Terms of service
OVERVIEW
This website is operated by Lynne Creatives doing business as Busy and Baked. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Lynne Creatives. Lynne Creatives offers this website, including all information, tools and Services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here.
By visiting our site and/ or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/ or contributors of content.
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any Services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service.
Any new features or tools which are added to the current store shall also be subject to the Terms of Service. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc. They provide us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and Services to you.
SECTION 1 - ONLINE STORE TERMS
By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.
You may not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose nor may you, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).
You must not transmit any worms or viruses or any code of a destructive nature.
A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your Services.
SECTION 2 - GENERAL CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to refuse Service to anyone for any reason at any time.
You understand that your content (not including credit card information), may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the website through which the Service is provided, without express written permission by us.
The headings used in this agreement are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms.
SECTION 3 - ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION
We are not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete or current. The material on this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete or more timely sources of information. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.
This site may contain certain historical information. Historical information, necessarily, is not current and is provided for your reference only. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time, but we have no obligation to update any information on our site. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our site.
SECTION 4 - MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES
Prices for our products are subject to change without notice.
We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time.
We shall not be liable to you or to any third-party for any modification, price change, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.
SECTION 5 - PRODUCTS OR SERVICES (if applicable)
Certain products or Services may be available exclusively online through the website. These products or Services may have limited quantities and are subject to return or exchange only according to our Refund Policy: [LINK TO REFUND POLICY]
We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors and images of our products that appear at the store. We cannot guarantee that your computer monitor's display of any color will be accurate.
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to limit the sales of our products or Services to any person, geographic region or jurisdiction. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to limit the quantities of any products or Services that we offer. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at anytime without notice, at the sole discretion of us. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time. Any offer for any product or Service made on this site is void where prohibited.
We do not warrant that the quality of any products, Services, information, or other material purchased or obtained by you will meet your expectations, or that any errors in the Service will be corrected.
SECTION 6 - ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION
We reserve the right to refuse any order you place with us. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household or per order. These restrictions may include orders placed by or under the same customer account, the same credit card, and/or orders that use the same billing and/or shipping address. In the event that we make a change to or cancel an order, we may attempt to notify you by contacting the e‑mail and/or billing address/phone number provided at the time the order was made. We reserve the right to limit or prohibit orders that, in our sole judgment, appear to be placed by dealers, resellers or distributors.
You agree to provide current, complete and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made at our store. You agree to promptly update your account and other information, including your email address and credit card numbers and expiration dates, so that we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed.
For more details, please review our Refund Policy: [LINK TO REFUND POLICY]
SECTION 7 - OPTIONAL TOOLS
We may provide you with access to third-party tools over which we neither monitor nor have any control nor input.
You acknowledge and agree that we provide access to such tools ”as is” and “as available” without any warranties, representations or conditions of any kind and without any endorsement. We shall have no liability whatsoever arising from or relating to your use of optional third-party tools.
Any use by you of the optional tools offered through the site is entirely at your own risk and discretion and you should ensure that you are familiar with and approve of the terms on which tools are provided by the relevant third-party provider(s).
We may also, in the future, offer new Services and/or features through the website (including the release of new tools and resources). Such new features and/or Services shall also be subject to these Terms of Service.
SECTION 8 - THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Certain content, products and Services available via our Service may include materials from third-parties.
Third-party links on this site may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy and we do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or websites, or for any other materials, products, or Services of third-parties.
We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, Services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review carefully the third-party's policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.
SECTION 9 - USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS
If, at our request, you send certain specific submissions (for example contest entries) or without a request from us, you send creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans, or other materials, whether online, by email, by postal mail, or otherwise (collectively, 'comments'), you agree that we may, at any time, without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate and otherwise use in any medium any comments that you forward to us. We are and shall be under no obligation (1) to maintain any comments in confidence; (2) to pay compensation for any comments; or (3) to respond to any comments.
We may, but have no obligation to, monitor, edit or remove content that we determine in our sole discretion to be unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable or violates any party’s intellectual property or these Terms of Service.
You agree that your comments will not violate any right of any third-party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality or other personal or proprietary right. You further agree that your comments will not contain libelous or otherwise unlawful, abusive or obscene material, or contain any computer virus or other malware that could in any way affect the operation of the Service or any related website. You may not use a false e‑mail address, pretend to be someone other than yourself, or otherwise mislead us or third-parties as to the origin of any comments. You are solely responsible for any comments you make and their accuracy. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for any comments posted by you or any third-party.
