Privacy Policy, Terms of Use & Website Disclaimer
Last updated: August 12, 2026
WELCOME
Welcome to THE SLIWA LLC (“THE SLIWA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
We believe that thoughtful design begins with trust. This Privacy Policy & Terms of Use explain how we collect and use information when you visit thesliwa.com, the rules governing the use of our Website, and the legal terms applicable to its content.
By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms. If you do not agree with any part of this document, please discontinue use of the Website.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us at gosia@thesliwa.com.
PART I - Privacy Policy
1. Our Commitment to Privacy
Your privacy is important to us.
THE SLIWA LLC is committed to handling your personal information responsibly, transparently, and only for legitimate business purposes. We collect only the information necessary to communicate with you, respond to inquiries, provide our services, and operate our business.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
2. Information We Collect
When you use this Website or contact us, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including:
your name;
email address;
phone number;
company or business name;
project information;
files or documents you choose to share;
any additional information you voluntarily provide through our contact form or email correspondence.
We collect only the information you choose to provide.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
respond to your inquiry;
communicate regarding potential or ongoing projects;
prepare proposals or quotations;
provide our services;
maintain business records;
comply with legal, tax, or accounting obligations;
improve our communication and customer experience.
We will never use your information for purposes unrelated to our business without your consent where required by law.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Your information may be shared only when reasonably necessary with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as providers of:
email services;
cloud storage;
accounting or bookkeeping;
legal services;
payment processing, where applicable.
These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are responsible for protecting the information they process. We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights.
5. Data Retention
We retain communications, project information, and related business records for as long as reasonably necessary to:
respond to inquiries;
provide our services;
maintain project history;
comply with legal, accounting, and tax obligations;
resolve disputes;
protect our legitimate business interests.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.
6. International Visitors
THE SLIWA LLC is located in the State of Illinois, United States.
If you access this Website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country of residence.
By voluntarily providing your information, you consent to such transfer and processing.
7. Visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom
If you are located within the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you may have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
request access to your personal information;
request correction of inaccurate information;
request deletion of your information;
object to or restrict certain processing activities;
request a copy of your personal information where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at gosia@thesliwa.com.
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
8. Cookies & Analytics
At the time of the latest update to this document, thesliwa.com does not actively use marketing cookies, advertising pixels, analytics platforms, or newsletter tracking technologies.
As our Website evolves, we may introduce analytics or similar technologies to better understand website performance and improve the user experience.
Should our data collection practices materially change, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect the information you provide.
However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic data can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Websites
This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
These websites operate independently from THE SLIWA LLC and maintain their own privacy policies and terms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites and encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.
To make such a request or ask any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at gosia@thesliwa.com.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or Website functionality.
Any revisions become effective upon publication on this page.
Your continued use of the Website following publication of any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
PART II - Terms of Use
13. Acceptance of These Terms
By accessing or using thesliwa.com (the “Website”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Privacy Policy & Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue your use of the Website.
These terms apply to all visitors, users, and individuals who access or interact with the Website.
14. Website Purpose
This Website is owned and operated by THE SLIWA LLC, an Illinois limited liability company.
The purpose of this Website is to:
present information about our studio and services;
showcase selected work and creative projects;
provide information about our approach and expertise;
allow prospective clients to contact us regarding potential projects.
Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, financial, marketing, or professional advice.
Submitting an inquiry through the Website does not create a client relationship or any obligation on either party.
15. Permitted Use
You may access and use this Website solely for lawful purposes.
By using this Website, you agree not to:
violate any applicable laws or regulations;
interfere with the operation or security of the Website;
attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its systems;
upload or transmit malicious software, viruses, or harmful code;
use automated tools, bots, or scraping technologies to copy Website content without our written permission;
impersonate another person or business;
submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through our contact forms;
use the Website in any manner that could damage the reputation or operation of THE SLIWA LLC.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website if these Terms are violated.
16. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content published on this Website is the property of THE SLIWA LLC and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
This includes, but is not limited to:
website design;
layout and page structure;
branding and visual identity;
logos;
graphics;
photographs;
icons;
typography;
animations;
written content;
project descriptions;
downloadable materials;
original creative concepts;
and all other content created by THE SLIWA LLC.
No ownership rights are transferred through your use of this Website.
17. Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, and non-transferable license to access and use this Website solely for personal or legitimate business purposes.
This license does not permit you to:
copy or reproduce Website content;
republish or distribute materials from this Website;
modify or adapt our content;
commercially exploit any part of the Website;
create derivative works based upon our design or content;
remove copyright or proprietary notices.
Any unauthorized use immediately terminates this limited license.
18. Copyright Notice
All original content appearing on this Website is protected by copyright.
No material may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, stored, or transmitted in any form without the prior written permission of THE SLIWA LLC, except where permitted by applicable law.
19. Third-Party Links
For your convenience, this Website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
THE SLIWA LLC does not control these external websites and is not responsible for their content, security, privacy practices, or availability.
Accessing third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.
20. Website Availability
We strive to keep this Website accurate, secure, and available.
However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation.
We reserve the right to update, modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without prior notice.
21. Electronic Communications
By contacting THE SLIWA LLC through this Website, you consent to receive communications from us electronically, including by email.
Electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be provided in writing, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
PART III - Website Disclaimer
22. General Disclaimer
The information provided on this Website is for general informational and promotional purposes only.
Although we make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on this Website is accurate and up to date, THE SLIWA LLC makes no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of any content.
Your use of this Website is at your own risk.
23. Portfolio Disclaimer
The projects, concepts, visuals, and examples displayed on this Website are intended solely to demonstrate the experience, design approach, and creative capabilities of THE SLIWA LLC.
Every business and every project is unique. Portfolio examples should not be interpreted as a guarantee that identical designs, functionality, or results can or will be achieved for another client.
24. No Guarantee of Results
Website design is only one part of a successful business strategy.
While THE SLIWA LLC applies professional expertise, thoughtful design principles, and industry best practices to every project, we cannot guarantee any specific business outcome.
This includes, but is not limited to:
increased sales;
increased revenue;
increased website traffic;
improved search engine rankings;
higher conversion rates;
customer growth;
marketing performance;
or any other commercial result.
Business success depends on numerous factors beyond our control, including market conditions, competition, pricing, marketing efforts, customer demand, search engine algorithms, and the quality of products or services offered by each business.
25. Third-Party Platforms
Our Website and future client projects may reference or utilize third-party platforms, software, hosting providers, domain registrars, fonts, integrations, or other technologies.
THE SLIWA LLC is not responsible for the functionality, pricing, availability, policies, or future changes made by any third-party provider.
Any use of third-party services remains subject to the terms and policies established by those providers.
26. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, THE SLIWA LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to the use of this Website.
This includes, without limitation:
loss of profits;
loss of revenue;
loss of business opportunities;
interruption of business;
loss of data;
reliance on Website information; or
temporary Website unavailability.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where such exclusion is prohibited by applicable law.
27. Governing Law
These Privacy Policy & Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute relating to this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in the State of Illinois, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
28. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Privacy Policy & Terms of Use, you may contact us at: gosia@thesliwa.com
Thank you for visiting thesliwa.com.
We appreciate your trust and your interest in our work.