Terms of Service

Version 1.00 · July 28, 2026 Contract ID: TOS-PS-20260728-001 Pieter Inc. (d/b/a Pieter Studio)

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at pieterstudio.com, including its subpages and any content, features, or functionality made available on it (collectively, the "Site"). The Site is operated by Pieter Inc., a Delaware corporation doing business as Pieter Studio ("Pieter Studio," "we," "us," or "our"), with a principal address at 447 Sutter St, Ste 405, San Francisco, CA 94108.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. SECTION 17 CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, A CLASS ACTION WAIVER, AND A JURY TRIAL WAIVER THAT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY OPT OUT OF ARBITRATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 17.7.

1Definitions

In these Terms, capitalized terms have the meanings given below or where first defined in the text:

(a) "Site" means the website at pieterstudio.com, including its subpages and any content, features, or functionality made available on it.
(b) "Member" means a person or entity admitted to Pieter Studio membership under a Member Agreement, and "authorized user" means an individual a Member permits to use the member services.
(c) "Member Agreements" means the separate written agreements governing membership and member services, including a Master Services Agreement and its incorporated Order Form, Acceptable Use Policy, Data Processing Addendum, and Service Level Agreement.
(d) "Vendor Group" means Pieter Inc. and its parent company, subsidiaries, and affiliated entities, together with their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents.
(e) "Submission" means any inquiry, application materials, feedback, suggestions, or other content you send us, as further described in Section 9.
(f) "Content" means all text, copy, photographs, videos, graphics, page layouts, design elements, software, and code made available on the Site.
(g) "Services" means any service or functionality Pieter Studio makes available through the Site; member services are governed by the Member Agreements, not these Terms.
(h) "Dispute" means any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site.
(i) "Applicable Law" means all laws, rules, and regulations that apply to your use of the Site, including United States export control and sanctions laws.
(j) "Intellectual Property Rights" means all patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, database, and other intellectual property and proprietary rights worldwide.

2Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Site.

3Relationship to Member Agreements

The Site is a public informational site. Pieter Studio membership, the member portal, and all member services are governed by the Member Agreements. If you are a Member or an authorized user of a Member, the Member Agreements govern your use of the member services, and if these Terms conflict with a Member Agreement, the Member Agreement prevails with respect to the member services. These Terms continue to govern your use of the public Site.

4Eligibility

The Site is intended for use by individuals who are: (a) at least 18 years of age; (b) capable of forming a binding contract; and (c) not barred from using the Site under Applicable Law. The Site is directed to visitors in the United States. We currently make the Site available only in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and we may restrict access from other locations at the network edge without notice.

5Membership Inquiries; No Guarantee of Membership

Pieter Studio is a private membership. Inquiries and applications are handled as follows:

(a) membership inquiries may be sent to membership@pieterstudio.com and general inquiries to hello@pieterstudio.com;
(b) applications are reviewed periodically and referrals come through existing members;
(c) submission of an inquiry or application creates no right to membership, and we may accept or decline any application in our sole discretion, consistent with Applicable Law; and
(d) nothing on the Site is an offer of membership, and no membership exists until a Member Agreement is executed.

6Member Portal Access

The Access page of the Site links to a separate member portal. Credentials you enter are submitted to and processed by the portal, not by the Site. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity under your account. Portal accounts are governed by the Member Agreements.

7Acceptable Use; Prohibited Conduct

You may use the Site only for lawful, personal, and informational purposes. You will not, and will not permit or enable any third party to:

(a) copy, scrape, harvest, or systematically extract Content or data from the Site, whether manually or by robot, spider, crawler, or other automated means, except through standard, non-disruptive search-engine indexing;
(b) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive or discover the source code, underlying architecture, methods, prompts, system prompts, agent instructions, orchestration logic, security heuristics, proprietary workflows, or other non-public functionality of the Site or of any Pieter Studio software or service, except to the extent this restriction is prohibited by Applicable Law;
(c) probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Site, or circumvent, defeat, or interfere with any security, rate-limiting, geographic, or access-control measure; provided that authorized security research may be conducted only with Pieter Studio's prior written approval;
(d) transmit malware, launch denial-of-service attacks, or otherwise disrupt or impose an unreasonable load on the Site or its infrastructure;
(e) impersonate any person or entity, misrepresent your affiliation, or submit false or misleading information in any inquiry or application;
(f) use the Site or any Content to develop, train, fine-tune, benchmark, evaluate, or improve any product or service that competes with Pieter Studio, or any artificial-intelligence or machine-learning system, including any foundation model, large language model, multimodal model, embedding, vector database, retrieval system, reinforcement-learning system, synthetic dataset, or evaluation dataset, without our prior written consent; or
(g) use the Site in violation of any Applicable Law.