SECTION 10 - PERSONAL INFORMATION
Your submission of personal information through the store is governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed here: [LINK TO PRIVACY POLICY]
SECTION 11 - ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS
Occasionally there may be information on our site or in the Service that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, product shipping charges, transit times and availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information in the Service or on any related website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted your order).
We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify information in the Service or on any related website, including without limitation, pricing information, except as required by law. No specified update or refresh date applied in the Service or on any related website, should be taken to indicate that all information in the Service or on any related website has been modified or updated.
SECTION 12 - PROHIBITED USES
In addition to other prohibitions as set forth in the Terms of Service, you are prohibited from using the site or its content: (a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; (c) to violate any international, federal, provincial or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances; (d) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; (e) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability; (f) to submit false or misleading information; (g) to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Service or of any related website, other websites, or the Internet; (h) to collect or track the personal information of others; (i) to spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape; (j) for any obscene or immoral purpose; or (k) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service or any related website, other websites, or the Internet. We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service or any related website for violating any of the prohibited uses.
SECTION 13 - DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
We do not guarantee, represent or warrant that your use of our Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free.
We do not warrant that the results that may be obtained from the use of the Service will be accurate or reliable.
You agree that from time to time we may remove the Service for indefinite periods of time or cancel the Service at any time, without notice to you.
You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the Service is at your sole risk. The Service and all products and Services delivered to you through the Service are (except as expressly stated by us) provided 'as is' and 'as available' for your use, without any representation, warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement.
In no case shall Lynne Creatives, our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, Service providers or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the Service or any products procured using the Service, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the Service or any product, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the Service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Service, even if advised of their possibility. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
SECTION 14 - INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lynne Creatives and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, Service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.
SECTION 15 - SEVERABILITY
In the event that any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms of Service, such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.
SECTION 16 - TERMINATION
The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.
These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services, or when you cease using our site.
If in our sole judgment you fail, or we suspect that you have failed, to comply with any term or provision of these Terms of Service, we also may terminate this agreement at any time without notice and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination; and/or accordingly may deny you access to our Services (or any part thereof).
SECTION 17 - ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The failure of us to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
These Terms of Service and any policies or operating rules posted by us on this site or in respect to the Service constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and governs your use of the Service, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of the Terms of Service).
Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms of Service shall not be construed against the drafting party.
SECTION 18 - GOVERNING LAW
These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of United States.
SECTION 19 - CHANGES TO TERMS OF SERVICE
You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time at this page.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.
SECTION 20-MARKETING AND PROMOTION
Instructor may photograph and/or record part or all of the Session for Instructor’s internal evaluation purposes and for promotional purposes, including for display on Instructor’s website, social media accounts, portfolio (electronic and physical), and/or otherwise in connection with Instructor’s marketing efforts. Client waives any right to payment or royalties for the use of such images or footage. Client forever releases, discharges, and holds Instructor harmless from all claims, demands, and causes of action that Client may have by reason of this authorization. Instructor will request permission from all Participants at the beginning of the Session to ensure that any Participants who do not wish to be photographed have the opportunity to make their preferences known.
SECTION 21 - CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at hello@lynnecreatives.com.
Our contact information is posted below:
Lynne Creatives, LLC
hello@lynnecreatives.com
5810 Kingstowne Center Suite 120-707 Alexandria, VA 22315
703-239-3355
Online Cooking Classes Terms and Conditions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – Busy and Baked
Please read this information carefully. Payment OR registration for an online cooking class or session constitutes consent by all guests present during the time of the virtual session to all provisions of the Terms & Conditions and general information contained in this document whether the guest has signed it or not. The terms cannot be changed or amended except in writing signed by an authorized the owner of Busy and Baked which is a subsidary of Lynne Creatives LLC (LC).
These Terms & Conditions apply to all “Virtual Cooking Classes” hosted and/or organized by Lynne Creatives LLC.
PRICE & PAYMENT TERMS
The prices quoted are the set price with payment in full need prior to confirming registration for the class. Discounts to this price may be provided on a promotional basis and up to the discretion of Lynne Creatives, LLC.
ACCEPTED METHODS OF PAYMENT
Lynne Creatives, LLC. accepts Stripe payments for Cooking Classes.
We reserve the right, in our sole and absolute discretion and without the need to give a reason, to refuse to accept an offer to purchase one or more Cooking Classes. In such circumstances, no contract will arise and we will return any payment accompanying your purchase.
