Our Role & Legal Disclosures
Independent Designers. Informed Choices. Clear Expectations.
At Fortress Interior Design LLC, we believe finding the right interior designer should be simple, transparent, and tailored to your individual needs.
Our platform was created to help homeowners connect with independent interior design professionals whose styles, services, experience, and project preferences align with their vision.
We understand that finding an interior designer can be challenging. Knowing where to search, whom to contact, and which professional is right for your project is not always straightforward.
Our mission is to simplify that process by bringing independent designers and potential clients together in one convenient place.
Fortress Interior Design LLC primarily operates as an independent designer discovery, matching, and referral platform. We are not the employer, supervisor, or project manager of the independent designers featured within our network.
The following disclosures explain our role, the responsibilities of participating designers, and important considerations for clients using our services.
1. Our Role as a Designer Matching Platform
Fortress Interior Design LLC provides a platform through which individuals may discover, explore, compare, and connect with independent interior designers.
Our services may include:
Providing an online directory of participating independent interior designers.
Offering a personalized designer matching questionnaire.
Connecting potential clients with designers whose stated qualifications, styles, services, and preferences may align with their projects.
Providing information about designers, their specialties, and their portfolios.
Facilitating introductory inquiries and communication between prospective clients and designers.
Providing general educational information about interior design, remodeling, and home improvement.
Our primary responsibility is to facilitate the initial connection between a potential client and an independent professional.
Unless Fortress Interior Design LLC expressly agrees otherwise in a separate written contract, we do not perform, direct, supervise, inspect, or guarantee the interior design services provided by independent designers.
Our participation in introducing a designer does not make us a party to any subsequent agreement between the designer and the client.
2. Independent Designer Status
Interior designers participating in the Fortress Interior Design network operate as independent third-party professionals.
Unless expressly identified otherwise, participating designers are not employees, agents, business partners, representatives, or subsidiaries of Fortress Interior Design LLC.
Each participating designer operates independently and is responsible for the management, performance, and delivery of their own professional services.
This includes their own business operations, client communications, contracts, pricing, scheduling, design recommendations, deliverables, professional conduct, and compliance with applicable laws.
Participation in the Fortress Interior Design network does not establish an employment relationship, joint venture, partnership, or agency relationship with Fortress Interior Design LLC.
Independent designers are not authorized to enter into contracts, make legally binding promises, assume liabilities, or provide guarantees on behalf of Fortress Interior Design LLC.
Likewise, Fortress Interior Design LLC does not have authority to enter into contracts or make binding commitments on behalf of an independent designer without express authorization.
3. Designer Matching and Recommendations
Our Find Your Designer Quiz and other matching features are intended to help users identify potential interior designers based on information provided by the user and participating professionals.
Matching factors may include design style, project type, location, budget, preferred services, and other relevant information.
A designer recommendation is not a guarantee of compatibility, qualifications, availability, affordability, performance, or project success.
Designer matches are informational recommendations intended to simplify the search process.
Fortress Interior Design LLC does not guarantee that a recommended designer will accept a project, offer services within a particular budget, maintain availability, or meet every expectation of a prospective client.
Users retain complete discretion over whether to contact, interview, hire, or work with any recommended designer.
There is no obligation to hire a designer simply because that professional appears in our network or is recommended through our platform.
4. Designer Qualifications, Licensing, and Insurance
Each independent designer is responsible for accurately representing their education, experience, qualifications, professional credentials, certifications, licensing status, business affiliations, and insurance coverage.
Fortress Interior Design LLC does not guarantee or independently warrant the accuracy, completeness, or continued validity of information supplied by participating designers.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, a designer’s inclusion in our network does not indicate that Fortress Interior Design LLC has completed a comprehensive background check, independently verified every professional credential, or evaluated all work previously performed by that designer.
Clients are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence before entering into a professional relationship.
This may include requesting references, reviewing previous projects, confirming relevant qualifications, verifying applicable licenses, requesting proof of insurance, and discussing the designer’s experience with projects of a similar nature.
Any work requiring a professional license, registration, permit, or other legal authorization must be performed by appropriately qualified and authorized professionals.
5. Client and Designer Agreements
Any professional relationship established between a client and an independent interior designer is separate from the client’s use of the Fortress Interior Design platform.
Clients and independent designers are responsible for negotiating and entering into their own written agreements.
These agreements should address the scope of services, pricing, payment schedules, project timelines, deliverables, revisions, purchasing responsibilities, cancellation terms, intellectual property rights, and dispute resolution procedures.
Fortress Interior Design LLC is not automatically a party to these agreements merely because the client and designer were introduced through our platform.
Unless expressly agreed otherwise in a separate written agreement, Fortress Interior Design LLC is not responsible for enforcing, interpreting, administering, or guaranteeing the terms of any agreement between a client and an independent designer.
Any contractual obligations arising from a designer’s services remain between the parties entering into that agreement.
6. Pricing, Payments, Refunds, and Financial Arrangements
Independent designers establish and manage their own professional fees, billing structures, payment terms, deposits, retainers, purchasing policies, and refund practices.
Fortress Interior Design LLC does not guarantee specific design service prices, project costs, product discounts, or financial outcomes.
