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Terms of Use for ONTHEBIAS & Subscription Terms for ONTHEBIASTUDIO
Last Updated: July 3rd, 2025

This website, subscription platform, and all digital content are operated by PYGMALION PROJECTS LLC ("ONTHEBIAS," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing, browsing, subscribing to, or purchasing from ONTHEBIASTUDIO (the "Platform"), you ("User," "you," or "Subscriber") agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use and Subscription Terms ("Terms").

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using ONTHEBIAS services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. People who purchase ONTHEBIAS assets are also subject to these Terms.

2. Eligibility & Account Responsibilities
You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to access and use ONTHEBIASTUDIO.

By registering an account, you agree to:

Provide accurate and up-to-date information
Maintain the security of your login credentials
Not share your account or login details with anyone outside of an authorized multi-seat plan

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for misuse, breach of terms, or fraudulent activity.

3. Plans and Access Levels
Free Plan (ONTHEBIASTUDIO FREE)

Access to Global Factory Platform
Access to Weekly OTB Q&A Sessions
No billing or subscription commitment

Core Plan (ONTHEBIASTUDIO CORE)

Everything in Free Plan, plus:
Full Design Asset Library (15,000+ editable tools)
Fashion Trend Forecasts
AI Design, Sourcing & 3D Tools (as released)
Full Class Library
$99/month or $891/year
12-month commitment minimum

Premium Plan (ONTHEBIASTUDIO PREMIUM)

Everything in Core Plan, plus:
White-Glove Personal Onboarding
Design Feedback (3x per month)
Private Chat Community
Live Workshops & Design Critiques
Concierge Support
IRL Event Invitations
$149/month or $1,431/year
12-month commitment minimum

4. Subscription Commitments & Auto-Renewal
All paid ONTHEBIASTUDIO subscriptions require a 12-month commitment.

You may be billed:

Monthly: 12 recurring payments
Annually: One upfront discounted payment

All subscriptions automatically renew at the end of the 12-month term unless canceled before the renewal date.

Canceling your subscription does not stop billing during the current 12-month term. You will continue to be charged through the end of your term, and no partial refunds will be issued.

5. Intellectual Property
All designs, graphics, software, instructional materials, and trademarks on this site are owned or licensed by ONTHEBIAS and protected by intellectual property law. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. All design assets requested through the "Design Assets Request" form remain the IP of ONTHEBIAS and will be added to our asset library. Including but not limited to (tech packs, flat sketch templates, 3D design assets, etc.). These requested assets fall under the same usage terms as existing assets in the ONTHEBIAS library.

6. Extended Licensing Options
ONTHEBIAS offers standard licensing for personal and client-based commercial use of downloadable assets. However, certain use cases — including mass production, resale, enterprise-scale deployment, or integration into commercial products — may require an extended license.

By using ONTHEBIASTUDIO, you agree to abide by the licensing terms that apply to your subscription level. For high-volume, enterprise, or resale-related use cases, you must secure an extended license from ONTHEBIAS prior to use.

Full details are available at:
onthebiasdesign.com/extended-licensing

Failure to obtain appropriate licensing for advanced or commercial use may result in account suspension or legal action.

7. AI Training & Design Ownership
You retain full ownership of any designs, outputs, or creative work you generate using ONTHEBIASTUDIO tools, including AI-assisted features. ONTHEBIAS will never use, license, or share your original work without your explicit consent.

Unless otherwise stated, your data is not used to train ONTHEBIAS foundational models or the models of other users. Any training or customization of AI tools using your activity is private to your account and will not affect or be accessible by other users.

You may choose to voluntarily contribute content to shared models, beta features, or community datasets — but participation will always be opt-in and clearly disclosed in advance.

8. Prohibited Conduct
Users may not:

Misuse the platform
Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or distribute harmful code
Infringe upon other users’ rights

ONTHEBIAS reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these conditions.