We reserve the right to withdraw or cancel at any time a Cooking Class(es) advertised for sale on the website.
CANCELLATION POLICY & REFUNDS
Upon registration of a class, payments are non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation of a class by Lynne Creatives, LLC. , we will contact individuals who are registered and participants can choose to reschedule to another class or receive a full refund which will be returned to the original payment method.
A registrant must notify Lynne Creatives, LLC. of rescheduling or change requests at least 48 hours before the scheduled class. A registrant can reschedule to another class within 30 days of the originally scheduled class, subject to availability. Please contact us at classes@busyandbaked.shop it to check availability. Please note the classes change each month and the class you sign up may be different than the one that was rescheduled.
You also have the option of receiving the class replay if you choose not to reschedule the class as this is included in your registration fee. No replay for the original class will be available in the event you elect to reschedule.
If a registrant notifies Lynne Creatives, LLC. of a request to change, reschedule, or cancel a class within 48 hours of a class start time, or is a no-show for the class, the registrant does not qualify for a reschedule or refund. You will have access to the replay that will be emailed to you following the conclusion of the scheduled class (within 24-48 hours).
ONLINE CLASS CONTENT AND ACCESS TERMS
Internet Access
You may incur charges to your internet service provider while you are accessing and/or downloading the Cooking Class. Charges may also be payable to third parties for use of the software necessary to access and/or download the Cooking Class. You are responsible for paying any such charges.
Online classes are given real-time via Zoom (classes are shown in Eastern Time). You’ll need to download your prep packet with an ingredient list befor ehand, so you have time to assemble all the necessary tools and ingredients. Before class begins, you’ll need to have Zoom installed on your tablet or laptop (you can download it here ). If payment is needed for Zoom on your own personal computer this will be at your expense. Lynne Creatives, LLC will not be held liable for any charges on your own personal device. Set up your laptop or tablet in the kitchen for easy viewing while you cook.
Technical Support
If you are unable to access a Cooking Class, Lynne Creatives, LLC. will use reasonable endeavors to provide a solution where Lynne Creatives, LLC. has direct control over the system, software, or settings involved. If the issue lies with your hardware, systems, software, or settings thereof, Lynne Creatives, LLC. may, in its discretion, provide assistance to you to help you resolve the issue but we cannot guarantee that any assistance provided will resolve your issue.
You accept and acknowledge that periods of downtime may be required in respect of the information technology infrastructure connected to the Website and/or the Platform we’re going to use for online classes; and that technical assistance may not be available during such periods of downtime. Further you accept that you will not have a claim for breach of contract or otherwise in respect of such period of unavailability.
Lynne Creatives, LLC. will use reasonable endeavors to make the Cooking Class available but cannot guarantee uninterrupted, timely or error free availability or that defects will be corrected. Lynne Creatives, LLC. reserves the right to suspend access to the website for the purpose of scheduled or emergency maintenance, repairs or upgrades to improve the performance or functionality of the website.
You also accept and acknowledge that Lynne Creatives, LLC. cannot be held responsible for any delay or disruptions to your access to the Cooking Class as a result of such suspension or any of the following:
the operation of the internet and the world wide web, including but not limited to viruses;
any firewall restrictions that have been placed on your network or the computer you are using to access the Cooking Class;
failures of telecommunications links and equipment; or
updated browser issues.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
At all times, Lynne Creatives, LLC. and/or its licensors, remain the owner of the intellectual property in the Cooking Class and the Course Materials. Other than as specified below, no Cooking Class and/or Course Materials, nor any part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Lynne Creatives, LLC.
In consideration of receipt by Lynne Creatives, LLC of the registration for a Class, Lynne Creatives, LLC. grants to you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access the Cooking Class.
Save as expressly set out in the Online Terms or as otherwise agreed by Lynne Creatives, LLC. pursuant to Additional Online Terms and Conditions, you may not modify, copy, reproduce, re-publish, sub-license, sell, upload, broadcast, post, transmit, make available, disseminate or distribute in any way the Cooking Class or any of the Course Materials. You may not modify, adapt, merge, translate, disassemble, decompile, recompile or reverse engineer any software forming part of the Online Materials or create derivative works based on the whole of or any part, or which incorporate, the Online Materials into any software program. Access to the Cooking Class and use of the Course Materials not expressly permitted in the Online Terms is strictly prohibited and will constitute an infringement of either Lynne Creatives, LLC' s copyright or Lynne Creatives, LLC's other intellectual property rights, and/or the copyright or other intellectual property rights of Lynne Creatives, LLC ’s licensors.