We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations and to cooperate with law enforcement.

8Intellectual Property; Limited License

8.1Ownership

The Site and all Content, and all associated Intellectual Property Rights, are owned by Pieter Inc. or its licensors.

8.2Trademarks

PIETER STUDIO™, the Pieter Studio logo, and related names and marks are trademarks of Pieter Inc., protected under common law and pending applications. You may not use them without our prior written consent, and you may not state or imply that Pieter Studio sponsors or endorses you, your products, or your services without our prior written consent.

8.3Limited License

We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and view the Site for personal, non-commercial, informational purposes. This license does not include any right to: (a) republish, redistribute, or publicly display Content; (b) modify or create derivative works of Content; or (c) use Content for any commercial purpose or any data-mining, training, or analytics purpose.

8.4Reservation of Rights

All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved by Pieter Inc. and its licensors. No license or other right is granted by implication, estoppel, or otherwise.

8.5Equitable Relief

You acknowledge that unauthorized use of our Intellectual Property Rights, or breach of Section 7 or this Section 8, may cause irreparable harm for which monetary damages are inadequate, and that we are entitled to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in addition to any other remedy, without the requirement to post a bond where permitted by law.

9Submissions

If you send us any Submission, then:

(a) you represent that you have the right to provide the Submission and that it does not violate any third-party right or confidentiality obligation;
(b) you grant Pieter Inc. a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, and process the Submission to evaluate your inquiry, operate and improve the Site and our Services, and as otherwise described in our Privacy Policy;
(c) Submissions are not confidential, and we have no obligation to review, return, or respond to any Submission; and
(d) any personal information in a Submission is handled per our Privacy Policy.

Do not send us confidential or proprietary information through the Site.

10Copyright Policy (DMCA)

We respect Intellectual Property Rights and respond to notices that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. 512. If you believe Content on the Site infringes your copyright, send a written notice containing the elements required by 17 U.S.C. 512(c)(3) to our designated agent: Copyright Agent, Pieter Inc., 447 Sutter St, Ste 405, San Francisco, CA 94108, email dmca@pieterstudio.com. We may remove or disable allegedly infringing Content and may terminate access for repeat infringers. Misrepresentations in a notice or counter-notice may expose you to liability under 17 U.S.C. 512(f).

11Third-Party Sites and Services

The Site links to third-party sites and services, including social media pages and the member portal, and loads limited resources from third-party providers as described in our Privacy Policy. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party sites, services, or content. Your use of them is at your own risk and subject to their own terms.

12Fees; Future Features

Access to the public Site is currently free. Membership pricing and payment terms are set exclusively in the Member Agreements and their Order Forms; nothing on the Site is a price offer. If we later introduce paid features, subscriptions, or automatic renewals on the Site itself, we will post the applicable terms, including pricing, renewal, and cancellation and refund terms, before you incur any charge, and your continued use of the paid feature will constitute acceptance. Any beta, preview, or early-access feature we make available on the Site is provided AS IS, may be modified or withdrawn at any time, and is excluded from any commitment or warranty.

13Content Disclaimer

Content on the Site: (a) is provided for informational and illustrative purposes only; (b) is not professional, legal, financial, or real estate advice; and (c) should be independently verified before you rely on it. Statements about programs, sessions, schedules, and properties on the Site are illustrative and subject to change without notice.

Any artificial-intelligence-generated demonstrations, examples, outputs, or informational content shown on the public Site are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only, may contain errors, and should be independently verified before you rely on them.

14Service Availability; Modifications

We do not promise that the Site will be available at any particular time or without interruption. We may modify, suspend, geographically restrict, or discontinue the Site or any part of it at any time without notice or liability. Any uptime or service-level commitment for member services exists only in the applicable Member Agreement.

15Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PIETER INC. AND THE VENDOR GROUP (DEFINED IN SECTION 1) DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, AND ANY WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT CONTENT IS CURRENT OR COMPLETE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY CONTENT.

16Limitation of Liability

16.1Exclusion

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEITHER PIETER INC. NOR ANY MEMBER OF THE VENDOR GROUP WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR THESE TERMS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY.

16.2Cap

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF PIETER INC. AND THE VENDOR GROUP ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF USD $100 OR THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID US TO USE THE SITE IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. THIS CAP DOES NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. NOTHING IN THIS SECTION LIMITS OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES FOR YOUR BREACH OF SECTION 7 OR SECTION 8.

16.3Sole Recourse

The protections, disclaimers, and limitations in these Terms extend to every member of the Vendor Group. You agree that any claim arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms may be brought only against Pieter Inc. as the contracting entity, and not against any other member of the Vendor Group, which are intended third-party beneficiaries of this Section.