9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold ONTHEBIAS, its affiliates, employees, and partners harmless from any claims, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) resulting from:

Your misuse of ONTHEBIASTUDIO content or tools
Unauthorized redistribution or commercial use of licensed assets
Violation of third-party rights or applicable laws
Any breach of these Terms

10. Limitation of Liability
ONTHEBIAS acts solely as a platform to connect users, brands, service providers, and manufacturers. We do not verify or guarantee the quality, reliability, or legality of third-party services, communications, or transactions conducted through the platform.

By using ONTHEBIAS, you acknowledge and agree that ONTHEBIAS is not liable for any damages, disputes, losses, fraud, or dissatisfaction arising from your interactions with other users, providers, factories, or any third party listed or featured on the platform.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ONTHEBIAS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including but not limited to lost profits, lost data, reputational harm, business interruption, or service failure — even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Additionally, while ONTHEBIAS provides digital design assets, templates, educational content, and creative tools, these materials are offered “as is” without warranty. We do not guarantee that any downloaded or accessed asset will meet your specific technical, legal, or commercial needs. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any use of ONTHEBIAS content, assets, or tools complies with your intended use case, applicable laws, and any third-party requirements.

All users assume full responsibility for their decisions and actions made through or in connection with the platform, including but not limited to the use of ONTHEBIAS content, participation in its directories, and engagement with third parties.

11. Refund Policy
We enforce a strict no-refund policy for all:

Subscription payments (monthly or annual)
One-time digital product purchases
Partial usage or early cancellation

Refunds will not be granted for dissatisfaction after access, forgotten cancellations, or technical misunderstandings. Digital product purchases are final sale due to the instant access and intellectual property protection involved.

12. Third-Party Services
We may integrate third-party services such as Calendly, Klaviyo, Stripe, or Zendesk to deliver and support our experience. Your use of those services is also governed by their respective privacy policies and terms of service.

13. Digital Product Licensing & Restrictions
All assets downloaded or accessed from ONTHEBIASTUDIO — including brushes, templates, design bundles, trend files, and other creative assets — are protected under ONTHEBIAS intellectual property rights.

Users are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license for:

Personal brand use
Client-based commercial work

Users may not:

Resell or redistribute the files
Train AI models using ONTHEBIAS content
Share downloaded content with non-subscribers
Reverse engineer or repackage content for resale

Violations will result in immediate account termination and potential legal action.

14. Platform Conduct
Users agree not to:

Harass, impersonate, or abuse other users
Share malicious software, phishing attempts, or unauthorized links
Scrape, mirror, or clone any part of the ONTHEBIASTUDIO platform
Use the platform to promote competing services or products

ONTHEBIAS reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for any conduct that disrupts the community or undermines the platform's integrity.

15. Enterprise and Multi-Seat Access
Enterprise access is available to teams, schools, and agencies.

Team members must:

Be registered with their own licensed account or assigned seat
Comply with all usage restrictions and licensing terms

Account sharing or seat overuse will result in enforcement action and may require plan upgrades.

16. Intellectual Property Ownership
All content, systems, language, product designs, visual identity, and back-end architecture of ONTHEBIASTUDIO are the sole intellectual property of ONTHEBIAS.

You may not use our brand, name, likeness, or proprietary framework without written permission.

17. Platform Availability
ONTHEBIASTUDIO is provided "as is." We make no guarantee of uninterrupted availability or permanent access to any feature or digital asset.

We may modify, pause, or discontinue parts of the service at our discretion.

18. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account without notice for:

Breach of these Terms
Abuse of the platform
Non-payment or chargebacks
Unauthorized redistribution or piracy

In the event of termination, no refund will be issued.

19. Legal Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Iowa, United States.
Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts of Delaware unless otherwise stated by ONTHEBIAS.

