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Terms & Conditions


BACKGROUND: This agreement applies as between you, the User of this Web Site and A to V Collective, the owner(s) of this Web Site. Your agreement to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions is deemed to occur upon your first use of the Web Site. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, you should stop using the Web Site immediately. No part of this Web Site is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance. Your order constitutes a contractual offer and our acceptance of that offer is deemed to occur upon our sending a dispatch email to you indicating that your order has been fulfilled and is on its way to you.

1. Definitions and Interpretation In this Agreement the following terms shall have the following meanings:

"Account" means collectively the personal information, Payment Information and credentials used by Users to access Paid Content and / or any communications System on the Web Site;

"Carrier" means any third party responsible for transporting purchased Goods from our Premises to customers;

"Content" means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Web Site;

"Goods" means any products that A to V Collective advertises and / or makes available for sale through this Web Site;

"Service" means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that A to V Collective makes available through the Web Site either now or in the future;

"Payment Information" means any details required for the purchase of Goods from this Web Site. This includes, but is not limited to, credit / debit card numbers, bank account numbers and sort codes;

"Purchase Information" means collectively any orders, invoices, dispatch notes, receipts or similar that may be in hard copy or electronic form;

"Premises" means our place(s) of business located at: 31 Bradgate Road, SE6 4TT, London, United Kingdom

"System" means any online communications infrastructure that A to V Collective makes available through the Web Site either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;

"User"/ "Users" means any third party that accesses the Web Site and is not employed by A to V Collective and acting in the course of their employment;

"Web Site" means the website that you are currently using (www.a-v-collective.com) and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

2. Age Restrictions Persons under the age of 18 should use this Web Site only with the supervision of an Adult. Payment Information must be provided by or with the permission of an Adult.

3. Business Customers These Terms and Conditions also apply to customers buying Goods in the course of business.

4. International Customers If Goods are being ordered from outside A to V Collective's country of residence, import duties and taxes may be incurred once your Goods reach their destination. A to V Collective is not responsible for these charges and we undertake to make no calculations or estimates in this regard. If you are buying internationally, you are advised to contact your local customs authorities for further details on costs and procedures. As the purchaser of the Goods, you will also be the importer of record and as such should ensure that your purchase is in full compliance with the laws of the country into which the Goods are being imported. Please be aware that Goods may be inspected on arrival at port for customs purposes and A to V Collective cannot guarantee that the packaging of your Goods will be free of signs of tampering.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1.1 Subject to the exceptions in Clause 6 of these Terms and Conditions, all Content included on the Web Site, unless uploaded by Users, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, sound clips, video clips, data compilations, page layout, underlying code and software is the property of A to V Collective, our affiliates or other relevant third parties. By continuing to use the Web Site you acknowledge that such material is protected by applicable United Kingdom and International intellectual property and other laws.

5.1.2 Subject to Clause 7 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use material from the Web Site unless otherwise indicated on the Web Site or unless given express written permission to do so by A to V Collective.

6. Third Party Intellectual Property

6.1.1 Unless otherwise expressly indicated, all Intellectual Property rights including, but not limited to, Copyright and Trademarks, in product images and descriptions belong to the manufacturers or distributors of such products as may be applicable.

6.1.2 Subject to Clause 7 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use such material unless otherwise indicated on the Web Site or unless given express written permission to do so by the relevant manufacturer or supplier.

7. Fair Use of Intellectual Property Material from the Web Site may be re-used without written permission where any of the exceptions detailed in Chapter III of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 apply.

8. Links to Other Web Sites This Web Site may contain links to other sites. Unless expressly stated, these sites are not under the control of A to V Collective or that of our affiliates. We assume no responsibility for the content of such web sites and disclaim liability for any and all forms of loss or damage arising out of the use of them. The inclusion of a link to another site on this Web Site does not imply any endorsement of the sites themselves or of those in control of them.

9. Links to this Web Site Those wishing to place a link to this Web Site on other sites may do so only to the home page of the site www.a-v-collective.com without prior permission. Deep linking (i.e. links to specific pages within the site) requires the express permission of A to V Collective. To find out more please contact us by email at a.to.v.collective@gmail.com.

