Services Agreement, Terms & Contracts

Last updated: October 4, 2026
Effective upon purchase, booking, or program enrollment.

This Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between The Architect Store (“we,” “us,” or “our”) and you, the client, customer, partner, or program participant (“you” or “Client”). By purchasing a service, enrolling in a program, or otherwise engaging with The Architect Store, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement in its entirety, as well as our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, Cookie Policy, and DMCA & Intellectual Property Policy.

If you do not agree to any part of this Agreement, you must not purchase, enroll in, or use our services.

PART I — CONSULTATION SERVICES

Applies to: Book Writing Consultation ($250/hr) • Store Setup & Automation Consultation ($250/hr)

1. Scope of Services

Upon purchase of a consultation session, The Architect Store agrees to provide a personalized 1-on-1 video consultation via Zoom or Google Meet, focused on the subject matter selected at the time of booking. Services are delivered within the booked time block only. Additional time beyond the scheduled session requires a separate booking and payment.

Sessions are advisory and educational in nature. The Architect Store does not guarantee specific outcomes, revenue results, publishing deals, store performance, or any other business or creative result from a consultation session.

2. Booking & Scheduling

After purchase, you will receive instructions to book your preferred time slot.
Sessions are available on business days during standard operating hours.
You are responsible for selecting an accurate and available time slot.
The Architect Store will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your preferred time but reserves the right to reschedule in cases of unavailability.
You will receive a video call link prior to the session via email.

3. Cancellations & Rescheduling

Client cancellations made 48+ hours before the session: Eligible for a one-time reschedule credit. No cash refunds.
Client cancellations made fewer than 48 hours before the session: Session is forfeited. No reschedule or refund.
No-shows: Session is forfeited with no reschedule or refund.
Architect Store cancellations: You will be offered a full reschedule or a store credit equal to the session value.

All sales are final in accordance with our Refund Policy. Consultation sessions are non-refundable once purchased, except in the case of a cancellation initiated by The Architect Store.

4. Client Responsibilities

You are responsible for showing up on time with a reliable internet connection and a working camera and microphone.
You should come prepared with a clear agenda, questions, or goals for the session to maximize value.
The Architect Store is not responsible for technical failures on your end that prevent or disrupt the session.

5. Session Recordings

Sessions are not recorded by The Architect Store by default. If you wish to record the session for personal use, you must obtain verbal consent from The Architect Store at the beginning of the call. Recordings may not be redistributed, published, or used for commercial purposes without prior written consent.

6. Disclaimer of Guarantees

Consultation services are provided on an “as-is” advisory basis. The Architect Store expressly disclaims any guarantee of results including but not limited to book completion, publishing success, sales revenue, business growth, or Shopify store performance. Results depend entirely on the Client’s own actions, effort, and market conditions.

PART II — DONE-FOR-YOU BRAND ARCHITECTURE

Applies to: Done-For-You Brand Architecture service, flat-rate project engagements

7. Scope of Services

The Done-For-You Brand Architecture service delivers a complete, custom brand foundation within a 14-day project window. Deliverables include, but are not limited to:

Full brand identity strategy and positioning
Logo, color palette, and typography system
Brand voice and messaging framework
Shopify storefront setup and product presentation
Email flow configuration
7-day post-launch support window

Specific deliverables are confirmed at project intake. The Architect Store reserves the right to adjust minor scope elements to deliver a premium result within the project timeline. Any material scope changes requested by the Client after project kickoff may result in additional fees or timeline extensions.

8. Availability & Waitlist

This service is limited to 4 clients per month. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment secures your spot. If no spot is available, you will be notified and offered a position on the waitlist or a full refund of any deposit paid.

9. Project Kickoff & Timeline

The 14-day project window begins upon receipt of your completed intake questionnaire and all required brand assets.
Delays caused by late submission of intake materials by the Client will extend the timeline accordingly.
The Architect Store will deliver drafts and final assets within the agreed window, subject to Client cooperation.

