TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ALL STYLED HOME STUDIOS PLATFORM USERS
1. INTRODUCTION
These terms and conditions (“Terms”) govern the use of the Styled Home Studios platform, available at styledhomestudios.co.uk, by all users, including but not limited to members of the Directory, Creators, and Hosts. By using our platform, you (“User”, “your”, “Host”, “Creator”, “Directory Member”,) agree to be bound by these Terms. Styled Home Studios Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 13571219, whose registered office is West Greenbank, Hickmans Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2DR (“Styled Home Studios”, “we” or “us”), may update these Terms periodically, and it is your responsibility to check for changes. Continued use of the platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. These Terms also incorporate our Privacy and Cookies Policy, which governs your use of the platform.
2. DEFINITIONS
“Booking”: The reservation by a Creator of a Property or parts thereof, advertised through the Platform, for an Event. “to Book” the creations of a Booking by a Creator
“Booking Fee”: The total price (including VAT where relevant) charged by a Host to the Creator for a Booking
“Creator”: A registered user who searches for, books, or uses Properties
“Creator Account”: A registered account on the platform for use by a Creator
“Directory”: The directory of Directory Members on styledhomestudios.co.uk
“Directory Member”: A registered professional with an account on the platform appearing in the Directory
“Directory Subscription Fee”: The annual fee for a Directory Member’s listing on the Directory, payable annually or monthly with an annual contract
“Event”: The use of a Property by a Creator as a location for content creation projects, such as photography or film shoots, or brand hosted events
“Host”: A registered user who publishes a Listing and offers a Property for Booking
“Host Account”: A registered account on the platform for use by a Host
“Host Commission”: A commission of 15% of the Booking Fee (plus VAT) payable by the Host to Styled Home Studios and to be deducted from the Booking Fee
“Listing”: An advert published by a Host or a Directory Member on the platform, offering a Property or showcasing their services
“Platform”: The Styled Home Studios online platform, available at styledhomestudios.co.uk
“Property”: The space, property, or location offered by Hosts
“Service Charge”: The service charge of 8% (plus VAT) of the Booking Fee payable by a Creator to Styled Home Studios and to be paid at the time of, and in addition to, the Booking Fee.
“User”: Any individual or entity using the Styled Home Studios platform, including but not limited to Creators, Hosts and Directory Members.
“Website”: The website of Styled Home Studios Ltd, available at styledhomestudios.co.uk
3. HOSTING TERMS
3.1. The Platform is a curated online marketplace where you can list your Property or specified space(s) within your property, to be available for a Booking by Creators for an Event.
3.2. In order to create a Host Account, you must complete our identity verification process, satisfy our eligibility criteria and meet the requirements detailed below. We will require evidence that you are legally permitted to hire out your Property and we will process such identity information and other evidence in accordance with our privacy policy, where this constitutes personal data. We reserve the right to accept or reject a request to create a Host Account if such requirements are not met. You must also update us without delay if any of the information provided at the time of creation of the Host Account is no longer accurate or up to date.
3.3. You are solely responsible for the content of the Listing, including ensuring that it is accurate, not misleading and in accordance with advertising standards.
3.4. Our role is to provide the Platform, and we have no responsibility to you or to third parties for the Listing whatsoever. However we reserve the right to remove Listings that do not meet with the guidelines of the Platform or amend or update to maintain anonymity or to conform to the format of the Platform. The fact that a Listing is published on the Platform does not indicate that we have verified the Property or endorsed the Listing and you may not hold it out as doing so.
3.5. Once a Creator has Booked your Property, a legal contract is formed between you and the Creator on the terms set out below and as amended by agreement between the parties and any specific terms set out in the Listing. Under no circumstances shall we be a party to that contract. It is your responsibility to provide the Creator with access to the Property at the times and dates agreed in the Booking.
3.6. Creators will only receive the Property address and location once the Booking Fee and Service Charge have been paid in full.
Payments
3.7. It is free for you to publish the Listing on the Platform.
3.8. At the point a Booking Request is submitted, Stripe will hold an authorisation of the charge on the Creator’s payment card, until you accept the Booking, at which point the full payment will be taken.
3.9. We will deduct the Host Commission from the Booking Fee and remit the balance due to you 3 days after the completion of the Event (or cancellation, pursuant to clause 3.12 – 3.13 below), subject to no dispute being raised by either party.
3.10. All payments to you are processed by a third party payment processor, currently Stripe, and you are required to have a Stripe Connect account before you accept a Booking. You agree to provide us with accurate and complete Stripe Connect information. You should read their terms and conditions and privacy policy.
