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Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Grace Spicer | Grace Spicer Virtual Assistant | Stageology for Speakers


Privacy Policy Update (January 2026): We've updated our Privacy Policy to comply with current UK data protection law and provide clearer information about your data. Your rights remain unchanged. By continuing to use our website, or checking 'You agree' on our booking, you accept the updated policy to the following. You can also request a PDF copy of this document by emailing hello@gracespicer.com


This Privacy Policy explains how Grace Spicer ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, shares and protects your personal information when you use our website www.gracespicer.com and our services. 

Data Controller: 
Miss Grace Helena Spicer (Grace Spicer) 
is the data controller responsible for your personal information.

Data Controller Contact Details:
•    Email: hello@gracespicer.com
•    ICO Registration Number: ZB769913
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.


Last Updated: January 2026

2. Legal Basis for Processing
We only process your personal data when we have a legal basis to do so. Below we explain what information we collect, why we collect it, and our legal basis:


Enquiry Forms (name, email, phone number)

Purpose: To respond to service enquiries and provide quotes
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (responding to enquiries)

Client Data (name, email, phone number)

Purpose: To deliver contracted services
Legal basis: Contract performance

Newsletter (name, email)

Purpose: To send marketing communications
Legal basis: Consent

Website Analytics (IP address, browser type, pages visited)

Purpose: Website analytics and security
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (improving our website and security)

Social Media (followers data)

Purpose: Social media engagement
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (business marketing)

Legitimate Interests: Where we rely on legitimate interests, we have balanced our business needs against your rights and freedoms. You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.

3. Data Retention
We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary. The retention periods are:
Enquiry Data (where no contract proceeds)

Retention period: 12 months from last contact

Client Contract Data

Retention period: 6 years from end of contract (to meet tax and legal requirements)

Newsletter Subscribers

Retention period: Until you unsubscribe

Website Analytics Data

Retention period: 26 months

Marketing Consent Records

Retention period: 3 years from when consent was given or withdrawn

After these periods, we will securely delete or anonymise your data. We review our retention needs regularly to ensure we're not keeping data longer than necessary.

4. International Data Transfers
Website Hosting and Data Storage
Our website is hosted on Wix.com, a platform provider based in Israel and the United States. This means your data may be transferred to and stored in:
•    European Economic Area (EEA): Wix operates data centres within the EEA
•    Israel: Recognised by the UK as providing adequate data protection (adequacy regulations)
•    United States: Wix complies with appropriate safeguards for UK-US data transfers
Wix stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall and has implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information.

Other Third-Party Services
We also use the following services which may involve international data transfers:
•    Mailerlite (email marketing): EEA-based with appropriate safeguards
•    Calendly (appointment booking): US-based with appropriate safeguards


All our third-party providers have committed to protecting your data in accordance with UK GDPR standards through:
•    Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
•    Adequate data protection measures
•    Appropriate data processing agreements

5. Third-Party Processors
We work with trusted third-party service providers who process data on our behalf. These "data processors" only act on our instructions and are contractually bound to protect your data.
Our Data Processors:


Wix.com - Website hosting platform
•    Purpose: Provides our website infrastructure and hosting
•    Data shared: All website data including contact forms, IP addresses, browsing data
•    Location: EEA, Israel, USA
•    Safeguards: Data processing agreement, adequate security measures

Mailerlite - Email marketing platform
•    Purpose: Manages our newsletter and marketing emails
•    Data shared: Name, email address, subscription preferences
•    Location: EEA
•    Safeguards: Data processing agreement, GDPR compliant

Calendly - Appointment scheduling
•    Purpose: Manages discovery call bookings
•    Data shared: Name, email address, phone number (if provided), appointment preferences
•    Location: USA
•    Safeguards: Data processing agreement, standard contractual clauses


Google Meet - Appointment scheduling and Video Conferences
•    Purpose: Manages discovery call bookings and online calls / online video conferences
•    Data shared: Name, email address, phone number (if provided), appointment preferences
•    Location: USA
•    Safeguards: Data processing agreement, standard contractual clauses


Zoom Communications - Appointment scheduling and Video Conferences
•    Purpose: Manages discovery call bookings and online calls / online video conferences
•    Data shared: Name, email address, phone number (if provided), appointment preferences
•    Location: USA
•    Safeguards: Data processing agreement, standard contractual clauses

Eventbrite – Events listing, Marketing, Ticketing 
•    Purpose: Manages ticketing of our in person and online events
•    Data shared: Name, email address, phone number (if provided), relevant session information
•    Location: USA
•    Safeguards: Data processing agreement, standard contractual clauses

Microsoft (Outlook) and Google (Gmail) – Direct Email Communications
•    Purpose: Email Communications
•    Data shared: Name, email address
•    Location: USA
•    Safeguards: Data processing agreement, standard contractual clauses


We ensure all processors:
•    Have appropriate data processing agreements in place
•    Implement appropriate security measures
•    Only process data according to our instructions
•    Comply with UK GDPR requirements

6. Cookies and Tracking
What Are Cookies? (Not the tasty snack kind unfortunately!)
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to improve your experience and understand how our website is used.

