other materials ("Contributions"). Contributions may be viewable by other users and third-party websites.
14.2 By submitting Contributions, you represent and warrant that:
a. Your Contributions do not infringe on the rights of any third party.
b. You have the necessary rights and permissions to use and authorize the use of your Contributions.
c. You have obtained consent from identifiable individuals in your Contributions.
d. Your Contributions are accurate and not misleading.
e. Your Contributions are not unauthorized advertising, spam, or solicitation.
f. Your Contributions are not obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.
g. Your Contributions do not violate any laws or privacy rights.
h. Your Contributions do not violate these Terms.
14.3 Violating these terms may result in the suspension or termination of your rights to use the Platform.
14.4 You may be held responsible for damages incurred by Light Stage or other users due to breaches of this agreement or applicable laws.
15.1 By posting or linking Contributions on the Platform, you grant us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide license to use, copy, reproduce, publish, distribute, and prepare derivative works of such Contributions for any purpose. This includes commercial, marketing, and advertising uses, in any media formats and channels. This license remains even after your account or contributions are deleted.
15.2 This license applies to all forms, media, and technology now known or later developed, and includes using your name, company name, trademarks, images and content. You waive all moral rights in your Contributions.
15.3 We do not claim ownership of your Contributions. You retain full ownership and any associated intellectual property rights. We are not liable for any statements or representations in your Contributions.
15.4 You are solely responsible for your Contributions and agree to hold us harmless from any liability regarding them.
15.5 We have the right to edit, re-categorize, pre-screen, or delete any Contributions at any time, without notice. We are not obligated to monitor Contributions.
15.6 Upon request, Clients or Creators agree to participate in promotional activities, including press events, and allow the use of their name, likeness, and biography for Platform promotion.
Light Stage maintains a no-refund policy on all payments for services. To cancel a subscription, clients must provide written notice before the next billing cycle to avoid charges for the following period. Refund requests are evaluated individually and may be denied at Light Stage's discretion. If a refund is requested within the first month, all materials produced remain the property of Light Stage and cannot be used by the Client.
We strongly believe in fundamental privacy rights. Please review our Privacy Policy here. By using the Platform, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use. The use of the Platform involves processing personal data for various purposes, and our Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of this data. By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
Light Stage services must be used lawfully and as intended. Specifically, users agree not to:
a. Resell, redistribute, or exploit services or content for unauthorized commercial purposes.
b. Infringe on intellectual property rights through unauthorized reproduction, modification, or distribution.
c. Engage in illegal, fraudulent, or third-party rights-violating activities.
d. Upload or distribute harmful software like viruses or worms.
e. Send unsolicited advertising, spam, or unauthorized messages.
f. Harvest or collect data from the Platform without permission.
g. Attempt unauthorized use of the Platform, including collecting user data or creating false accounts.
h. Interfere with or disrupt Platform services or networks.
i. Attempt unauthorized access to the Platform or related systems.
j. Harass or interfere with other users.
k. Use automated agents or scripts to generate accounts or queries.
l. Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations.
m. Circumvent security features of the Platform.
n. Misuse support services or submit false reports.
o. Impersonate other users or transfer profiles.
p. Use the Platform to compete with us or for unauthorized commercial purposes.
q. Reverse engineer any Platform software.
r. Disparage or harm Light Stage or the Platform.
s. Use the Platform inconsistently with any applicable laws or regulations.
The use of Light Stage services should respect the integrity of the creative process and adhere to legal and ethical standards of content creation and usage.
Light Stage, its directors, employees, members, contractors, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to lost profits, data, or use, incurred by the Client or any third party, whether in an action in contract or tort, arising from the Client’s access to, or use of, the Platform or Services provided. The Client agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Light Stage, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and respective officers, agents, partners, employees, and contractors from any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, arising from the use of the Platform or Services; breach of these Terms of Use; or violation of third-party rights, including intellectual property. Light Stage reserves the right, at the Client’s expense, to assume control of any matter for which the Client must indemnify Light Stage. The Client agrees to cooperate with Light Stage’s defense of such claims.
20.1. Verified creators can pitch on Creator Briefs (“Creator Brief”) by submitting a Treatment, which must be in the same language as the Creator Brief. A Creator agrees that:
a. The Treatment accurately details the Creator Brief and Budget.
b. All costs, including insurance, platform fees, and travel, are included in the Budget.
c. Creators are responsible for visas and filming permits for international projects.
d. Excess costs and liabilities not accounted for in the Budget are the Creator's responsibility.
e. Proposals may be limited to certain Creators based on location, skills, or confidentiality.
f. Treatments must be posted by the Response Deadline, in Central European Time (CET) unless stated otherwise.
g. By posting a Treatment, the Creator offers to contract the Project based on the Creator Brief.
h. Treatments must not be disclosed to third parties unless involved in the production.
20.2 Upon confirmation that the Creator’s Treatment has been selected, the Creator must produce and deliver the Project per the Creator Brief, Budget, and production schedule. Light Stage is not liable if the Creator starts work before confirmation.
20.3 The Creator agrees to produce and deliver the Project with professional skill and care, adhering to the best industry practices; applicable laws; the relevant Creator Brief and Treatment; and Light Stage's instructions and specifications.
