Terms and conditions

About Us

TheWeddingPainters.com is an online platform specifically designed to connect couples and artists to help you bring to life your dream wedding. We don’t just specialise in finding opportunities for wedding painters, we also accommodate for portrait artists too! We believe that we provide the perfect solution for artists and couples to connect efficiently to build better connections, drive small business growth and encourage further public engagement for the art community.

TERMS

About these Terms

In these Terms, “TheWeddingPainters.com”, “TheWeddingPainters” “TWP”, “we”, “us”,“platform”, “marketplace” or “our” means TheWeddingpainters.com and includes our subsidiaries, and their respective directors, employees and agents. “You” or “your” means any Client (as defined in these Terms and Conditions) or users who access the Platform. You should read these Terms carefully. They apply to your use of our Platform. By using or accessing the Platform, you indicate your acceptance of these Terms. By accepting these Terms, you agree to the obligations imposed on you under these Terms and, in exchange, we agree to provide you with access to the Platform. If you do not agree to these Terms you should immediately cease accessing and using the Platform. We reserve all rights to alter these Terms at our discretion. Each time you use the Platform, it is your responsibility to be aware of our current terms. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of changes to these Terms will be deemed your acceptance of those changes. These Terms, as amended by us from time to time, continue to apply for the duration of your use of the Platform and Services or until terminated.

Overview of Services

The Marketplace provides an easy way for you to find work opportunities and commissions in your area for you to provide clients with your Artists’ Services (e.g. live wedding painting, portrait commissions and other creative pieces) or goods or products. Our Services to you include “providing access to the Platform, facilitating enquiries and communications with Clients, and their Purchases of your Artists’ Services”. 

To access all our Services, an Artist must register for an account. An unregistered Artist may still:

  • Search and browse other Artists’ profiles and artworks on the Platform; and access TheWeddingpainters.com blog and guides on the Platform. 
  • Update your profile and password;

If you register for an account and your registration is accepted by us, you will have access to all the Services and will be able to:

  • Receive enquiries and quote requests from Clients;
  • Negotiate with Clients, provide them with briefs and manage their bookings of your Artists’ Services;
  • Sell Artists’ Services and otherwise facilitate the Purchase process for Clients;
  • Receive notifications when bookings with Clients are finalised;
  • View a list of all enquiries you’ve received and all bookings (e.g. those that have been accepted, are in progress, completed, or have been cancelled); 
  • Receive payment for your accepted bookings;
  • Manage your portfolio on the Platform;
  • Manage any business opportunities or leads;
  • Connect your account with any supported third party services, as made available from time to time;
  • Promotional offers and discounts may be offered at our sole discretion, and on such terms and conditions as are notified at the time of the relevant promotional offer or discount.
  • Once we introduce you to Clients, our staff or any other Artists we see this as a three-way relationship and, we want to make sure that any interactions you have with these parties are in line with these Terms. These Terms and Conditions set out the ways in which you are restricted from approaching and dealing with Clients or other Artists without our consent (and potential involvement). 

Your Use of the Platform and Services

  • Accessing the Platform
  • You are responsible for creating and maintaining your account. If you are under the age of 18 you will not be able to create an account with us at this time. 
  • To access certain parts of the Platform and Services, you must register with us by providing us with Registration Data as requested. You may not use one email address to register for multiple accounts. 
  • You acknowledge that we may use your Registration Data and any other personal information provided to us in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
  • You agree that you have sole responsibility for any activity that occurs on your account. You must keep your account details accurate, up to date, and secure your password as you are responsible for any activity on your account (whether undertaken by you or anyone else). You agree to notify us immediately if you become aware of or suspect any security breach or unauthorised use of your password or account.
  • We reserve the right to decline your registration request if you do not pass our verification process.
  • You must ensure that your access to, and use of, the Platform or Services is not illegal or otherwise prohibited by laws that apply in your jurisdiction.
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Interacting with Clients on Platform