Cookie Consent
We use a cookie consent banner that prevents non-essential cookies from being placed until you consent. However, please note that some third-party elements, apps and custom code may continue to load cookies. These include elements from Wix.com, Calendly and other integrated services.

Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies (No consent required)
•    Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
•    Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity
•    Duration: Session only or up to 24 hours
Analytics Cookies (Consent required)
•    Wix analytics: Help us understand how visitors use our website
•    Purpose: Page views, time on site, bounce rates
•    Duration: Up to 24 months
Marketing Cookies (Consent required)
•    Social media cookies: Enable sharing to social platforms
•    Advertising cookies: May be set by third-party services
•    Duration: Up to 12 months

Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
To learn more about cookies, visit: www.aboutcookies.org 

7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:

Right to Access (Subject Access Request)
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification
You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as:
•    The data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected
•    You withdraw consent (where consent was the legal basis)
•    You object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
•    The data was unlawfully processed
Important: We may need to retain certain data to comply with legal obligations (e.g., financial records for tax purposes).

Right to Restrict Processing
You can request that we limit how we use your data in certain situations.

Right to Data Portability
You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

Right to Object
You can object to:
•    Processing based on legitimate interests
•    Direct marketing (we will always stop immediately)
•    Processing for research/statistical purposes
Automated Decision-Making: We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: hello@gracespicer.com
Please provide:
•    Your full name
•    The email address or contact details you used when interacting with us
•    Details of your request
•    Proof of identity (if required for security purposes)

 

Response Time: We will respond to your request within one month. In complex cases, this may be extended by up to two additional months, and we will inform you of any delay.


No Fee: Exercising your rights is free of charge, unless your request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.

Right to Complain


If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Information Commissioner's Office
•    Website: https://ico.org.uk
•    Telephone: 0303 123 1113
•    Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
We would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns first, so please contact us before escalating to the ICO.

8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@gracespicer.com and we will delete the information immediately.

 

9. Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it, including:
•    Secure servers with firewall protection (provided by Wix.com)
•    Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/SSL certificates)
•    Regular security assessments
•    Access controls limiting who can access personal data
•    Training on data protection


However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Whilst we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. External Links
Our website contains links to external websites and services, including:
•    Social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
•    Newsletter sign-up (Mailerlite)
•    Appointment booking (Calendly)
•    Other third-party websites


Important: When you click on an external link and leave our website, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy. Each external website has its own privacy policy and terms of use.

We cannot be responsible for:
•    The privacy practices of external websites
•    The content on external websites
•    Any damages resulting from visiting external links


We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any website you visit. We do not endorse or take responsibility for external websites, even if we link to them.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
•    Our business practices
•    Legal or regulatory requirements
•    Technology we use


How We Notify You:
•    Significant changes: We will provide prominent notice on our website and may email you
•    Minor changes: We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Your Continued Use: By continuing to use our website after changes are posted, you accept the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will:
1.    Notify the ICO within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach (where required by law)
2.    Notify you without undue delay if the breach is likely to result in high risk to you
3.    Take immediate action to contain and remedy the breach
4.    Document the breach and our response for accountability

If we need to notify you of a breach, we will provide:
•    A description of the nature of the breach
•    The likely consequences
•    Measures we have taken or propose to take to address the breach
•    Contact details for further information

13. Contact Information and Questions
If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Email: hello@gracespicer.com Alternative Email: gracespicervirtualassistant@outlook.com ICO Registration Number: ZB769913
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 working days.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - see Section 7 for details.

Stageology For Speakers Terms and Conditions 

Terms and Conditions for our Services - Stageology For Speakers


Before we can work together, please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before purchasing or undertaking any of our Services. Updated: January 2026


This agreement is for clients of Stageology For Speakers, a business owned by GRACE SPICER operating as a Sole Trader in England and Wales. By ticking "I agree" on the booking form or signing these Terms and Conditions. You agree to the following. Once you have agreed to them, these terms form a legally binding agreement between us.  
You can also request a PDF copy of this document by emailing hello@gracespicer.com .

This service known as Stageology For Speakers is owned by Grace Spicer who is a sole trader operating under England and Wales law. This agreement is with client ("you") and Grace Spicer /Stageology For Speakers.


These Terms and Conditions which we may refer to in this document as ‘the Agreement’, apply to the provision of the services ("Services") by Grace Spicer of 3 Twinflower, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, MK7 7LH ("we" or "us") to the person or entity buying the services ("you"). You are deemed to have accepted these Terms and Conditions when you accept our agreement or from the date of any performance of the Services (whichever occurs earlier). 


You acknowledge that you have not relied on any statement, promise, or representation made or given by or on our behalf that is not expressly set out in the Contract. These Terms and Conditions apply to the exclusion of any other terms that you seek to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by trade, custom, practice, or course of dealing.

Interpretation and Definitions
A "business day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or bank holiday in England and Wales.
‘Fees’ the fees you are paying to us in exchange for the Services.
‘Services’ means the services you are signing up for as set out in the relevant Services Description, and which we are providing to you in exchange for payment of our Fees.  
The headings in these Terms and Conditions are for convenience only and do not affect their interpretation.
Words imparting the singular number shall include the plural and vice-versa.
‘Services Description’ means the details of the Services as set out in the relevant advertising material, webpage, brochure, or sales page or in an email or other written communication from us.
'Product' or 'Products' means any physical products we supply to you, whether as part of the Services or purchased separately.