20. Updates to These Terms
ONTHEBIAS reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time.
Changes will be posted to this page and take effect immediately. Continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance

21. Platform Activity Monitoring & Data Use
ONTHEBIAS may monitor and analyze user activity on the platform, including but not limited to: features accessed, downloads, usage frequency, category preferences, and tool interactions. This data may be used to improve platform performance, enhance user experience, develop new tools and features, and generate aggregated or anonymized reports for internal or external use. Personally identifiable information will not be disclosed publicly without explicit consent.

22. Data Commercialization & Reporting
ONTHEBIAS reserves the right to create, share, and commercialize aggregated or anonymized insights based on platform usage data. These insights may include design trend reports, sourcing behavior analytics, category usage benchmarks, or other fashion intelligence outputs. Such data may be used internally, published, or shared with partners and third parties, provided that no individual user or account is personally identifiable without their explicit permission.

23. Contact
For questions about these Terms, reach us at: info@onthebiasdesign.com

By using ONTHEBIASTUDIO, you agree to these Terms in full.

ONTHEBIAS Factory Directory – Terms of Use
Last updated: June 5, 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to the ONTHEBIAS Factory Directory (the “Directory”), operated by ONTHEBIAS (“we,” “our,” “us”)—a fashion technology platform building the infrastructure for the next 50 years of fashion. By participating in the Directory, you (“Factory,” “you”) agree to comply with these Terms of Use.

These Terms govern your listing, communication, and interactions within our ecosystem. If you do not agree, do not use or submit your information to the Directory.

2. About ONTHEBIAS
ONTHEBIAS is a subscription-based fashion technology platform that connects creative professionals and apparel brands to world-class tools and resources for product development. These include:

A professional-grade design asset library
An AI-enhanced factory directory with sourcing support
Creative toolkits and educational resources
A digital marketplace infrastructure to support scalable, global production

We are not an agency. We are a platform enabling data-driven production and streamlined fashion creation through technology and partnerships.

3. Directory Purpose
The ONTHEBIAS Factory Directory serves as a matchmaking tool between fashion brands and vetted manufacturing partners. We curate a trusted global network—categorized by product type, capabilities, sustainability, location, and minimums—allowing for intelligent sourcing and meaningful collaboration.

4. Eligibility & Participation Requirements
To be listed, your factory must:

Be a legally registered entity
Provide accurate information about your services, specialties, and order minimums
Comply with responsible labor and environmental standards
Respond to brand inquiries promptly and respectfully
Be open to audits, brand feedback, and possible review by ONTHEBIAS staff

ONTHEBIAS reserves the right to verify your credentials at any time and revoke access for violations.

5. Listing & Subscription Tiers
a. Standard Listing (Free)

It is free to create a factory profile and join the ONTHEBIAS Factory Directory
Your factory will be visible in the platform’s public directory and may receive inbound messages or sourcing inquiries
Listing does not guarantee exposure, search priority, or lead referrals

b. Boost Subscription (Paid – Optional)

Factories may choose to enroll in an optional monthly “Boost” subscription
Boosted factories receive:
- Priority exposure in search results and sourcing tools
- Featured placement in internal brand recommendations
- Enhanced visibility in AI sourcing and lead matchmaking
- Opportunities for curated introductions to high-volume and enterprise clients

Subscription terms, pricing, and features are subject to change with 30 days’ notice.

Boost participation does not affect the requirement to comply with ONTHEBIAS platform policies, including future commission structures or native payment system use.

6. Platform Fees & Future Commission Policy
During the 2025 pilot year, ONTHEBIAS collects no commission on deals facilitated through the Directory.

However, by creating a profile with ONTHEBIAS, you expressly agree to the following:

Commission Agreement:
You agree to pay a platform commission to ONTHEBIAS on any orders or production deals that originate from a connection facilitated by the platform, including but not limited to:
- Clients who discover your factory through the Directory
- Clients matched via ONTHEBIAS AI sourcing or concierge introductions
- Clients referred during ONTHEBIAS demos, webinars, or content features
Notice of Activation:
Commission terms will be communicated with at least 30 days’ notice before they take effect.
Native Payment System Compliance:
Once the ONTHEBIAS payment system is launched, you agree to process all transactions with ONTHEBIAS-originated clients through our platform’s native solution. This ensures security, transparency, and proper commission handling.

