Terms and Conditions

Last updated: [01/01/2026]
Website: pierodangelodesign.com
Owner: Piero D’Angelo (sole trader), London, UK

1. About Us

This website, pierodangelodesign.com, is owned and operated by:

Piero D’Angelo

Sole Trader

London, United Kingdom

Email: info@pierodangelodesign.com

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website, products, and services offered here.

By accessing this website or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and not to:

  • Engage in fraudulent or harmful activity

  • Attempt to breach website security

  • Copy, scrape, or reuse content without permission

  • Interfere with the website’s functionality

You must be at least 18 years old to make purchases.

3. Formation of Contract

A contract between you and Piero D’Angelo is formed only when:

  • You place an order,

  • You receive an order confirmation email, and

  • Payment is successfully processed.

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel orders for any reason, including limited availability, suspected fraud, or errors in pricing.

4. Products, Descriptions & Artisanal Variations

The website features:

  • Artworks

  • Fashion pieces

  • Biodesign items

  • Limited editions

  • Handmade and artisanal products

  • Custom/commissioned works (see Section 13)

All items are described as accurately as possible, but:

  • Colours may vary depending on screen settings

  • Artisanal and handmade processes may cause natural variations

  • Dimensions are approximate

  • Materials may evolve over time due to their experimental or organic nature

These characteristics are not considered defects.

5. Pricing & Payment

Prices are listed in GBP and may be updated without notice.

We use secure payment processors:

  • Stripe

  • PayPal

We do not store or have access to your credit card details.

You are responsible for:

  • All applicable taxes

  • Conversion fees from your bank or payment provider

  • Customs duties (see Shipping Policy)

6. Shipping & Delivery

Shipping details are fully outlined in our Shipping Policy.

Key points:

  • Processing and delivery times vary

  • International customers are responsible for customs duties/taxes

  • Delivery delays due to couriers or customs are outside our control

  • Risk passes to you once the item is delivered by the courier

7. Returns & Refunds

Returns and refunds are governed by our Return & Refund Policy.

Main principles:

  • You have 14 days to request a return (non-commissioned items only)

  • Returned items must be unused and in original condition

  • Return shipping is the customer’s responsibility

  • Custom, commissioned, personalised, and made-to-order items cannot be returned

8. Intellectual Property & Copyright

All content on this website — including designs, artworks, images, photographs, text, branding, concepts, and biodesign innovations — is protected by copyright and intellectual property law.

You may not:

  • Copy

  • Reproduce

  • Modify

  • Distribute

  • Sell

  • Publish

  • Create derivative works

unless you have explicit written consent from Piero D’Angelo.

9. Artist’s Moral Rights Protection

In accordance with UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and international moral rights principles:

The artist retains:

  • The right to be identified as the author of the work

  • The right to object to derogatory treatment of the work

  • The right to withdraw approval of misrepresentation

  • The right to maintain artistic integrity

You may not:

  • Present the work as created by someone else

  • Alter, damage, or distort the work in a way that harms the artist’s reputation

  • Use the work in contexts that may be defamatory, misleading, or harmful

These rights remain with the artist even after the physical piece is sold, unless expressly waived in writing.

10. Limited Edition & Unique Works

For limited-edition, one-of-a-kind, or unique artworks:

  • Edition numbers (if applicable) are final

  • No further reproductions will be made outside the declared edition

  • The buyer receives the physical piece but not reproduction rights

  • The artist may exhibit, publish, or show images of the work for portfolio, exhibitions, or promotional use

  • Certificates of authenticity (if provided) must remain with the work

  • Alteration, reproduction, or scanning of the piece is prohibited

Any attempt to reproduce the piece for commercial or marketing use without consent is a breach of these Terms.

11. Use of Images

By purchasing a piece, you acknowledge:

  • You may display the item privately or publicly

  • You may NOT commercially exploit images of the piece without permission

  • You may share photos online for personal use with credit to Piero D’Angelo

The artist retains all image rights unless otherwise agreed.

12. Workshops & Digital Products

If workshops or digital downloads are offered:

  • Workshop bookings may be non-refundable

  • Digital items cannot be refunded once accessed

  • Recordings, PDFs, or course materials may not be shared or reproduced

13. Commissioned Work

Commissioned pieces follow a strict policy:

A. Deposits

  • A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required to begin

  • Work will not start until the deposit is received

B. Payments

  • The remaining balance is due before delivery

  • Late payments may incur fees

C. Changes & Revisions

  • Minor changes may be accepted

  • Major changes or new creative directions will incur additional charges

  • Once materials are purchased or work begins, changes may be limited

D. Cancellation

If you cancel the commission:

  • The deposit is not refundable under any circumstances

  • You must pay for all work completed up to the date of cancellation

  • If more than 50% of the work is complete, full payment may still be required

  • The artist retains full ownership of the incomplete or cancelled piece

E. Artist Cancellation

The artist may cancel only under exceptional circumstances (e.g., safety issues, impossibility of work).

In such cases, the deposit will be refunded.

F. Rights

  • Commissioned pieces remain the intellectual property of the artist

  • You may not reproduce or commercialise the design

  • The artist may display or photograph the work unless agreed otherwise in writing

14. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for:

  • Courier delays

  • Customs issues

  • Website downtime

  • Data loss from third-party providers

  • Variations in handmade/artisanal items

  • Damage caused by improper handling

  • Indirect or consequential losses

Nothing excludes your statutory rights under UK consumer law.

15. Force Majeure

We are not responsible for delays or failures caused by events outside our control, including:

  • Natural disasters

  • Pandemic impact

  • Supply chain disruptions

  • Transport delays

  • Acts of war or terrorism

  • Industrial action

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Disputes will be resolved in UK courts.

17. Contact

For questions, please contact:

info@pierodangelodesign.com