Information for Consumers
If you are a consumer purchasing Services online or via email (distance contract), you are entitled to the following information before purchase:
•    Our business name and contact details (see header and footer)
•    Main characteristics of the Services (see Services Description)
•    Total price including all taxes (see Services Description)
•    Payment and delivery arrangements (see Payment and relevant service sections)
•    Your right to cancel within 14 days (see Cancellation and Refunds)
•    Duration of the contract (see Services Description)
•    Our complaints handling procedure (see Disputes)

Physical Products 
Where we supply physical products as part of our Services or independently;
•    Products will be dispatched within 14 business days of receiving your order and delivered to the address you provide within the timeframe estimated by the shipping provider. If no estimated delivery timeframe is provided, products will be delivered within 30 business days of dispatch. Risk of loss or damage passes to you upon delivery
•    Title in the products passes to you upon receipt of full payment
•    You have statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 including the right to reject faulty goods within 30 days
•    Returns of non-faulty items are not accepted unless otherwise stated in the Services Description
•    We are not liable for delivery delays caused by incorrect address information or circumstances beyond our reasonable control
If you use any of our free downloadable products you also agree to be legally bound by this Agreement as appropriate, excluding clauses relating to payment and postage delivery. 


Services Agreement
If you sign up for any of our Services, you agree to be legally bound by this Agreement.
If you use any of our free resources you also agree to be legally bound by this Agreement as appropriate, excluding clauses relating to payment. 
When signing up for our Services or using any resources you also agree to be legally bound by:
•    Our Services Description;
•    Our website terms of use, Data and privacy policy;
•    Extra terms which may add to, or replace, some of this Agreement, for example any specific written contract between us in the future; 
All these documents form part of these Terms and Conditions as though set out in full here.

 
The Services
We warrant that we will use reasonable care and skill in our performance of the Services. We may make any changes to the Services necessary to comply with any applicable law or safety requirement, and we will notify you if this is necessary.


We primarily provide Services for businesses and business owners. If you are purchasing Services in your capacity as a business (including sole traders and partnerships), consumer protection legislation will not apply. If you are purchasing Services for personal use unrelated to any business, trade, or profession, you are a consumer and the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the Consumer Protection Act 1987, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA), and other relevant consumer protection regulations will apply. If you are unsure which category applies to you, please contact us at hello@gracespicer.com before purchasing.


We may record our sessions, workshops, and calls for quality assurance, training, and administrative purposes. By entering into this Agreement, you consent to being recorded during one-to-one sessions. For group sessions, we will obtain explicit verbal consent from all participants before any recording commences. You have the right to withdraw your consent to recording at any time by contacting us in writing, though this may affect our ability to provide certain Services.


We may use recordings for marketing purposes, including your image, voice, and testimonials. You will be asked to provide separate, explicit written consent before any such marketing use. You may withdraw marketing consent at any time without affecting the provision of Services. Where a session or workshop is due to take place in person, we reserve the right to move that session or workshop online where circumstances make it necessary or preferable to do so. You will be notified of this with as much notice as possible.


Recordings will be retained for up to 12 months for quality assurance purposes, or longer if required for legitimate business purposes such as resolving disputes. You have the right to request access to any recordings of you and, subject to our legitimate business interests, to request deletion. Please see our Privacy Policy for full details of your data protection rights.
 
Signing up for our Services
When you place an order, which can be done either on our site by clicking on the relevant payment link or by being sent an invoice by email. The process of placing the order and making payment does not, however, mean that your order has been accepted. We shall only accept your order when we confirm this to you by sending you a confirmation email or provide the services, whichever happens earlier. 
 
Responsibilities and boundaries

These clauses apply to all of our services.
Our responsibilities are to:
•    Ensure that we comply with all legal requirements and that we have all necessary licences and consents to meet our obligations under this Agreement;
•    Comply with the terms of this Agreement.
•    Use reasonable endeavours to provide you with the Services as set out in the relevant Services Description;
•    Use reasonable endeavours to carry out the services within the time period which is set out in the relevant Services Description;
 
Your responsibilities are to:
•    Arrive to all sessions, workshops or calls on time, prepared and without distractions, should you be required to prepare material for your session this must be sufficiently provided to the requirements in the relevant services description;
•    Be cooperative throughout the session and fully commit to the Services, be open to trying new activities and provide clear and honest communication throughout.
•    Comply with any health and safety and security procedures, policies or other instructions we give as set out by ourselves or the venue for the session / workshop.
•    Provide us with thorough, accurate information regarding any accessibility requirements or assistance you may need to participate fully in the Services. Whilst we request this information as early as possible (ideally at the time of booking), we recognise that some requirements may only become apparent later. Please email us at hello@gracespicer.com with your name, service details, and specific requirements, and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate your needs wherever practicable.
•    Bring a welcoming attitude to our sessions, respect all other attendees, discrimination of any kind is not welcome here.
•    Actively complete the work provided to the best of your ability between sessions, workshops and calls, if relevant.
•    Use the method stated by us for communication with each other between sessions (if any). This excludes disputes of which you must follow our disputes procedure (see disputes)
•    Maintain strict confidentiality regarding any information disclosed by other attendees (see Confidentiality and data protection)
•    Comply with the terms of this Agreement.

