GIRASOLE & CO.

Legal

last UPDATED: 6/19/24

General Provisions

By accessing and using our website and services, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions. These terms outline the rules and regulations for using our website and services. 

These terms and conditions (the "Terms and Conditions") govern the use of www.girasoleco.com (the "Site"). This Site is owned and operated by Girasole & Co. Weddings {Girasole & Co.}. This Site is for wedding planning and our principal place of business is located at 1085 Solomon Sq.

By using this Site, you indicate that you have read and understand these Terms and Conditions and agree to abide by them at all times.

THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAIN A DISPUTE RESOLUTION CLAUSE THAT IMPACTS YOUR RIGHTS ABOUT HOW TO RESOLVE DISPUTES. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

Age Restrictions

The minimum age to use our website, templates, courses, and products is 18 years old. By using this Site, users agree that they are over 18 years old. We do not assume any legal responsibility for false statements about age.

Intellectual Property

All content published and made available on our Site is the property of Girasole & Co. Weddings and are protected by United States Copyright Laws (USC Title 17). This includes, but is not limited to images, text, logos, documents, downloadable files and anything that contributes to the composition of our Site. Website materials may not be copied, used for personal or commercial purposes, distributed, modified, or reposted on other sites without our prior express written permission. We reserve the right to prosecute any unauthorized use to the fullest extent permitted by law, including seeking financial damages and/or an injunction to stop the misuse of our intellectual property immediately.

Acceptable Use

As a user of our Site, you agree to use our Site legally, not to use our Site for illegal purposes, and not to:
  • Harass or mistreat other users of our Site;
  • Violate the rights of other users of our Site;
  • Violate the intellectual property rights of the Site owners or any third party to the Site;
  • Hack into the account of another user of the Site;
  • Act in any way that could be considered fraudulent; or
  • Post any material that may be deemed inappropriate or offensive.
  • If we believe you are using our Site illegally or in a manner that violates these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to limit, suspend or terminate your access to our Site. We also reserve the right to take any legal steps necessary to prevent you from accessing our Site.
  • For more details on how we handle your communications and data, refer to our Privacy Policy.

Digital Products

When you purchase any product from Girasole & Co. on this website, you receive a revocable, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use the product(s) you have purchased. Violation of this license by distributing or selling copies of our product(s) to others may result in invoicing for the gifted licenses and permanent revocation of your access to our products.

Digital Products Return Policy

Digital products, including templates or guides, are downloadable and therefore not eligible for return.

User Contributions

Users may post the following information on our Site:
  • Public comments.
By posting publicly on our Site, you agree not to act illegally or violate these Terms and Conditions. Communications made through our blog, comments, newsletters, or directly to our contact information are not confidential and may be viewed and distributed by third parties. We retain ownership of all communications and user-generated content, and do not provide credit or royalties for such submissions.

Disclaimers

Our website and associated materials are intended solely for educational and informational purposes. By using our website and any related communications, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Girasole & Co. for any direct or indirect losses or consequences resulting from your use, including those arising from technological failures such as payment processor errors or system failures.

While we may discuss certain outcomes or scenarios on this website, we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy of third-party statements or the likelihood of success based on these statements or any others on the site. For medical, legal, or financial advice, consult appropriate professionals such as medical professionals, lawyers, CPAs, or CFPs. We explicitly disclaim any responsibility for actions or decisions you make based on the information, materials, products, courses, or content found on this website.

Periodically, Girasole & Co. may offer discounts or promotions, which are subject to change or termination without prior notice. These offers are not retroactively applicable to previous purchases.

While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, we cannot guarantee that all materials and media on this website are completely accurate, current, or comprehensive. By using this website, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with the information provided. If you notice any errors or omissions, please contact us at info@girasoleco.com.

Sale of Goods And Services

These Terms and Conditions govern the sale of goods and services available on our Site.
The following goods are available on our Site:
  • Guides; and
  • Templates.
Girasole & Co. Weddings offers various wedding planning services, including but not limited to:
  • Full-Service Wedding Planning;
  • Wedding Management (Partial Planning);
  • Day-Of Coordination;
  • Micro Weddings;
  • Parties and Showers; and
  • Add Ons: One-on-One Planning Support, Design and Layout, Budget Management, Invitation and RSVP Management, Rehearsal Dinner Planning, Vendor Investigation, Venue Selection.

The services will be paid for in full 30 days prior to the wedding date or when the service begins.
These Terms and Conditions apply to all the goods and services that are displayed on our Site at the time you access it. This includes all products listed as being out of stock. All information, descriptions, or images that we provide about our goods and services are as accurate as possible. However, we are not legally bound by such information, descriptions, or images as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all goods and services we provide. You agree to purchase goods and services from our Site at your own risk.