Failure to comply with future commission terms or circumvent payment systems may result in delisting, legal recourse, or other penalties.

7. Factory Responsibilities
By participating, you agree to:

Keep your listing current and accurate
Professionally manage communication with interested brands
Maintain confidentiality for all shared IP and design assets
Avoid spam, unsolicited pitches, or misuse of the platform
Honor deadlines and agreements with ONTHEBIAS brands

Failure to meet these responsibilities may result in suspension or permanent removal.

8. Intellectual Property & Confidentiality
ONTHEBIAS branding, systems, AI tools, and platform structure are our intellectual property. Unauthorized usage is strictly prohibited.

You may not reuse or share any brand-submitted materials—designs, sketches, assets—without written permission. Confidentiality is assumed in all brand–factory interactions.

9. AI Sourcing Assistant
By being listed, your metadata (product types, certifications, MOQs, lead times, etc.) may be used by ONTHEBIAS’s AI assistant to recommend your factory to relevant brands. Inclusion in AI sourcing does not guarantee visibility or deals.

10. Removal & Termination
ONTHEBIAS may suspend or remove your listing if:

You violate these Terms
You receive multiple unresolved brand complaints
You attempt to circumvent future platform payment or commission requirements
You become inactive or unresponsive

All listing removals are at our discretion. No refunds will be issued.

11. Disclaimer
ONTHEBIAS facilitates introductions but does not guarantee successful deals, product quality, or payment terms between brands and factories.

However, once our payment system is live, you are required to use ONTHEBIAS for all transactions with clients sourced through the platform. Off-platform arrangements are considered a breach of these Terms.

12. Independent Entity Acknowledgment
By joining the ONTHEBIAS Factory Directory, you acknowledge that you are acting as an independent entity. You are not an employee, agent, joint venture partner, or legal representative of ONTHEBIAS for any purpose.

ONTHEBIAS does not control your operations, pricing, lead times, production quality, or contract terms with brands. Your participation in the platform does not constitute a partnership, endorsement, or employment relationship. You are solely responsible for fulfilling any agreements or obligations you enter into with clients through the platform.

13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ONTHEBIAS, its affiliates, directors, employees, and representatives from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from or related to:

Your products, services, or communications with brands
Any breach of these Terms or applicable laws
Infringement of third-party intellectual property or rights
Disputes between you and a brand, vendor, or third party

14. Limitation of Liability
ONTHEBIAS acts solely as a platform to connect users, brands, service providers, and manufacturers. We do not verify or guarantee the quality, reliability, or legality of third-party services, communications, or transactions conducted through the platform.

By using ONTHEBIAS, you acknowledge and agree that ONTHEBIAS is not liable for any damages, disputes, losses, fraud, or dissatisfaction arising from your interactions with other users, providers, factories, or any third party listed or featured on the platform.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ONTHEBIAS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including but not limited to lost profits, lost data, reputational harm, business interruption, or service failure — even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Additionally, while ONTHEBIAS provides digital design assets, templates, educational content, and creative tools, these materials are offered “as is” without warranty. We do not guarantee that any downloaded or accessed asset will meet your specific technical, legal, or commercial needs. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any use of ONTHEBIAS content, assets, or tools complies with your intended use case, applicable laws, and any third-party requirements.

All users assume full responsibility for their decisions and actions made through or in connection with the platform, including but not limited to the use of ONTHEBIAS content, participation in its directories, and engagement with third parties.

15. Data & Privacy
Your public listing data will be visible to ONTHEBIAS users. Internal messaging and usage may be monitored for platform quality assurance.

