Please read the following important terms and conditions before you buy anything on our website and check that they contain everything which you want and nothing that you are not willing to agree to.
By law, the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, SI 2013/3134 say that we must give you certain key information before a legally binding contract between you and us is made (see below). We will give you this information in a clear and understandable way. Some of this information is likely to be obvious from the context. Some of this information is also set out in this contract, such as information on our complaint handling policy.
The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 say that up to 14 days after receiving your goods, in most cases, you can change your mind and get a full refund.
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 says goods must be as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality. During the expected lifespan of your product you’re entitled to the following:
This is a summary of some of your key rights. For detailed information from Citizens Advice please visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk or call 03454 04 05 06.
The information in this summary summarises some of your key rights. It is not intended to replace the contract below which you should read carefully.
This contract sets out both your and our legal rights and responsibilities, as well as certain key information required by law.
In this contract:
We are registered in England and Wales under company number: 02624621.
Our registered office is at: 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6UX.
The details of this contract will not be filed with any relevant authority by us.
If you don’t understand anything within this contract and want to talk to us about it, or if you need after-sales customer assistance, please contact us by email at admin@spikeisland.org.uk or call us on 0117 929 2266 (office hours Monday to Friday, 10am–5pm).
If you would like this contract in another format (for example: audio or large print) please contact us using the contact details in the ‘Who we are’ section above.
1.1 If you buy goods on our website you agree to be legally bound by this contract.
1.2 This contract is only available in English. No other languages will apply to this contract.
1.3 When buying any goods you also agree to be legally bound by:
1.3.1 our website terms of use and any documents referred to in them; and
1.3.2 extra terms which may add to, or replace some of, this contract. This may happen for reasons relating to availability of goods for sale and website functionality. We will contact you to let you know if we intend to do this.
All of the above documents form part of this contract as though set out in full here.
2.1 By law, the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 say that we must give you certain key information before a legally binding contract between you and us is made. If you want to see this key information, please:
2.1.1 read the acknowledgement email (see clause
2.1.2 The key information we give you by law forms part of this contract (as though it is set out in full here).
2.2 If we have to change any key information once a legally binding contract between you and us is made, we can only do this if you agree to it.
2.3 If we have to change any key information once a legally binding contract between you and us is made, we can only do this if you agree to it.
3.1 Our Privacy Policy is available here
3.2 Your privacy and personal information are important to us. Any personal information that you provide to us will be dealt with in line with our Privacy Policy, which explains what personal information we collect from you, how and why we collect, store, use and share such information, your rights in relation to your personal information and how to contact us and supervisory authorities if you have a query or complaint about the use of your personal information.
4.1 Below, we set out how a legally binding contract between you and us is made.
4.2 You place an order on the website by adding items to an online basket then choosing the checkout function. Please read and check your order carefully before submitting it. However, if you need to correct any errors you can do so before submitting it to us.
4.2.1 When you place your order at the end of the online checkout process we will acknowledge it by email. This acknowledgement does not, however, mean that your order has been accepted.
4.2.2 We may contact you to say that we do not accept your order. This is typically for the following reasons:
(a) the goods are unavailable;
(b) we cannot authorise your payment;
(c) you are not allowed to buy the goods from us;
(d) we are not allowed to sell the goods to you;
(e) you have ordered too many goods; or
(f) there has been a mistake on the pricing or description of the goods.
4.2.3 We will only accept your order when we email you to confirm this (Confirmation Email). At this point:
(a) a legally binding contract will be in place between you and us; and
(b) we will dispatch the goods to you
4.3 If you are under the age of 18 you [may OR may not] buy any goods from the website. [You may not be able to buy certain goods because you are too young. These are set out on the relevant webpage for the goods.]
5.1 You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
5.2 The cancellation period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the goods.
5.3 To exercise this right to cancel, you must inform us of your decision to cancel this contract by a clear statement (such as a letter sent by post, fax or email) at admin@spikeisland.org.uk or Spike Island, 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol BS1 6UX, UK. You can use the model cancellation form set out in the box below, but it is not obligatory.
5.4 To meet the cancellation deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right to cancel before the cancellation period has expired.
Cancellation formTo Spike Island Artspace Limited 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6UX. I hereby give notice that I cancel my contract of sale of the following goods:
Ordered on: Name of consumer: Address of consumer: Signature of consumer (only if this form is notified on paper): Date: |
6.1 If you cancel this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, excluding the original costs of delivery.
6.2 We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
6.3 We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than:
6.3.1 14 days after the day we received back from you any goods supplied; or
6.3.2 (if earlier) 14 days after the day you provide evidence that you have returned the goods; or
6.3.3 if there were no goods supplied, 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to cancel this contract.
6.4 We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of the reimbursement.
6.5 If you have received goods:
6.5.1 you will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods and you shall send back the goods or hand them over to us without undue delay and in any event no later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate our cancellation from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. The goods must be returned “as new” in a saleable condition. For all returns and refunds please obtain a proof of postage certificate from your Post Office as we cannot refund products damaged or lost in transit.
6.5.2 you are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
6.6 We will examine the returned goods and will notify you of your refund via e-mail 30 days of the day we confirmed to you via e-mail that you were entitled to a refund. We will refund the price of the goods in full. We will usually refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. This provision does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
7.1 When you have completed your order you will receive an email order confirmation. It will state what products you have ordered, the total cost including VAT (where appropriate) and postage and packaging charges, together with delivery and invoice details. If for any reason your order cannot be processed, we will contact you within 48 hours to explain the nature of the issue.