 


 
Arrangements for group coaching, workshops calls and sessions
These clauses only apply where the Services include group coaching, which may also be known as group sessions, workshops, group workshops, support sessions or calls.


You will be advised of the times and dates via email of all Group Sessions in advance. In the unlikely event that we need to change the date, time or location of any Group Sessions you will be notified via the contact email address given.

Arrangements for one-to-one sessions
These clauses only apply where the Services include one to one coaching or support sessions (‘One to One Sessions’.) All One-to-One Sessions (including rearranged One to One Sessions) must be taken within the timeframe specified in the Services Description or they will expire. Refunds, rescheduling, disputes, exchanges or compensation are invalid past this expiration date.
 
You (the client) can rearrange a One to One Session, providing you give us at least 5 working days’ written notice via email from the contact email address you gave us upon booking.  If you give us less than the minimum amount of notice or fail to turn up, we reserve the right to treat you as though you have taken the One to One Session in which case you will not be able to reschedule it or entitled to any compensation for missing it.
In the unlikely event that we need to change the date of any One to One Sessions you will be notified via the contact email address as soon as possible to your session taking place.
 
Dependent on your location, your session will take place either online or in person, the services description, booking confirmation and/or correspondence email will confirm this in writing. We reserve the right to move in person One to One Session online where circumstances make it necessary or preferable to do so.


In person one to one session fees do not include excess costs provided by the venue or other external services such as venue car parking or food / drink exclusive of the service provisions as stated in the service description. As such these costs should not be invoiced to us and will not be accepted.

Professional Boundaries and Safeguarding
Our Services require open communication and may involve discussing professional challenges or personal experiences relevant to public speaking. However, our Services are not a substitute for therapy, medical treatment, counselling, or emergency support services.
By entering into this Agreement, you confirm that you are not using our Services in place of appropriate professional support for mental health, medical, or crisis situations.


Where we reasonably believe that information disclosed during our Services indicates a serious risk of harm to you or others, we reserve the right to contact appropriate authorities or support services. This overrides the confidentiality obligations set out in this Agreement to the extent necessary to protect welfare and safety.


Please note, however, that if you choose to make a report to the relevant authorities concerning the welfare of another attendee, whether during or outside of our sessions, we accept no responsibility or liability for any consequences, outcomes, or legal proceedings that may arise as a result of such a report.

Allergen, Intolerance and Medical Disclosures
You must make reasonable effort to contact us should you have any allergens or medical conditions that may impact your ability to participate in our Services. This information can be disclosed via our confidential intake forms or by emailing us at hello@gracespicer.com.


For accessibility requirements, please see "Your responsibilities" section above.

Circumstances beyond reasonable control

The delivery of our Services may be impacted by circumstances outside our reasonable control. Should this occur, normal service may be delayed whilst we make reasonable efforts to minimise the impact of such circumstances and keep you appropriately informed of the situation. We shall endeavour to restore normal service as soon as these circumstances have been resolved. Examples of events that may fall outside our reasonable control include pandemics, epidemics, legislative changes or governmental action, internet outages or other technical failures, and illness.
 
Payment
All Fees and payment details for the Services are set out in the Services Description. 
You are legally committed to paying the full price for the Services as soon as you agree to these terms. We accept payment via credit or debit card via our website or as otherwise agreed with you in writing. 


We do not offer payment plans at this time. Payment must be made in full upon purchase of services.


We will take all reasonable steps to protect the security of any information you provide when making payment for the Services through encrypted secure payment systems.
Unless we have acted negligently, failed to fulfil our obligations under this Agreement or our Privacy Policy, or breached our duties under relevant legislation, we shall not be held legally liable for any loss you may incur should an unauthorised third party obtain access to information you have supplied to us. Credit card and debit card payments may require authorisation from the respective card issuer. 


For invoiced payments, You must pay the Fees in accordance with the invoice terms or as otherwise agreed in writing between us. If you fail to pay the invoice by the date specified, we will not proceed with the service.
 
All payments due under these Terms and Conditions must be made in full without any deduction or withholding except as required by law, and neither party may set off any amounts against each other unless agreed in writing.


If you do not pay within the specified period, we may suspend any further provision of the Services and cancel any future services ordered by you.


All payments must be made in British Pounds Sterling (GBP) 

Cancellation and Refunds


For Business Clients:
Once you agree to these terms, you will not be entitled to a refund unless we cancel the Services, in which case you will receive a full refund.

For Consumer Clients (individuals not purchasing for business purposes):
You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days of entering into it without giving any reason (your "cooling-off period"). However, if you request that we begin providing Services during this cooling-off period, you acknowledge that:
If you then cancel during the cooling-off period, you will be required to pay for Services already provided up to the point of cancellation. For Services that have been fully performed with your prior express consent during the cooling-off period, you will not be entitled to any refund. To exercise your right to cancel, you must inform us of your decision by clear written notice to hello@gracespicer.com.

