Terms & Conditions

Bespoke – Terms & Conditions

 

Thank you for choosing Emiah to create your beautifully unique garment and bring it to life. We are thrilled that you have chosen us to make you a luxurious garment and we promise to do all that we can to make your experience with us a positive and memorable one.

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Emiah provides a service, making exquisite custom garments with the aim to produce a piece of exquisite art that is perfectly tailored to flatter your silhouette. We want to work with you to bring your design into reality and to reflect your personality, as your happiness is our main goal, so please take a moment to read through the information below.

This information will let you know what to expect on your journey with us, with regards to the services available and their fees so that there are no hidden surprises.

 

We reserve the right to update these terms as and when necessary.

 

Quotations (valid for 28 days)

 

The initial consultation is free of charge and there is no obligation for you to commission any work. An initial quote will then be given in consideration of the information provided by you (e.g. design, silhouette, fabrics, embellishments etc.). Should any changes to the design develop, the quote then can change. However, no changes will be made without letting you know first. Quotations do not include any postage and packaging as this amount can vary depending on your location.

 

Deposits

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Your place in our schedule can only be confirmed once the deposit amount has been received. The deposit will be 30% of the final amount, which will then be deducted from the final payment. We have no obligation to commence work on any item(s) until we have received written acceptance of these terms and conditions (which will be found in the initial invoice) together with the requested deposit payment and any materials that you are providing. Your deposit is non-refundable if you choose to cancel the commission after this point.

 

Payment Plans

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Payments are due in three main stages. The first payment is the deposit as outlined above, the second payment will be required after the mock ups/fitting stage and the third payment will be the remaining balance. The final payment is due prior to completion and postage of the finished item(s). Orders cannot be sent/picked up until the full payment has been received.

 

Measurements

 

At the start of the ordering process, Alycia (the designer) will take a complete set of measurements from you, which will then be used when creating your garment(s).

Tips on how to measure yourself can be found here: https://www.emiah.co.uk/sizing-guide

For long distance fittings, the client - using the instruction sheet that will be provided - must supply the measurements through a virtual appointment. We cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of the measurements taken by the client. The measurements provided will be used to create your bespoke pattern so we ask that the clients supplied measurements be as accurate as possible. If additional mock-ups are needed to fix these errors, this will result in extra charges.

 

If you anticipate a change to your silhouette, for example through a weight loss plan, pregnancy or recovering from an illness, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can plan accordingly when making your garment(s). If a dramatic weight loss or gain occurs between fittings, a charge will incur for any extra time spent re-creating patterns/mock ups or making changes to your final garment.

 

Mock-ups & Fittings

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We include two mock-ups within our initial quote. More may be required depending on your shape, the silhouette you want to create or due to the complexity of the pattern. Additional mocks ups will result in extra charges.

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In person fittings will take place at Alycia’s (the designer) home studio based in South Wales, UK.

 

Long distance clients should be prepared for additional mock-ups due to the difficulty in fitting when not in person. Fittings will be conducted through Skype, and photos and/or videos must be sent to the designer in the best quality possible so as to properly convey the fit of the garment. Instructions on what is required will be sent to the client when we get to that stage.

 

Changes & Modifications

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We want to ensure that your garment(s) are made to your satisfaction; however if the vision of your garment(s) has changed once work has started, or if you have any concerns about the fit, garment design, or anything else during the process, please let us know as soon as possible so that we have enough time to make amendments. Modifications or additional work outside of the design as agreed to at the commencement of the work will result in an extra charge depending on the changes required. Once the garment is completed and has been paid for, it is deemed to have fulfilied the contract. 

 

Deadlines

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If you have a specific deadline for the completion of your garment, we must be informed at the initial consultation so that we can plan accordingly. Unless it is stated explicitly in the invoice, time will not be an over-riding factor in our process; bespoke clothing is a luxurious and time-consuming endeavour.

 

To complete your order on time we require you to provide us with certain necessary information within the requested time. This can include but is not limited to design/fabric confirmations, measurements list, photography/videography of mock-ups, attending fittings and to complete scheduled payments when requested.

 

If there is a delay in meeting any of our necessary requirements, the completion date may change at our discretion so as not to inconvenience our other waiting clients. If there is a sever delay on your end we may have to cancel your order and apply our cancellation policy (as outlined below).

 

Postage

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If you are unable to personally pick up your finished garments, we can post it to you at an additional cost; this amount can change depending on the distance and value of the order. All packages will be insured and will require a signature to provide more security.

 

If you are ordering from overseas, we advise you to research into any import/customs fees that may be required as any such fees are payable by you. It is against the law to mark down the price of an item to avoid these fees. When sending mock ups, please mark them as samples, the same will apply when sending the mock ups to you.

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Cancellations

 

If after paying the 30% deposit you choose to cancel your contract,  you can receive a full refund up to 14 days after your payment has cleared, however after this stage the deposit becomes non-refundable. This is to cover your order slot in our timetable.

 

We will happily refund any payments made after the deposit amount minus our costs for:

·       Work already commenced (including concept design, fittings, patterning and cutting) charged at our standard hourly rate.

·      Materials purchased for your order (An itemised account of any costs incurred will be provided.)

·      Materials supplied by you will be returned (at your expense if applicable) once any outstanding payments have been revised.

 

If you wish to cancel your order please email us stating your intention. We can make a printable cancellation form available to you if requested..

 

Completed orders however must be paid in full. In the event that we do not receive a full payment and/or are unable to contact you to resolve this issue within 56 days of invoice sent, we have the right to sell the garment(s) to recoup the cost of the order.

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Refunds & Returns

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Bespoke garments cannot be returned or exchanged except in the unlikely event of a faulty item or if the item received differs from the options selected. 

 

We also cannot refund a product that you were already aware of that has a relevant fault, for example a ‘sample’ in which we have disclosed any and all faults in either photos or item description. We do not offer refunds if the order has been lost or damaged in transit.

 

If you are dissatisfied with the quality of your order please notify us in writing and we will provide details of where to send the item/s. Faulty Returns are sent back at our expense. If possible we also encourage you to send us photos of the fault so that we can better understand the problem.

 

If a garment is judged to be worn or damaged due to customer negligence it will be returned to sender at their expense and cannot be refunded. This does not affect your statutory rights. Complaints must be made as soon as possible.