Data Protection
Lynne Creatives, LLC will process the information it receives from you or otherwise holds about you in accordance with the Online Terms and its privacy policy. You consent to the use by Lynne Creatives, LLC. of such information in accordance with Lynne Creatives, LLC ’s privacy policy.
In the event that you do not wish to receive marketing correspondence from CIV, a written request or email should be sent to info@lynnecreatves.com
LIABILITY RELEASE
Photography
Lynne Creatives, LLC. reserves the right to take photographs and videos during the operation of any program or part thereof and to use them for promotional purposes. By booking a program with Lynne Creatives, LLC, guests agree to allow their images to be used in such photographs and films without payment or permission.
General Disclaimer
The exclusions and limitations of liability contained in the Online Terms do not apply to a party’s liability: (i) for fraud or willful default; (ii) for death or personal injury caused by its negligence; or (iii) where such limitation or exclusion cannot lawfully be excluded.
Except as set out in the Online Terms, Lynne Creatives, LLC. shall not be responsible for losses that result from its failure to comply with the Online Terms.
Save as otherwise set out in this section “Limitation of liability”, Lynne Creatives, LLC’s maximum aggregate liability to you for any claims that you may have against Lynne Creatives, LLC for direct loss in contract, tort or otherwise arising out of or in connection with the Online Terms, the Cooking Class, your use of the Course Materials and any technical support shall be limited to the amount of the class price which has been paid, or is payable, by you.
Lynne Creatives, LLC will not be held responsible for any delay or failure to comply with its obligations under the Online Terms if the delay or failure arises from any cause which is beyond Lynne Creatives, LLC’s reasonable control. This condition does not affect your statutory rights.
Each provision shall be construed separately as between you and Lynne Creatives, LLC. If any part is held to be unreasonable, inapplicable, or unenforceable, but would be valid if some part thereof was deleted such provision shall apply but with such modification, as may be necessary to make it valid and effective.
The participant has read the schedule of activities and agrees that their registration represents their acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.
Marketing and Promotion:
Instructor may photograph and/or record part or all of the Session for Instructor’s internal evaluation purposes and for promotional purposes, including for display on Instructor’s website, social media accounts, portfolio (electronic and physical), and/or otherwise in connection with Instructor’s marketing efforts. Client waives any right to payment or royalties for the use of such images or footage. Client forever releases, discharges, and holds Instructor harmless from all claims, demands, and causes of action that Client may have by reason of this authorization. Instructor will request permission from all Participants at the beginning of the Session to ensure that any Participants who do not wish to be photographed have the opportunity to make their preferences known.
FOOD ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES:
Please review the ingredient list carefully prior to the start of the class and contact us at least one week in advance if you have food allergies or sensitivities. You are responsible for advising us of the type and severity of your condition. You are responsible to make the necessary modifications due to allergies of participants in your home/group setting. Reactions due to food allergies and sensitivities are included as risks associated with culinary classes and Lynne Creatives, LLC or its owner will not be held liable.
Alcohol:
In consideration for your participation with Lynne Creatives, LLC, and by purchasing/registering for this class, you acknowledge, agree and understand that your participation is voluntary and you assume risks associated with the activity in which you will be participating. If alcoholic beverages are consumed during an event, you understand that this may increase your risk of injury and agree not to operate a motor vehicle if you may be over the legal limit.
It is your express intent that this Waiver shall bind members of your family, heirs and/or representatives, if you are deceased, and shall be deemed as a release, waiver, discharge and covenant not to sue Lynne Creatives, LLC. You hereby further agree that this Waiver shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia, Fairfax County.
Waiver of Liability:
By registering and/or purchasing this class you understand that the activity that you are participating in may be of a hazardous nature and/or include physical and/or strenuous activity, that serious accidents occasionally occur during the said activity; and that participants in the said activity can occasionally sustain personal injuries as a consequence thereof. Knowing the risks involved, nevertheless, you have voluntarily applied to participate in said activity, and you hereby agree to assume any and all risks of injury or death and to release and hold harmless Lynne Creatives, LLC , its officers, directors, members and managers, and all other members of its cooking school staff whether contracted or employed, who might otherwise be liable to me. You further understand and agree that this Waiver, release and assumption of risks is to be binding on your heirs and assigns.
By agreeing to these Terms & Conditions, you acknowledge that you have carefully read this
Terms & Condition and fully understand its contents. You are aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between yourself and Lynne Creatives, LLC and any staff member of cooking class whether contracted or employed.