10. Revisions

The project rate includes one round of revisions per major deliverable. Additional revision rounds are available at an hourly rate of $250/hr, billed in 30-minute increments. Revision requests must be submitted within 7 days of delivery. After this window, the deliverable is considered accepted and approved.

11. Payment Terms

Full project payment is due at the time of booking unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Projects will not commence until payment is received and confirmed.
All payments are non-refundable once the project has commenced (i.e., once the intake questionnaire is reviewed and project work begins).
If the project has not commenced, a refund less a 10% administrative fee may be issued within 48 hours of purchase.

12. Intellectual Property — Deliverables

Upon final payment and delivery, the Client receives full commercial license to all brand assets created specifically for their project (logo, color system, messaging framework, etc.). The Architect Store retains the right to display the completed work in its portfolio, press materials, and marketing unless otherwise agreed in writing by both parties prior to project commencement.

Any proprietary frameworks, templates, processes, or methodologies used by The Architect Store to complete the project remain the exclusive intellectual property of The Architect Store and are not transferred to the Client.

13. Post-Launch Support

The 7-day post-launch support window covers minor adjustments, bug fixes, and questions related to the delivered work. It does not cover new features, redesigns, additional product listings, or marketing campaign management. Support is provided via email only during this window.

PART III — AMBASSADOR PROGRAM AGREEMENT

Applies to: Brand Ambassador Program participants

14. Program Enrollment

By applying to and joining The Architect Store Brand Ambassador Program, you agree to represent The Architect Store’s products, values, and brand standards in a professional and authentic manner. Acceptance into the program is at The Architect Store’s sole discretion.

15. Commission Structure

Ambassadors earn a 20% commission on every qualifying sale generated through their unique referral link.
Commissions are paid on qualifying sales only. Sales that are refunded, fraudulent, or otherwise reversed will not be eligible for commission.
Commission rates, payout schedules, and program terms are subject to change at any time with reasonable notice to active ambassadors.

16. Ambassador Obligations

Ambassadors must use official The Architect Store materials and their assigned referral link when promoting products.
Ambassadors must disclose their ambassador relationship in accordance with FTC guidelines and any applicable local advertising disclosure laws.
Ambassadors may not make false, misleading, or exaggerated claims about The Architect Store’s products or services.
Ambassadors may not engage in spam, unsolicited messaging, or any promotional tactics that violate platform policies or applicable law.

17. Independent Contractor Status

Ambassadors are independent contractors, not employees, agents, or partners of The Architect Store. Ambassadors are solely responsible for their own tax obligations, including reporting and remitting any commissions earned. The Architect Store will not withhold taxes on ambassador earnings.

18. Termination

The Architect Store reserves the right to terminate any ambassador’s participation immediately and without notice for violations of this Agreement, misrepresentation of the brand, fraudulent activity, or any conduct deemed harmful to The Architect Store’s reputation. Upon termination, unpaid commissions for legitimate qualifying sales prior to termination will be honored per the standard payout schedule.

PART IV — AFFILIATE PROGRAM AGREEMENT

Applies to: Affiliate Program participants

19. Program Enrollment & Eligibility

By applying to The Architect Store Affiliate Program, you confirm that you are a legal adult in your jurisdiction and that your promotional activities comply with all applicable laws and platform terms of service.

20. Commission & Qualifying Sales

Affiliates earn a commission on qualifying sales generated through their unique referral link. Current commission rates are disclosed upon acceptance into the program.
Commissions are not paid on refunded, cancelled, or fraudulent orders.
The Architect Store reserves the right to modify commission rates or program terms at any time with notice provided to active affiliates.

21. Prohibited Promotional Practices

Affiliates may not engage in cookie stuffing, link cloaking, misleading redirects, or any deceptive promotional practice.
Affiliates may not bid on The Architect Store’s branded keywords in paid search without prior written approval.
Affiliates may not create websites, social accounts, or assets that could be confused with official The Architect Store channels.
FTC-compliant disclosure of the affiliate relationship is required in all promotional content.