10. Use of Communications Facilities

10.1.1 When using the enquiry form or any other System on the Web Site you should do so in accordance with the following rules:

10.1.1.a.1 You must not use obscene or vulgar language;

10.1.1.a.2 You must not submit Content that is unlawful or otherwise objectionable. This includes, but is not limited to, Content that is abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, ageist, sexist or racist;

10.1.1.a.3 You must not submit Content that is intended to promote or incite violence;

10.1.1.a.4 It is advised that submissions are made using the English language as we may be unable to respond to enquiries submitted in any other languages;

10.1.1.a.5 The means by which you identify yourself must not violate these terms of use or any applicable laws;

10.1.1.a.6 You must not impersonate other people, particularly employees and representatives of A to V Collective or our affiliates; and

10.1.1.a.1 You must not use our System for unauthorised mass-communication such as "spam"or "junk mail".

10.1.2 You acknowledge that A to V Collective reserves the right to monitor any and all communications made to us or using our System.

11. Accounts

11.1.1 In order to purchase Goods on this Web Site you are required to create an Account which will contain certain personal details and Payment Information which may vary based upon your use of the Web Site as we may not require payment information until you wish to make a purchase. By continuing to use this Web Site you represent and warrant that:

11.1.1.a.1 all information you submit is accurate and truthful;

11.1.1.a.2 you have permission to submit Payment Information where permission may be required; and

11.1.1.a.3 you will keep this information accurate and up-to-date. Your creation of an Account is further affirmation of your representation and warranty.

11.1.2 It is recommended that you do not share your Account details, particularly your username and password. A to V Collective accepts no liability for any losses or damages incurred as a result of your Account details being shared by you. If you use a shared computer, it is recommended that you do not save your Account details in your internet browser.

11.1.3 If you have reason to believe that your Account details have been obtained by another without consent, you should contact A to V Collective immediately to suspend your Account and cancel any unauthorised purchases that may be pending. Please be aware that purchases can only be cancelled until they are dispatched. In the event that an unauthorised purchase is dispatched prior to your notifying us of the unauthorised nature of the purchase, A to V Collective accepts no liability or responsibility and you should make contact with the Carrier detailed in the Purchase Information.

11.1.4 When choosing your username you are required to adhere to the terms set out above in Clause 10. Any failure to do so could result in the suspension and/or deletion of your Account.

12. Termination and Cancellation

12.1.1 Either A to V Collective or you may terminate your Account. If A to V Collective terminates your Account, you will be notified by email and an explanation for the termination will be provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right to terminate without giving reasons.

12.1.2 If A to V Collective terminates your Account, any current or pending purchases on your Account will be cancelled and will not be dispatched.

12.1.3 A to V Collective reserves the right to cancel purchases without stating reasons, for any reason prior to processing payment and dispatch.

12.1.4 If purchases are cancelled for any reason prior to dispatch you will be refunded any monies paid in relation to those purchases.

12.1.5 If you terminate your Account any non-dispatched purchases will be cancelled and you will be refunded any monies paid in relation to those purchases.

13. Goods, Pricing and Availability

13.1.1 Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all graphical representations and descriptions of Goods available from A to V Collective correspond to the actual Goods, A to V Collective is not responsible for any variations from these descriptions. This does not exclude our liability for mistakes due to negligence on our part and refers only to variations of the correct Goods, not different Goods altogether. Please refer to Clause 15.1 for incorrect Goods.

13.1.2 Where appropriate, you may be required to select the required [size] [model] [colour] [number] [other features] of the Goods that you are purchasing.

13.1.3 A to V Collective does not represent or warrant that such Goods will be available. Stock indications are provided on the Web Site however these may not take into account sales that have taken place during your visit to the web site.

13.1.4 All pricing information on the Web Site is correct at the time of going online. A to V Collective reserves the right to change prices and alter or remove any special offers from time to time and as necessary.

13.1.5 In the event that prices are changed during the period between an order being placed for Goods and A to V Collective processing that order and taking payment, you will be contacted prior to your order being processed with details of the new price;

13.1.6 All prices on the Web Site do not include VAT.

14. Delivery

14.1.1 A to V Collective will notify you by way of email when your goods are to be dispatched to you. The message will contain details of estimated delivery times in addition to any reasons for a delay in the delivery of the Goods purchased by you.

14.1.2 If A to V Collective receives no communication from you, within ten days of delivery, regarding any problems with the Goods, you are deemed to have received the Goods in full working order and with no problems.

15. Returns Policy A to V Collective aims to always provide high quality Goods that are fault free and undamaged. On occasion however, goods may need to be returned. Returns are governed by these Terms and Conditions.