  • You acknowledge and agree that when we host one of your listings this constitutes mere information and does not involve us in any way in your offer to sell those goods and/or services, except as otherwise set out in these Terms.
  • To be clear, unless explicitly stated we act with you as a service provider, and in no way does a relationship of agency, representation, partnership or joint venture arise between us.
  • Before a Purchase has been made you may negotiate and discuss your quote with a Client, including without limitation any Extra Costs. Once a Purchase has been made you can use the same features to discuss the particulars of the design and delivery of your Artists’ Services.
  • You are responsible for making suitable offers of services and quotes to Clients, and for ensuring these are inline with their wishes, via the Platform’s communication functions.
  • Once a Purchase has been made the Platform’s communication functions may only be used to discuss the delivery of your Artists’ Services. The particulars of Purchased Artists’ Services, including without limitation the price, any specifically listed Extra Costs, Due Date or delivery location, cannot be changed without the written approval of both parties.
  • If a Client wants to change the details related to Purchased Artists’ Services and you do not agree to these changes, then the Client will be liable for any costs or damages or costs associated with the changes that are not accepted in accordance with these terms.
  • You are responsible for replying to Clients in a timely and courteous manner, and for acting in good faith throughout your enquiries, negotiations, the booking process and the delivery of your Artists’ Services.
  • Any reviews, feedback or comments about your interactions with Clients must be honest and non-biased and at all times comply with these Terms.
  • Whenever you make a sale of Wedding Service to a couple you shall:
    • Record the booking of Wedding Services made by the Couple in an appropriate place.
    • Ensure that the booking with the Couple incorporates a set of terms and conditions which clearly set out a contract for the sale of Wedding Services between you and the Couple. This means clearly defining your services within your listing, shipping policy, refund policy and cancellation policy.
    • Make clear to the Couple that thee Couples contract for the Wedding Services is with you, and that e have simply acted as a promotional service for you to connect.
    • Not otherwise represent to any Couple that the Couples contract for the Wedding Service is with us.

Purchase of Your Artists’ Services

  • Once an enquiry has been made in respect of Artists’ Services the Purchase will not be complete until:
    • You provide the Client with a quote for your enquiry, including by setting out all Extra Costs that you can reasonably predict will be incurred in the delivery of your Artists’ Services (NB this quote must account for all costs you will incur during the delivery of your Artists Services, including without limitation any costs for any subcontractors you engage);
    • The Client approves the final design and specifications for your Artists’ Services; and
    • You and the Client agree on a Due Date.
  • You agree and accept that you will comply with the additional terms relating to the pricing and payment of Artists’ Services set out in these Terms.
  • For the avoidance of doubt, all Purchases taking place over the Platform, or as a result of our Services, are made between you and the Client, and to the exclusion of TWP.
  • If a client accepts a quote on TheWeddingPainters.com, a commission contract is created between the client and the artist.
  • Upon the creation of a commission contract, the client and artist each owes TheWeddingPainters.com platform the respective portion of the Fee if applicable. The Fee will automatically be deducted from the Agreed Price held in the Payment Account. Fees can be viewed https://theweddingpainters.com/join-us/.

Provision of Artists’ Services

  • You acknowledge and agree that you are responsible for making sure you can legally offer and provide your Artists’ Services, including without limitation in respect of any jurisdictional issues, or regulatory and licencing obligations.
  • Where a Client has expressly agreed, you may provide your Artists’ Services (or part thereof) with the assistance, but not solely through, subcontractors. If you do engage any subcontractors in accordance with this clause you agree and acknowledge that they will also be bound by your obligations under these Terms.
  • You are solely responsible for ensuring that you, and any appropriate subcontractors, have all legally or reasonably required insurance, meet all applicable safety standards and have the requisite experience to deliver the Artists’ Services without safely and without complications.
  • You are responsible for verifying the identity and authenticity of a Client before you offer them, or agree to provide them with, your Artists’ Services. This obligation also extends to the time during which you actually provide them with your Artists’ Services. You acknowledge that, to the extent permitted by law, we do not warrant the reliability, legitimacy, repute, or credibility of any Client, nor the capacity, ability or willingness of any Client to transact with you or meet their obligations.
  • You are responsible for ensuring the location for the delivery of your Artists’ Services is reasonable, and during the continuation of work secure, free of hazards and safe for the delivery of the Artists’ Services.
  • You are responsible for ensuring the actual delivery and provision of your Artists’ Services is safe, secure and not negligent.
  • Your Artists’ Services will be considered delivered once the Purchased Artists’ Services are provided to the Client.
  • Where a Client has Purchased your Artists’ Services, and any component of these services is not delivered by the Due Date or relevant deadline (as initially set or otherwise agreed between you and the Client), including without limitation the provision of a design or the completion of the Artists’ Services, then we may in our sole and absolute discretion require you to return to us, or otherwise indemnify us for, any fees or funds received in respect of the Artists’ Services, including without limitation in respect of any Extra Costs. 

