Website Terms and Conditions

Last updated: December 2025

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of christopherabrams.co.uk (“the Website”). By using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not accept them, you must discontinue use immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1. Your access to and use of this Website is subject exclusively to these Terms and Conditions.
1.2. You agree not to use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful, harmful, or prohibited by these Terms.
1.3. By accessing the Website, you confirm that you accept these Terms in full.

2. Payment & Card Information

2.1. Credit/debit card details are only requested at checkout when placing an order through the secure shop area.
2.2. You must not provide card details via contact forms, messages, or email.
2.3. Payments are processed via secure third-party payment gateways in accordance with UK GDPR and PCI-DSS standards.

3. General Information & Advice Disclaimer

3.1. The content on this Website is provided for general information only and does not constitute professional, financial, or legal advice.
3.2. You should not rely on any website content when making decisions and should seek independent advice where appropriate.

4. Changes to the Website

4.1. christopherabrams.co.uk may update, modify, suspend, or remove any part of the Website at any time without notice.
4.2. christopherabrams.co.uk will not be liable for any such change, removal, or temporary unavailability.
4.3. These Terms may be amended at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance of any updated Terms.

5. Links to Third-Party Websites

5.1. The Website may contain links to third-party sites. These are provided for convenience only.
5.2. christopherabrams.co.uk does not endorse, control, or guarantee the content or availability of any linked site.
5.3. Accessing a third-party site is at your own risk.

6. Intellectual Property & Copyright

6.1. All artwork, designs, images, graphics, text, and content displayed on the Website are the intellectual property of Christopher Abrams unless stated otherwise.
6.2. All rights are reserved under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
6.3. You may view the Website for personal, non-commercial use only.
6.4. You must not reproduce, copy, distribute, store, or use any content without prior written permission.
6.5. Limited printing or downloading of website pages is permitted for personal use only.

7. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

7.1. The Website is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
7.2. To the fullest extent permitted by law, christopherabrams.co.uk shall not be liable for:

  • loss of business, revenue, profits, or opportunity

  • loss or corruption of data

  • indirect, consequential, or incidental damages

7.3. christopherabrams.co.uk does not guarantee that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or harmful components.
7.4. Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

8. Indemnity

8.1. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless christopherabrams.co.uk, its employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, legal fees, losses or expenses arising from any breach of these Terms or your use of the Website.

9. Commission Terms (including Deposit, Late Payment & Client Responsibilities)

9.1. All commissions require a 50% non-refundable deposit to secure the booking. Work will not begin until the deposit is received.
9.2. Bespoke artwork is exempt from cancellation rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 once work has begun.
9.3. The client will be provided with approval checkpoints (e.g., initial sketch and near-final review). Approval at each checkpoint confirms acceptance and authorises the artist to proceed.
9.4. Final payment is required before dispatch or collection.
9.5. Delivery timeframes apply only once full payment has been received.
9.6. If the client fails to respond to approval requests or communication within 14 days, the commission may be paused or terminated. The deposit remains fully non-refundable and may be used to cover time, labour and materials already invested.
9.7. Payment is due within 7 days of invoice. Where legally permissible, late payments may incur statutory interest in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 (8% above the Bank of England base rate), or as otherwise agreed in writing.

10. Severance

10.1. If any part of these Terms is held unenforceable by a UK court, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

11.1. These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
11.2. Any disputes arising in connection with the Website or these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:
hello@christopherabrams.co.uk