Terms and Conditions
Architectural design services for children and families
1. General information
These Terms and Conditions govern the provision of professional architectural design services by Amanda Simo Architektur, a boutique architectural design studio with professional address at Lindenstrasse 112, 10969 Berlin, Germany, hereinafter "THE STUDIO", to the client who engages the services, hereinafter "THE CLIENT".
THE STUDIO provides services internationally. These Terms and Conditions apply to all clients, with additional specific provisions for clients residing in the European Union pursuant to applicable law (section 15).
2. Scope of services
THE STUDIO will provide the architectural design services in accordance with the proposal approved by THE CLIENT, which may include, as the case may be:
- Conceptual design
- Architectural preliminary project
- Architectural drawings
- 3D models and/or renders
- Design consulting
Deliverables, formats, number of proposals and revisions will be specified in the project's individual proposal or contract.
3. Service exclusions
Unless expressly agreed in writing, the services do not include:
- Municipal procedures, permits or licenses with public or private bodies
- Technical studies (structural, electrical, sanitary, soil mechanics, topography, etc.)
- Site management, supervision or construction execution
- Final budgets and construction costs
- Modifications made by third parties without authorization or guidance from THE STUDIO
THE CLIENT is responsible for complying with the urban planning, construction and permitting regulations applicable in their country or jurisdiction.
4. Fees and payment
Fees are those set out in the approved proposal, in the currency indicated therein.
A non-refundable advance payment will be required to begin work, as agreed between the parties.
Payments must be made on the agreed dates, in the agreed forms and to the agreed parties.
In case of late payment, THE STUDIO may suspend services until they are regularized and charge interest on arrears in accordance with applicable law.
International transfer costs, currency conversion or local taxes applicable in THE CLIENT's country shall be borne by THE CLIENT, unless otherwise agreed.
Warning: No right of use shall be granted until full payment is received.
5. Changes and revisions
The service includes a limited number of revisions as agreed.
THE CLIENT must be precise and timely regarding their design and/or infrastructure or furniture construction interests and needs.
THE CLIENT shall be entitled to a preliminary review of their proposal, which must be approved to ensure it meets the requested specifications.
Additional changes or substantial modifications requested outside the original scope will result in additional costs and schedule adjustments at THE CLIENT's expense.
Changes requested after written approval will be considered new work.
6. Intellectual property
All designs, plans, models and documents produced are the intellectual property of THE STUDIO, protected under German and international copyright law (Berne Convention).
THE CLIENT receives a unique and exclusive use license for the contracted project, at the agreed location and for the agreed specific purpose.
Reproduction, modification or reuse of the design in other projects without written authorization from THE STUDIO is prohibited.
THE STUDIO may use the project for portfolio, publication or promotional purposes, respecting THE CLIENT's confidentiality.
7. Timelines and deliveries
Delivery times are estimates and depend on the timely delivery of information and approvals by THE CLIENT.
Delays attributable to THE CLIENT will automatically extend the deadlines.
THE STUDIO will not be liable for delays caused by force majeure.
8. Client obligations
THE CLIENT undertakes to:
- Provide truthful, complete and verified information
- Review and approve deliveries within a reasonable time
- Not modify or execute the plans without authorization from THE STUDIO
- Punctually meet the agreed payments
- Comply with the local regulations applicable in their jurisdiction
9. Liability and limitations
THE STUDIO does not guarantee final construction costs or construction outcomes.
THE STUDIO is not responsible for execution, interpretation or construction errors made by third parties not under its direct supervision.
THE STUDIO is not responsible for breaches of urban planning, construction or permitting regulations in jurisdictions other than Germany; it is THE CLIENT's responsibility to verify the applicability of the designs in their country.
Without prejudice to the provisions of section 15 for EU clients, THE STUDIO's total liability is limited to the amount actually paid for the contracted services.
10. Suspension or termination of service
Without prejudice to the specific rights of EU consumers provided in section 15, either party may terminate the service by written notice for just cause.
Payments already made for executed services are non-refundable.
THE CLIENT must pay for the work executed up to the date of termination.
11. Confidentiality
Both parties undertake to keep confidential the technical, commercial and personal information shared during the development of the project, except where required by law.
12. Transparency
THE STUDIO will provide clear and timely information about the scope of the services, fees, estimated timelines and any adjustments that may arise during the development of the project.
Any additional cost, change in scope or relevant change will be communicated to THE CLIENT in advance for approval.
THE STUDIO will not perform work outside the agreed scope without the express consent of THE CLIENT.
13. Protection and privacy of personal data
The processing of personal data is governed by the GDPR and applicable German law. See the Privacy Policy for full details.
14. Applicable law and jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding conflict-of-law rules and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
The jurisdiction for any dispute arising from this contract shall be Berlin, Germany, except:
- When THE CLIENT acts as a consumer residing in the EU, in which case the legal jurisdictional provisions corresponding to their domicile shall apply.
- When THE CLIENT resides outside the EU and the parties agree in writing on an alternative jurisdiction or mediation/arbitration procedure.
15. Specific provisions for clients residing in the European Union
The following provisions apply exclusively to clients residing in the European Union and acting as consumers within the meaning of § 13 of the German Civil Code (BGB). These provisions supplement or, in case of conflict, prevail over the foregoing general clauses.
15.1 Right of withdrawal (Widerrufsrecht)
THE CLIENT consumer has the right to withdraw from the contract within fourteen (14) days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period begins on the day of conclusion of the contract.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, THE CLIENT must notify THE STUDIO by an unequivocal statement (for example, by email to info@amandasimo.com).
If THE CLIENT expressly requests that the provision of services begin before the end of the withdrawal period, they must pay THE STUDIO an amount proportional to the services actually rendered up to the time of withdrawal.
The right of withdrawal expires prematurely if THE STUDIO has fully performed the service and execution began with THE CLIENT's express prior consent, who also acknowledged having lost their right of withdrawal upon commencement of execution.
15.2 Liability limitation for EU consumers
For EU consumer clients, the liability limitation provided in section 9 applies with the following mandatory clarifications under German law:
THE STUDIO is liable without limitation for intent and gross negligence, as well as for damages resulting from injury to life, body or health.
In case of slight negligence, THE STUDIO is only liable for the breach of essential contractual obligations (Kardinalpflichten), with liability limited to foreseeable and contract-typical damages.
15.3 Consumer dispute resolution
THE STUDIO is not willing or obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration body.
The European Commission provides an online dispute resolution platform (ODR) available at: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
16. Severability clause
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is declared invalid or unenforceable in a given jurisdiction, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions or their enforceability in other jurisdictions. The invalid provision shall be replaced by one that most closely approximates the economic and legal purpose of the original provision.
17. Acceptance
Engaging the services implies full acceptance of the Terms and Conditions described herein.
Date of last update: 15.05.2026