We reserve the right to modify, reject or cancel your order whenever it becomes necessary. If we cancel your order and have already processed your payment, we will give you a refund equal to the amount you paid. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor your payment instrument to verify receipt of any refund.

Earnings Disclaimer

Girasole & Co. does not make any income or financial claims, nor does it guarantee any potential income that can be generated through our website, communications, or your participation in purchasing any of our products. Past results displayed on the website do not indicate or promise your results. There is no guarantee that you will earn any money using our materials, and your revenue depends solely on your actions or inactions.

Third Party Goods and Services

Our Site may offer goods and services from third parties. We cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of goods and services made available by third parties on our Site. 

Payments

We accept the following payment methods on our Site:
  • Credit Card; and
  • Debit.
When you provide us with your payment information, you authorize our use of and access to the payment instrument you have chosen to use. By providing us with your payment information, you authorize us to charge the amount due to this payment instrument.

If we believe your payment has violated any law or these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to cancel or reverse your transaction.

Consumer Protection Law

Where any consumer protection legislation in your jurisdiction applies and cannot be excluded, these Terms and Conditions will not limit your legal rights and remedies under that legislation. These Terms and Conditions will be read subject to the mandatory provisions of that legislation. If there is a conflict between these Terms and Conditions and that legislation, the mandatory provisions of the legislation will apply.

Links to Other Websites

Our Site contains links to third party websites or services that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third party website or service linked to on our Site. It is your responsibility to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of these third party websites before using these sites.

Affiliates

This site may utilize affiliate links to promote specific products or services. We hereby disclaim any liability arising from your purchases through these links. We endeavor to inform you about the placement of affiliate links beyond this disclaimer in our Terms & Conditions. By clicking on affiliate links on this website or related communications, you accept full responsibility for any outcomes, positive or negative, resulting from such actions.

Severability

If at any time any of the provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions are found to be inconsistent or invalid under applicable laws, those provisions will be deemed void and will be removed from these Terms and Conditions. All other provisions will not be affected by the removal and the rest of these Terms and Conditions will still be considered valid.

Headings

Headings and titles in these Terms and Conditions of Use are provided for convenience only and do not constitute part of the legal terms or affect their interpretation.

Entire Agreement

These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Girasole & Co. Weddings regarding the use of this website, superseding all prior agreements.



Limitation of Liability

Girasole & Co. Weddings and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates will not be liable for any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses including legal fees from your use of the Site.

Indemnity

Except where prohibited by law, by using this Site you indemnify and hold harmless Girasole & Co. Weddings and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates from any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses including legal fees arising out of your use of our Site or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.

Applicable Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.

Dispute Resolution

Subject to any exceptions specified in these Terms and Conditions, if you and Girasole & Co. Weddings are unable to resolve any dispute through informal discussion, then you and Girasole & Co. Weddings agree to submit the issue before an arbitrator. The decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding. Any arbitrator must be a neutral party acceptable to both you and Girasole & Co. Weddings. Each party shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses in presenting the dispute for arbitration.

Notwithstanding any other provision in these Terms and Conditions, you and Girasole & Co. Weddings agree that you both retain the right to bring an action in small claims court and to bring an action for injunctive relief or intellectual property infringement.

Changes to Terms

These Terms and Conditions may be updated periodically to ensure compliance with the law and reflect changes in our Site's operation and user expectations. We will notify users of any revisions via email or by posting a notice on our Site. Girasole & Co. Weddings reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of our services following any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Questions

If You require any more information or have any questions about these Terms and Conditions of Use or Our Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us by email at info@girasoleco.com

To review our full Website Terms & Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, please visit them on a desktop device here.

For more information or questions about our Terms and Conditions of Use or Privacy Policy, please email us at info@girasoleco.com.

Website Terms & Conditions 

Privacy Policy

last UPDATED: 6/19/24

By using this website as a user (hereafter “You”), You agree to the following Privacy Policy. Please read this policy carefully before using this website.

General

This website is owned and operated by an Ohio company (hereafter “Our”, “We”, or “Company”). Our principal place of business is located in Delaware, Ohio. www.girasoleco.com (the "Site") is owned and operated by Girasole & Co. Weddings. Our mailing address is:

Solomon Square, Delaware, OH 43015

You can reach us with any privacy-related questions at info@girasoleco.com.