For all clients:
Should you choose not to participate in Services after the applicable cancellation period, you remain legally responsible for the full amount of the Fees.
This clause does not affect your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 or other applicable consumer protection legislation. 

Privacy Policy and Data Protection
Our Privacy Policy is available at our Terms and Conditions page on the Grace Spicer website www.gracespicer.com/theimportantstuff or to request a PDF copy please contact hello@gracespicer.com 


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, and how and why we collect, store, use and share such information. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further information. 
By entering into this Agreement you also agree to our privacy policy.
 
For the purposes of this Agreement, 'confidential information' means all information (whether written, oral, or electronic) disclosed by one party to the other that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and circumstances of disclosure. This includes, but is not limited to, client records, contact information, financial data and proprietary knowledge. Both parties shall maintain the confidentiality of any such information received from the other and, unless required for delivering the services or with prior written approval from the disclosing party, shall not:


utilise or exploit the confidential information in any manner; or
reveal or provide access to the confidential information, whether in full or in part, to any third party.

You agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding any information disclosed by other attendees during these sessions and refrain from sharing it with third parties. You shall not utilise any participant's confidential information for your own advantage without their express permission.

The confidentiality obligations set out in this clause shall not apply to information which:
•    Has entered the public domain through no breach by the receiving party;
•    was already known to the recipient prior to disclosure by the other party;
•    has been lawfully obtained from a third party under no obligation of confidence;
•    we deem necessary to disclose due to concerns regarding risk to you or others, or to aid in the prevention or detection of criminal activity; or
•    must be disclosed pursuant to legal requirements.
Neither party shall use the other party's confidential information for any purpose beyond fulfilling their respective obligations under this Agreement.

Intellectual Property Rights
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, this Agreement does not result in the transfer or licensing of either party's Intellectual Property Rights.


Where we supply you with materials in any format, whether electronic or physical, all intellectual property contained within those materials remains our property. Unless we provide written consent to the contrary, you may use these materials solely for your own internal purposes in connection with receiving the Services. You must not distribute them to any third parties.


We retain full copyright and all other intellectual property rights. We reserve the right to pursue any appropriate measures to prevent or remedy any infringement of such intellectual property rights.

 

You are prohibited from using or commercialising our methods, processes, or systems in any other manner. Doing so would constitute a fundamental breach of your legal obligations under this Agreement and will result in immediate termination.
For absolute clarity, without our prior written authorisation, you are expressly forbidden from:


delivering any services to third-party individuals or organisations using our methods, processes, or systems;
disclosing particulars of our methods, processes, or systems to third-party individuals or organisations;
adapting, in whole or in part, our methods, processes, or systems to develop and provide your own services. 
Should you become aware of any unauthorised access or use of the above, you agree to notify us immediately by email.

 

Termination 
Either you or we may terminate the Services and this Agreement immediately on written notice if:
•    you fail to pay any amount due under this Agreement on the due date for payment; or
•    you commit a material breach of your obligations under these Terms and Conditions; or
•    you are or become, in our reasonable opinion, insolvent or at risk of insolvency under the Insolvency Act 1986.

We shall also be entitled to limit or suspend, and/or terminate the Services without refund whether paid or remaining due and payable, if we reasonably determine that you are:
•    are communicating in a way which is abusive, discriminatory or intended to cause offence whether verbally or in written correspondence;
•    are becoming disengaged, disruptive or affecting the provision or the enjoyment of the Services by any other attendee;
•    are repeatedly ignoring or failing to respond to communications from us such as emails or other correspondence; or
•    are failing to comply with any of these terms or any other terms or guidelines which have been agreed between the parties, whether such action constitutes a material breach or not.


If we reasonably determine there is an irreconcilable incompatibility that prevents effective delivery of the Services. We may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect upon notification. In such circumstances, we shall provide you with a pro-rata refund for any pre-paid elements of the Services that you have not yet received. 
 
Indemnity Statement for all of our products and services
Whilst we have every confidence that you will see excellent outcomes from our Services, we cannot provide guarantees regarding specific results or ensure that all clients will experience identical success. Your results will depend entirely upon your own dedication and the level of effort you invest in the Services, along with any agreed actions, as well as your business circumstances, level of expertise, financial position and various other capabilities. 


By enrolling in our Services, you acknowledge that you bear sole responsibility for your outcomes, and we accept no liability whatsoever for your earnings, the performance of your business or financial choices, any fluctuations in your financial position or income, or any other results of any nature. 


Examples of outcomes and testimonials from former clients as well as relevant content material are not to be interpreted as a promise or a guarantee of your outcome. 


We do not, and will not provide financial or legal advice.

Limitation of our responsibility to you 
We make no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the Services (see Indemnity Statement)

Nothing in this Agreement shall operate to limit or exclude our liability for:
•    Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
•    Death or personal injury resulting from our negligence, or the negligence of our employees, or subcontractors
•    Any matter for which it would be unlawful to exclude or restrict liability.

Except as set out above, we shall not be liable to you whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise for:
•    Loss of profit;
•    Loss of sales or business;
•    Loss of anticipated savings;
•    Loss, corruption, or misuse of software, data, or information;
•    Loss of or damage to goodwill;
•    or any indirect or consequential loss arising out of or in connection with any contract between us.