20.4 The Creator must provide all necessary resources for the Project unless otherwise agreed. The Creator is solely responsible for all liabilities during production.
20.5 The Creator agrees to make requested content edits until final approval by Light Stage.
20.6 The Creator will supply digital files of the Project as specified in the Brief within the agreed timeframe.
20.7 The Creator must enter into all relevant contracts related to the Project and provide copies to Light Stage upon request and complete any required workflow (e.g. digital release forms etc.).
21.1. Creators must act reasonably and in good faith in their dealings with Light Stage and each other, responding promptly to communications. All key communication related to any Production must be completed on the Platform using the provided tools for record-keeping.
21.2. Creators agree to indemnify Light Stage against all liabilities, costs, damages, and losses arising from any breach or other act by the Creator, including claims that the Project infringes on any intellectual property rights.
21.3. Creators acknowledge that:
a. A Platform fee is charged based on the Creator’s quote and deducted from the total Budget according to the payment schedule. b. Payments to the Creator include value-added tax (VAT). c. Payments are transferred in the currency stated on the Brief by the method specified on the Platform. d. Light Stage is not responsible for exchange rate variations or payment gateway fees. e. Creators are responsible for ensuring all applicable taxes are paid and reporting obligations are met. f. Creators must understand the relevant tax rules for their services. g. Creators warrant that they are the sole recipients of the Creator Payment and acknowledge that Light Stage has no further liability once the payment is made.
21.4. Light Stage shall be the sole owner of all material and results from a Project. The Creator assigns to Light Stage all rights, including copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights associated with any work (collectively, "Work Product"):
a. Developed or created during the course of performing work for Light Stage or its affiliates. b. Conceived or made during the term of the Agreement that relate to the business of Light Stage or its affiliates. c. Conceived or made using Light Stage’s resources or resulting from work performed for Light Stage. d. Developed or created before the Agreement term that relates to Light Stage's business.
21.5. All original works of authorship included in the Work Product will be considered “work made for hire” as per Swedish intellectual property law. If any rights to the Work Product remain with the Creator, they will promptly assign all such rights to Light Stage.
21.6. The Creator will take further actions, including executing necessary documents, to perfect these assignments upon request. The Creator will promptly disclose any Work Product to Light Stage in writing.
21.7. If the Work Product contains parts owned by third parties or is open source, the Creator’s rights do not apply to those parts. The Creator must indicate any third-party components expressly.
Light Stage reserves the right to monitor the Platform for violations of these Terms of Use and to take appropriate legal action in response. Light Stage may restrict or deny access to the Platform or disable use at its sole discretion, without notice or liability. All management decisions regarding the Platform are at Light Stage’s discretion and are designed to protect its rights and property.
Service interruptions may occur due to factors beyond our control, such as team member unavailability, technical difficulties, or external factors. Light Stage shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by such interruptions. We are committed to minimizing disruptions and will notify Clients of significant interruptions, resuming services as promptly as possible.
Light Stage is granted a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use the content work and any related or pre-existing materials, including brand names and service marks, for demonstration, sample, and marketing purposes. Light Stage reserves the right to showcase these materials on digital channels, unless otherwise agreed upon in a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to protect sensitive information.
25.1. Light Stage may terminate or suspend your account without notice if you breach these Terms or if your use of the Platform is deemed inappropriate. Breaching non-circumvention policies by conducting transactions outside the Platform is a serious violation and may result in permanent suspension.
25.2. These Terms remain effective until terminated by either the user or Light Stage. Clients may terminate their agreement per the cancellation policy. Light Stage reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time with reasonable notice, except in cases of Client breach, including non-payment or violation of these Terms.
25.3. Upon termination, all rights and obligations will cease, except for those explicitly stated to survive, such as payment obligations, confidentiality, and ownership of materials. Light Stage will take reasonable steps to ensure a smooth transition and minimize disruption to ongoing projects.
The Platform and Services are provided "AS-IS" and "AS AVAILABLE." We, and our suppliers, expressly disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, accuracy, or non-infringement. We make no warranty that the Platform or Services will meet your requirements; be available uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; be accurate, reliable, virus-free, complete, legal, or safe. Your use of the Platform and Services is at your own risk. Light Stage does not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any product or service advertised by a third party through the Platform or any linked website.
27.1 Supplemental terms and conditions or documents that may be posted on the Platforms from time to time are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms at any time and for any reason.
27.2 The Platform may contain errors. We make reasonable efforts to update information but do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or currency.
27.4 Although we are committed to make best efforts to supervise links posted on the Platform, we have not reviewed all of the sites linked to the Platform and are not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The presence of any link does not imply endorsement by us of the site. The use of any linked website is at the user’s own risk.
27.4 These Terms do not create any joint venture, partnership, or employment relationship. These Terms will not be construed against us as the drafter.
27.5 If any provision is deemed illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, it will be severed, and the remaining Terms will remain in effect.
27.6 These Terms constitute the entire agreement and supersede any prior agreements on the same subject.
27.7 These Terms are governed by the laws of Sweden, without regard to its choice of law provisions.
To comment or ask a question related to these terms, please contact us at:
Light Stage c/o Object/A Box 7527, 103 92 Stockholm, Sweden connect@lightstage.io.