Effective Date: July 26, 2026

Welcome to Archera. These Terms and Conditions govern your engagement with our architectural studio, including our website, design consultations, feasibility studies, and contracted professional services. By commissioning our studio or utilizing our platforms, you agree to comply with the terms set forth below.

1. Scope of Services

Archera provides architectural design, master planning, spatial programming, interior architecture, and construction administration services.

• Service Agreements: The precise scope, project milestones, schedule, and deliverables are defined in a separate, written Letter of Agreement or standard AIA / Professional Practice Contract signed by both parties.

  
  

• Informational Content: Project portfolios, concept sketches, preliminary advice, and case studies displayed on our website or social channels are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute formal architectural advice, stamp, or engineering sign-off.

  
  

2. Professional Fees & Payment Terms

• Fee Structures: Services are billed according to the model agreed upon in your project contract, which may include fixed lump sums, phased milestone payments, or hourly rates based on our current billing schedule.

  
  

• Invoicing: Invoices are issued monthly or upon the completion of designated project phases (e.g., Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents).

  
  

• Late Payments: Outstanding balances exceeding 30 calendar days past the due date may accrue interest at 1.5% per month (or the maximum statutory rate) and may result in the suspension of active design work or submission filings.

  
  

• Reimbursable Expenses: Direct project expenses—including municipal application fees, high-resolution plot runs, courier services, physical site model materials, and third-party permit fees—are billed directly to the client at cost plus our standard administrative surcharge.

  
  

3. Ownership of Instruments of Service & Copyright

• Intellectual Property: All preliminary drawings, models, 3D renderings, BIM models, specifications, and final construction documents prepared by Archera are considered Instruments of Service. Archera retains exclusive copyright, design rights, and intellectual property over these materials.

  
  

• Client License: Upon full settlement of all invoiced fees, the client is granted a non-exclusive, revocable license to utilize the drawings and plans exclusively for the construction, occupancy, and maintenance of the specific property identified in the contract.

  
  

• Restrictions: Instruments of Service may not be reused for secondary sites, repetitive developments, or modifications by third-party architects without the prior written consent and formal licensing agreement of Archera.

  
  

4. Client Responsibilities & Site Data

To maintain design accuracy and delivery schedules, the client is responsible for:

• Site Information: Providing complete, verified site information, including certified boundary surveys, title deeds, zoning restrictions, geotechnical soil reports, and environmental hazard assessments. Archera is entitled to rely on the accuracy of client-provided surveys.

  
  

• Timely Approvals: Delivering design phase approvals, finish selections, and programmatic feedback within reasonable timeframes to preserve the project schedule.

  
  

• Access to Property: Granting safe, unobstructed access to the property for site measurements, photography, drone surveys, and construction observation.

  
  

5. Sub-Consultants & Contractor Relations

• Technical Consultants: Structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers, as well as landscape architects and surveyors, operate as independent licensed professionals. Archera coordinates these disciplines but does not assume direct liability for engineering stamps or specialized sub-consultant calculations unless explicitly contracted under a design-build agreement.

  
  

• General Contractors: Archera is not the builder or constructor. We do not maintain control over construction means, methods, sequences, techniques, or on-site job safety. Construction administration services are intended solely to verify general visual conformance with the approved design intent.

  
  

6. Regulatory Approvals & Permitting

• No Guarantee of Municipal Outcomes: Archera prepares and submits drawings in full compliance with known, published building codes, life-safety requirements, and zoning ordinances. However, Archera does not guarantee the approval of variance applications, special use permits, historic landmark board reviews, or municipal building permits, as these decisions rest entirely with governing authorities.

  
  

• Revisions from Code Changes: Design changes mandated by updates to local building codes enacted after document completion will be treated as additional services.

  
  

7. Limitation of Liability

• Liability Cap: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the total aggregate liability of Archera, its principals, officers, and employees for any and all claims, losses, or damages arising out of our services shall not exceed the total architectural design fee actually paid by the client under the governing agreement.

  
  

• Consequential Damages: Neither Archera nor the client shall be liable to the other for indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, including loss of profit, loss of use, rental delays, or financing costs.

  
  

8. Termination of Services

• Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate a service agreement upon seven (7) days' written notice should the other party fail substantially to perform its obligations under the agreement.

  
  

• Termination for Convenience: The client may terminate the project at any time upon written notice. In such event, Archera shall be paid for all services rendered, staff hours logged, and reimbursable expenses incurred up to the date of termination.

  
  

9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions and any associated professional agreements shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Archera's primary registered office is located. Any dispute arising out of or related to our services shall first be submitted to good-faith mediation prior to the initiation of formal litigation or binding arbitration.

10. Contact Information

For contractual inquiries, legal notices, or clarifications regarding these terms, contact our practice:

• Studio: Archera Studio Architecture & Design

  
  

• Email: legal@archera.com

  
  

• Phone: +39 299 3001

  
  

• Office: Archera Studio, Legal & Contracts Department, Studio HQ