3.11. We reserve the right to change the Host Commission at any time, and will provide you adequate notice of any fee changes before they become effective.
Cancellations
3.12. In the event that the Creator decides to cancel their Booking, they will contact you via the Platform and you will be entitled to receive a proportion of the Booking Fee depending on the notice given, as follows:
3.12.1. if the Creator cancels their Booking more than 7 days before the start of the Event, you will not be entitled to any of the Booking Fee;
3.12.2. if the Creator cancels their Booking after 7 days but more than 48 hours before the start of the Event, you will be entitled to receive 50% of the original Booking Fee less the Host Commission; or
3.12.3. if the Creator cancels their Booking within 48 hours of the start of the Event, you will be entitled to receive the full Booking Fee less the Host Commission.
3.12.4. You are responsible for honouring any Bookings and making the Property available in accordance with the agreed terms of the Booking. If you cancel a Booking prior to the Event you will forfeit the full Booking Fee.
3.13. If the Creator needs to amend their Booking, they are able to make the request through the Platform and you will be notified, and you will be able to accept or decline the request. Any difference in the amount paid will automatically be refunded or charged via the Platform.
Your responsibility
3.14. All platform login details and User Account information are confidential and you should not disclose your login details to anyone else. You must notify us if you are aware of or have reason to believe that your Host Account is being used by a third party and we will take steps to restrict access to your Host Account. You will at all times remain solely responsible for all activities on your Host Account, whether by you or by any third party and we can accept no liability or responsibility on your behalf.
3.15. You are responsible for your own acts and omissions in using the Platform, providing Listing and accepting Bookings of your Property.
3.16. By publishing a Listing, you are warranting to us that:
3.16.1. You are at least 18 years old and have the capacity to enter into a legally binding contract, or if you are contracting on behalf of a company, you represent and warrant that you are authorised by that company to enter into such contracts and to bind the relevant company;
3.16.2. You are the legal and/or beneficial owner of the Property or have authority to act on their behalf;
3.16.3. Hiring out the Property would not cause you to breach the terms of any laws, rules, regulations or contracts or third parties (such as the terms of your lease where the Property is leasehold or the terms of your mortgage);
3.16.4. The Listing is accurate and not misleading including but not limited to location, restrictions, regulations, availability, amenities and has been kept up to date and does not omit anything that a reasonable Creator might expect to be included; and
3.16.5. Any photos or videos you include in your Listing accurately reflect the condition of the Property, and are owned or licensed by you
3.17. You must not include within the Listing anything which is false, libellous, misleading, inappropriate, offensive or discriminatory. We reserve the right to remove any Listing in breach of this provision and will not be liable to you for the consequences of such removal.
3.18. At sign-up we will ask you to provide certain information, including whether you are VAT registered. You must notify us immediately if your VAT registration status changes. Please note that you are solely responsible for the payment of all taxes.
3.19. In certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose records to HMRC or other governmental organizations pursuant to law or regulation.
3.20. You undertake and agree that you will not seek to circumvent these Terms by engaging outside our Platform with a Creator introduced through the Platform to hire out the Property. You also agree not to contact another Creator for any purpose other than asking a question related to your own Listing or their Booking or, including, but not limited to, recruiting or otherwise soliciting any Creator to join third-party services, applications or websites. In the event that you seek to do so, your Listing may be removed and we will not be responsible for any loss arising from that and in addition, we may seek payment from you for our Host Commission for any Events undertaken where the Creator has been introduced through the Platform.
3.21. It is essential that you respect the Creator’s rights to privacy and confidentiality and that you will only use the Creator’s contact details for the purposes of discussing the Booking. You must not share these details with any third party.
3.22. Any alterations to the Property, such as painting, drilling, hanging decorations, or any modifications will need to be agreed by you prior to the commencement of the Event and the Property will be returned to its original condition unless otherwise agreed.
3.23. The Creator must leave the Property in the condition that it was found at the start of the Event and they must leave promptly at the agreed time unless you agree to extend the Booking. This must be undertaken through the “Overtime” function on the platform and will be charged at 1.5 times the listed hourly rate.
3.24. The property must be clean, tidy and in line with the images and descriptions in the Listing.
3.25. In the event that you are VAT registered, you agree to provide the Creator with a suitable VAT receipt for the Total Property Rate.
3.26. Use of the Property by the Creator must not cause you to breach the terms of any buildings insurance the Property is covered by, whether a standalone policy or a block insurance policy.