Cancellations

  • After a Purchase has been made, Clients may instruct you to discontinue their delivery of your Artists’ Services. In this event they must notify you (and us) in writing and we may endeavour (though do not guarantee) to organise for you to receive your expected payment from them.
  • If a Client has instructed you in writing to discontinue delivery of your Artists’ Services, you must do so as soon as practicable. You must also take all reasonable steps to remove any equipment you have brought to the premises.
  • If you discontinue your delivery of your Artists Services, or have otherwise indicated you will not complete delivering your Services, you must immediately notify us. Once we have investigated within a reasonable timeframe we may, in our sole discretion confirm in writing that:
    • The Client does not need to pay the outstanding amount for the Artists’ Services;
    • You will be liable for any amount of outstanding fees owed by the Client to us;
    • You will be liable to pay back any portion of the fees which we have paid for you as we reasonably determine, including without limitation in respect of fees provided for work which you have not delivered. You agree that we may recoup any such amounts in any way reasonable, including without limitation by from any Deposit received or by deducting the outstanding amounts from funds related to any other Artists Services you are providing over the Platform;

Our Responsibility for loss or damage suffered by you, the Couple.

  • We are not responsible for Artists Services provided by any of our Artists. We provide a digital platform via which you can connect with Artists, Live Wedding Painters and browse profiles, listings, and Wedding Services provided by our Artists. We act as a marketing platform on behalf of the Artists in question when processing such reservations. In all circumstances, if you decide to make a booking of a Wedding Service with any Artists who appear on TWP platform, you will book and enter into a contract with the relevant Artist directly. We will not be a party to that contract and will have no responsibility for the acts or omissions of the Artist or for the Wedding Service provided by them.

General Obligations

  • We have no obligation to assist or involve ourselves in any dispute between Clients and Artists, including without limitation in respect of recovering any unpaid fees for your Artists’ Services, though we may do so at our sole discretion.
  • The Services may contain links to other websites, or other third-party offerings. Those links are provided for convenience only and may not be current. Any hyperlinks or banners advertising other websites on the Platform, or external websites that advertise the Platform, are not subject to our control or privacy standards, policies and procedures. We will not be responsible for the content or privacy practices associated with such linked websites and we recommend that you make your own enquiries as to the privacy and other policies of those third parties.
  • You must take precautions to ensure that when accessing the Services, you do not expose your telecommunications or computer systems to viruses, malware or other forms of interference that may damage your telecommunications or computer systems. We are not responsible for any such damage to your telecommunications or computer systems which may arise in connection with your access to the Platform and use of the Services.
  • Any information on the Platform or otherwise provided to Clients is supplied in good faith, but we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. You agree that it is your responsibility to make enquiries as to the accuracy or completeness of any information.
  • While using the Platform, and any associated Services, you must not:
    • Misuse any part of the Platform by introducing viruses, trojans or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful;
    • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Platform, the server on which the Platform is stored or any server, computer or database connected to the Platform;
    • Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Services or the servers and networks that host the Services;
    • Attempt to circumvent, disable or otherwise interfere with any security-related features of the Services or any features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any content or enforce limitations on the use of the Services or the content of the Platform;
    • Engage in any abusive, derogatory, threatening, harmful, vulgar, profane, obscene, violent or ethically objectionable behaviour;
    • Advocate, support or practice discrimination based on race, religion, age, national origin, language, gender, sexual orientation or mental or physical handicap; or
    • Breach any other person’s personal information, privacy or publicity rights, or breach a duty or obligation of confidence. 
  • We may contact you by email or provide you with information by posting notices on the Platform. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have correct contact details registered with us, that you give us written notice of any changes to your contact details, and that you check your nominated email address regularly for any correspondence.
  • We may, at our absolute discretion, terminate, suspend or delete your account or restrict your access to the Services (or any part of the Services) for any reason without notice. This includes for security, technical, maintenance, legal or regulatory reasons or due to any breach of these Terms. If we do this, you may be prevented from accessing your account details or other content contained in your account. We will not be liable to you or any third party for doing so.
  • If you fail to comply with these Terms, we may, in our absolute discretion and without liability:
    • Immediately, temporarily or permanently withdraw your right to access and use the Services and the Platform (including deletion of your account) ;
    • Take any other legal action against you;
    • Refer or report any suspected fraudulent, abusive or illegal activity to relevant law enforcement authorities; or
    • Retain any Deposit you have provided in respect of the Services. 

