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Talosia Design Ltd: Master Terms & Conditions

Strategic Operations | Australia & New Zealand, Effective March 2026

This agreement is a legally binding contract between the Client (or Service Provider) and Talosia Design Ltd (the “Company”). These terms govern all services, brands, and entities under the Company’s umbrella, including Talosia Design, (Temp Media) Talosia Entertainment Media Production, Miss Chocolate Box, Fashion for Charity, and services provided by James Alexander Laverty and Talosia Haulangi.

1. Contractor, Model & Talent Status

  • Independent Entity Status: All subcontractors, models, performers, and service providers are engaged strictly as Independent Contractors. This engagement does not constitute an employment contract, partnership, or joint venture.
  • Taxation & Compliance: As an independent entity, you are solely responsible for your own:
    • Income Tax (PAYG in Australia / PAYE in New Zealand).
    • GST/VAT filing and payments.
    • Superannuation (AU) or KiwiSaver (NZ) contributions.
    • Workers’ Compensation and Public Liability insurance.
  • Invoice-Based Supply: Payment is made exclusively upon the receipt of a valid tax invoice. The Company will not withhold tax or provide employment benefits (leave, sick pay, etc.).
  • No Personal Employment: You are contracted by the Company (Talosia Design Ltd) and not by James Alexander Laverty or Talosia Haulangi personally.

2. Financial Terms: Deposits & Cancellations

  • Non-Refundable Deposits: A 50% deposit is required to secure any commission, booking, or consulting service. This deposit covers initial technical work, scheduling, and loss of opportunity.
  • Cancellations: If a Client cancels, the 50% deposit is non-refundable. The Client is also liable for any third-party costs or subcontractor fees already committed to by the Company for that specific project.
  • Consumer Law: In accordance with Australian Consumer Law and the NZ Consumer Guarantees Act, refunds are not provided for “change of mind” or for bespoke work that has already commenced.

3. Subcontractor Liability & “No-Shows”

  • Independent Responsibility: Subcontractors are solely liable for the quality, safety, and delivery of their own work. The Company accepts no liability for the negligence, errors, or omissions of third-party vendors.
  • No-Show Liability: Any contractor or model who fails to appear for a booked engagement (“No-Show”) is liable for any direct financial losses, venue costs, or re-shoot expenses incurred by the Company.

4. Bespoke Manufacturing: Artistic Allowance

  • Custom Variances: The Client acknowledges that handcrafted, bespoke garments and patterns contain unique variances. These “artistic allowances” in fit and finish are inherent to custom work and do not constitute a defect or failure of service.

5. Intellectual Property & Media Release

  • Company Ownership: All photographs, media, technical patterns, and creative designs remain the exclusive property of Talosia Design Ltd.
  • Model/Talent Consent: By participating in a Company event or shoot, models and performers grant an irrevocable, royalty-free license to use their likeness, voice, and performance for marketing and social media purposes indefinitely. Consent is established via participation and/or verbal agreement.
  • Pattern Usage: Bespoke patterns are for personal use only. Commercial Release of any Company-owned pattern requires a separate licensing fee and written authorization.

6. The “Company Shield”: Limitation of Liability

  • No Personal Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, James Alexander Laverty and Talosia Haulangi are not personally liable for Company debts, subcontractor disputes, or service claims.
  • Liability Cap: The Company’s total liability for any claim is strictly limited to the total amount paid by the Client for the specific service provided.
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