For all other losses arising in connection with this Agreement or any related contract, our total liability to you whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise shall not exceed the total amount you have paid for the services giving rise to the claim.

This limitation of liability forms a fundamental part of the commercial terms agreed between the parties and was a key factor in determining the Fees payable under this Agreement.
 
 
Entire Agreement 
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between us and supersedes all previous agreements, understandings, and arrangements between us, whether written or oral. 
You may not assign, transfer, or sub-contract any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement to anyone else. We may assign, transfer, or sub-contract any of our rights or obligations under this Agreement to any third party, provided that this does not materially affect your rights under this Agreement.
This Agreement may be modified or amended at any time by Grace Spicer. We will notify you of any material changes via email at least 14 days before such changes take effect. For existing contracts, material changes will only apply with your consent or to future Services you purchase after the change date. If you do not agree to material changes affecting Services you have already purchased, you may cancel the affected Services and receive a pro-rata refund for any unused portion.


If any provision or part-provision of these Terms and Conditions is or becomes invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, it shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the relevant provision or part-provision shall be deemed deleted. Any modification or deletion of a provision or part-provision under this clause shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of these Terms and Conditions. The failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be treated as a waiver or limitation of the right to later enforce and request strict compliance with every part of this Agreement.
 
Disputes
Should you have a dispute with us, we will aim to resolve the issue efficiently and in best practice. 
If you are unhappy with the Services or any other matter, please contact us as soon as possible at hello@gracespicer.com where we will aim to respond to any issues you raise within 5 working days.
All communications referring to a dispute must be through written communication only.
 
If you and we cannot resolve a dispute, we will:
•    Let you know that we cannot settle the dispute with you; and
•    Give you certain information required by law regarding next steps.
 
Law and Jurisdiction
If you bring court proceedings in relation to this Agreement, the courts of the part of the United Kingdom in which you reside shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction. If you reside outside the United Kingdom, the English courts shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction.
This Agreement, and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with it, its subject matter, or its formation, shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any such dispute or claim.

Accepting these Terms and Conditions
The Services will not be made available to you until acceptance of these terms has been received, and payment has been made in accordance with the relevant Services Description.
By accepting the terms of this Agreement you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to the terms and are agreeing to be legally bound by them.

Insurance and Professional Indemnity
49. We maintain professional indemnity insurance of up to £50,000 and public liability insurance up to £1,000,000 with Simply Business.

Enquiries and Contact Email
Should you have any questions regarding this agreement please contact us via email at hello@gracespicer.com 

Updated January 2026

​​​Grace Spicer Virtual Assistant Terms and Conditions 

Terms and Conditions for our Services – Grace Spicer Virtual Assistant Updated: January 2026​​.


Before we can work together, please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before purchasing or undertaking any of our Services.


This agreement is for clients of Grace Spicer Virtual Assistant, a business owned by GRACE SPICER operating as a Sole Trader in England and Wales. By ticking "I agree" on the booking form or signing these Terms and Conditions. You agree to the following. Once you have agreed to them, these terms form a legally binding agreement between us.  You can also request a PDF copy of this document by emailing hello@gracespicer.com .

This service known as Grace Spicer Virtual Assistant is owned by Grace Spicer who is a sole trader operating under England and Wales law. This agreement is with client ("you") and Grace Spicer / Grace Spicer Virtual Assistant.


These Terms and Conditions which we may refer to in this document as ‘the Agreement’, apply to the provision of the services ("Services") by Grace Spicer of 3 Twinflower, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes MK7 7LH ("we" or "us") to the person or entity buying the services ("you"). You are deemed to have accepted these Terms and Conditions when you accept our agreement or from the date of any performance of the Services (whichever occurs earlier). 

 

Name and Contact Email: Grace Spicer hello@gracespicer.com

Grace Spicer Virtual Assistant works on B2B (business-to-business) services.


You acknowledge that you have not relied on any statement, promise, or representation made or given by or on our behalf that is not expressly set out in the Contract. These Terms and Conditions apply to the exclusion of any other terms that you seek to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by trade, custom, practice, or course of dealing.

 

A person who is not a party to this Contract shall not have any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of this Contract.

No variation of this Contract shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by both parties (or their authorised representatives)

Interpretation and  Definitions
A "business day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or bank holiday in England and Wales.
‘Fees’ the fees you are paying to us in exchange for the Services.
‘Services’ means the services you are signing up for as set out in the relevant Services Description, and which we are providing to you in exchange for payment of our Fees.  
The headings in these Terms and Conditions are for convenience only and do not affect their interpretation.
Words imparting the singular number shall include the plural and vice-versa.
‘Services Description’ means the details of the Services as set out in the relevant advertising material, webpage, brochure, or sales page or in an email or other written communication from us.

1. These Terms and Conditions apply to the provision of the services detailed in our quotation ("Services") by Grace Spicer Virtual Assistant of [Address has been redacted from this website version of the Terms and Conditions for safety.] ("we" or "us") to the person or entity buying the services ("you").