3.27. By making a Booking, the Creator confirms that they carry public liability insurance in the amount of at least £1,000,000. You are entitled to request proof of insurance in advance of the Event.
3.28. When using the Platform, you must not and must not enable others to:
3.28.1. breach these Terms;
3.28.2. accept a Booking so as to facilitate any illegal or unlawful activity;
3.28.3. discriminate against or harass anyone on the basis of any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2020, or engage in any violent, harmful, abusive or disruptive behaviour;
3.28.4. use our Platform for any other purpose than to source Creators for your Property;
3.28.5. copy, store or otherwise access or use any information and/or personal data you obtain via the platform of any Creator in a way that would constitute a breach of their rights to privacy;
3.28.6. use our platform to send unsolicited messages to others; or
3.28.7. do anything which is a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, such as introducing viruses, worms, Trojans and other technologically harmful or damaging material.
3.29. Should you wish to remove your listing from our platform, you must fulfil all Bookings and Events and if this is not possible advise us as soon as possible. You are also able to deactivate your Listing for short periods of time. Our responsibility.
3.30. We shall provide the Platform with reasonable care and skill although we do not warrant that your use of the platform will be uninterrupted or error-free and you agree to hold us harmless from any loss arising from such an event.
3.31. We represent and warrant that we have the full right, power, legal capacity, and authority to enter into, deliver and fully perform under these terms and that our performance hereunder will fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in force.
3.32. We do not guarantee to conduct identity verification or background checks on any Creator and if we do we disclaim any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, that such checks will be effective in any way.
3.33. We shall not be liable for any breach of any Booking terms or the failure of a Creator to fulfil their Booking.
3.34. We shall not be liable for any acts or omissions of the Creator including damage to the Property.
3.35. We will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result, including, but not limited to, economic loss. Nothing in these terms shall exclude any liability under the law that cannot be excluded, including death or personal injury caused by negligence.
3.36. We do not guarantee the accuracy of material provided on our Platform. As far as legally possible, we exclude legal responsibility for the following:
3.36.1. any loss to you arising from your use of our Platform;
3.36.2. any loss to you arising from the Creator’s use of your Property;
3.36.3. loss of income or revenue, anticipated savings, business, opportunity, profit or goodwill; or
3.36.4. any indirect, special or consequential loss.
3.37. We do not make any warranties or guarantees about our Platform. We also exclude, as far as legally possible, all terms and warranties or promises implied by law or by statutes.
3.38. Where an event occurs that is outside our control, we will do our best to manage this. However, it may prevent us from providing certain parts of our Platform, and we will not be liable for this failure.
3.39. Our liability under these terms is limited to the Host Commission payable by you under these terms.
Intellectual property rights
3.40. We are the owner or licensee of all content on our Platform save for the Listings. The content on the Platform may in its entirety or in part be protected by copyright, trademark, and/or other laws. You acknowledge and agree that the content on the Platform, including all associated intellectual property rights, are our exclusive property and/or our licensors or authorising third parties. You will not remove, alter or obscure any copyright, trademark, service mark or other proprietary rights notices incorporated in or accompanying the Platform. All trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names, and any other source identifiers of Styled Homes Studios used on or in connection with the platform are trademarks or registered trademarks of Styled Home Studios. Trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names and any other proprietary designations of third parties used on or in connection with the platform are used for identification purposes only and may be the property of their respective owners.
3.41. You are not permitted to:
3.41.1. rent, lease, sub-license, loan or otherwise make the content available to any person;
3.41.2. copy the content, except as part of the normal use of the content;
3.41.3. translate, merge, adapt, vary, alter or modify the content, nor allow the content to be incorporated into other programmes;
3.41.4. disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer or create derivative works from the content.
3.42. You must also comply with all applicable law when using the content. If you breach these terms, any right to use our content shall end immediately, and must destroy or return any copies you have made.
3.43. When you publish a Listing on the platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty free, irrevocable, worldwide licence to use, copy, modify, exploit, publish, share and transfer the Listing in any manner as we see fit, however nothing in these terms shall transfer any intellectual property rights in the Listing from you to us. We reserve the right to make any amendments to any Listing as we see fit.
3.44. Further, you warrant that you are the owner or licensee of all intellectual property rights in the Listing and its publication shall not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party.
3.45. You acknowledge and agree that you obtain no intellectual property rights in the content of a Creator where they have used your Property for an Event. If you wish to use any content produced by a Creator for your own commercial or other purposes, you must obtain permission of the Creator prior to doing so.