15.1.1 If you receive Goods which do not match those that you ordered, unless accompanied by an explanatory note detailing the changes, stating reasons for the changes and setting out your options, you should contact us within 10 days to arrange collection and return. A to V Collective is responsible for paying shipment costs. You will be given the option to have the Goods replaced with those ordered (if available) or to be refunded through the payment method used by you when purchasing the Goods. Refunds and replacements will be issued upon our receipt of the returned Goods.

15.1.2 If any Goods you have purchased have faults when they are delivered to you, you should contact A to V Collective within 28 days to arrange collection and return. A to V Collective is responsible for paying shipment costs. Goods must be returned in their original condition with all packaging and documentation. Upon receipt of the returned Goods, the price of the Goods, as paid by you, will be refunded to you through the payment method used by you when purchasing the Goods.

15.1.3 If Goods are damaged in transit and the damage is apparent on delivery, you should sign the delivery note to the effect that the goods have been damaged. In any event, you should report such damage to A to V Collective within 10 days and arrange collection and return. A to V Collective is responsible for paying shipment costs. Upon receipt of the returned Goods, the price of the Goods, as paid by you, will be refunded to you through the payment method used by you when purchasing the Goods.

15.1.4 You have a statutory right to a cooling off period. This period begins once your order is complete and ends 7 days after the Goods have been delivered. If you change your mind about the goods please return them to A to V Collective within 7 days of receipt. Goods can only be returned for this reason if their packaging remains unopened and the Goods can be re-sold, as new, without any additional work on the part of A to V Collective. You are responsible for paying shipment costs if Goods are returned for this reason.

15.1.4.a.1 Goods that are ordered to your specification, for example, custom or personalised order requests, cannot be cancelled or refunded once the order is accepted. In this case, after we have sent you our Delivery Advice email you will have entered into a binding contract to buy the goods, and because the goods are being made to your specification you will not be able to cancel that contract. Once the goods have been delivered you can only return them for a refund if they were misdescribed or are not of satisfactory quality or reasonably fit for the purpose and we cannot remedy the fault to your reasonable satisfaction.

15.1.5 If you wish to return Goods to A to V Collective for any of the above reasons, please contact us using the details on a.to.v.collective@gmail.com to make the appropriate arrangements.

15.1.6 A to V Collective reserves the right to exercise discretion with respect to any returns under these Terms and Conditions. Factors which may be taken into account in the exercise of this discretion include, but are not limited to:

15.1.7.a.1 Any use or enjoyment that you may have already had out of the Goods;

15.1.7.a.2 Any characteristics of the Goods which may cause them to deteriorate or expire rapidly;

15.1.7.a.3 The fact that the Goods consist of audio or video recordings or computer software and that the packaging has been opened;

15.1.7.a.4 Any discounts that may have formed part of the purchase price of the Goods to reflect any lack of quality made known to the Customer at the time of purchase.Such discretion to be exercised only within the confines of the law.

16. Privacy Use of the Web Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy which is incorporated into these Terms& Conditions by this reference.

17. Disclaimers

17.1.1 A to V Collective makes no warranty or representation that the Web Site will meet your requirements, that it will be of satisfactory quality, that it will be fit for a particular purpose, that it will not infringe the rights of third parties, that it will be compatible with all systems, that it will be secure and that all information provided will be accurate. We make no guarantee of any specific results from the use of our Services.

17.1.2 No part of this Web Site is intended to constitute advice and the Content of this Web Site should not be relied upon when making any decisions or taking any action of any kind.

17.1.3 No part of this Web Site is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance.

18. Changes to the Service and these Terms and Conditions A to V Collective reserves the right to change the Web Site, its Content or these Terms and Conditions at any time. You will be bound by any changes to the Terms and Conditions from the first time you use the Web Site following the changes. If A to V Collective is required to make any changes to Terms and Conditions relating to sale of Goods by law, these changes will apply automatically to any orders currently pending in addition to any orders placed by you in the future.

19. Availability of the Web Site The Service is provided on an as is available basis. We give no warranty that the Service will be free of defects and / or faults. To the maximum extent permitted by the law we provide no warranties (express or implied) of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy of information, compatibility and satisfactory quality. A to V Collective accepts no liability for any disruption or non-availability of the Web Site resulting from external causes including, but not limited to, ISP equipment failure, host equipment failure, communications network failure, power failure, natural events, acts of war or legal restrictions and censorship.

20. Limitation of Liability

20.1.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, A to V Collective accepts no liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage, foreseeable or otherwise, including any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary damages arising from the use of the Web Site or any information contained therein. Users should be aware that they use the Web Site and its Content at their own risk.

