Web Site Agreement

Effective Date: Thu Apr 10 2025
Last Updated: Thu Apr 10 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Designing Idea (www.designingidea.com). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this Website, operated by Decisive Marketing (also known as Decisive Marketing and DI). By using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Notice (https://designingidea.com/privacy-policy/), and our Website Disclaimer. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

Scope and Changes

Scope:
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website. They cover all content, materials, features, and services provided on or through the Website—including our Interior design services/floor plan rendering such as SEO services for Readers in the Interior Design/ Architecture industry and Interior Design/ Architecture sector.

Modifications: We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time without prior notice. The most current version will be posted on the Website (https://Designingidea.com/). Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

User Obligations

By using the Website, you agree to:

  • Lawful Use:
    Use the Website solely for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of, or restrict the use and enjoyment of, the Website by any third party.
  • Accuracy and Authenticity:
    Provide accurate, current, and complete information when interacting with the Website. You agree to update your information as necessary.
  • Prohibited Activities:
    You shall not:

    • Reproduce, copy, distribute, transmit, or modify any part of the Website without our express written permission.
    • Use the Website to distribute unsolicited commercial communications or engage in spamming activities.
    • Upload, post, or transmit any content that is libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive, or otherwise unlawful.
    • Interfere with or disrupt the Website’s operation, servers, or networks.
    • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, user accounts, or computer systems or networks connected to the Website.
  • Compliance:
    You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations, including US General Data Protection Regulation (US GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, The Digital Services Act (or ‘DSA’), and Consumer Rights Act 2015.

Accounts and Security

  • Account Responsibility:
    If you create an account on the Website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security.
  • No Guarantee of Service:
    While we strive to provide uninterrupted access, we do not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times or free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.

Affiliate Relationships and Content

  • Affiliate Disclaimer:
    The Website is an affiliate platform that may earn commissions on purchases made through links provided on the site. DesigningIdea.com participates as a “compensated affiliate” with companies such as Amazon Associates, Google AdSense, ClickBank, CommisionJunction, ShareASale, and other affiliate networks. When you click on product links from the Designing Idea site, it may result in generating revenue for the site. We carefully select our affiliate partners; however, we are not responsible for the content, products, or services provided by third parties. When you click on an affiliate link, you will be subject to the terms and privacy policies of that third party.
  • Editorial Independence:
    Designing Idea editors and content publishers always strive to provide honest and reliable opinions, product information, product reviews, and personal experiences on topics or products found on this site. The views expressed on this website are purely the website’s own, and any representation regarding a product or service should be independently verified with the party in question or manufacturer.
  • Third-Party Content:
    We act as a distributor (not a publisher) of content supplied by third parties. The opinions, advice, and information provided by third parties do not necessarily reflect our views, and we do not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. Designing Idea has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the content of external websites or resources.

Intellectual Property

  • Ownership:
    All content on the Website—including text, images, graphics, logos, icons, software, and trade names—is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. It is owned, controlled, or licensed by Decisive Marketing or its affiliates, and is subject to the registration details: Registered in US under registration number 32-0689620.
  • Usage Restrictions:
    You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute any content from the Website without our prior written consent, except as permitted for personal, non-commercial use. You may print and download portions of material from different areas of the Site solely for your own non-commercial use provided that you agree not to change or delete any copyright or proprietary notices from the materials. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
  • User Submissions and License:
    You agree to grant to Designing Idea a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license, with the right to sub-license, to reproduce, distribute, transmit, create derivative works of, publicly display and publicly perform any materials and other information you submit to any public areas of the Site (such as bulletin boards, forums and newsgroups) or by email to Designing Idea by all means and in any media now known or hereafter developed. You also grant to Designing Idea the right to use your name in connection with the submitted materials and other information as well as in connection with all advertising, marketing and promotional material related thereto. You agree that you shall have no recourse against Designing Idea for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary right in your communications to Designing Idea.

