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Welcome to Looks Like Good Design! We are a platform that celebrates outstanding creativity from designers and studios across the globe. Our mission is to showcase inspiring work while ensuring creators receive proper recognition and fostering a culture of respect within the design community.

By accessing this website (“Site”), you accept the following terms and guidelines. If anything is unclear or you have concerns, we encourage you to reach out.

1. Who We Are & What This Covers

This Site is run by Paul Holstein ("Looks Like Good Design," "we," or "us"). This is not a business entity but a personal project advocating for human-driven, non-AI design.

Since taking over this site in 2019, my focus has been to highlight innovative, original work that upholds the integrity of creative design.

Location –
Address: 4/205 Montague Road, West End, Queensland, Australia
Phone: +61 (7) 3844 9440

These terms apply to your use of our Site. If you do not agree to these terms, we ask that you refrain from using the Site.

2. Privacy & Cookies

What We Collect & Why

To improve our Site’s functionality and user experience, we gather general analytics, including:

• Website traffic insights.
• User preferences for an optimised experience.
• Site functionality enhancements.

Cookies are used to facilitate these functions, but you may disable cookies at any time in your browser settings. We do not track personal information nor use cookies for advertising purposes. For details on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

We take appropriate measures to protect personal information and do not sell or share user data with third parties.

Data Security & Retention

We prioritise the security of any information you share with us. While we do not collect sensitive personal data, standard security protocols are in place to prevent unauthorised access.

Stored data (such as newsletter sign-up emails) is retained only for as long as required and can be removed upon request.

Third-Party Services & Links

We use external services like Google Analytics to track website trends. These services collect anonymised data and operate under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for additional information.

Our Site may include links to third-party websites. We do not control their content or privacy terms, so please review their policies before engaging.

Your Rights & Contact

If you have shared personal information (such as subscribing to a newsletter) and wish to update or delete it, please contact us at: info@lookslikegood.com

3. Copyright & Intellectual Property

Respecting Creators

• We do not claim ownership of any work showcased. It remains the intellectual property of its respective creator(s).
• Proper attribution is our priority. If you believe something is misattributed, let us know.
• This content is for inspiration, not replication. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or modification is not permitted.

Content Removal Policy

If you believe any content featured on Looks Like Good Design infringes on copyright or lacks proper attribution, please contact us, and we will review the issue promptly.

4. Sharing & Using Our Name

We appreciate when people mention Looks Like Good Design or feature our name and logo on their platforms. However, we kindly ask that:

• The branding is used in good faith and in a way that aligns with our values.
• No modifications are made to our name or logo.
• Reach out if you’d like official branding assets (logos, emblems, etc.)—we’re happy to provide them!
• We reserve the right to revoke permission if branding use misrepresents our ethos.

Want to collaborate? Get in touch!

5. External Links & User-Generated Content

• We provide links to external sites, but we are not responsible for their content or privacy policies.
• User-generated content on this Site does not necessarily reflect our views. We do not take responsibility for it.

6. User Submissions

By submitting work to Looks Like Good Design, you agree that:

• You own the content or have the creator’s permission to share it.
• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to feature your content on our Site and social media platforms.
• We will always credit you appropriately and make corrections if needed.
• We reserve the right to remove submissions that do not align with our guidelines.

If you have concerns about a submission, contact us, and we’ll address it fairly.

7. What You Can’t Do

To maintain a respectful environment, you agree not to:

• Use our content for commercial gain without permission.
• Share offensive, harmful, or illegal material.
• Upload content that infringes on another’s intellectual property.
• Disrupt the Site with spam, malware, or hacking attempts.
• Collect user data from this platform.

We reserve the right to remove content or limit access if necessary.

8. Disclaimers & Liability

• This Site provides inspiration, not professional advice.
• We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee all content is current or error-free.
• We are not responsible for issues arising from external links or third-party content.
• We do not exclude liability where it would be unlawful, such as cases of negligence leading to personal harm.
• Our commitment is to human-created design. We do not promote AI-generated content as part of our philosophy.

9. If There’s a Problem

We value open, constructive communication. If you have any concerns about content, credits, or any other matter, please contact us, and we’ll work to resolve it swiftly and fairly.

Contact us: 
https://www.lookslikegooddesign.com/contact

Thanks for being part of Looks Like Good Design—let’s keep creativity genuine, ethical, and inspiring!