Pricing

  • Until a Purchase has been confirmed, all of your prices for Artists’ Services listed are subject to change. You may adjust quotes or listing prices in good faith, and so long as any adjustments are not undertaken to maliciously manipulate the Platform economy.
  • You agree and accept that the price of your quotation given to a Client will include any specifically mentioned Extra Costs, as set out in the clause above. Any Extra Costs must be reasonably required to be incurred, and must be agreed to by the Client to the greatest degree possible. 
  • Where you seek reimbursement for Extra Costs not specifically mentioned or reasonably implied in the quotation or Purchase process, it remains in a Client’s discretion whether they accept to pay for these Extra Costs. If they do not accept, or there is a dispute over the applicability of Extra Costs.
  • For clarity, it will be in our sole discretion to determine if Extra Costs were not adequately particularised or were unreasonably incurred, and thus whether they should be payable by the Client. 
  • Our fee for providing the Services and connecting you with a Client will ordinarily be displayed on the ‘join us’ page. This will be paid directly to us using the relevant payment methods set out during the membership signup process. This will be paid monthly, yearly and will be deducted automatically.
  • You, and any subcontractors you engage, agree that we will be entitled to our fees (as set out above) in respect of any payments you make to subcontractors engaged to provide the Artists’ Services. To be clear, this means that unless we otherwise agree in writing, we will deduct our fee based on your total booking amount, and irrespective of any costs you may incur in delivering the Artists’ Services. 
  • All amounts payable can be paid in GBP, or any other currency as accepted from time to time, depending on your jurisdiction, and may include locally applicable taxes.

Subscriptions and Membership

  • We may offer different types of paid and free memberships or subscriptions. For instance, upon signup a free account will be created which will not display any information about the artist to customers. We may also offer “Basic,” “Free Trial,” “Lite,” or other unpaid memberships. We reserve the right to modify the terms of or cancel any such unpaid memberships at any time.
  • Membership is provided upon signing up to our subscription service and members receive a period of a free access; as detailed on our signup page, before paying the monthly fee as detailed on the signup page. Members benefits include, but are not limited to: Listing creation, uploaded artwork displayed on listing, website link, social media links, contact information displayed to customers, direct messaging to customers, video display.
  • We reserve the right to change, remove, cancel or alter the period of free access at any point.
  • Free cancellations can be made during the period of free access at time however any attempt to resubscribe during this trial period will result in the payment being taken immediately.
  • Payment of either a monthly or annual subscription fee to be renewed accordingly. This applies to all membership categories.
  • Members are required to pay for their membership 30 days after signing up provided to us using our accepted payment providers. For annual subscriptions we will charge annually and full payment must be made within 30 calendar days of the due date. The due date will be the date at which the first payment is taken, after the period of free access. In the case of no payment made after the due date your membership will lapse and access to our members benefits will cease.
  • Membership will be activated immediately upon signup starting the period of free access as stated on the signup page, after which payment will be requested and subscription started.
  • Those paying for their subscription annual may cancel their subscription, for free at any point during the period of free access. Any cancellations made after this will result in a refund of full calendar months. This means you will only be refunded for full months not used.
  • We may terminate your membership and remove you from our platform if your payment fails and we are subsequently unable to contact you to collect it.
  • If you do not pay the fees when you are supposed to and you still do not make payment within 7 days of us reminding you that payment is due, we may suspend your membership and or services until you have paid us the outstanding amount. We will contact you to tell you we are suspending membership and or services. We will not suspend membership or services if the outstanding amount is paid within the 7 day period.
  • TWP is not liable for any late payment fees or reclaimed failed payments or for any overdraft fees incurred. It is your responsibility to ensure your bank details are correct and up to date and funds are available on the payment date.

