Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of YolieStephenson.com (the "Site") and any purchases made through the Site.
The Site is owned and operated by Yolie Stephenson ("we", "us" or "our"). The Site provides information about our website copywriting, copyediting and Squarespace website design services, educational content, portfolio work and digital products available for purchase.
By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them.
If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, please do not use the Site.
Use of This Site
You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else's use of the Site.
You must not:
Use the Site for any unlawful, fraudulent or harmful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site or systems connected to it
Introduce viruses, malicious code or other harmful material
Copy, reproduce or commercially exploit our content except as expressly permitted by these Terms
Use automated systems, scraping tools or similar technology to collect or reproduce substantial portions of our Site without our permission
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site where we reasonably believe these Terms have been breached.
Accounts
Where the Site allows you to create a customer account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account and login credentials.
You agree to:
Provide information that is accurate, current and complete
Update your information if it changes
Keep your login details secure
Notify us promptly if you become aware of unauthorised access to or use of your account
You are responsible for activity carried out through your account unless the activity occurred through no fault of your own.
We may suspend or terminate an account where we reasonably believe it is being used unlawfully, fraudulently or in material breach of these Terms.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the content published and made available on this Site is owned by Yolie Stephenson, licensed to us, or used with the permission of the relevant rights holder.
This may include:
Website copy and written content
Graphics and design elements
Branding and logos
Website layouts and design
Digital products and website templates
Documents and downloadable resources
Photographs and imagery
Videos
Educational materials
Other original content
Portfolio examples may contain branding, photography, copy, intellectual property or other materials owned by our clients or third parties. Those materials remain the property of their respective owners.
You may view and use the Site for your own personal or legitimate business purposes.
Unless we expressly give you permission or a separate licence applies, you may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, sublicense, modify or commercially exploit our intellectual property.
Purchasing a product from us does not transfer ownership of the intellectual property in that product to you. Your right to use a purchased digital product is governed by the licence terms below and any additional terms provided with that product.
Information and Educational Content
The information provided on this Site, including articles, blog posts, resources, recommendations and educational content, is provided for general informational and educational purposes.
While we aim to provide accurate and useful information, we do not guarantee that all information on the Site will always be complete, current or suitable for your particular circumstances.
Information about website design, copywriting, SEO, marketing, branding, business or related topics should not be interpreted as a guarantee of any particular outcome.
Your results may depend on many factors outside our control, including your business, industry, market, implementation and the actions of third-party platforms.
You are responsible for deciding whether information or recommendations provided on this Site are appropriate for your circumstances.
Our Services
Information on this Site about our website design, website copywriting, strategy and other professional services is provided to help you understand the services we offer.
An enquiry, discovery call or submission through our Site does not create a client relationship or oblige either party to enter into an engagement.
Professional services are subject to a separate proposal, scope of work, client agreement or other written agreement.
Where a separate written agreement applies to a service, the terms of that agreement will govern the engagement. If there is any inconsistency between that agreement and these general Website Terms and Conditions in relation to the service, the separate agreement will take precedence.
Digital Products and Website Templates
We may sell digital products through the Site, including website templates, resources and other downloadable or digitally delivered materials.
The product page will describe what is included with a particular purchase.
Please read the relevant product description carefully before purchasing.
Digital Delivery
Digital products may be delivered through the Site, by email, through a customer account, or through another digital delivery method described at the time of purchase.
You are responsible for providing an accurate email address and other information necessary to receive your purchase.
If you experience a genuine problem accessing a product you have purchased, please contact us so we can assist.
Website Template Licence
Unless a different licence is expressly stated on the relevant product page or provided with your purchase, purchasing a website template grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use and customise the template for one website for your own business or brand.
You are welcome to customise the template to suit your business, including changing its copy, imagery, colours, fonts, layouts and other editable elements.
Your purchase does not transfer ownership of the original template, its underlying design or our intellectual property to you.
Unless expressly permitted by us in writing, you may not:
Use a single template purchase to create multiple websites
Share the template or access to the template with another person or business for their own use
Resell, redistribute, sublicense or give away the template
Sell or distribute modified versions of the template as templates or design products
Claim the original template design as your own product
Copy substantial portions of the template for the purpose of creating a competing template or digital product
A separate licence must be purchased for each website or business using the template unless the applicable product page states otherwise.
Third-Party Assets and Services
A template or digital product may demonstrate or recommend third-party products or services, such as:
Squarespace subscriptions
Premium fonts
Stock photography
Plugins or extensions
Scheduling systems
Email marketing platforms
Other software or integrations
Unless expressly stated as included in the product description, these third-party products, licences, subscriptions and services are not included in the purchase price.
You are responsible for purchasing and maintaining any third-party licences or subscriptions required for your website.
Third-party providers have their own terms, pricing and policies, which may change independently of us.