 

2. You are deemed to have accepted these Terms and Conditions when you accept our quotation or from the date of any performance of the Services (whichever occurs earlier). The Terms and Conditions, together with our quotation (collectively, "the Contract"), constitute the entire agreement between us.

 

3. You acknowledge that you have not relied on any statement, promise, or representation made or given by or on our behalf that is not expressly set out in the Contract. These Terms and Conditions apply to the Contract to the exclusion of any other terms that you seek to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by trade, custom, practice, or course of dealing.

 

Interpretation

 

4. A "business day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or bank holiday in England and Wales.

 

5. The headings in these Terms and Conditions are for convenience only and do not affect their interpretation.

 

6. Words imparting the singular number shall include the plural and vice-versa.

 

Service

 

7. We warrant that we will use reasonable care and skill in our performance of the Services, which will comply with the quotation, including any specifications, in all material respects. We may make any changes to the Services necessary to comply with any applicable law or safety requirement, and we will notify you if this is necessary.

 

8. We will use our reasonable endeavours to complete the performance of the Services within the time agreed or as set out in the quotation; however, time shall not be of the essence in the performance of our obligations.

 

9. All of these Terms and Conditions apply to the supply of any goods as well as Services unless we specify otherwise.

 

 

Your Obligations

 

10. You must obtain any permissions, consents, licences, or otherwise that we need and must give us access to all relevant information, materials, properties, and any other matters which we need to provide the Services.

 

11. If you do not comply with clause 10, we may suspend the provision of the Services or terminate the Contract.

 

12. We are not liable for any delay or failure to provide the Services if this is caused by your failure to comply with the provisions of this section ("Your Obligations").

 

Fees and Deposit

 

13. The fees ("Fees") for the Services are set out in the quotation.

 

14. In addition to the Fees, we may recover from you:

    a. reasonable incidental expenses including, but not limited to, travel expenses, hotel costs, subsistence, and any associated expenses.

    b. the cost of services provided by third parties and required by us for the performance of the Services; and

    c. the cost of any materials required for the provision of the Services.

 

15. You must pay us for any additional services provided by us that are not specified in the quotation in accordance with our current, applicable rate in effect at the time of performance, or such other rate as may be agreed between us. The provisions of clause 14 also apply to these additional services.

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16. The Fees are excluding of any applicable VAT and other taxes or levies which are imposed or charged by any competent authority. We are not currently VAT registered.

 

Cancellation and Amendment

 

17. We may withdraw, cancel, or amend a quotation if you have not accepted it, or if the Services have not started, within a period of 28 days from the date of the quotation (unless the quotation has been withdrawn).

 

18. Either we or you may cancel the Services for any reason prior to your acceptance of the quotation.

 

19. If you wish to amend any details of the Services, you must notify us in writing as soon as possible. We will use reasonable endeavours to accommodate any required changes, and any additional costs will be included in the Fees and invoiced to you.

 

20. If, due to circumstances beyond our control (including those set out in the clause below "Circumstances Beyond a Party's Control"), we need to make any changes to the Services or how they are provided, we will notify you immediately. We will use reasonable endeavours to keep any such changes to a minimum.

 

21. After the commencement of the Services, either party may terminate the Contract by providing at least one month's written notice to the other party. The notice period will begin on the date the notice is deemed to have been received in accordance with the Communications clause. During the notice period, both parties shall continue to fulfil their obligations under the Contract. If you terminate the Contract before the completion of the Services, you will be liable to pay for all Services provided up to and including the end of the notice period.

a. For short-term VA work, Grace Spicer will notify clients via email when work is complete. If you require amendments, you must notify us within 3 working days of receiving our completion email. If we receive no response within 3 working days, the work will be deemed complete and invoiced accordingly. If amendments are requested, the work will remain open and any additional costs will be included in the Fees and invoiced separately."

 

Payment

 

22. We will invoice you for payment of the Fees either:

    a. Prior to the commencement of services; or

    b. on the invoice dates set out in the quotation.

 

23. You must pay the Fees in accordance with the invoice terms or as otherwise agreed in writing between us.

 

24. Time for payment is of the essence of the Contract.

 

25. Additional Fees shall be invoiced separately and follow the same invoice terms

 

26. Without limiting any other remedy, if you do not pay within the period specified, we will charge interest at the rate of 5% per annum above the base lending rate of the Bank of England on the amount outstanding until payment is received in full. Without prejudice to our rights under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, we reserve the right to charge interest at 5% per annum above the Bank of England base lending rate.

 

27. All payments due under these Terms and Conditions must be made in full without any deduction or withholding except as required by law, and neither party may set off any amounts against each other unless agreed in writing.

 

28. If you do not pay within the specified period, we may suspend any further provision of the Services and cancel any future services ordered by you.

 

29. If an invoice is not paid within the agreed terms, we may instruct an agency to recover the outstanding amount, along with any interest (as set out in clause 27) and the agency's fees incurred.

 

 

30. Receipts for payment will be issued only upon your request.

 

31. All payments must be made in British Pounds (GBP) unless otherwise agreed in writing between us.

 

Sub-Contracting and Assignment

 

32. We may at any time assign, transfer, charge, subcontract, or deal in any other manner with all or any of our rights under these Terms and Conditions and may subcontract or delegate in any manner any or all of our obligations to any third party.

