GFM Painting – Terms of Use

Welcome to the GFM Painting website (the "Site"). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of our Site and services and are issued in accordance with applicable laws in England and Wales. By accessing or using our Site, you confirm your acceptance of these Terms and agree to comply with them in full. If you do not agree, you must not use this Site.

These Terms include important information about your legal rights under UK consumer protection, data protection, and e-commerce laws. Please read them carefully.

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1. USE OF OUR SITE

You confirm that you are at least 18 years old or using this Site under the supervision of a parent or guardian. This Site and all content are provided for lawful, personal use only. Any use for commercial purposes without prior written consent from GFM Painting is prohibited.

We grant you a limited, revocable, non-transferable licence to access and use the Site for shopping and informational purposes. We may withdraw this licence at any time and for any reason.

You must not misuse the Site, including by introducing viruses, trojans, or other malicious or technologically harmful material, attempting to gain unauthorised access to the Site, or attacking it via denial-of-service.

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2. REGISTRATION & ACCOUNT RESPONSIBILITIES

If you register for an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details. You must notify us immediately if you suspect your account has been accessed without authorisation. You are responsible for all actions under your account.

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3. AGE RESTRICTIONS

Our products and services are intended for adults. Users under 18 must only use the Site with a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that data from a child has been collected, we will delete it in accordance with the UK GDPR.

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4. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

We process your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Please review our [Privacy Policy] for detailed information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

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5. ORDER ACCEPTANCE AND CANCELLATION

All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. We may cancel orders due to pricing errors, stock limitations, or suspected fraud. If we cancel your order after payment has been taken, we will issue a full refund to your original payment method.

Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you may have the right to cancel your online purchase within 14 days of receiving your goods. Exceptions apply for bespoke or personalised items. More details are available in our [Returns Policy].

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6. PRODUCT REPRESENTATION

While we aim for accuracy, colours and details of hand-painted artworks may vary slightly. Images on the Site are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the exact product.

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7. PRICING AND TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS

If a product is listed at an incorrect price or with incorrect information, we reserve the right to cancel the order even if it has been confirmed and payment has been made. You will be refunded in full.

All prices are inclusive of VAT (where applicable) and in GBP unless stated otherwise.

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8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on this Site (including text, images, logos, and graphics) is the property of GFM Painting or our licensors and is protected by UK copyright and trademark law. You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute any part of the Site without our prior written permission.

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9. USER SUBMISSIONS

Reviews, comments, or suggestions submitted via the Site will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary. By submitting content, you grant GFM Painting a perpetual, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and distribute it in any medium.

You must not submit any content that is illegal, defamatory, infringing, or harmful. We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion.

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10. SECURITY AND UNAUTHORISED USE

You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or disrupt its operation. Any breach may be reported to law enforcement, and you may be held criminally liable under the Computer Misuse Act 1990.

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11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under English law.

To the extent permitted by law, GFM Painting will not be liable for indirect or consequential loss, including loss of profits, data, or business, arising out of your use of the Site or any products purchased.

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12. INDEMNITY

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GFM Painting, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your misuse of the Site or breach of these Terms.

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13. LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES

Links to external sites are provided for convenience only. GFM Painting is not responsible for the content or operation of such websites and does not endorse them. Use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

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14. EXPORT COMPLIANCE

You agree to comply with all UK export laws and regulations regarding the sale and delivery of goods purchased via this Site.

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15. TERMINATION

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time without notice if you breach these Terms or misuse the Site.

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16. CHANGES TO TERMS

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

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17. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

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18. SEVERABILITY

If any part of these Terms is deemed invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will continue to apply in full force.

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19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms referenced, constitute the entire agreement between you and GFM Painting regarding your use of the Site.