At Girasole & Co. Weddings we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

Purpose

The purpose of this privacy policy (this "Privacy Policy") is to inform users of our Site of the following:
  • The personal data we will collect;
  • Use of collected data;
  • Who has access to the data collected;
  • The rights of Site users; and
  • The Site's cookie policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

Consent

By using our Site users agree that they consent to:
  • The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy; and
  • The collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collected

We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first.

Data Collected Automatically

When you visit and use our Site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:
  • IP address;
  • Location;
  • Clicked links; and
  • Content viewed.

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way

We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our Site:
  • First and last name;
  • Email address;
  • Phone number; and
  • Payment information.

  1. Financial Data: Information related to your payment methods, such as credit card or bank transfer details, to facilitate transactions, returns, or exchanges of products or services.
  2. Social Networking Data: Access personal information from social networking sites and apps, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, or others.
  3. Mobile Device Data: Information about your device, including device ID, model and manufacturer, and location information.
  4. Other Data: Additional information to enter a contest, giveaway, or participate in a survey.

This data may be collected using the following methods:
  • Lead Forms: When users fill out lead forms on our Site.
  • Cookies: To enhance user experience and collect data for analytics and personalized advertising.
  • Third-Party Services: Integrated services that may collect information as part of their functionality.

How We Use Personal Data

Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.

The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:
  • Statistics.

The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:
  • Create and manage your account.
  • Deliver products or services you purchase.
  • Correspond with you.
  • Process payments or refunds.
  • Inform you about new offerings of interest.
  • Engage with you via social media.
  • Send newsletters or updates about our company or website.
  • Deliver targeted advertising.
  • Request feedback from you.
  • Notify you of updates to our products and services.
  • Resolve disputes and troubleshoot problems.
  • Administer contests or giveaways.
  • Generate a personalized profile for future interactions.
  • Compile anonymous statistical data for internal or third-party use.
  • Assist law enforcement as needed.
  • Prevent fraudulent activity on our website or mobile app.
  • Analyze trends to improve our website and offerings.

Purpose of Data Collection 

  • To Improve Services: Enhance our offerings and user experience.
  • For Marketing Purposes: Send promotional materials and updates about our services.
  • To Process Transactions: Handle payment and service-related transactions.

Who We Share Personal Data With

Employees.
  • We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Other Disclosures

We may share your information with third parties in specific situations to serve our legitimate business interests. These interests include managing our website, handling your account, entering into contracts, communicating with you, fulfilling orders, delivering our services, identifying trends, ensuring security, and marketing additional goods and services to you. The legal basis for sharing your data is your consent to this Privacy Policy and our need to protect and promote our business interests.

Reasons for Sharing Your Information

  • Third-party Processing: We may disclose your information to third parties who assist with tasks such as payment processing, hosting services, email delivery, and customer service.
  • To Protect Our Company: We may use your information to protect our company, investigate violations of our rights or policies, acquire and maintain insurance coverage, manage risks, obtain financial or legal advice, or exercise or defend against legal claims.
  • Affiliates: We may share your personal information with our business affiliates who promote our products or services for a commission. Our affiliates must honor this Privacy Policy, avoid spamming, and disclose their affiliate relationship with us.
  • Online Postings: When you post online, your posts may be viewed by others, and we may distribute your comments outside the website.
  • Other Third Parties: We may share information with advertisers, investors, or other third parties for general business analysis. If required by law, we will make reasonable efforts to inform you.

We may also use third-party services, such as Google Analytics and social media plugins, which may collect user data. These third parties manage user data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases:
  • If the law requires it;
  • If it is required for any legal proceeding;
  • To prove or protect our legal rights; and
  • To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company.

Disclaimers

We may share your data as required by law or in response to legal processes, including subpoenas, or as necessary to protect the rights, property, and safety of others. This includes sharing information to prevent or address fraud and avoid credit risks.

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another Site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How Long We Store Personal Data

User data will be retained until the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled and/or for a period of 5 years following the completion of services.

You will be notified if your data is kept for longer than this period.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

In order to protect your security, we use the strongest available browser encryption and store all of our data on servers in secure facilities. All data is only accessible to our employees. Our employees are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and a breach of this agreement would result in the employee's termination.

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that user data is secure and that users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be insecure at times and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.

We protect your data by:
  • Encryption: Using SSL certificates to secure data transmissions.
  • Secure Servers: Hosting data on secure servers to prevent unauthorized access.

Minors

The minimum age to use our website is 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 years of age, the personal data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 13 years of age has provided us with personal data their parent or guardian may contact us at info@girasoleco.com

How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected

If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to who we disclosed your personal data, or if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, please email info@girasoleco.com.