22. Independent Contractor Status

Affiliates are independent contractors. All tax obligations arising from affiliate commissions are solely the responsibility of the affiliate. The Architect Store will not withhold or remit taxes on affiliate earnings.

23. Termination & Fraud Policy

Misuse of affiliate links, fraudulent referral activity, or violation of any terms of this Agreement will result in immediate termination from the program and forfeiture of any unpaid commissions. The Architect Store reserves the right to withhold payment pending investigation of suspected fraudulent activity.

PART V — WHOLESALE AGREEMENT

Applies to: Approved wholesale partners and resellers

24. Wholesale Application & Approval

Wholesale pricing and access are available exclusively to approved partners. Submission of a wholesale inquiry does not constitute approval. The Architect Store reserves the right to approve, deny, or revoke wholesale status at its sole discretion.

25. Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) Policy

Wholesale products may not be resold at prices below The Architect Store’s Suggested Retail Price (MAP policy). Violation of this policy may result in immediate termination of wholesale access and forfeiture of any pending orders.

26. Order Terms

All wholesale orders are subject to minimum order quantities as communicated at the time of approval.
Wholesale pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.
Wholesale orders are non-refundable once fulfilled, except in cases of damaged or incorrect items per our standard Refund Policy.

27. Intellectual Property — Wholesale

Wholesale partners may not reproduce, modify, or create derivative works from The Architect Store’s brand assets, product imagery, or creative content without prior written consent. All marketing materials using The Architect Store’s branding must be submitted for approval before publication.

PART VI — SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS

Applies to: Brand collaborations, sponsored content, co-marketing, and speaking engagements

28. Partnership Review

All sponsorship and partnership inquiries are subject to review and approval. The Architect Store reserves the right to decline any partnership that does not align with its brand values, audience, or mission. Submission of an inquiry creates no contractual obligation on the part of The Architect Store.

29. Custom Terms

Individual sponsorship and partnership agreements will be governed by a separate written agreement executed by both parties. In the absence of a separate agreement, the terms of this Services Agreement and the general Terms of Service shall apply.

30. Brand Asset Usage

Partners may not use The Architect Store’s logo, brand name, or other brand assets in any public-facing materials without prior written approval. Any approved use must comply with The Architect Store’s brand guidelines and may be revoked at any time.

PART VII — GENERAL TERMS (ALL SERVICES)

31. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, Shipping Policy, Cookie Policy, and DMCA & Intellectual Property Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between you and The Architect Store with respect to the services described herein and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, discussions, or agreements.

32. Disclaimer of Warranties

All services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The Architect Store does not warrant that services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any specific results will be achieved.

33. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Architect Store shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, or loss of goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of our services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The Architect Store’s total aggregate liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these services shall not exceed the amount you paid to The Architect Store for the specific service giving rise to the claim in the 30 days preceding the claim.

34. Intellectual Property

All content, frameworks, templates, methodologies, brand assets, written materials, and creative works produced by or for The Architect Store are protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Purchasing or participating in any service does not transfer intellectual property rights except as expressly stated in this Agreement. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use is strictly prohibited. See our DMCA & Intellectual Property Policy for full details.

35. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary, business, or personal information shared during the course of service delivery that is reasonably understood to be confidential. This obligation does not apply to information that is publicly available, independently developed, or required to be disclosed by law.

36. No-Solicitation

During and for a period of 12 months following the completion of any service engagement, Clients may not directly solicit, hire, or engage any contractor, team member, or collaborator of The Architect Store without prior written consent.

37. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State in which The Architect Store operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under or relating to this Agreement shall first be submitted to good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, on an individual basis. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

38. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed if modification is not possible, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

39. Amendments

The Architect Store reserves the right to update or modify this Agreement at any time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

40. Contact

For any questions regarding this Services Agreement or to request a copy for your records, please contact us:

The Architect Store
Email: contact.thearchitectstore@gmail.com
Contact Page: thearchitectstore.myshopify.com/pages/contact

By engaging with The Architect Store’s services in any capacity, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Services Agreement in full.