Platform Compatibility
Where a product is created specifically for Squarespace or another third-party platform, it is designed for the platform and functionality described on the product page at the time of purchase.
Third-party platforms may change their software, features, functionality, pricing or technical requirements over time.
We are not responsible for changes made independently by third-party platforms, although this does not limit any rights or remedies you may have under applicable law in relation to the product we supplied.
Support and Updates
Any support, installation assistance, instructions or future updates included with a digital product will be described on the relevant product page or in materials supplied with the product.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, purchasing a digital product does not include ongoing website design, technical support, customisation or consulting services.
Additional services may be available separately.
Results
Our website templates and digital products are designed to provide tools, resources and design frameworks that may assist you in developing your website and business.
However, we cannot guarantee specific results from using a template or digital product.
We do not guarantee particular levels of website traffic, enquiries, conversions, sales, revenue, search engine rankings or other business outcomes.
Prices and Payments
Prices for products available through the Site will be displayed on the relevant product page or during checkout.
You agree to pay the price displayed and any applicable taxes or charges shown before completing your purchase.
Payments may be processed by third-party payment providers.
We do not control the independent policies or systems of those providers, and your use of their services may also be subject to their terms and privacy policies.
Refunds for Digital Products
Because digital products can generally be accessed or delivered immediately after purchase, we do not ordinarily provide refunds simply because you change your mind after receiving or accessing a digital product.
However, this does not limit any rights or remedies you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, Fair Trading Act 1986, or other applicable law.
If a digital product is faulty, materially different from its description, cannot reasonably be accessed or used as represented, or otherwise fails to meet an applicable legal guarantee, please contact us so we can assess the issue and provide an appropriate remedy where required.
Nothing in this section is intended to exclude or restrict a right that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Third-Party Products and Services
We may recommend, reference or provide links to products and services offered by third parties.
Unless we expressly state otherwise, we do not own or control these third parties and are not responsible for their independent products, services, availability, pricing, policies or practices.
Any decision to purchase or use a third-party product or service is between you and that third party.
Where we have a commercial or affiliate relationship relating to a recommendation, we will disclose this where required.
Links to Other Websites
This Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not own or control.
These links are provided for convenience or informational purposes and do not necessarily constitute an endorsement.
We are not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices, terms or other practices of third-party websites.
We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party website or service you choose to use.
Privacy
We collect and handle personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which explains the types of information we may collect, why we collect it, the third-party providers we use and your privacy rights.
By using this Site, you acknowledge that personal information may be collected and processed as described in our Privacy Policy.
Site Availability
We aim to keep this Site available and functioning properly but cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access at all times.
The Site may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, third-party services or circumstances outside our reasonable control.
We may modify, update or discontinue parts of the Site where reasonably necessary.
Consumer Guarantees and Your Legal Rights
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any rights, guarantees or remedies you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, Fair Trading Act 1986, or any other applicable New Zealand law where those rights cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
Where applicable consumer law provides you with rights or remedies that conflict with these Terms and Conditions, those statutory rights and remedies will apply.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Site, where it would be lawful to exclude or limit that liability.
We are not responsible for loss or damage caused solely by:
Your failure to follow instructions provided with a product
Your unauthorised modification or misuse of a product
Third-party platforms, services or software outside our reasonable control
Your use of the Site or its content for a purpose for which it was not reasonably intended
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful.
In particular, nothing in this section limits any rights or remedies available to you under applicable New Zealand consumer law.
Indemnity
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify us against reasonable losses, liabilities, costs or expenses arising directly from:
Your unlawful use of this Site
Your infringement of another person's intellectual property or other legal rights
Your unauthorised reproduction, resale or distribution of our digital products
Your material breach of these Terms and Conditions
This indemnity does not apply to losses caused by our own unlawful conduct or where liability cannot lawfully be excluded.
Suspension or Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to an account, digital product or other restricted area of the Site where we reasonably believe that:
You have materially breached these Terms
You are using the Site or our products unlawfully
You have fraudulently obtained or shared access to a product
Your use poses a genuine security or operational risk
Where reasonably possible and appropriate, we will give you an opportunity to address the issue before terminating access.
Termination does not affect rights or obligations that arose before termination, including intellectual property rights and payment obligations.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of New Zealand.
Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms and Conditions will be subject to the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts, except where applicable law provides otherwise.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be removed or limited to the minimum extent necessary.
The remaining provisions will continue to apply.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes to our Site, products, services, business practices or legal obligations.
The current version will be published on this Site and will take effect from the effective date stated below.
Where a change materially affects an existing purchase or contractual relationship, we will take reasonable steps to notify affected customers where appropriate.
Changes to these general Website Terms and Conditions will not retrospectively remove rights you have already acquired under an existing purchase or agreement.
Contact Details
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Yolie Stephenson
Email:yolie@yoliestephenson.com
Website: YolieStephenson.com
Effective Date
These Terms and Conditions are effective from 27 August 2026.