7.2 Spike Island aims to dispatch all orders within 5 working days from when you place your order.
7.3 We use a pool of trusted couriers and delivery companies to fulfil delivery of products ordered through our shop. These include, but are not limited to:
7.3.1 Royal Mail – www.royalmail.com
7.3.2 UPS – ups.com
7.3.3 DPD – dpd.co.uk
7.3.4 Fedex – fedex.com
8. Please read their Terms and Conditions if you would like to know more about the services they provide.
9. If you have not received your delivery within 7 working days (or 14 working days for international orders), please contact us on admin@spikeisland.org.uk.
10. Please note that the payment of any import duties and taxes is your responsibility. You should be aware that cross-border shipments are subject to opening and inspection by customs authorities.
10.1 Unless you and we agree otherwise, if we cannot deliver your goods within 30 days, we will:
10.1.1 let you know;
10.1.2 cancel your order; and
10.1.3 give you a refund.
10.2 You are responsible for the goods when delivery has taken place. In other words, the risk in the goods passes to you when you take possession of the goods.
12. Spike Island uses www.stripe.com to process payments. This secure merchant is independent and will never disclose your payment details to us.
12.1 We will do all that we reasonably can to ensure that all of the information you give us when paying for the goods is secure by using an encrypted secure payment mechanism. However, in the absence of negligence on our part, any failure by us to comply with this contract or ourPrivacy Policy (see clause 3) or breach by us of our duties under applicable laws we will not be legally responsible to you for any loss that you may suffer if a third party gains unauthorised access to any information that you give us.
12.2 Your credit card or debit card will only be charged when the goods are dispatched.
12.3 If your payment is not received by us and you have already received the goods, you:
12.3.1 must pay for such goods within thirty (30) days; or
12.3.2 must return them to us as soon as possible. If so, you must keep the goods in your possession, take reasonable care of them (including ensuring that you follow any instructions or manuals given with the goods) and not use them before you return them to
12.4 If you do not return any goods (such as where you have not paid for them) we may collect the goods from you at your We will try to contact you to let you know if we intend to do this.
12.5 Nothing in this clause affects your legal rights to cancel the contract during the ‘cooling off’ period under clauses 5 and 6.
12.6 The price of the goods:
12.6.1 is in pounds sterling (£)(GBP);
12.6.2 includes VAT at the applicable rate; and
12.6.3 does not include the cost of delivering the goods.
12.7 Please note you are responsible for complying with local tax laws.
13.1 The Consumer Rights Act 2015 gives you certain legal rights (also known as ‘statutory rights’), for example, the goods:
13.1.1 are of satisfactory quality;
13.1.2 are fit for purpose;
13.1.3 match the description, sample or model; and
13.1.4 are installed properly (if we install any goods).
13.2 We must provide you with goods that comply with your legal rights.
13.3 The packaging of the goods may be different from that shown on the website.
13.4 While we try to make sure that:
13.4.1 all weights, sizes and measurements set out on the website are as accurate as possible, there may be a small tolerance in such weights, sizes and measurements in the goods; and
13.4.2 the colours of our goods are displayed accurately on the website, the actual colours that you see on your computer may vary depending on the monitor that you use.
13.5 Any goods sold:
13.5.1 at discount prices;
13.5.2 as remnants; or
13.5.3 as substandard;
13.6 will be identified and sold as such. Please check that they are of a satisfactory quality for their intended use. If we can’t supply certain goods (such as limited edition art works) we may need to substitute them with alternative goods of equal or better standard and value. In this case:
13.6.1 we will let you know if we intend to do this but this may not always be possible; and
13.6.2 you can refuse to accept such substitutes, in which case we will offer you a refund or a replacement and let you know how long such an offer remains open for.
14.1 Your legal rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (also known as ‘statutory rights’), are set out at the top of this contract. They are a summary of some of your key rights. For more detailed information on your rights and what you should expect from us, please contact us using the contact details in the ‘Who we are’ section above.
14.2 Nothing in this contract affects your legal rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (also known as ‘statutory rights’). You may also have other rights in law.
14.3 Please contact us using the contact details at the top of this page, if you want:
14.3.1 us to repair the goods;
14.3.2 us to replace the goods;
14.3.3 a price reduction; or
14.3.4 to reject the goods and get a refund.
If this contract is ended it will not affect our right to receive any money which you owe to us under this contract.
16.1 Except for any legal responsibility that we cannot exclude in law (such as for death or personal injury) or arising under applicable laws relating to the protection of your personal information, we are not legally responsible for:
16.1.1 losses that:
(a) were not foreseeable to you and us when the contract was formed; or
(b) that were not caused by any breach on our part;
16.1.2 business losses; and
16.1.3 losses to non-consumers.
17.1 We will try to resolve any disputes with you quickly and efficiently.
17.2 If you are unhappy with:
17.2.1 the goods;
17.2.2 our service to you; or
17.2.3 any other matter,
please contact us as soon as possible using the details in the ‘Who we are’ section above.
17.3 If you and we cannot resolve a dispute using our internal complaint handling procedure, we will:
17.3.1 let you know that we cannot settle the dispute with you.
17.4 If you want to take court proceedings, the courts of the part of the United Kingdom in which you live will have non-exclusive jurisdiction in relation to this contract.
17.5 The laws of England and Wales will apply to this contract.
18.1 No one other than a party to this contract has any right to enforce any term of this contract.
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