Website Security & User Protection

At DesigningIdea.com, we take your security and privacy seriously. We have implemented robust measures to ensure a safe browsing experience and to protect your personal information:

  1. Secure Browsing & Data Encryption:
    Our website is secured with SSL/TLS encryption (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security), which protects the transmission of data between your browser and our servers. You can verify this by checking for the padlock icon in your browser’s address bar, indicating a secure connection (HTTPS).
  2. Protection Against Fraud & Hacking:
    We continuously monitor our website for malicious activity, unauthorized access, and cyber threats. To enhance security:

    • We use firewalls and security software to prevent attacks.
    • We conduct regular security audits to ensure the website remains protected.
    • We do not store sensitive personal or payment information on our servers.
  3. Safe Payment Processing (If Applicable):
    If our website facilitates purchases, we partner with trusted third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) that comply with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) to ensure secure transactions. We never store your payment details directly on our site.
  4. User Safety & Best Practices:
    To further enhance security, we recommend the following best practices:

    • Use strong, unique passwords for your accounts.
    • Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on accounts where applicable.
    • Be cautious of phishing scams—we will never ask for sensitive details via email.
    • Only download or access content from our official website: https://designingidea.com
  5. Compliance with Data Protection Regulations:
    We comply with global privacy and data security laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to ensure transparency in how user data is collected and handled.
  6. Reporting Security Concerns:
    If you notice any security vulnerabilities, suspicious activity, or potential threats, please contact us immediately at https://designingidea.com/contact-us/ so we can investigate and take action. Your security is our priority, and we are committed to keeping your browsing experience safe and trustworthy.

External Links and Non-Endorsement

Designing Idea makes no representations whatsoever about any other website which you may access through this one or which may link to this Site. When you access a non-Designing Idea website, please understand that it is independent from Designing Idea, and that Designing Idea has no control over the content on that website. In addition, a link to a Designing Idea website does not mean that Designing Idea endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content, or the use, of such website.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

  • Disclaimer of Warranties:
    The Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, express or implied—including warranties of accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of harmful components.
  • Limitation of Liability:
    Under no circumstances shall Decisive Marketing (or Decisive Marketing) or its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or any loss of profit or revenue, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of programs or information, and similar losses, even if Designing Idea or its authorized representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Evaluation of Content:
    It is solely your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of all opinions, advice, services, merchandise, and other information provided through the service or on the Internet generally.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Designing Idea, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers and any third party information providers to the Service from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any violation of this Agreement (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing the Service.

Third Party Rights

The provisions of the Use of the Service, Indemnification, and Limitation of Liability sections are for the benefit of Designing Idea and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and any third party information providers to the Service. Each of these individuals or entities shall have the right to assert and enforce those provisions directly against you on its own behalf.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of US. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Sacramento CA. Any cause of action or claim you may have with respect to the Service must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises or such claim or cause of action is barred.

Miscellaneous

  • Entire Agreement:
    These Terms, together with our Privacy Notice (https://designingidea.com/privacy-policy/) and Website Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Decisive Marketing regarding your use of the Website.
  • No Waiver:
    Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. Designing Idea’s failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right.
  • Severability:
    If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
  • Language:
    These Terms are drawn up in English. In the event of any discrepancy between the English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail.
  • Assignment:
    Designing Idea may assign its rights and duties under this Agreement to any party at any time without notice to you.

Call to Action

We invite you to explore our Website (Designingidea.com), subscribe to our newsletter for the latest Interior Design/Architecture insights and exclusive deals, and follow us on social media to stay updated with all the latest news in the Interior Design/Architecture sector. Users who do not agree with these Terms must not access or use the Website.

Additional Information

  • Company Founding: 2015
  • Target Audience: Readers
  • Expertise: Interior Design/Architecture
  • Cookie Management: For details on our use of cookies and your rights, please refer to our Cookie Settings page (https://designingidea.com/privacy-policy/).
  • Retention Policy: We retain data as specified by As long as needed.