Unless expressly stated otherwise in a separate written agreement, payments for independent designer services are arranged directly between the client and the designer.
Clients are responsible for reviewing and understanding their selected designer’s payment terms before making any financial commitment.
Disagreements involving design fees, deposits, invoices, refunds, reimbursements, purchasing charges, canceled services, or outstanding balances are generally matters between the client and the independent designer.
Fortress Interior Design LLC is not responsible for refunding, reimbursing, collecting, or guaranteeing payments made directly to independent designers or unrelated third parties.
Any fees expressly charged by Fortress Interior Design LLC for its own services, if applicable, are governed by the specific terms disclosed for those services.
7. Design Services, Recommendations, and Project Results
Participating interior designers are individually responsible for the professional services, recommendations, specifications, documents, and deliverables they provide.
These may include space planning, finish selections, furnishings, materials, color palettes, lighting concepts, product recommendations, design drawings, measurements, budgets, and other project-related services.
Fortress Interior Design LLC does not independently approve, inspect, certify, or guarantee the accuracy, suitability, safety, feasibility, quality, or completeness of independent designers’ work.
We do not guarantee that a particular design will achieve a client’s desired aesthetic, accommodate every functional requirement, increase property value, remain within budget, or meet a projected completion date.
Design concepts, renderings, photographs, and inspiration materials may differ from the appearance, cost, functionality, or availability of finished products and completed spaces.
Clients should discuss their expectations, specifications, and approval procedures directly with their selected designer.
8. Construction, Remodeling, Permits, and Building Requirements
Interior design services and construction services are not necessarily the same.
Some projects may require licensed contractors, architects, engineers, specialized trades, building permits, inspections, or other professional services beyond the scope of interior design.
Fortress Interior Design LLC does not, solely through its designer matching and referral platform, undertake construction, architectural, engineering, or other regulated professional services.
Unless separately contracted to provide an applicable service, Fortress Interior Design LLC is not responsible for construction management, subcontractor supervision, jobsite safety, permits, building inspections, workmanship, or compliance with building codes and other regulatory requirements.
Clients are responsible for ensuring that any professionals hired for regulated work possess the qualifications and authorizations required for that work.
Design recommendations involving structural modifications, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical systems, accessibility, or other technical requirements should be reviewed by appropriately qualified professionals before implementation.
An independent interior designer’s recommendation does not replace any legally required professional evaluation, approval, or permit.
9. Our Relationship With Fortress Contracting LLC
Fortress Interior Design LLC and Fortress Contracting LLC are affiliated businesses that operate as separate legal entities.
Fortress Interior Design LLC focuses on helping clients discover and connect with interior design professionals.
Fortress Contracting LLC separately offers construction and remodeling services, subject to its own agreements, qualifications, licensing requirements, and project terms.
Clients are never required to hire Fortress Contracting LLC in order to use the Fortress Interior Design platform or work with a participating independent designer.
Clients remain free to select any contractor or construction professional of their choosing.
When clients elect to work with both a participating designer and Fortress Contracting LLC, a coordinated design-and-construction experience may be available.
Eligible projects may also qualify for preferred pricing opportunities, subject to individual project requirements, participating designer arrangements, and applicable written agreements.
No particular discount, project acceptance, construction availability, or financial savings is guaranteed.
Any construction work performed by Fortress Contracting LLC is governed by its separate agreement with the client.
The relationship between the two companies does not automatically make either company responsible for the separate contractual obligations, actions, or omissions of the other.
10. Products, Vendors, and Third-Party Services
Independent designers may recommend furniture, fixtures, finishes, materials, equipment, suppliers, installers, or other third-party products and services.
Unless Fortress Interior Design LLC expressly becomes a seller or contracting party in a separate transaction, we are not responsible for the manufacture, sale, purchase, delivery, installation, performance, warranty, maintenance, or return of those products and services.
Product availability, pricing, manufacturing delays, shipping schedules, defects, damages, installation requirements, and return policies may be controlled by independent manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, designers, or contractors.
Clients should review all applicable product specifications, warranties, purchasing agreements, and return policies before committing to a purchase.
11. Designer Profiles, Portfolios, and Website Information
Designer profiles, project images, biographies, service descriptions, portfolio materials, and other information may be submitted or supplied by participating independent designers.
Each designer is responsible for the accuracy of their professional representations and for obtaining any permissions required to use submitted photographs, written content, designs, or other materials.
Fortress Interior Design LLC does not guarantee that all information supplied by independent professionals is accurate, complete, current, or free from errors.
Photographs and examples of previous work are provided for general informational and illustrative purposes. They do not guarantee equivalent results on future projects.
We may update, correct, decline, or remove submitted content or designer listings at our discretion, subject to applicable agreements and law.
12. Client Communication and Project Management
Following an introduction, clients and independent designers are generally responsible for communicating directly regarding project requirements, appointments, decisions, deliverables, schedules, and ongoing services.
Fortress Interior Design LLC does not automatically provide project management, client representation, contract administration, construction oversight, or ongoing professional supervision.
We do not guarantee a designer’s response time, communication practices, availability, continued participation, or completion of an accepted project.