3.46. You agree that during the course of the Event you will respect any confidentiality requests made by the Creator and their crew, including but not limited to “behind the scenes” footage.
4. CREATOR TERMS
4.1. Our Platform is a curated online marketplace where Hosts can list their Property or specified space(s) within their Property to be Booked for an Event and you can communicate with potential Hosts.
4.2. Hosts are solely responsible for the Listing, including ensuring that it is accurate, not misleading and in accordance with advertising standards.
4.3. Our role is to provide the Platform and we have no responsibility to you or to third parties for the Listing whatsoever. The fact that a Listing is published on the platform does not indicate that we have verified the Property or endorsed the Listing.
4.4. While we undertake reasonable verification of Hosts and Listings, we cannot guarantee that all Listings will be true, accurate and not misleading and will include everything that you may need to know nor can we guarantee that all Properties will be available, of suitable quality and safe, or that the Host has all legal rights and consents to hire the Property to you. We will seek to remove any Listings that we deem to be inappropriate, false, or misleading.
4.5. Once you have Booked a Property, a legal contract is formed between you and the Host on the terms set out below and as amended by agreement between the parties and any specific terms set out in the Listing. Under no circumstances shall we be a party to that contract. It is the Host’s responsibility to provide you access to the Property at the times and dates agreed in the Booking.
4.6. You will only receive the Property address and location once the Booking Fee and Service Charge is paid in full.
4.7. For the duration of the Event, you are granted a limited licence to use the Property for the purpose you have indicated in your Booking Request and which have been agreed by the Host. Your licence will automatically end when the period booked by you for the Event ends.
Payments
4.8. At the point a Booking Request is submitted, Stripe will hold an authorisation of the charge on your payment card, until the Host accepts the Booking, at which point the full payment ( Booking Fee and Service Charge + VAT) will be taken. We will remit the Booking Fee (less the applicable commissions) to the Host 3 days after the completion of the Event (or cancellation, pursuant to clauses 4.12 – 4.14 below), subject to no dispute being raised by either party.
4.9. When you make a Booking, we will add the Service Charge + VAT to the Booking Fee and retain this. The Service Charge is payable at the point of making the Booking.
4.10. All payments made by you are processed by a third-party payment processor, currently Stripe, and you should read their terms and conditions and privacy policy before you make a Booking as you will be bound by them at all times. You agree to provide us with accurate and complete information and you authorise us to share this information and all transaction information related to your use of Stripe.
4.11. We reserve the right to change the Service Charge at any time.
Cancellations
4.12. In the event you decide to cancel your Booking, you should contact the Host (via the platform) with as much notice as possible, as the level of refund will be determined by the amount of notice given, as follows:
4.12.1. if you cancel your Booking more than 7 days before the start of your Event, you will be refunded the Booking Fee;
4.12.2. if you cancel your Booking between 48 hours and 7 days before the start of your Event, you will be refunded 50% of the Booking Fee; or
4.12.3. if you cancel your Booking within 48 hours of the start of your Event, you will not be refunded any of the Booking Fee.
4.12.4. the Service Charge remains payable and will not be refunded in the event that you terminate for any reasons under this clause 4.12.
4.12.5. You will be notified by email of confirmation of the cancellation of your Booking.
4.13. If you need to amend your Booking, you are able to edit the Booking through the Platform. The Host will be notified, and they will be able to accept or decline the requested edit. Any difference in the amount paid will automatically be refunded or charged via the Platform.
4.14. The Host is responsible for honouring any Bookings and making the Property available in accordance with the agreed terms of the Booking. If the Host cancels a Booking you will be refunded the full Booking Fee and the Service Charge. Your responsibility
4.15. All Platform login details and User Account information are confidential and you should not disclose your login details to anyone else. You must notify us if you are aware of or have reason to believe that your Creator Account is being used by a third party and we will take steps to restrict access to your Creator Account. You will at all times remain solely responsible for all activities on your Creator Account, whether by you or by any third party and we can accept no liability or responsibility on your behalf.
4.16. By accessing our platform, you warrant to us that you are at least 18 years old and have the capacity to enter into a legally binding contract. If you are contracting on behalf of a company, you represent and warrant that you are authorised by that company to enter into such contracts and to bind the relevant company.
4.17. You are responsible for your own acts and omissions in using the Platform and making a Booking.
4.18. You are solely responsible for choosing the Property and making a Booking. It is important that you have done your own research, asked any relevant questions of the Host and ensured that the Property meets your requirements. You accept and understand that you will be bound by any limitations or restrictions imposed on users of the Property, including the house rules stipulated by the Host. You should note that such matters if set out in writing in correspondence or the Listing will become terms of the contract between you and the Host.