By participating in the Directory, you grant ONTHEBIAS the right to analyze data associated with your listing, messaging activity, and production capabilities, including but not limited to:

Product categories, production specialties, and item types
Tags, metadata, and content submitted through profiles or conversations
Aggregated patterns across sourcing behavior and output types

This data may be used to improve our AI sourcing engine, trend reporting, and platform insights. Analysis will not disclose proprietary designs or brand-specific project details without your written consent.

You agree to receive operational updates, platform notices, and essential communications. You may opt out of marketing content, but not critical service notifications.

16. Platform Activity Monitoring & Data Use
ONTHEBIAS may monitor and analyze user activity on the platform, including but not limited to: features accessed, downloads, usage frequency, category preferences, and tool interactions. This data may be used to improve platform performance, enhance user experience, develop new tools and features, and generate aggregated or anonymized reports for internal or external use. Personally identifiable information will not be disclosed publicly without explicit consent.

17. Data Commercialization & Reporting
ONTHEBIAS reserves the right to create, share, and commercialize aggregated or anonymized insights based on platform usage data. These insights may include design trend reports, sourcing behavior analytics, category usage benchmarks, or other fashion intelligence outputs. Such data may be used internally, published, or shared with partners and third parties, provided that no individual user or account is personally identifiable without their explicit permission.

18. Amendments
These Terms may be updated at any time. Continued platform usage after revisions constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We will notify you of material changes via email or platform alerts.

19. Contact
For questions, support, or partnership inquiries:
partners@onthebiasdesign.com

20. Legal Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Iowa, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or related to these Terms will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Iowa.

ONTHEBIAS Services Directory – Terms of Use
Last updated: June 5, 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to the ONTHEBIAS Services Directory (the “Directory”), operated by ONTHEBIAS (“we,” “our,” “us”)—a fashion technology platform building the infrastructure for the next 50 years of fashion. By participating in the Directory, you (“Provider,” “you”) agree to comply with these Terms of Use.

These Terms govern your listing, communication, and interactions within our ecosystem. If you do not agree, do not submit your information to or use the Directory.

2. About ONTHEBIAS
ONTHEBIAS is a subscription-based platform that connects fashion professionals, brands, manufacturers, and service providers. We empower the next generation of fashion creation with design tools, education, sourcing infrastructure, and trusted connections between verified service providers and fashion businesses.

3. Directory Purpose
The Services Directory exists to match brands with vetted providers offering services such as patternmaking, tech packs, marketing, photography, consulting, sample development, and more. We curate a global network of creative professionals to enable faster, smarter fashion execution.

4. Eligibility & Participation Requirements
To be listed, you must:

Be a legally operating individual or business entity
Provide accurate information about your services, pricing, and contact details
Respond to client inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Adhere to professional conduct, transparency, and delivery standards

ONTHEBIAS reserves the right to verify your credentials and remove your listing at its discretion.

5. Listing Tiers
a. Standard Listing (Free)

Your profile is publicly visible in the Directory
You may receive inbound requests and messages from platform users
Exposure is not guaranteed and depends on demand and relevance

b. Boost Subscription (Paid – Optional)

Priority exposure in search results and featured placements
Enhanced visibility in AI-assisted recommendations
Opportunities for curated introductions to premium or enterprise clients

All subscription pricing and features are subject to change with 30 days’ notice.

6. Platform Fees & Future Commission Policy
During the 2025 pilot period, ONTHEBIAS does not collect a commission on service bookings.

By creating a profile, you agree to:

Pay ONTHEBIAS a future platform commission on deals or projects resulting from platform introductions
Use ONTHEBIAS’s native payment infrastructure (when available) for all clients sourced through the platform

Commission terms will be shared at least 30 days prior to enforcement. Attempts to circumvent these policies may result in removal.

