Terms of Service

Effective Date: 27 April 2025

Welcome to the official website of Crystal Padmore. By accessing this website and/or engaging my services, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Services

I provide freelance fashion design services, including but not limited to: concept development, technical drawings, garment construction consultation, fabric sourcing, and bespoke commissions. Full details of the services and deliverables will be outlined individually in your project agreement or proposal.

2. Pricing and Payment

  • All services are quoted individually per project.

  • A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required before work begins.

  • The remaining balance is payable upon project completion, before the release of final deliverables.

  • Payment terms are strictly 7 days from the invoice date. Late payments may incur a 5% monthly fee on any overdue amounts.

3. Revisions

  • Project fees include one (1) round of revisions.

  • Additional revisions beyond the included round will be charged at my standard day rate, as outlined in the project agreement.

4. Cancellations and Refunds

  • If the Client cancels the project after work has commenced, the initial deposit will not be refunded.

  • In the unlikely event that I must cancel a project, a partial refund will be issued based on the portion of work completed.

5. Client Responsibilities

  • The Client agrees to provide all necessary information, materials, and feedback promptly to maintain project timelines.

  • Delays caused by the Client may affect delivery dates and may result in additional charges.

6. Intellectual Property and Portfolio Rights

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, I retain ownership of all original materials created during a project, protected by copyright laws.

Use of Third-Party Materials

This portfolio may include third-party imagery, photographs, and references for the purpose of inspiration, research, and visual communication.

Crystal Padmore does not claim ownership of such materials, and they are included strictly for illustrative, educational, and non-commercial purposes.

Due to the nature of creative research and sourcing for mood boards and inspiration, individual credits for all original creators may not always be available.
I fully acknowledge and respect the rights of original content creators.
If you are the owner of any material featured and would like it to be credited or removed, please contact hello@crystalpadmore.com, and appropriate action will be taken promptly.

The Client is granted a non-exclusive licence to use the final deliverables solely for the agreed project purpose. No deliverable may be resold, repurposed, or redistributed without prior written consent.

7. Limitation of Liability

  • I will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of my services.

  • I am not responsible for any delays, damages, or losses caused by third-party suppliers, shipping carriers, or external vendors.

  • While I strive to ensure original work, I cannot guarantee that deliverables are entirely free from third-party intellectual property claims. The Client accepts full responsibility for their use of the final work and agrees to indemnify and hold me harmless against any claims related to copyright, trademark, or IP disputes.

8. Website Use

  • All content on this website, unless otherwise stated, is owned by Crystal Padmore and protected by copyright.

  • You may view and download website content for personal use only.

  • No part of this website may be reproduced, republished, or commercially exploited without written consent.

  • Links to external sites are provided for convenience. I am not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites.

9. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use of the website or services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:
📧 hello@crystalpadmore.com