4.19. When making a Booking, you are required to confirm the number of individuals that will be in attendance. Where you attend a Property with more than the confirmed number of individuals, the Host reserves the right to terminate your Booking immediately (without refund to you), or to add extra time to your Booking (only if they choose to do so within their sole discretion).
4.20. You must not use the Property for the creation of content which is pornographic, offensive or inappropriate. Naked and underwear photography may be permitted, where the Host has approved this in advance. It is essential that, when liaising with a potential Host, you are open and up front about the proposed use of the Property so that they may decline the Booking if they so wish. The Host will not be responsible to you for any loss and you agree to indemnify and hold them harmless from any legal claim if you fail to abide by this term and the Host later cancels your Booking or prohibits access to the Property before or during the Event.
4.21. You undertake and agree that you will not seek to circumvent these Terms by engaging outside our Platform with a Host introduced to you through the Platform to hire out their Property. You also agree not to contact a Host for any purpose other than asking a question related to your own Booking, including, but not limited to, recruiting or otherwise soliciting any Host to join third-party services, applications or websites. In the event that you seek to do so, we may seek payment from you for our Service Charge for any Events undertaken where the Host has been introduced through the Platform.
4.22. It is essential that you respect the Host’s rights to privacy and confidentiality and that you will only use the Host’s contact details for the purposes of discussing the Event. You must not share these details with any third party.
4.23. Any alterations to the Property, such as painting, drilling, hanging decorations, or any modifications will need to be specifically agreed in writing with the Host prior to the commencement of the Event and the Property returned to its original condition unless otherwise agreed.
4.24. You must leave the Property in the condition that it was at the start of the Event (including returning any furniture back to its original place) and you must leave promptly at the agreed time unless the Host agrees to extend the Booking. This must be undertaken through the “Overtime” function on the platform and will be charged at 1.5 times the listed hourly rate.
4.25. By making a Booking, you confirm that you carry public liability insurance in the amount of at least £1,000,000. The Host is entitled to request proof of insurance in advance of the Event.
4.26. When using the Platform, you must not and must not enable others to:
4.26.1. breach these Terms;
4.26.2. make a Booking so as to facilitate any illegal or unlawful activity;
4.26.3. discriminate against or harass anyone on the basis of any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2020, or engage in any violent, harmful, abusive or disruptive behaviour;
4.26.4. use our platform for any other purpose than to source and book a Property;
4.26.5. copy, store or otherwise access or use any information and/or personal data you obtain via the platform of any Creator in a way that would constitute a breach of their rights to privacy;
4.26.6. use our platform to send unsolicited messages to others; or
4.26.7. do anything which is a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, such as introducing viruses, worms, Trojans and other technologically harmful or damaging material.
4.27. We shall provide the platform with reasonable care and skill although we don’t warrant that your use of the Platform will be uninterrupted or error-free and we will not be responsible for any loss to you arising from such event.
4.28. We do not guarantee to conduct identity verification or background checks on any Host and if we do we disclaim any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, that such checks will be effective in any way.
4.29. We shall not be liable for any breach of any Booking terms or the failure of a Host to fulfil their booking.
4.30. We are not liable for any damage caused to the Property during your Event or to your products and equipment.
4.31. We do not guarantee the accuracy of material provided on our Platform and we will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from such, including, but not limited to, economic loss.
4.32. Where an event occurs that is outside our control, we will do our best to manage this. However, it may prevent us from providing certain parts of our Platform, and we will not be liable for this failure.
4.33. Our liability under these terms is limited to the Service Charge payable by you under these Terms. Intellectual property rights
4.34. We are the owner or licensee of all content on our platform save for the Listings. The content on the platform may in its entirety or in part be protected by copyright, trademark, and/or other laws. You acknowledge and agree that the content on the platform, including all associated intellectual property rights, are our exclusive property and/or our licensors or authorising third parties. You will not remove, alter or obscure any copyright, trademark, service mark or other proprietary rights notices incorporated in or accompanying the platform. All trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names, and any other source identifiers of Styled Homes Studios used on or in connection with the platform are trademarks or registered trademarks of Styled Home Studios. Trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names and any other proprietary designations of third parties used on or in connection with the platform are used for identification purposes only and may be the property of their respective owners.