20.1.2 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts A to V Collective liability for death or personal injury resulting from any negligence or fraud on the part of A to V Collective.

20.1.3 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts A to V Collective liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising out of the incorrect delivery of Goods or out of reliance on incorrect information included on the Web Site.

20.1.4 Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that these terms and conditions adhere strictly with the relevant provisions of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, in the event that any of these terms are found to be unlawful, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that term is to be deemed severed from these terms and conditions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining terms and conditions. This term shall apply only within jurisdictions where a particular term is illegal.

21. No Waiver In the event that any party to these Terms and Conditions fails to exercise any right or remedy contained herein, this shall not be construed as a waiver of that right or remedy.

22. Previous Terms and Conditions In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and any prior versions thereof, the provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall prevail unless it is expressly stated otherwise.

23. Notices All notices / communications shall be given to us either by post to our Premises (see address above) or by email to a.to.v.collective@gmail.com . Such notice will be deemed received 3 days after posting if sent by first class post, the day of sending if the email is received in full on a business day and on the next business day if the email is sent on a weekend or public holiday.

24. Law and Jurisdiction These terms and conditions and the relationship between you and A to V Collective shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Law of England and Wales and A to V Collective and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.

Privacy Policy

 

INTRODUCTION

A to V Collective (‘we’) is an e-commerce service based in Greater London trading as an online retailer . We are committed to protecting any data that we collect concerning you. By using our services you agree to the use of the data that we collect in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY

We collect the minimum amount of information about you that is commensurate with providing you with a satisfactory service.  This Policy indicates the type of processes that may result in data being collected about you.  Your use of this website gives us the right to collect that information.

INFORMATION COLLECTED

We may collect any or all of the information that you give us depending on the type of transaction you enter into, including your name, address, telephone number, fax number and email address, together with data about your use of the website.  Other information that may be needed from time to time to process a request may also be collected as indicated on the website.

[Data in relation to credit card payments is processed by Stripe on a secure website linked to ours and they have their own privacy policy.]

INFORMATION USE

We use the information collected primarily to process the task for which you visited the website.  Data collected in the UK is held in accordance with the Data Protection Act.  All reasonable precautions are taken to prevent unauthorised access to this information.  This safeguard may require you to provide additional forms of identity should you wish to obtain information about your account details.

COOKIES

A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser, and stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. Cookies can be used by web servers to identity and track users as they navigate different pages on a website, and to identify users returning to a website. Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies. A persistent cookie consists of a text file sent by a web server to a web browser, which will be stored by the browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date (unless deleted by the user before the expiry date). A session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.

COOKIES ON OUR WEBSITE

We use both session cookies and persistent cookies on this website. We will send to you the following cookies:

(1) Statistical Cookies - We track the websites visitors, anonymously in order to provide better services and an online experience to customers.

(2) Shopping Cart - When adding a product or returning to the shopping basket as a cookie session remembers what products you have placed in your shopping basket to allow you to pay for them securely.

(3) Security - To improve security and allow us to protect your personal data as this privacy policy states

(4) User Experience - Once logged in certain functions such as displaying your name and what you previously left in your shopping basket will allow for better user experience.

DISCLOSING INFORMATION

We do not disclose any personal information obtained about you from this website to third parties except when we need to do so in order to complete the transaction or compliance with the laws – e.g. when arranging for a courier company to deliver goods that you have ordered.  We may also use the information to keep in contact with you and inform you of developments associated with our business.  You will be given the opportunity to remove yourself from any mailing list or marketing communication.

DATA RETENTION

A to V Collective retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in our Privacy Policy. However, we may also be required to retain this information to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. We generally keep your data for the following time period: 4 years.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

Any changes to our Privacy Policy will be placed here and will supersede this version of our Policy.  We will take reasonable steps to draw your attention to any changes in our Policy if you are on our mailing list.  However, to be on the safe side, you should read this document each time you use the website to ensure that it still meets with your approval.

CONTACTING US

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, or if you want to know what information we have collected about you, please email us at  a.to.v.collective@gmail.com . You can also correct any factual errors in that information or require us to remove your details from any list under our control. similar device.  If at any time in the future we should wish to disclose information collected on this website to any third party, it would only be with your knowledge and consent.

We may from time to time provide information of a general nature to third parties, for example, the number of individuals visiting our website or completing a registration form, but we will not use any information that could identify those individuals.

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