Legal Notice (Impressum)
Simon Feltes
Pfählerstraße 13-15
66117 Saarbrücken
Germany
Email: design.simonfel@gmail.com
VAT-ID: DE361258203
Privacy Policy
Who is responsible for your data?
Simon Feltes (SimonfelDesign™), Pfählerstraße 13-15, 66117 Saarbrücken, Germany design.simonfel@gmail.com
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Working Together – Terms of Service
These terms are here to make sure we're both on the same page – no surprises about process, ownership, or money. They're written to be fair to both of us. If anything is unclear, just ask before we start.
How a project gets started
Every project begins with a conversation. You reach out via the contact form or email, we discuss what you need, and I put together a custom quote. Nothing is binding and no money changes hands until we've both agreed on the scope in writing (an email confirmation is all that's needed) and I've sent the deposit invoice.
I don't start work until the deposit is paid. This protects your investment too: it means I'm fully committed to your project from day one.
If the project grows along the way, say you'd like to add print materials to a logo project, I'll always discuss the extra cost with you before doing anything. You'll never be surprised by an invoice you didn't expect.
Revisions
Collaboration is a natural part of the design process, and I build room for it into every project. In practice, most projects come together within one or two rounds of feedback. Occasionally a third or fourth round is needed for smaller adjustments, and that's completely fine.
Where additional compensation becomes necessary is if revisions go well beyond what's reasonable – either because the feedback has accumulated across many rounds without converging, or because the direction shifts so significantly that it amounts to starting over rather than refining. Both situations are genuinely rare in practice, and if we're ever heading that way, I'll say so before doing any additional work so we can agree on next steps together.
Payment
To keep things clear and fair, I typically split projects into two payments:
50% deposit before work begins – this reserves your project slot and covers the initial research and concept development.
50% on delivery of the final files – once you're happy with the result.
For larger brand identity projects, milestone payments are available, for example: 30% deposit, 35% on logo delivery, and 35% on delivery of the full brand guidelines and final assets. We'll agree on the structure upfront.
Invoices are due within 14 days. Final files and copyright transfers are sent once the final payment clears.
Payment options: I work with clients across the world and use Wise for international transfers, which allows US clients to pay via domestic bank transfer or credit card (note: credit card payments may carry a small fee). SEPA bank transfer works best for EU clients. Other options such as PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay are also available if needed – just let me know and we'll find something that works.
Ownership
Once the final invoice is paid, the logo or design is completely yours. You receive full, exclusive, permanent rights to use it however you like, commercially, on merchandise, in trademark applications, anywhere in the world. No ongoing fees, no licences to renew.
Concepts and drafts shared during the project are for your review and feedback only. They shouldn't be published or used externally until the project is complete and payment has been received. Concepts that aren't selected as the final direction remain my property and may be reworked for other clients or offered through my Logo Shop at a later point.
A note on stock elements: Occasionally a design may incorporate a licensed stock icon or illustration. If that's ever the case, I'll flag it clearly so you know what you're getting and what the usage terms are. Most projects use entirely custom work.
Portfolio: I'd love to include our finished work in my portfolio and on design platforms like Dribbble. If you'd prefer the project stays private, for example, during a confidential product launch, just let me know before we start and I'll respect that completely.
Unique designs & trademark considerations
Every design I deliver is created from scratch and thoroughly developed to stand on its own. Before starting, I research the visual landscape of your industry to make sure the direction I'm taking is distinctive and not treading on existing work.
That said, with millions of brands operating around the world, it's genuinely difficult for any designer to guarantee there's no visual similarity to an existing mark somewhere. I take this seriously and do my best to produce work that is clearly original, but if you plan to register your logo as a trademark or roll it out at significant scale, I'd recommend also working with a trademark attorney to do a proper legal search. I’m happy to offer small adjustments to the design, if that helps with any infringement.
If a project gets cancelled
If you need to stop: Life happens, and I understand that. If you need to cancel after work has started, the deposit stays with me to cover the time already invested. I won't pursue the remaining balance unless the project was very nearly complete at the point of cancellation – in which case we'd have a straightforward conversation about a fair arrangement. You'll receive all work completed up to that point.
If I need to stop: I take my commitments seriously. The only circumstances under which I would step back from a project are if communication has broken down entirely, meaning I've made multiple attempts to reach you with no response over more than 30 days, or if something genuinely and unexpectedly prevents me from continuing. In that case, I'd return a fair portion of the deposit based on the work completed and deliver everything done to that point. Rest assured, I’ve never cancelled a project so far.
Confidentiality
Anything you share with me about your business, plans, or strategy stays between us. I won't discuss your project with third parties or share your information with anyone. I ask for the same discretion in return regarding my processes and pricing.
The Logo Shop
The Logo Shop displays pre-designed logo shapes that serve as a starting point for your custom logo. It's not an instant-purchase shop – you reach out, we discuss how the shape gets tailored to your brand (colours, typography, name treatment), and the project then follows the same process as any standard logo project. The result is a logo that's fully customised and entirely yours, with a full copyright transfer.
Legal details
These terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. In the unlikely event of a dispute we can't resolve between ourselves, the place of jurisdiction is Saarbrücken, Germany.
The version of these terms in effect when your project starts is the one that applies to your engagement.
SimonfelDesign™ — Simon Feltes, Saarbrücken, Germany — Version: March 2026