 

33. You must not, without our prior written consent, assign, transfer, charge, subcontract, or deal in any other manner with all or any of your rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions.

 

Termination

 

34. We may terminate the provision of the Services immediately if you:

    a. commit a material breach of your obligations under these Terms and Conditions; or

    b. fail to pay any amount due under the Contract on the due date for payment; or

    c. are or become, in our reasonable opinion, insolvent or at risk of insolvency.

 

Privacy Policy and Data Protection
 

35) Our Privacy Policy is available at our Terms and Conditions page on the Grace Spicer website www.gracespicer.com/theimportantstuff or to request a PDF copy please contact hello@gracespicer.com 


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, and how and why we collect, store, use and share such information. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further information. 
By entering into this Agreement you also agree to our privacy policy.

 

Confidentiality

 

36) Each party undertakes that it shall not disclose to any person any confidential information concerning the business, affairs, customers, clients, or suppliers of the other party, except as permitted by this clause or as required by law. Each party may disclose confidential information to its employees, officers, or advisers who need to know such information for the purposes of carrying out the party's obligations under this Contract.

The confidentiality obligations set out in this clause shall not apply to information which:
•    Has entered the public domain through no breach by the receiving party;
•    was already known to the recipient prior to disclosure by the other party;
•    has been lawfully obtained from a third party under no obligation of confidence;
•    we deem necessary to disclose due to concerns regarding risk to you or others, or to aid in the prevention or detection of criminal activity; or
•    must be disclosed pursuant to legal requirements.
Neither party shall use the other party's confidential information for any purpose beyond fulfilling their respective obligations under this Agreement.

 

Both parties shall comply with their obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Further details of how we process your personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy.

 

Intellectual Property

 

37. We reserve all copyright and any other intellectual property rights which may subsist in any goods supplied in connection with the provision of the Services. We reserve the right to take any appropriate action to restrain or prevent the infringement of such intellectual property rights. Upon full payment of all Fees, ownership of deliverables created specifically for you shall transfer to you. We retain the right to use anonymised examples of our work for marketing purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

 

 

Liability and Indemnity

 

38. Our liability under these Terms and Conditions, in breach of statutory duty, in tort (including negligence), or otherwise, shall be limited as set out in this clause.

 

39. The total amount of our liability is limited to the total amount of Fees payable by you under the Contract.

 

40. We are not liable (whether caused by our employees, agents, or otherwise) in connection with the provision of the Services or the performance of any of our other obligations under these Terms and Conditions or the quotation for:

    a. any indirect, special, or consequential loss, damage, costs, or expenses;

    b. any loss of profits, anticipated profits, business, data, reputation, or goodwill, or any business interruption;

    c. any failure to perform any of our obligations if such delay or failure is due to any cause beyond our reasonable control;

    d. any losses caused directly or indirectly by your failure or breach of your obligations; or

    e. any losses arising directly or indirectly from your choice of Services or your use of the Services.

 

 

 

41. You must indemnify us against all damages, costs, claims, and expenses suffered by us arising from any loss or damage to any equipment (including third-party equipment) caused by you, your agents, or employees.

 

42. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall limit or exclude our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other matters for which it would be unlawful to exclude or limit liability.

 

 

Circumstances Beyond a Party's Control

 

43. Neither of us shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under the Contract where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond the reasonable control of that party. Such causes include, but are not limited to, power failure, internet service provider failure, industrial action, civil unrest, fire, flood, storms, earthquakes, acts of terrorism, acts of war, governmental action, epidemics, pandemics, and government-imposed lockdowns or restrictions. or any other event beyond the control of the party in question. If the delay continues for a period of 90 days, either party may terminate the Contract.

 

Communications

 

44. All notices under these Terms and Conditions must be in writing and signed by or on behalf of the party giving notice (or a duly authorised officer of that party). A person who is not a party to this Contract shall not have any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of this Contract.

 

45. Notices shall be deemed to have been duly given:

   a. when delivered, if delivered by courier or another messenger (including registered mail) during the normal business hours of the recipient;

   b. when sent, if transmitted by fax or email and a successful transmission report or return receipt is generated;

   c. on the fifth business day following mailing, if mailed by national ordinary mail; or

   d. on the tenth business day following mailing, if mailed by airmail.

 

46. All notices under these Terms and Conditions must be addressed to the most recent address, email address, or fax number notified to the other party.

 

No Waiver

 

47. No delay, act, or omission by either party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions will operate as a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, nor will it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. The single or partial exercise of any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions shall not prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.

 

Severance

 

48. If any provision or part-provision of these Terms and Conditions is or becomes invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, it shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the relevant provision or part-provision shall be deemed deleted. Any modification or deletion of a provision or part-provision under this clause shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of these Terms and Conditions.

 

 

Law and Jurisdiction

 

49. This Agreement, and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or its subject matter or formation.​​

Insurance and Professional Indemnity

50. We maintain professional indemnity insurance of up to £50,000 and public liability insurance up to £1,000,000 with Simply Business.

Updated January 2026

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