7. Service Provider Responsibilities
You agree to:

Maintain accurate, up-to-date service descriptions and contact details
Communicate clearly and respectfully with clients
Deliver promised services in a timely and professional manner
Keep all shared brand materials confidential unless authorized to share
Refrain from spamming or low-quality promotional behavior

Failure to follow these responsibilities may result in suspension or delisting without refund.

8. Independent Contractor Status
All service providers listed on the ONTHEBIAS Services Directory are independent contractors or entities. Listing your services on the platform does not establish any agency, partnership, joint venture, employment, or franchise relationship with ONTHEBIAS.

ONTHEBIAS does not supervise, manage, or direct your work and is not responsible for any outcomes, deliverables, or interactions between you and your clients. You act solely on your own behalf and are fully responsible for your services, pricing, timelines, and communications with clients.

9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold ONTHEBIAS harmless from any claims, damages, costs, or liabilities arising out of:

The services you provide through or in connection with the Directory
Any contract disputes, delays, or client dissatisfaction
Intellectual property violations or unauthorized use of assets
Any breach of these Terms or your obligations to clients

10. Limitation of Liability
ONTHEBIAS acts solely as a platform to connect users, brands, service providers, and manufacturers. We do not verify or guarantee the quality, reliability, or legality of third-party services, communications, or transactions conducted through the platform.

By using ONTHEBIAS, you acknowledge and agree that ONTHEBIAS is not liable for any damages, disputes, losses, fraud, or dissatisfaction arising from your interactions with other users, providers, factories, or any third party listed or featured on the platform.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ONTHEBIAS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including but not limited to lost profits, lost data, reputational harm, business interruption, or service failure — even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Additionally, while ONTHEBIAS provides digital design assets, templates, educational content, and creative tools, these materials are offered “as is” without warranty. We do not guarantee that any downloaded or accessed asset will meet your specific technical, legal, or commercial needs. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any use of ONTHEBIAS content, assets, or tools complies with your intended use case, applicable laws, and any third-party requirements.

All users assume full responsibility for their decisions and actions made through or in connection with the platform, including but not limited to the use of ONTHEBIAS content, participation in its directories, and engagement with third parties.

11. Intellectual Property & Confidentiality
ONTHEBIAS owns all branding, UI, UX, and platform infrastructure. Service providers may not use ONTHEBIAS branding or marks without written permission.

You agree to protect any brand-submitted files, artwork, designs, or strategies and not share, duplicate, or reuse such material outside the agreed project scope without written consent.

12. AI Sourcing & Directory Matching
Your profile metadata (categories, services, price ranges, specialties) may be used by ONTHEBIAS’s AI matching system to recommend your services to relevant brands. This does not guarantee visibility or engagement.

13. Removal & Termination
ONTHEBIAS may suspend or remove listings for the following reasons:

Violations of these Terms
Negative feedback or unresolved disputes
Attempts to avoid platform payment or commission structures
Prolonged inactivity or unresponsiveness

Delisted providers are not eligible for refund of any subscription or listing fees.

14. Disclaimer
ONTHEBIAS acts as a directory and connector. We do not guarantee outcomes, payment, project quality, or satisfaction. Any agreements formed are between the Provider and the Client directly.

15. Platform Activity Monitoring & Data Use
ONTHEBIAS may monitor and analyze user activity on the platform, including but not limited to: services accessed, communication activity, profile engagement, and category preferences. This data may be used to improve performance, refine our matching engine, and generate aggregated or anonymized platform insights. No personally identifiable data will be shared publicly without consent.

16. Data Commercialization & Reporting
ONTHEBIAS reserves the right to create and commercialize anonymized or aggregated insights derived from platform usage. These may include trend reports, sourcing behavior metrics, service demand trends, or other intelligence. No individual or provider-specific data will be disclosed without permission.

17. Legal Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Iowa, United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts of Iowa unless otherwise specified by ONTHEBIAS.

18. Contact
For questions, reach us at: partners@onthebiasdesign.com

By joining the Services Directory, you agree to these Terms in full.