Last update
February 8, 2026
Essential guidelines for working with numelume
numelume’s Terms of Service define the boundaries of engagement: what clients receive, what remains proprietary, and how work may be used, licensed, or protected. They clarify rights, responsibilities, and limitations so every collaboration operates with legal clarity, IP integrity, and predictable expectations.
Service Scope
numelume provides strategic naming, brand language architecture, and linguistic systems that define, differentiate, and future‑proof a brand’s verbal identity. The scope includes discovery, naming frameworks, curated name portfolios, linguistic, cultural, and legal vetting, rationale development, and the creation of foundational brand language assets aligned with the agreed brief. numelume does not provide visual design, domain acquisition, or any services not explicitly outlined in the engagement agreement. Any additional exploration, rounds, or deliverables beyond the defined scope require a separate written expansion of services.
General Project Terms
The project operates under a defined scope, timeline, and set of deliverables agreed upon at the outset of the engagement. All strategic, creative, linguistic, and legal work produced by numelume remains proprietary until full payment is received, at which point the client receives the specific usage rights outlined in the agreement. Revisions, expansions, or additional rounds beyond the agreed scope require a separate written authorization and may adjust fees or timelines. Both parties commit to timely communication, confidentiality, and the protection of shared information to ensure a focused, efficient, and high‑integrity collaboration.
Intellectual Property
All strategic, creative, linguistic, conceptual, and legal work produced by numelume remains the exclusive intellectual property of numelume until full payment is received and the agreed‑upon usage rights are formally transferred. The client receives only the specific rights explicitly granted in the engagement agreement; all other rights—including underlying logic, frameworks, methodologies, naming systems, and unused name candidates—remain solely owned and protected by numelume. Any reproduction, modification, distribution, or use of numelume’s work beyond the licensed scope requires prior written authorization. Numelume retains the right to reference non‑confidential aspects of the engagement in its portfolio unless otherwise agreed in writing.
General Payment Structure
All projects require an initial non‑refundable deposit to secure the engagement and activate work after the free consultation. The remaining balance is invoiced according to the agreed project milestones or upon delivery of final assets, with all intellectual property transferring only after full payment is received. Late payments may pause project progress and can incur additional fees, and any work requested beyond the defined scope is billed separately at the prevailing rate. All payments are due in full by the stated invoice deadlines to maintain project continuity and uphold the integrity of the engagement.
General Timeline & Communication
The project follows a structured timeline defined at the start of the engagement, with key milestones, review points, and delivery windows agreed upon in writing. Timely client feedback is essential to maintain momentum; delays in approvals or inputs may shift the overall schedule. All communication occurs through the designated channels identified at kickoff to ensure clarity, continuity, and a single source of truth. Both parties commit to responsive, professional communication that supports a focused, efficient, and high‑integrity workflow.
Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all materials, strategies, naming candidates, frameworks, and proprietary information shared throughout the engagement. Any non‑public information exchanged during the project may not be disclosed, reproduced, or used outside the scope of the engagement without prior written consent. numelume protects all client information with the same rigor it applies to its own intellectual property, ensuring a secure and private environment for strategic and creative development.
Termination Rights
Either party may terminate the engagement with written notice if the other materially breaches the agreement or fails to meet its obligations, provided the issue is not resolved within the specified cure period. Upon termination, all completed work and outstanding fees become immediately due, and any untransferred intellectual property remains solely owned by numelume. If the client ends the project early for reasons unrelated to breach, all payments made to date remain non‑refundable, and any additional work completed but not yet invoiced will be billed accordingly.
Liability
numelume’s services are provided with professional rigor, but all deliverables are offered “as is,” without guarantees regarding market performance or third‑party approvals. numelume is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the client’s use of the work, including business decisions, trademark outcomes, or implementation results. The client is responsible for conducting any additional due diligence required for deployment. numelume’s total liability under the engagement is limited to the amount paid for the specific project in question.