Non-compete/Non-circumvention

  • Once we introduce you to Clients, our staff or any other Artists we see this as a three-way relationship and you agree that any interactions you have with these parties will be in line with these Terms. This clause sets out the ways in which you are restricted from interfering with our relationships with these parties, or from excluding us from dealings with these parties you have met through the Platform and/or the Services.
  • You will not directly or indirectly do (or try to do) any of the following Restricted Activities in any of the Restricted Areas, during any of the Restricted Time Periods listed below – this includes by trying to get someone else to do any of these things. The only exceptions will be if we agree in writing beforehand.
     You must not:
    • Contact, tempt, induce, encourage or solicit any Clients or other Artists to provide or procure any services whatsoever outside the Platform;
    • Interfere with or disrupt our relationship with other Artists or Clients, including without limitation Clients that engage with you on the Platform,
    • (“Restricted Activities”)Worldwide;
    • Within the same country as the location for the provision of the Artists’ Services;
    • Within the same state as the location for the provision of the Artists’ Services;
    • Within the same country as the location for the provision of the Artists’ Services;
    • Within 100km radius of the location listed for the provision of the Artists’ Services;
    • Within 50km radius of the location listed for the provision of the Artists’ Services;
    • Within 25km radius of the location listed for the provision of the Artists’ Services;
    • Within 10km radius of the location listed for the provision of the Artists’ Services;
    • Within 5km radius of the location listed for the provision of the Artists’ Services;
    • (“Restricted Areas”)In perpetuity;
    • During the period you are an Artist;
    • Three (3) years after you cease being an Artist;
    • One (1) year after you cease being an Artist;
    • Nine (9) months after you cease being an Artist;
    • Six (6) months after you cease being an Artist;
    • Three (3) months after you cease being an Artist;
    • Two (2) months after you cease being an Artist;
    • One (1) month after you cease being an Artist.
  • (“Restricted Time Periods”)
  • The Restricted Activities, Restricted Areas and Restricted Time Periods are considered separate, distinct and severable restrictions you agree to. If a court determines any one part of this clause is unenforceable, illegal or void, then the other parts of this clause remain in effect.
  • To be clear, your obligations under this clause shall continue after termination of these Terms, or after you cease being a Client of ours.

Termination

  • In addition, we may, at our absolute discretion, terminate these Terms or cease to supply you with access to the Platform and/or the Services, if:
    • It transpires that you have provided false or misleading information on the Platform;
    • You are found by us to be offensive or abusive to another Artist or Client; or
    • You fail to pay any fees or charges payable by you on time or at all. 
  • If your access to the Platform and/or the Services is terminated for any reason, we will be entitled to payment for any outstanding fees or charges properly incurred by us up to the date of termination and any fees or charges incurred during any applicable notice period or otherwise specified in these Terms.

Warranties

  • We will, within a reasonable period of time, investigate any alleged error or issue regarding any of our Services, provided that you notify us in writing within seven (7) days of becoming aware of the error or issue with all necessary information to be able to investigate the error or issue. Notwithstanding, you agree that our liability will be limited in any event to the right to attempt redelivery of the Services to you.
  • You agree to use your reasonable endeavours to ensure that the information that you supply us or any Client is complete and accurate and notify us (and, if relevant, the Client(s)) in writing if there is any change to the information supplied.
  • You warrant that you will comply with your obligations set out in these Terms.
  • Except as provided in these Terms, no further warranty, condition, undertaking or term, express or implied, statutory or otherwise as to the condition, quality, performance or fitness for purpose of the Services provided in accordance with these Terms is given by us, other than as required by law. All implied warranties are hereby excluded.
  • Except as provided in these Terms, we make no warranty, condition, undertaking or term, express or implied, statutory or otherwise as to the condition, quality, performance or fitness for the purpose of your Artists’ Services, other than as required by law. All implied warranties are hereby excluded.

