TERMS AND POLICIES
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At Tiny Fruit Press, we want you to be happy with your purchase. As an independent publishing and events company, each order helps support small-scale creative work, so we ask customers to read this policy carefully before purchasing.
By placing an order through Tiny Fruit Press, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Physical Products
This policy applies to all physical goods sold by Tiny Fruit Press, including but not limited to:
Books
Zines
Prints
Merchandise
Limited edition items
Bundles and subscription packages
Returns Eligibility
Customers may request a return within 14 days of receiving their order in accordance with UK consumer law.
To be eligible for a return:
The item must be unused and in its original condition
The item must be returned in its original packaging, where possible
Proof of purchase must be provided
The customer must contact us before sending any item back
We reserve the right to refuse returns that do not meet these conditions.
2. Non-Returnable Items
The following items are non-refundable unless faulty or damaged:
Digital downloads
E-books or PDF publications
Event tickets
Workshops or class bookings
Subscription services already commenced
Custom-made or personalised items
Signed copies
Limited edition items marked as final sale
Gift cards
3. Faulty, Damaged, or Incorrect Items
If your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, please contact us within 7 days of delivery at:
tinyfruitpress@gmail.com
Please include:
Your order number
A description of the issue
Clear photographs of the item and packaging
If approved, we may offer:
A replacement
Store credit
A partial refund
A full refund
Tiny Fruit Press reserves the right to determine the appropriate remedy on a case-by-case basis.
4. Return Shipping Costs
Unless an item is faulty, damaged, or incorrect:
Customers are responsible for return shipping costs
Original shipping fees are non-refundable
We recommend using a tracked postal service, as Tiny Fruit Press cannot be held responsible for items lost or damaged during return transit.
5. Refund Processing
Approved refunds will be processed to the original payment method within 14 days of receiving the returned item or confirming eligibility for refund.
Banks and payment providers may take additional time to process funds.
6. Event Tickets & Bookings
All event tickets, workshops, readings, and related bookings are generally non-refundable.
However:
If an event is cancelled by Tiny Fruit Press, customers will be offered either a full refund or transfer to a rescheduled date
If an event is significantly changed, we may offer partial or full refunds at our discretion
Tickets may not be resold for commercial gain without written permission
Tiny Fruit Press is not responsible for:
Travel costs
Accommodation costs
Third-party expenses
Personal scheduling conflicts
7. Event Conduct & Right of Refusal
Tiny Fruit Press reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove attendees from events where behaviour is:
Abusive
Threatening
Discriminatory
Harassing
Unsafe
Disruptive to staff, artists, performers, or guests
In these circumstances, refunds will not be issued.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tiny Fruit Press shall not be liable for:
Indirect or consequential losses
Delays outside our reasonable control
Lost profits, data, or opportunities
Damage resulting from misuse of products
Third-party service failures, including payment processors or delivery providers
Nothing in this policy excludes rights that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
9. Force Majeure
Tiny Fruit Press shall not be held liable for delays, cancellations, or failures caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:
Severe weather
Transport disruption
Industrial disputes
Illness
Government restrictions
Venue closures
Technical failures
Acts of God
10. Consumer Rights
Nothing in this policy affects your statutory rights under UK consumer protection law, including the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
11. Contact
For all returns, refunds, or customer support enquiries, please contact:
Tiny Fruit Press
tinyfruitpress@gmail.com
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Welcome to Tiny Fruit Press. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, services, publications, online shop, event bookings, and any related content or experiences provided by Tiny Fruit Press (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
By accessing our website or purchasing from us, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
1. About Tiny Fruit Press
Tiny Fruit Press is an independent publishing and events company offering publications, creative products, workshops, readings, performances, and community events.
These Terms apply to all users of the website, including customers, contributors, event attendees, browsers, vendors, and collaborators.
2. Eligibility
By using this website, you confirm that:
You are at least 18 years old, or have permission from a parent or guardian
The information you provide is accurate and complete
You will use the website lawfully and respectfully
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time for any lawful reason.
3. Products & Services
We make every effort to accurately display and describe our products and services. However:
Colours, materials, and print finishes may vary slightly
Product images are illustrative only
Availability is not guaranteed
Limited editions may sell out without notice
We reserve the right to:
Modify or discontinue products or services
Limit quantities
Refuse or cancel orders
Correct pricing or typographical errors
4. Orders & Payments
All prices are listed in GBP (£) unless otherwise stated.
By placing an order, you confirm that:
You are authorised to use the payment method provided
Billing information is accurate
You understand all applicable taxes, shipping costs, or import duties are your responsibility
Orders are not confirmed until payment has been successfully processed.
We reserve the right to cancel or refuse any order at our discretion, including suspected fraud or unauthorised resale activity.
5. Shipping & Delivery
Estimated delivery times are not guaranteed.
Tiny Fruit Press is not liable for delays caused by:
Postal services
Customs processing
Weather conditions
Industrial action
Incorrect delivery information
Circumstances outside our reasonable control
Risk in physical goods passes to the customer upon delivery.
6. Returns & Refunds
Please refer to our separate Returns & Refunds Policy for full details regarding cancellations, returns, damaged goods, and event refunds.
7. Events, Workshops & Ticketing
By attending a Tiny Fruit Press event, you agree to behave respectfully toward staff, artists, contributors, venue workers, and attendees.
We reserve the right to:
Refuse admission
Remove attendees
Cancel bookings
Deny future attendance
without refund where behaviour is abusive, threatening, discriminatory, unsafe, disruptive, or unlawful.
