Please ensure you have read my full terms and conditions on my website. Our terms include our cancellation policy, treatment terms, packages, website orders, product orders, payment and refunds, use of website and data protection.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR WEBSITE USAGE
Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern 'Skinportant’ relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website or our services.
The term ‘Skinportant' or ‘Skinportant Limited’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ or ‘I’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is 68 Castle Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 3AZ. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.
Appointment and Booking Terms & Conditions
Appointments:
Please be aware that you will need to come to your appointment alone. We are not able to have guests or children in the Clinic, due to Health & Safety and licencing rules.
Late arrivals:
If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, then we may not be able to treat you. If you are booked in for a facial, or massage treatment, then your treatment may be able to go ahead, but your treatment time will be limited to your appointment slot. You will still be charged full price for your treatment.
It’s important to ensure that we have enough time to complete your treatment to a high standard. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, then we may need to reschedule your treatment. You may be charged in full for the treatment you had booked, and you will not be able to re-book until payment has been made.
Booking fees might be taken in order to secure your appointment with me. we are a small business, and last-minute cancellations and no-shows have a significant impact on our business. Booking fees ensure that our time is protected and that your appointment is secured for you.
No booking fee is required to secure appointments under £60
A non-refundable booking fee: 50% off a single treatment or package over £60
IPL, laser and other treatment consultation fee: £15
Your booking fee will be deducted from the cost of your treatment. If you cancel your appointment in less than 48 hours your booking fee will not be refunded to you.
If you don’t attend your appointment your booking fee will not be refunded to you.
If you move your appointment with less than 24 hours’ notice, then your booking fee is non-transferable and you will be required to pay a further booking fee to secure another appointment. Booking fees are payable at the time of booking.
Payment methods:
Credit/Debit cards, Cash and Square or Contactless payments.
Payment is due on the day of your treatment.
Cancellation Policy
We know that sometimes life gets in the way and things don’t always go to plan! However, please be aware that we do have a strict cancellation policy. This applies to all of our treatments, including those that form part of a package.
You can cancel your appointment 48 hours before your treatment.
Cancellation fee:
50% off a single treatment or packages over £60
If you have already paid for two treatments as part of your treatment package, then you will be required to pay 50% of the total treatment cost to re-arrange your appointment. You will need to pay this before another appointment is made for you.
Loyalty Card on Business card
I use the back side of my business card as a loyalty card. After every fully paid treatment, you receive my signature or a stamp. One signature or stamp per visit.
You will receive the following:
-After 4 signatures or stamps you will receive 25% off your 5th Treatment only (and not the 5th visit).
-After 8 signatures or stamps you will receive 50% off your 9th Treatment only (and not the 9th visit)
You are only entitled to receive my signature or a stamp on full-priced treatments over £35.
You are not entitled to receive my signature or stamp on the followings:
-Packages
-Any “Additional only” treatments
-Discount cards
-Gift cards
-Any other treatments or packages already discounted.
Gift Card
You can purchase a gift card for your loved ones for the amount of your choice. However please note that gift cards expire 12 months after purchase.
Discount Vouchers, Certificates and Coupons
Any type of Discount Vouchers, Coupons and Certificates can only be used on full-priced treatments.
Not included:
-Packages
-Any “Additional only” treatments
-Discount cards
-Gift cards
-Any other treatments or packages already discounted.
Treatment Packages
If you have paid for a treatment package, then all of your treatments must be taken within the specified time for your package which is maximum 365 days. You cannot carry over any unused treatments for a later date, and treatments cannot be transferred to anyone else. Any unused treatments will be lost and no refunds made in respect of treatments not used.
All standard terms and conditions apply.
Bookings:
Bookings can be made online via my website (www.skinportant.co.uk) or Ovatu (https://skinportant.book.app)
You can also book over the telephone or via Facebook) and Instagram
Purchases of products and supplements are made through the website.
If you wish to return products or supplements purchased via the website, then please notify us within 14 days of your purchase by emailing info@skinportant.co.uk. All items must be returned to us in their full, original packaging, must be unused and with no damage to the boxes or packaging. We will not cover return postage, and you will need to arrange this yourself. All items must be received by Adrienne Nemeth at Skinportant salon no later than 28 days after the date we sent them to you.
In the unlikely event that your items return damaged, please take photographs and email them to use at the above email address. We will require the items to be sent back to us, and we will refund reasonable postage costs. We will then replace your items.
Additional treatments and refunds
Should you require an additional treatment that is not included in your treatment booked, an additional charge will apply. All follow-up procedures must be completed in the timescales given for your treatment plan. Any treatments not taken within this time may require either an extended session or an additional treatment, which will carry an additional charge.
Refunds are not offered on any treatments provided. We go through a thorough consultation process during your treatment, where we check that you are happy at each stage. So we are confident you will be delighted with the outcome.
Right to refuse Service
We reserve the right to refuse service if we do not feel that it is suitable or appropriate to treat you. It is important that we are the right fit for each other. We will refuse treatment under the following circumstances (included, but not limited to):
* If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
* If you are under 18 years of age, or you are unable to produce an ID to prove your age.
* Any aggressive behaviour or rudeness will not be accepted.
* If you have a contraindication or health condition that means you are unsuitable for treatments.
* If there have been multiple cancellations or any payment issues previously.
* If we believe or discover any dishonest practice is or has taken place, such as someone who has attempted to obtain professional services without paying or has used social media in an abusive and damaging way.
Complaints procedure
As we go through a full consultation process both before and during your treatment, We are confident that you will love your results. However, if you are not happy with your treatment then please notify me in the following way:
Please send me your concerns in writing to info@skinportant.co.uk
Please allow 2 working days for a response (Monday to Friday working days, excluding bank holidays and annual leave).
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
• The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
• This website uses cookies to monitor browsing preferences.
• Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
• You should use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
• This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
• All trademarks reproduced in this website which is not the property of, or licensed to, the operator is acknowledged on the website.
• Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
• From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
• Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
WEBSITE DISCLAIMER
The information contained on this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Skinportant Limited and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website, you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Skinportant Limited. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Skinportant Limited takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
PRIVACY POLICY
This privacy policy sets out how Skinportant Limited uses and protects any information that you give Skinportant Limited when you use this website.
Skinportant Limited is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Skinportant Limited may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 20.07.2023.
WHAT WE COLLECT
We may collect the following information:
• name
• contact information including email address
• demographic information such as postcode
• other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers
WHAT DO WE DO WITH THE INFORMATION WE GATHER
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, in particular for the following reasons:
• Internal record keeping.
• We may use the information to improve our products and services.
• We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address you have provided.
• From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.
SECURITY
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
CONTROLLING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
• whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
• if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at info@skinportant.co.uk
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to 68 Castle Road, Southsea, PO5 3AZ.
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
COPYRIGHT POLICY
This website and its content are copyright of Skinportant Limited – © Skinportant Limited 2023. All rights reserved.
Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following:
• you may print or download to local hard disk extracts for your personal and non-commercial use only
• you may copy the content to individual third parties for their personal use, but only if you acknowledge the website as the source of the material
You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially exploit the content. Nor may you transmit it or store it on any other website or another form of the electronic retrieval system.