Terms of service.
Effective Date: July 2025
Welcome to ROKA Design Studio. By accessing this website or engaging our design services, you agree to the following Terms of Service. These terms outline how we work, what you can expect from us, and your responsibilities as a client.
1. About Us
ROKA Design Studio is an Australian-based design practice offering:
Concept design for renovations and new homes
Interior design services
Council approval documentation (DA, CDC, CC)
In-house building advice
3D visualisation and renders
Free initial consultations
All services are tailored to suit your project, site conditions, and local regulations.
2. Free Consultation
We offer a complimentary 30-minute phone or Zoom consultation. This session is obligation-free and is intended to explore your project goals, budget, and approval pathway options.
3. Service Engagement
Following the consultation, we will provide a tailored fee proposal outlining:
Scope of work
Estimated timeline
Fixed or hourly pricing
Payment terms
Work commences only after written acceptance of this proposal and payment of any required deposit.
4. Payments
All fees are quoted in AUD and inclusive of GST unless stated otherwise.
Payments are required in stages or as outlined in your proposal
Late payments may delay the project or result in withheld documentation
Revisions or additional work outside the agreed scope may incur extra fees
5. Design Ownership
ROKA Design Studio retains ownership of all design work, concepts, drawings, and renderings until full payment is received.
You are granted a licence to use the final deliverables for your project only. Reproduction or distribution without consent is not permitted.
6. Revisions and Variations
Your design package includes a set number of revisions, noted in your proposal. Any additional changes outside scope or late-stage design changes may be billed at an hourly rate.
7. Cancellations and Refunds
You may cancel at any stage before project commencement.
Once work has begun, partial fees may apply based on time spent and deliverables completed. Refunds are assessed case-by-case.
8. Site and Regulatory Responsibility
It is the client’s responsibility to:
Engage relevant licensed professionals (e.g. builder, certifier, engineer)
Provide accurate site information and documentation
Ensure compliance with local planning and building regulations
We assist with approvals and coordination but are not liable for council decisions, third-party consultant delays, or construction execution.
9. Limitation of Liability
ROKA Design Studio is not liable for indirect or consequential losses. We do not guarantee approval outcomes, cost estimates, or construction performance unless specified in writing.
All advice is provided in good faith and based on the best available information at the time.
10. Privacy
Your personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not share your data with third parties unless required for service delivery (e.g. engineer, certifier).
11. Changes to Terms
These Terms of Service may be updated at any time. The latest version will always be accessible on our website.
12. Contact
For questions about these terms or your project, contact:
ROKA Design Studio
Email: hello@rokadesignstudio.com.au