4.35. You are not permitted to:
4.35.1. rent, lease, sub-license, loan or otherwise make the content available to any person;
4.35.2. copy the content, except as part of the normal use of the content;
4.35.3. translate, merge, adapt, vary, alter or modify the content, nor allow the content to be incorporated into other programmes.
4.35.4. disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer or create derivative works from the content.
4.36. You must also comply with all applicable law when using the content. If you breach these terms, any right to use our content shall end immediately, and must destroy or return any copies you have made.
4.37. By making a Booking and attending a Property, you understand this does not impact your intellectual property rights to your own content. You remain the sole and exclusive owner of such content created at the Property, and the Host does not receive any intellectual property rights.
Indemnity
4.39. By entering into these terms, you agree to indemnify us against any and all claims, actions, suits or proceedings, as well as any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of a) any non-compliance by you with these terms; b) any improper use of our platform; and / or c) your interaction with any Creator or use of any Property, including without limitation any injuries, losses or damages (whether compensatory, direct, incidental, consequential or otherwise) of any kind arising in connection with or as a result of such interaction, or use. Links from the platform.
4.40. Links from our platform website to other websites are for information only. We don’t control them and we don’t accept responsibility for other websites or any materials found upon them or any loss you suffer from using them. Term and Termination, Suspension and other Measures
4.41. You may terminate this agreement as Creator at any time by sending us an email. If you cancel your Creator Account, any confirmed Booking(s) will be automatically cancelled and any refunds will be subject to the cancellation provisions set out in paragraphs 4.12 – 4.13.
4.42. We may terminate this Agreement with you as a Creator for convenience at any time by giving you fourteen (14) days’ notice via email to your registered email address.
4.43. We may immediately, without notice, terminate this Agreement and/or stop providing access to the platform if (i) you have materially breached your obligations under these Terms, (ii) you have violated applicable laws, regulations or third party rights, or (iii) we believe in good faith that such action is reasonably necessary to protect the personal safety or property of us, our Creators, or third parties (for example in the case of fraudulent behaviour of a Creator).
4.44. In the event of any dispute arising from the use of a Property, we will work with the Creator and the Host to facilitate an amicable resolution. Please refer to our Customer Complaints Procedure for guidance. However, Styled Home Studios is not liable for any legal disputes or claims that may arise between the parties and by booking a Property you agree to indemnify us against any such claims.
General
4.45. We intend to rely on the written terms set out in these terms. These written terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us.
4.46. We change these terms from time to time and you must check them for changes because they are binding on you.
4.47. Should there be any conflict between these terms and any hosting platform or payment gateway, these terms shall prevail.
4.48. No third parties have any rights under these terms, and the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 shall not apply.
4.49. If either you or us needs to send a notice to the other, they will send it to the last email address notified to the party. Time of delivery will be the time of transmission of the email. This does not apply to the service of legal proceedings.
4.50. If any provision or part-provision of these terms is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the relevant provision or part-provision shall be deemed deleted. Any such modification or deletion shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of these terms.
4.51. These terms, and any non-contractual obligations arising hereunder, are governed, and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and the courts of England have exclusive jurisdiction to deal with any dispute arising hereunder.
CONTRACT BETWEEN HOST AND CREATOR
1. This legally binding agreement is formed between the Creator and Host upon confirmation of a Booking by the Host of a Property through the platform (the “Contract”)
2. The parties to the Contract are the Host and the Creator only (the “Parties”).
3. The capitalised terms used in this Contract shall be defined in accordance with the defined terms set out in Styled Home Studios Terms and Conditions set out at styledhomestudios.co.uk. Key terms
4. The Host agrees to provide the Creator with access to the Property at the times and dates agreed in the Booking.
5. The Creator agrees to leave the Property in the condition that it was found at the start of the Event and agrees to leave promptly at the time agreed in the Booking unless the parties agree to extend the Booking.
6. Any extended Bookings will be charged at 1.5 times the listed hourly rate
7. Any written terms, conditions, rules and restrictions of the Host set out in the relevant Listing or stipulations or requirements of the Host or Creator included in and agreed to by the Parties in subsequent correspondence shall be treated as terms of this Contract.
8. If the Host cancels the Booking less than 7 days prior to the Event they will not receive the Booking Fee.
9. If the Creator cancels their Booking, the Creator agrees to pay the Host a proportion of the Booking Fee depending on the notice given, as follows:
i. if the Creator cancels their Booking more than 7 days before the Event, no Booking Fee is payable to the Host by the Creator;
ii. if the Creator cancels the Booking after 7 days but more than 48 hours before the Event, the Creator will pay the Host 50% of the Booking Fee; or
iii. if the Creator cancels the Booking within 48 hours of the Event, the Creator will pay the Host the full Booking Fee.