Liability

  • To the extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any loss, expenses, liabilities, costs or damage caused by viruses, system failures or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, programs, data or other material due to your use of any part of the Platform or downloading of any material posted on it or on any website linked to it. We recommend Clients ensure they have up-to-date virus checking software installed.
  • To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for dealing with, and not liable for, any disputes or complaints made by you in relation to your use of our Services and your provision of your Artists’ Services, including without limitation anything stemming from your negligence, communications with Clients, the actual delivery of the Artists’ Services (and any relevant goods or physical products, and dispute or complaint regarding the completion of the Artists Services, or any refunds or payment. You should address such complaints directly with the Artist.
  • You agree that we will not be liable for any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary losses, expenses or liabilities, or loss of profits, loss of revenue, economic loss, loss of goodwill, corruption or alteration of data, failure to realise anticipated savings, loss of opportunity, expectation loss or loss of production, arising out of, or in connection with, the provision or use of the Services, the Platform or these Terms.
  • You agree that we will not be liable for any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary losses, expenses or liabilities, or loss of profits, loss of revenue, economic loss, loss of goodwill, corruption or alteration of data, failure to realise anticipated savings, loss of opportunity, expectation loss or loss of production whatsoever, arising out of Artists’ Services, or your delivery of the Artists’ Services, including without limitation where such losses arise due to your negligence, or the negligence of any subcontractors you have engaged. 
  • You agree that, in any event, our maximum aggregate liability to you under these Terms will be no more than GBP £100.
  • You acknowledge and agree the limitations of liability contained in this clause are a fair and reasonable allocation of the commercial risk between the parties. 
  • This clause survives termination or expiry of these Terms.

Indemnity

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree that you waive, release, discharge and relinquish any and all claims that you have now or may have against us which are connected with, arise out of, relate to or are incidental to the provision of the Platform and your use of the Services.
  • You indemnify us, and hold us harmless, from and against any and all claims, loss, damage, taxes, liabilities and/or expenses that may be incurred by us arising out of, or in connection with, your use of the Platform, the Services and any breach by you of these Terms.
  • You agree and acknowledge that we will not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage suffered by any other Artist(s) or Client(s) due to your actions, and you indemnify us from and against any and all claims by any such parties in relation to your actions. 
  • This clause survives termination or expiry of these Terms.

