Terms & Conditions
BESPOKE CAKE/ARTWORK PROJECT
1. Order Placement and Confirmation:
- Orders are confirmed after a full or deposit payment is received. Order details, including design, flavours, size, and delivery/pickup information, will be confirmed in the invoice. It is the client's responsibility to review this confirmation and notify us of any discrepancies within 7 days. 
- Changes to the order after confirmation may be subject to additional charges and may not be possible within 7 days prior to the delivery date. 
2. Payment:
- A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required to secure the order. 
- Invoice for the deposit should be paid within 7 days or as agreed in the invoice. 
- Late deposit payment may result in your order being cancelled or in delays to your project. 
- For orders under £5,000, please ensure the remaining balance is received prior to delivery. For larger orders (over £5,000), it is due within 7 days post-delivery. 
- Our payment method is a bank transfer, details can be found in the invoice. 
- Failure to pay the remaining balance by the agreed due date may result in late payment (1% per month) and administrative fee added. 
3. Design and Customisation:
- We will work with you to create a custom design based on your specifications. 
- While we strive to replicate designs as closely as possible, slight variations may occur due to the handmade nature of our products. 
- Providing inspiration photos is helpful, but we do not guarantee exact replicas of other bakers' work due to copyright and artistic differences. 
- We reserve the right to make minor adjustments to the design if necessary to ensure structural integrity or quality. 
4. Cancellations and Refunds:
- The deposit is non-refundable. 
- Cancellations made within 14 days of the delivery date will require payment of the full balance. 
- In the unlikely event that we need to cancel the order, a full refund, including the deposit, will be issued. 
5. Delivery and Pickup:
- Delivery is available for an additional fee within the UK. 
- Delivery times will be scheduled and confirmed with the client. We are not responsible for delays caused by unforeseen circumstances such as traffic or weather. 
- If the client chooses pickup, they are responsible for transporting the cake safely. We are not liable for any damage that occurs after the cake leaves our premises. 
- For tiered cakes or delicate designs, delivery is highly recommended. 
6. Liability:
- We are not responsible for any damage to the cake/artwork after delivery or pickup. 
- We are not liable for any issues arising from improper storage or handling of the cake/artwork by the client. 
- Our liability is limited to the cost of the cake/artwork. 
7. Allergies and Dietary Restrictions:
- Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of ordering. 
- While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are completely free from allergens. 
- It is the client's responsibility to inform their guests of any potential allergens. 
8. Rights to Photography and Publication
We retains the perpetual, worldwide right to photograph, video-record, or otherwise document the commissioned cake, food art, and any related preparatory or in-progress work.
This documentation may be used for, but is not limited to, the following purposes:
- Portfolio: Display on the the professional website. 
- Promotional Materials: Use in brochures, advertisements, and other marketing efforts. 
- Social Media and Blog: Posting on all social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok) including blog or newsletters. 
9. Client-Requested Publication Embargo and Delay
If the client requires a delay in publication (an "embargo") due to an event's private nature, confidentiality, or to control the timeline of their own announcements (e.g., waiting for their official photographer's release):
- The Client must inform in writing of the requested embargo period no later than the final payment due date. 
- This notification must include the specific date on which the embargo is to be lifted (the "Release Date"). 
- If the Client does not provide a specific release date by the final payment deadline, we reserves the right to publish the work after the date of the event/delivery. 
10. Intellectual Property:
- All designs created by us remain our intellectual property. 
- We retains all intellectual property and copyright ownership of the final design and the artistic work itself, including all preparatory sketches and concepts. 
11. Governing Law:
- These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of United Kingdom. 
12. Acceptance of Terms:
- By placing an order, the client agrees to these terms and conditions. 
