1.0 TERMS & CONDITIONS OF USE
Last updated: 13th February 2023
By using this website, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Please read them carefully before using this website.
You can view our Privacy Policy here.
1.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
This website is owned and operated by A Visual Merriment. Our principal place of business is located at Canning Vale, Western Australia. You must be at least sixteen (16) years of age to use our website. Use of this website is at your own risk. We host our site on a reputable platform and take reasonable efforts to maintain and host the site. However, we make no explicit representations or warranties as to the safety or your individual use of the website. The terms and conditions contained on this page are subject to change at any time.
1.2 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY NOTICE / COPYRIGHT
Unless otherwise stated, all images, text, designs, graphics, trademarks and service marks are owned by and property of A Visual Merriment. Every effort is made to attribute the correct owners of any work published if however you believe an article to be in breach please contact me immediately hello@avisualmerriment.com.
Sharing: I encourage sharing and appreciate people spreading the love! Pins, posts, grams and all that. Whilst you're there be sure to check out and subscribe to my social media accounts.
Reposting: You’re welcome to share and repost images on your own blog or website. Please do not copy and paste the whole article. You may use a small excerpt (up to 20 words) and up to two images. All I ask is that you link back to my original post and do not claim the work as your own. Please do not edit or change the images in any way.
Free Downloads Library: All free downloadable files provided are strictly for personal use only. Commercial use of any kind is prohibited. Downloads are not to be shared, redistributed or copied in any way. Failure to comply with these terms is in breach of intellectual property law.
I provide access to the freebies library to help make life a little easier for you! Please understand that I put a lot of time and effort into creating these resources, maintaining them and the library’s integrity. By signing up for free access you agree to the terms outlined within this document. Please do not share the password I provide to you. Teachers may use for single-class use (your own class) however do not share the file/download link with any other teachers/schools/departments etc. If you know somebody or another teacher who could benefit from this great resource, please share the signup link instead – I encourage it!
1.3 DISCLOSURE
Some of my posts may include affiliate links. This means that when you click through and purchase from these links I receive a commission. These links do not affect your purchases or the price you may pay. See further below for more information on how I handle affiliate links.
We are not responsible for republished content from this blog on other blogs or websites without our permission.
This blog contains links to external websites. The way in which these websites handles their data may be different and as such we advise you read the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions for each of these websites.
1.4 CRAFT TUTORIAL SAFETY
This Web Site and all the crafts and tutorials are targeted toward adults. Some safety tips are disclosed in specific blog posts, however, adults should use their best judgment to make sure children are supervised and safe. Competent adult supervision is required for all tutorials to prevent potential safety problems and ensure the appropriate use of all materials. Some examples to look for are potential choking hazards; sharp points, edges, or tools; allergies; poisonous or hazardous items; flammable items.
Read all manufacturers’ safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies. Follow the labels and use products as recommended by the manufacturer.
1.5 YOUR COMMUNICATIONS
Any communications made through our ‘contact,’ blog, blog comments, newsletter sign up or other related pages, or directly to our phones or mailing or email addresses is not held privileged or confidential and is subject to viewing and distribution by third parties. We own any and all communications displayed on our website, servers, comments, emails or other media as allowed by Australian law, and will not give credit or pay royalties for unsolicited user-generated content such as blog comments or emails. For more information on when and how we store and use your communications or any data provided by you in those communications, please refer to our Privacy Policy on this page.
We maintain a right to republish any submission in whole or in part as reasonably necessary in the course of our business. You agree not to submit any content or communications that could be illegal or serve an unlawful purpose, including, but not limited to communications that are potentially libelous or maliciously false, obscene, abusive, negligent or otherwise harmful or inappropriate.
Subscribers: If you choose to subscribe, you voluntarily provide your first name and email address in return for content that includes notifications about new blog posts, new products, tutorials, general updates and downloadable content such as the free downloads library.
Whilst there are some third party processors (e.g. Paypal, our email automation provider etc.) that require us to pass on information needed for our legitimate business interests, we will never share your details with any third party marketers. For more information on how we handle your data see Information that we Collect section below for more.
1.6 DISCLAIMERS
Our website and related materials are provided for educational and informational use only. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless our website and company for any direct or indirect loss or conduct incurred as a result of your use of our website and any related communications, including as a result of any consequences incurred from technological failures such as a payment processor error(s) or system failure(s).
While we may reference certain results, outcomes or situations on this website, you understand and acknowledge that we make no guarantee as to the accuracy of third party statements contained herein or the likelihood of success for you as a result of these statements or any other statements anywhere on this website. If you have a medical, legal or financial question, you should consult a medical professional, lawyer or CPA and/or CFP respectively. We expressly disclaim any and all responsibility for any actions or omissions you choose to make as a result of using this website, related materials, products, courses or the materials contained herein.
This website is updated on a regular basis and while we try to make accurate statements in a timely and effective manner, we cannot guarantee that all materials and related media contained herein are entirely accurate, complete or up to date. You expressly acknowledge and understand that any information or knowledge you gain as a result of using this website is used at your own risk. If you should see any errors or omissions and would like to let us know, please email us at hello@avisualmerriment.com.
1.7 THIRD-PARTY AFFILIATES
Sponsored Posts: We will sometimes partner with companies to feature their product or Site on our Web Site. We will always identify and disclose when these are sponsored posts.
Affiliates: This website is reader-supported, we are a member of several affiliate marketing programs. We make recommendations based on experience and products and services we believe our readers may be interested in. If you click on any of the affiliate links and make a purchase within a certain time frame, we may earn a small commission. The commission is paid by third parties, not by you.
We disclaim any and all liability as a result of your purchase through one of these links. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you when and where we have placed affiliate links in addition to this disclaimer located in these Terms & Conditions. You accept express liability for any and all consequences or benefits of clicking the affiliate links contained on this website or related communications.
We are a participant in the Amazon Sites LLC Associates Program, which is an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
1.8 TERMINATION
If at any time we feel you have violated these Terms and Conditions, then we shall immediately terminate your use of our website and any related communications as we deem appropriate. It is within our sole discretion to allow any user’s access of our website, and we may revoke this access at any time without notice, and if necessary, block your IP address from further visits to our site(s).
1.9 ENTIRE AGREEMENT
Before you register with our website or make any purchases therefrom, you will be asked to consent to our Privacy Policy. If you have consented, or once you do consent, the terms of the Privacy Policy together with these Terms and Conditions The information contained herein constitutes the entire agreement between site users and our company relating to the use of this website.
1.10 SEVERABILITY
If any part of these terms and conditions or our privacy policy is deemed unlawful and/or unenforceable, all other provisions contained herein will remain in full force and effect.
1.11 CONSENT
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Terms and Conditions of Use.
If you require any more information or have any questions about our Terms and Conditions of website use, or our Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us by email at hello@avisualmerriment.com.