Intellectual Property

  • We agree and acknowledge that you, as an Artist, continue to own any of your Intellectual Property Rights and moral rights that arise in your provision of Artists’ Services to Clients you are connected with through the Services.
  • You may assign licence or assign your Intellectual Property Rights arising in connection with your Artists’ Services, Platform or these Terms to any Client(s) or other entities as you see fit, but you acknowledge and accept that the value of any such assignment or licence will be subject to these Terms. To be clear, this means that we are entitled to our standard commission stated on the site https://theweddingpainters.com/ in respect of any such assignments or licences.
  • You hereby grant, and you represent and warrant that you have the right to grant, to TheWeddingPainters and irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free and fully paid, worldwide licence for all the duration of the intellectual property rights to reproduce, distribute, publicly display and perform, prepare derivative works of, incorporate into other works, and otherwise use your User Content, and to grant sublicenses of the foregoing, solely for the purposes of including your User Content in the Site and Services and making it available on third party platforms via Partner Integrations; and for general marketing purposes of TheWeddingPainters. You agree to irrevocably waive (and cause to be waived) any claims and assertions of moral rights or attribution with respect to your User Content.
  • You agree and acknowledge that the licence shall continue in force even if your Intellectual Property Rights arising out of the delivery of Artists’ Services are assigned to a Client in accordance with these Terms.
  • You may not modify or copy the layout or appearance of the Services or any computer software or code contained in the Services, nor may you decompile or disassemble, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to discover or access any source code related to the Services.
  • You may access and use the Platform or Services for your personal and non-commercial use only. You must not in any form or by any means reproduce, modify, distribute, store, transmit, publish, use or display the Services or Platform on another website or commercialise any information obtained from any part of the Services or Platform without our prior written consent.
  • By uploading, posting, transmitting or otherwise making available any Material via the Services or Platform, you:
    • Grant to us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable licence to use, publish, reproduce and otherwise exploit the Material in any form for any purpose and unconditionally waive any moral rights that you might have in respect of the Material; and
    • Represent and warrant that you either own the Intellectual Property Rights in that Material or have the necessary permission to upload, post, transmit or otherwise make available that Material via the Services or Platform.
  • This clause survives termination or expiry of these Terms. 
  • Unavoidable Events
    • We will not be liable to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in, providing the Services due to acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control (“Unavoidable Events”). Where an Unavoidable Event occurs, we will attempt to recommence provision of the Services as soon as reasonably practicable. 
  • Dispute resolution
    • If you have a complaint about the performance of these Terms or the Services, you will:
      • If the complaint relates to your interactions with a Client, including in the delivery of Artists’ Services (but not Extra Costs disputed), contact the relevant Client about the complaint through the Platform; or
      • For any other complaints, including without limitation disputes over Extra Costs, contact us at https://theweddingpainters.com/contact/ in the first instance and allow us reasonable time to consider your complaint, determine a solution in our sole and absolute discretion, and notify you of the solution. 
    • This clause survives the expiry or termination of these Terms.
  • Linking to the Platform
    • You may link to the Platform, provided that you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage, or take advantage of, our reputation. You must not establish a link in a way that suggests any form of association, approval or endorsement by us where none exists.
    • You must not establish a link to the Platform from any website that is not owned by you (except with the website owner’s express permission).
    • The Platform must not be framed on any other website. 
    • We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission under this clause by updating these Terms on the Platform.
  • Privacy
    • We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. Further details about our practices relating to the collection, use, disclosure and storage of your personal information can be found in our Privacy Policy.
  • General
    • Any provision of these Terms that is found to be void or unenforceable will, to the extent that it is void or unenforceable, be severed from these Terms without affecting the enforceability or validity of any other provisions.
    • A party’s failure or delay to exercise a power or right does not operate as a waiver of that power or right. The exercise of a power or right does not preclude its future exercise or the exercise of any other power or right. 
    • These Terms are governed by the laws of The United Kingdom. The parties unconditionally submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts exercising jurisdiction there.
  • Definitions
    • In these Terms, the following expressions have the following meanings, unless otherwise stated:
      • “Artist” means any person or entity who lists their Artists’ Services on the Platform;
      • “Artists’ Services” means any services, goods or products that are listed on the Platform by Artists, and are purchasable by Clients.
      • “TheWeddingPainters Blog” means the blog made available through the Platform.
      • “Client” means any person or entity using the Services, whether they are a listing artist, Purchaser or a person who browses, visits or otherwise uses the Platform, or the Services.
      • “Due Date” means the date agreed between a Client and Artist as the deadline for an Artist to have completed providing the Artists’ Services that have been Purchased.
      • “Extra Costs” means any incidental or ancillary costs that are incurred by you as an Artist in the provisions of Artists’ Services, as set out or reasonably implied by the relevant quote.
      • “Intellectual Property Rights” means all present and future intellectual and industrial property rights throughout the world of whatever nature (whether registered or registrable), including, but not limited to, all rights in respect of technical information, know-how, copyright, trademarks, designs, patents, domain names, business names, logos, drawings, trade secrets, the right to have confidential information kept confidential or other proprietary rights, or any rights to registration of such rights;
      • “Material” means any information, data, source codes, drawings, content, text or images in any form (whether visible or not), audio recordings, video recordings, lists, sound, video, links, layout, look and feel, control features and interfaces contained on the Platform, or otherwise displayed, uploaded or published on, or via, the Platform;
      • “Payment Processing Services” means any services that we provide pursuant to these Terms which are to be used to process payments in relation to purchases on the Platform;
      • “Privacy Policy” means our privacy policy, available at: https://theweddingpainters.com/
      • “Platform” means the platform currently hosted on the website located at https://theweddingpainters.com/ or any other website, platform, or application nominated by us from time to time, and any associated services, software, networks or processes.
      • “Purchase” means a purchase of Artists’ Services, including any goods or products, in respect of which a Client has approved an Artists’ quote and paid the appropriate payment.
      • “Purchaser” means any person or entity that Purchases Artists’ Services on the Platform;
      • “Registration Data” means information provided by you to us for the purposes of your registration to access certain sections of the Platform including, but not limited to, your name, date of birth, gender and contact details;
      • “Services” refers to making the Platform available, facilitating the negotiation, booking and payment of Artists’ Services (or any goods or products) by Clients, and any associated services we provide pursuant to these Terms; and
      • “Terms” means these Artist Terms and all the terms of any opportunity, commission or sale you are connected with through the Platform, or by virtue of the Platform/our Services.