  • Access, Update, or Delete Personal Information: You can request access to, update, or delete your personal information.
  • Opt-Out of Data Collection: You can opt out of certain data collection practices by selecting the unsubscribe button in the link.
  • Request a Copy of Data: You have the right to request a digital copy of the data that We hold about You. Your first request for a copy of Your personal data will be provided free of charge; subsequent requests will incur a reasonable fee.
  • Marketing Communications: You may provide us with your name and email address for email and marketing purposes. You can unsubscribe from future communications at any time, but we reserve the right to maintain a database of past subscribers. We may use this information as reasonably necessary for our business and as required by law. Your information may also be shared with relevant third parties for our business needs, including Facebook ads and other marketing campaigns.
  • Complaints: If you believe we are misusing your data or have violated any of your rights under this Privacy Policy or applicable law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO:

Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, we have established procedures to promptly assess and address the situation to mitigate any potential harm. 

By agreeing to this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge that your personal data may be accessible via the internet worldwide. We cannot guarantee that your data will not be used or misused by other parties.

In the rare event that customer data is lost, stolen, or potentially compromised, our protocol is to notify affected customers via email within 72 hours of becoming aware of the incident. We will also promptly report such incidents to any necessary data protection authorities. We will collaborate closely with affected customers to determine appropriate actions, including any necessary end-user notifications, required patches, and strategies to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Our procedures include:

  1. Identification: Immediate identification of the breach and affected data.
  2. Containment: Taking steps to contain the breach and prevent further unauthorized access.
  3. Assessment: Conducting a thorough assessment of the breach, including the nature and scope of compromised data.
  4. Notification: Notifying relevant authorities and affected individuals as required by law and within appropriate timeframes.
  5. Response: Implementing measures to rectify the breach, enhance security protocols, and prevent future incidents.
  6. Documentation: Documenting the breach, response actions taken, and remediation efforts for review and improvement.

These procedures are designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and the protection of personal data in the event of a data breach.

How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use or Disclosure

In addition to the method(s) described in the How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected section, we provide the following specific opt-out methods for the forms of collection, use, or disclosure of your personal data specified below:

  • You can opt-out of the use of your personal data for marketing emails: You can opt-out by clicking "unsubscribe" on the bottom of any marketing email or updating your email preferences under "Your Account."

Tracking Technologies 

Do Not Track Notice: Do Not Track ("DNT") is a privacy preference that you can set in certain web browsers. We respond to browser-initiated DNT signals. If we receive a DNT signal that indicates a user does not wish to be tracked, we will not track that user.

Cookie Policy: A cookie is a small file, stored on a user's hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user's browsing habits. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:
  • Functional cookies: Used to remember the selections you make on our Site so that your selections are saved for your next visits.
  • Analytical cookies: Allow us to improve the design and functionality of our Site by collecting data on how you access our Site, for example data on the content you access, how long you stay on our Site, etc.
  • Targeting cookies: Collect data on how you use the Site and your preferences. This allows us to personalize the information you see on our Site for you.

We use cookies for:
  • Analytics: Understanding user behavior and improving our Site.
  • Personalized Advertising: Delivering targeted ads based on user preferences.
Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can manage your cookie preferences by accepting or declining cookies when prompted.

Changes to the Privacy Policy & Modifications

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy we will update the "Last Updated Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that our users periodically review our Privacy Policy to ensure that they are notified of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.

International Privacy and GDPR Disclaimer

Our website's servers are located in the United States. If you are visiting our website from outside the United States, you agree to send your information to the United States. If you are a member of the EU, your data is protected by appropriate safeguards like the EU-US Privacy Shield and GDPR. By submitting any opt-ins on this website, you consent to the collection of your name and email and will receive communications from us. You have the right to object to the processing of your data at any time. Your information will not be shared with any third parties in the EU.

While we are not specifically subject to GDPR or CCPA, we strive to adhere to high standards of data protection and user privacy.

Disclosure of Information

  • Online Postings: When you post online, your posts may be viewed by others, and we may distribute your comments outside the website.
  • External Links: Our website may include hyperlinks to other websites not controlled by us. We suggest you exercise caution when clicking on a hyperlink. Although we use reasonable care in including hyperlinks, we do not regularly monitor these websites and are not responsible for any damage or consequences you suffer by using these hyperlinks. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of third-party websites before interacting with them or making purchases.

Questions

If You require any more information or have any questions about these Terms and Conditions of Use or Our Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us by email at info@girasoleco.com.

To view our full Privacy Policy and Website Terms & Conditions of Use policy, please access them on a desktop device.

If You require any more information or have any questions about the Privacy Policy or our Website Terms and Conditions of Use, please feel free to contact us by email at info@girasoleco.com.