Any additional services specifically undertaken by Fortress Interior Design LLC must be agreed upon separately.
13. Disputes Between Clients and Independent Designers
Fortress Interior Design LLC strives to create a positive and transparent designer discovery experience.
However, disputes may arise between clients and independent professionals.
These may involve communication, payment, creative differences, scheduling, contract interpretation, project quality, purchasing decisions, incomplete services, cancellations, or other professional matters.
Because participating designers generally operate independently, disputes arising from their separate contracts and services should ordinarily be addressed directly between the client and the designer.
Fortress Interior Design LLC is not automatically responsible for resolving, mediating, arbitrating, compensating, or providing legal representation in disputes between independent parties.
We may review reported concerns regarding participating designers and may take appropriate action concerning their continued participation in our network.
However, reviewing a complaint does not create an obligation to intervene in a contractual dispute, guarantee an outcome, or compensate a party for the alleged conduct of another.
Nothing in this disclosure limits any legal rights or remedies that a client may have under applicable law.
14. Privacy and Information Sharing
Our platform may collect information submitted through designer matching questionnaires, contact forms, designer applications, or other website features.
This information may include contact details, project locations, design preferences, budgets, service needs, and other information voluntarily provided by users.
Information may be used to provide requested matching or referral services, respond to inquiries, and facilitate introductions to participating designers.
When relevant to a requested introduction, submitted information may be shared with the participating designer or designers involved in that connection, consistent with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.
Independent designers who receive client information are responsible for their own handling of that information in accordance with applicable laws and their separate privacy obligations.
Users should avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive personal or financial information through general matching or inquiry forms.
Additional information concerning the collection, use, retention, and disclosure of personal information is addressed in our separate Privacy Policy.
15. No Guarantee of Designer Performance or Project Outcomes
Fortress Interior Design LLC makes no guarantee concerning the performance, reliability, professional conduct, business practices, qualifications, financial stability, or results of any independent designer or unrelated third-party provider.
In particular, the availability of a designer through our platform does not constitute a warranty or guarantee that the designer will:
Complete a project on time or within budget.
Produce a particular aesthetic or functional outcome.
Meet every client expectation or requirement.
Perform services without error, delay, disagreement, or interruption.
Maintain particular insurance, certifications, or business credentials.
Remain available throughout a project.
Resolve any dispute in a particular manner.
Each client is responsible for evaluating whether a designer’s proposed services and contractual terms are appropriate for their project.
16. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Fortress Interior Design LLC disclaims responsibility for the independent acts, omissions, representations, contractual breaches, professional errors, misconduct, or negligence of third-party interior designers, contractors, vendors, suppliers, installers, or other unrelated professionals.
Except to the extent liability is imposed on Fortress Interior Design LLC by applicable law or arises from obligations expressly undertaken by Fortress Interior Design LLC, the company does not assume responsibility for claims, losses, damages, costs, delays, injuries, property damage, financial disputes, or other consequences arising from services independently performed by third parties.
Fortress Interior Design LLC provides its website, designer directory, informational content, and matching features on an “as available” basis, without guaranteeing uninterrupted access, error-free operation, perfect matching accuracy, or the completeness of third-party information.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Fortress Interior Design LLC disclaims liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages associated with use of the platform or independently contracted third-party services, subject to any limitations imposed by applicable law.
Nothing in this disclosure excludes or limits any liability, consumer protection, statutory duty, or legal remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
Any additional legally binding limitations of liability applicable to use of the platform are addressed in the company’s Website Terms of Use and any applicable written agreements.
17. User Responsibility and Independent Decision-Making
By choosing to explore or contact designers through our platform, users remain responsible for making informed decisions regarding whom they hire and what agreements they enter into.
We encourage every client to communicate their expectations clearly, review professional qualifications, obtain written proposals, understand the terms of any agreement, and ask questions before making project-related commitments.
The decision to hire an independent designer, contractor, or other professional remains entirely with the client.
Fortress Interior Design LLC does not require users to select any particular designer, contractor, product, supplier, or service provider.
18. Changes to Our Platform and Disclosures
Fortress Interior Design LLC may update its website content, designer matching process, participating network, and published disclosures from time to time.
Revised disclosures will be published on this page as appropriate.
Any changes affecting an existing written contract are subject to the provisions of that contract and applicable law.
Users are encouraged to review our current website policies before submitting inquiries or entering into new professional relationships.
19. Questions or Concerns
Transparency is an important part of the Fortress Interior Design experience.
If you have questions about our role, designer matching process, independent professional network, or the information provided on this page, we encourage you to contact us through our website’s Contact page.
Please note that contacting Fortress Interior Design LLC about an independent designer’s services does not automatically make us responsible for managing or resolving a dispute between the client and that professional.
Our Commitment to Making Design More Accessible
Our goal is simple: make it easier to find the right interior designer for your home, style, needs, and budget.
We believe homeowners deserve choices, independent designers deserve opportunities to connect with prospective clients, and everyone benefits from clear expectations.
We provide the connection. You choose the professional. Your designer brings your vision to life.
Fortress Interior Design LLC — Designed for Elevated Living.