10. The Host warrants to the Creator that the Listing is accurate, not misleading in all material respects and does not omit anything that a reasonable Creator might expect to be informed of.
11. These terms are governed, and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and the courts of England have exclusive jurisdiction to deal with any dispute arising hereunder.
5. BRAND HOSTED EVENTS
5.1. This Brand Events Policy is supplementary to the Creator Terms above and are designed to ensure that all events booked through Styled Home Studios are conducted safely, legally, and with respect for the property and the Host’s rules. Please review this policy carefully before booking your event, as failure to comply may result in cancellation or additional fees.
5.2. The Styled Home Studio’s platform is designed for creative and professional uses, including but not limited to:
5.2.1. Photoshoots (commercial and editorial)
5.2.2. Film and video production
5.2.3. Content creation (social media, digital campaigns)
5.2.4. Corporate events (product launches, workshops, PR events)
5.2.5. Influencer events (subject to Host approval)
5.3. Please note that events involving large public gatherings, loud activities, or hazardous materials are not permitted.
5.4. Creators are required to provide detailed information about the event, including but not limited to
5.4.1. Purpose of the event
5.4.2. Number of attendees
5.4.3. Equipment to be used
5.4.4. Timetable (setup, event duration, and breakdown)
5.4.5. Catering or alcohol (if applicable)
5.5. Some locations may have specific restrictions regarding the types of events they can accommodate, based on the nature of the property or local regulations.
5.6. Properties listed on our platform may have a designated capacity, which must be agreed to in advance and strictly adhered to. Overcrowding beyond the property’s agreed capacity can result in cancellation or immediate termination of the event without a refund.
5.7. You must leave the Property in the condition that it was at the start of the Event (including returning any furniture back to its original place) and you must leave promptly at the agreed time unless the Host agrees to extend the Booking. This must be undertaken through the “Overtime” function on the platform and will be charged at 1.5 times the listed hourly rate.
5.8. Noise must be kept within reasonable limits, and Creators must comply with any noise ordinances or restrictions imposed by the Host or local authorities. Failure to control noise may result in penalties or termination of the event. Insurance Requirements
5.9. By making a Booking, you confirm that you carry public liability insurance in the amount of at least £1,000,000. The Host is entitled to request proof of insurance in advance of the Event. Failure to provide the required insurance documentation may result in the cancellation of the booking without a refund. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are correctly insured for the activities taking place.
Event Modifications & Cancellations
5.10. In the event you decide to cancel your Booking, you should contact the Host (via the platform) with as much notice as possible, as the level of refund will be determined by the amount of notice given, as follows: 5.10.1. if you cancel your Booking more than 7 days before the start of your Event, you will be refunded the Booking Fee;
5.10.2. if you cancel your Booking between 48 hours and 7 days before the start of your Event, you will be refunded 50% of the Booking Fee; or
5.10.3. if you cancel your Booking within 48 hours of the start of your Event, you will not be refunded any of the Booking Fee.
5.10.4. the Service Charge remains payable and will not be refunded in the event that you terminate for any reasons under this clause 4.12.
5.10.5. You will be notified by email of confirmation of the cancellation of your Booking.
5.11. If you need to amend your Booking (eg. Number of guests, timing or scope), you are able to edit the Booking through the Platform. The Host will be notified, and they will be able to accept or decline the requested edit. Any difference in the amount paid will automatically be refunded or charged via the Platform.
5.12. The Host is responsible for honouring any Bookings and making the Property available in accordance with the agreed terms of the Booking. If the Host cancels a Booking you will be refunded the full Booking Fee and the Service Charge. Health and Safety Compliance.
5.13. Creators must comply with all health and safety regulations in place, including fire safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures. It is the organiser’s responsibility to ensure that all vendors, contractors, and attendees are aware of and adhere to these guidelines. Alcohol, Catering, and Vendor Guidelines.
5.14. Serving alcohol may require a special permit, and Creators are responsible for acquiring any necessary licenses. Alcohol may only be served to individuals of legal drinking age, and no overconsumption will be permitted. The HostHost reserves the right to prohibit alcohol at their discretion.
5.15. If catering is involved, Creators must ensure that food vendors are properly licensed and adhere to all health codes.