17Dispute Resolution; Arbitration; Class Action Waiver

17.1Governing Law

These Terms and any Dispute are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles, except that the Federal Arbitration Act governs this Section 17.

17.2Informal Resolution First

Before filing any proceeding, you and we will attempt in good faith to resolve any Dispute by negotiation for 30 days from written notice of the Dispute (to us: legal@pieterstudio.com). Either party may then elect non-binding mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Commercial Mediation Procedures, seated in Wilmington, Delaware, for up to 60 days.

17.3Binding Arbitration

Any Dispute not resolved under Section 17.2 will be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by the AAA before a single arbitrator, seated in the State of Delaware, under the AAA rules applicable to the Dispute (including the Consumer Arbitration Rules where they apply). The arbitrator will apply Delaware substantive law, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction, including the state and federal courts located in Wilmington (New Castle County), Delaware. Arbitration proceedings and outcomes are confidential except as required by law.

17.4Class Action Waiver

ALL DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY. NEITHER YOU NOR WE MAY BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. If this waiver is found unenforceable as to a particular claim, that claim, and only that claim, will proceed in court, with the remainder in arbitration.

17.5Jury Trial Waiver

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EACH PARTY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SITE.

17.6Injunctive Relief Carve-Out

Either party may seek temporary or preliminary injunctive or other equitable relief at any time in the state or federal courts located in Wilmington (New Castle County), Delaware, without first completing negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, to prevent irreparable harm, including for actual or threatened breach of Section 7 (Acceptable Use), Section 8 (Intellectual Property), or circumvention of Site security. Both parties consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in those courts and waive any forum non conveniens objection. You may also bring a qualifying claim in small claims court.

17.7Arbitration Opt-Out

You may opt out of Sections 17.3 through 17.5 by sending written notice to legal@pieterstudio.com within 30 days after you first accept these Terms, stating your name and that you opt out of arbitration. Opting out does not affect any other provision of these Terms.

17.8Limitations Period

Any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site must be brought within 2 years after the claiming party knew or should have known of the facts giving rise to it, or it is permanently barred, except where Applicable Law does not permit this shortening.

18Indemnification

You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Pieter Inc. and the Vendor Group from and against any third-party claim, and resulting damages, costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of: (a) your violation of these Terms; (b) your Submissions; or (c) your violation of Applicable Law or of any third-party right in connection with your use of the Site. We may assume the exclusive defense of any matter subject to indemnification, and you will cooperate with our defense.

19Export and Sanctions Compliance

You represent that you are not: (a) located in, or a resident of, any country or region subject to comprehensive United States sanctions; (b) listed on any United States government restricted-party list, including the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals list; or (c) using the Site in violation of United States export control or sanctions laws. We may restrict access by geography to support this compliance.

20Suspension and Termination

We may suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, including where: (a) we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or Applicable Law; (b) we reasonably believe your device, network, or activity presents a security risk to the Site, including suspected automated or abusive activity; or (c) required to protect the Site, our members, or third parties. You may stop using the Site at any time. Sections 7 through 10, 13, and 15 through 23 survive any termination.

21Electronic Communications

By using the Site or emailing us, you consent to receive communications from us electronically, and you agree that all agreements, notices, and disclosures we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that they be in writing. Transactional and relationship emails are part of Site operations; marketing emails, if any, will include an unsubscribe mechanism as required by the CAN-SPAM Act.

22Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by posting the updated version on the Site with a new Last Updated date. For material changes, we will provide notice on the Site at least 15 days before the change takes effect where practicable. Your continued use of the Site after the Last Updated date of a revision constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree to a revision, stop using the Site.

23General Provisions

23.1Entire Agreement

These Terms and the Privacy Policy are the entire agreement between you and Pieter Inc. regarding the public Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous oral, written, and electronic understandings and communications on that subject. The Member Agreements are separate agreements.

23.2Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, it will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to be enforceable, and the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

23.3No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of it or of any other provision.

23.4Assignment

You may not assign these Terms, and any attempted assignment by you is void. We may assign them in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets.

23.5Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, labor disputes, internet or utility failures, cyberattacks, war, or governmental action.

23.6No Relationship

Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, employment, fiduciary, or agency relationship between you and us.

23.7Notices

Legal notices to Pieter Inc. must be sent to Pieter Inc., 447 Sutter St, Ste 405, San Francisco, CA 94108, with a copy to legal@pieterstudio.com. We may provide notices to you by posting on the Site or by any contact information you provide.

24Contact

Questions about these Terms: hello@pieterstudio.com. Membership inquiries: membership@pieterstudio.com. Mail: Pieter Inc. d/b/a Pieter Studio, 447 Sutter St, Ste 405, San Francisco, CA 94108.