Event schedules, venues, speakers, and line-ups may change where necessary.
8. Photography & Media Consent
By attending public Tiny Fruit Press events, you acknowledge that photographs, video, or audio recordings may be captured for promotional, archival, editorial, or social media purposes.
If you do not wish to appear in media content, please notify event staff upon arrival, and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
9. Intellectual Property
All content produced or published by Tiny Fruit Press, including but not limited to:
Text
Artwork
Poetry
Logos
Branding
Graphics
Event materials
Website content
Audio/video recordings
is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, sell, republish, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission.
Ownership of contributor work remains subject to the specific agreement made between Tiny Fruit Press and the contributor.
10. User Submissions
If you submit work, pitches, manuscripts, artwork, or other creative materials to Tiny Fruit Press:
You confirm that the work is your own or that you have permission to submit it
You grant us the right to review and communicate regarding the submission
Submission does not guarantee publication, representation, payment, or collaboration
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all intellectual property rights remain with the creator.
We are not responsible for unsolicited submissions that are lost, deleted, or not reviewed.
11. Website Use
You agree not to:
Use the website unlawfully
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to systems or data
Interfere with website security or operation
Upload malicious code
Harass, threaten, or impersonate others
Use our content for commercial exploitation without permission
We may suspend or terminate access for users who violate these Terms.
12. Third-Party Services & Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment providers, ticketing platforms, or external services.
Tiny Fruit Press is not responsible for:
Third-party content
External policies or practices
Security or privacy issues on third-party platforms
Losses resulting from third-party services
Use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their own terms.
13. Disclaimer
Tiny Fruit Press provides its website and services on an “as available” and “as is” basis.
We do not guarantee that:
The website will always be uninterrupted or error-free
Content will always be accurate or complete
Services will meet every user expectation
To the fullest extent permitted by law, all implied warranties are excluded.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tiny Fruit Press shall not be liable for:
Indirect or consequential losses
Loss of profits, opportunities, goodwill, or data
Event cancellations outside our control
Technical failures
Delivery delays
Personal property damage at events
Injuries arising from attendee negligence
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where exclusion is unlawful, including liability for fraud, death, or personal injury caused by negligence.
15. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Tiny Fruit Press, its organisers, contributors, staff, collaborators, and affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:
Your breach of these Terms
Your misuse of the website or services
Your unlawful conduct
Your infringement of another party’s rights
16. Force Majeure
Tiny Fruit Press shall not be liable for delays, cancellations, or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:
Severe weather
Illness
Venue issues
Government restrictions
Internet outages
Industrial disputes
Natural disasters
Supply chain disruption
17. Privacy
Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
18. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time without prior notice.
The latest version will always be posted on our website with the updated revision date.
Continued use of the website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
19. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
20. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Tiny Fruit Press
tinyfruitpress@gmail.com
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Tiny Fruit Press (“Tiny Fruit Press”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, purchase products, attend events, submit creative work, sign up to newsletters, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Personal Information
Including but not limited to:
Name
Email address
Billing address
Shipping address
Phone number
Payment information
Event booking details
Social media usernames if voluntarily provided
Information included in submissions or correspondence
Technical Information
When you use our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Time zone settings
Website usage data
Cookies and analytics information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process orders and payments
Deliver products and services
Manage event bookings
Communicate with customers and contributors
Send newsletters or updates where consent has been provided
Respond to enquiries
Improve website performance and user experience
Prevent fraud or misuse
Meet legal or regulatory obligations
We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK data protection law.
3. Legal Bases for Processing
Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, we rely on the following legal bases:
Performance of a contract
Legitimate interests
Legal obligations
Consent (where required)
Protection against fraud or unlawful activity
4. Payments
Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers.
Tiny Fruit Press does not store full payment card details.
Payment providers process your data according to their own privacy policies and security standards.
5. Email Marketing & Newsletters
If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send:
Event announcements
Publication updates
Newsletters
Promotional material
Opportunities and open calls
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in marketing emails or by contacting us directly.
We will not send marketing emails without appropriate consent where legally required.
6. Submissions & Contributor Information
If you submit creative work, pitches, manuscripts, artwork, or proposals to Tiny Fruit Press, we may retain your contact details and submission materials for editorial and administrative purposes.
Submission materials will not be published, shared, or commercially used without further agreement.
7. Event Photography & Recording
Photographs, audio, or video recordings may be captured during public Tiny Fruit Press events for promotional, editorial, archival, or social media purposes.
Where reasonably possible, attendees may request not to appear in identifiable media content by informing staff at the event.
8. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
Payment processors
Delivery providers
Event platforms
Email marketing services
Website hosting providers
Professional advisers or legal authorities where required
These parties only receive information necessary to perform their services.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Fulfil orders and services
Maintain records
Resolve disputes
Meet legal, tax, or regulatory obligations
Support editorial and operational activities
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.
10. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent
Request transfer of your data
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Requests may be sent to:
tinyfruitpress@gmail.com
11. Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve functionality
Remember preferences
Analyse website traffic
Enhance user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website functions may be affected.
A separate Cookie Policy may provide further details.
12. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:
Unauthorised access
Loss
Misuse
Disclosure
Alteration
Destruction
However, no online system can be guaranteed completely secure.
13. International Transfers
If third-party providers process data outside the United Kingdom, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
14. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not specifically directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent.
15. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms.
Tiny Fruit Press is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.
Users access third-party sites at their own risk.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website with the updated revision date.
Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
17. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Tiny Fruit Press
tinyfruitpress@gmail.com
www.tinyfruitpress.co.uk