5.16. Any external vendors (e.g., DJs, caterers, lighting, etc.) must be approved by the Host and must provide necessary permits or insurance where applicable. Property Care and Clean-Up
5.17. Creators are responsible for maintaining the property in good condition throughout the event. Any damages caused during the event are the financial responsibility of the Creator, and the Host reserves the right to charge for repairs or replacements.
5.18. Creators must ensure that the property is returned to its original state after the event. Clean-up must be completed within the Booking period. If the Creator fails to clean the property, a cleaning fee may be charged separately. Prohibited Activities
5.19. The following activities are strictly prohibited during events hosted at properties listed:
5.19.1. any illegal activities, including drug use or underage drinking;
5.19.2. any activities that pose a risk to property, public health, or safety;
5.19.3. smoking indoors, unless the property permits it in designated areas;
5.19.4. unauthorised alterations to the property, such as drilling, hanging decorations that damage surfaces, or permanent modifications. Indemnification
5.20. Creators agree to indemnify and hold harmless Styled Home Studios and the Host from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the event, including but not limited to personal injuries, property damage, or legal disputes involving third-party vendors or guests.
Dispute Resolution
5.21. In the event of any dispute arising from the use of a property for an event, Styled Home Studios will work with the Host and Creator to facilitate an amicable resolution. However, Styled Home Studios are not liable for any legal disputes or claims that may arise between the parties and you agree to indemnify and hold Styled Home Studios harmless from any legal claim.
6. DIRECTORY TERMS
Listing Creation and Content
6.1. You are responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and legality of all information you provide in your Listing, including your contact information, portfolio, and service descriptions.
6.2. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of your Listing and updating it as needed.
6.3. You may not include any content in your Listing that is: 6.3.1. False, misleading, or deceptive
6.3.2. Infringing on the intellectual property rights of any third party
6.3.3. Obscene, defamatory, or threatening
6.3.4. In violation of any law or regulation. Listing Approval and Removal
6.4. We reserve the right to review and approve all Listings before they are published on the Directory. We may reject a Listing for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
6.5. We reserve the right to remove a Listing from the Directory at any time, with or without notice, if you violate these Terms or if your Listing is deemed to be inappropriate or inaccurate. Term and Termination
6.6. Your Listing will be active for one year from the date of your payment, unless terminated earlier.
6.7. You may terminate your Listing at any time by contacting us. However, no refunds will be provided for unused portions of the Listing Fee.
6.8. We may terminate your Listing and your access to the Directory at any time, with or without notice, for violation of these Terms. Fees and Payment
6.9. You agree to pay the Listing Fee, either as a single upfront payment or in monthly instalments over a fixed period of twelve (12) months. You will be reminded to renew your subscription when the fixed period comes to an end.
6.10. At the point a Directory Application is submitted, Stripe will hold an authorisation of the charge on your payment card, until you are approved, at which point payment will be taken.
6.11. All payments made by you are processed by a third-party payment processor, currently Stripe, and you should read their terms and conditions and privacy policy before you make a Booking as you will be bound by them at all times. You agree to provide us with accurate and complete information and you authorise us to share this information and all transaction information related to your use of Stripe.
6.12. No refunds will be issued for cancellations or terminations before the end of the fixed period. Disclaimer of Warranties
6.13. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Directory or your Listing.
6.14. The Directory is provided “as is” and without warranty of any kind, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Limitation of Liability
6.15. We will not be liable for any damages arising out of your use of the Directory or your Listing. This includes, but is not limited to, lost profits, lost business opportunities, or any other indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages.
6.16. We do not warrant that any of our listings will meet your requirements or that the operation of our platform and its content will always be available and uninterrupted or error free or that all errors in our sites can be corrected.
6.17. Where our sites contain links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your information only. Such links should not be interpreted as approval or endorsement by us of those linked websites or information you may obtain from them. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources. We take no responsibility and shall have no liability for the content of any linked websites.
Intellectual Property
6.18. You retain all ownership rights to your Listing content.
6.19. By creating a Listing, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display your Listing on the Directory and promote your services including on our social media channels. Data Protection
6.20. We are committed to protecting your privacy. Your personal information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is available on the Website. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
6.21. These terms, and any non-contractual obligations arising hereunder, are governed, and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and the courts of England have exclusive jurisdiction to deal with any dispute arising hereunder.
Entire Agreement
6.22. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us with respect to your Listing on the Directory. Changes to Terms
6.23. We reserve the right to change these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the revised Terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Directory after the revised Terms are posted constitutes your agreement to be bound by the revised Terms.