Website Terms of Use
Last Updated: July 2026
Acceptance of These Terms
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Website Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website.
Privacy, Disclaimer & AI Policy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and AI Use Policy, all of which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Website Use
You must be at least 18 years old to use this website or purchase services. The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, Vanessa Bell makes no warranties regarding its completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability for any particular purpose. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of this website at any time without notice.
Professional Advice
The content on this website is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, tax, or other professional advice. Any recommendations relating to branding, marketing, website strategy, or design are based on the information available at the time and should not be interpreted as guarantees of specific business outcomes.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with its operation or infringe upon the rights of others.Y ou must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, copy or reproduce website content without permission, introduce malicious software, or otherwise misuse this website.
Services & Payments
Website projects, creative consulting, website audits, and other professional services are governed by individual proposals, quotations, or client agreements. Where a separate signed agreement exists, that agreement will take precedence over these Website Terms of Use. A project is not considered confirmed until any required deposit or payment has been received. Vanessa Bell reserves the right to decline or refuse any project or service request at its discretion.
Refund Policy
Payments for creative services are generally non-refundable once work has commenced, digital products, templates, guides, downloads, and other instantly accessible resources are non-refundable unless otherwise required by applicable law.Any refund issued is at the sole discretion of Vanessa Bell unless otherwise required by law.
Free Resources
Any complimentary downloads, templates, guides, checklists, or other resources provided through this website are for personal or internal business use only. They may not be copied, reproduced, modified, sold, or redistributed without prior written permission.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website—including text, graphics, branding, logos, photographs, website designs, downloadable resources, and other materials—is the intellectual property of Vanessa Bell and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. No content may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, republished, or otherwise used without prior written permission. Clients retain ownership of their final project deliverables as specified in their individual client agreements.
Portfolio Rights
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Vanessa Bell reserves the right to display completed client work within its portfolio, website, social media, awards submissions, and marketing materials. Confidential projects will always be respected where confidentiality has been agreed in advance.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. Vanessa Bell is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites and does not necessarily endorse them.
Warranties
This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vanessa Bell disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of this website or the accuracy, reliability, or availability of its content.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vanessa Bell shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or any services provided through it. Where liability cannot legally be excluded, it will be limited to the amount paid by the client for the relevant service.
Governing Law
These Website Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of North Carolina. The parties agree to make a good-faith attempt to resolve any dispute through mediation before commencing legal proceedings.
Changes to These Terms
These Website Terms of Use may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this website. Continued use of the website after any changes have been published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding these Website Terms of Use, please contact Vanessa Bell at: letstalk@vbelldesign.com