<h1>Design firm risks: IP, cultural heritage, licensing, contract duties, provenance, advertising claims, and distributor disclaimer liabilities</h1> A design firm describes incorporating traditional Indian motifs and materials into contemporary hospitality interiors, noting specific crafts, decorative techniques, and ongoing hotel projects. Legal points include potential intellectual property and cultural heritage considerations for traditional art forms, contractual obligations with hotel clients and subcontractors, and the need for licensing or provenance documentation for artisanal work and reclaimed materials. Marketing and sustainability claims may attract consumer protection or advertising scrutiny. The release was distributed via a third-party news arrangement and carries a disclaimer limiting the distributor's editorial responsibility, which may affect reliance and liability for factual accuracy.