TERMS & CONDITIONS

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Last updated: 28 February 2026

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These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern the provision of all services supplied by:

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Karyna Oliinyk (Sole Trader)
Suite 572
80A Ruskin Ave
Welling
London
DA16 3QQ
United Kingdom
Email: Karynaoliinyk.dml@gmail.com
Website: https://dressmakerlab.co.uk

​Instagram: https://instagram.com/dressmakerlab_karyna​

References to “Provider”, “we”, “us” or “our” mean Karyna Oliinyk (sole trader).
References to “Client”, “Student”, “you” or “your” mean the individual or business purchasing or accessing the Services.​

By booking, enrolling in, purchasing or accessing any Services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree, you must not proceed with purchase or access.

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1. Nature of Services

1.1 The Provider delivers structured educational services in sewing, garment construction, pattern drafting and related methodologies.​

1.2 Services may include (without limitation):

a) Live online courses
b) Pre-recorded courses and masterclasses
c) Downloadable sewing patterns and PDF materials
d) Telegram-based support groups and communication channels
e) In-person classes for adults and children
f) Proprietary teaching systems and methodologies​

1.3 All Services are educational in nature. The Provider does not guarantee:

• commercial success

• income generation

• business profitability

• examination or certification outcomes

• specific professional competency beyond delivery of the described educational content

1.4 The Client acknowledges that skill progression depends on individual effort, practice, prior experience and personal circumstances.

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2. Booking & Contract Formation​

2.1 Online Courses

2.1.1 The Client submits a participation form via the Website or authorised channel.
2.1.2 The Provider issues payment instructions or a payment link.
2.1.3 A legally binding contract is formed only upon cleared receipt of payment (or deposit where applicable).
2.1.4 Access to course platforms and materials is normally granted within 48 hours of confirmed payment, unless otherwise stated.​

2.2 In-Person Courses

2.2.1 The Client completes the booking form.
2.2.2 Payment instructions are issued within 48 hours.
2.2.3 Participation is confirmed only once payment is received.
2.2.4 Classes are delivered according to the published timetable or official flyer.​

2.3 Electronic Acceptance

Ticking a checkbox confirming acceptance of these Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Refund Policy and Copyright Notice, constitutes legally binding acceptance under English law.

Failure to read these Terms does not invalidate acceptance.

 

3. Live Online Courses​

3.1 Provider Illness

Where a session cannot be delivered due to illness, it will be rescheduled.
Refunds are not issued where a replacement session is provided.​

3.2 Student Absence

Non-attendance does not entitle the Client to:

• refund

• credit

• replacement session

At the Provider’s discretion, attendance in an alternative group may be offered where content alignment allows.​

4. Recorded Courses & Digital Access

4.1 Access to recorded courses is granted for six (6) months from the official course start date unless otherwise specified.

4.2 Access may be extended at a fee of £10 per additional month.

4.3 Downloadable PDFs may be saved for personal use only. Redistribution, resale, sharing or uploading is strictly prohibited.

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5. Deposits​

5.1 A £20 deposit (where applicable) secures a place.
5.2 Deposits are non-refundable.
5.3 The Provider reserves the right to waive deposits at its discretion.​

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6. Payments & VAT​

6.1 EU-based Clients may purchase Services on a B2B basis only and must provide:

• valid VAT number

• registered business name

• registered business address

6.2 Ukrainian Clients may purchase on a B2B or B2C basis.​

6.3 The Provider reserves the right to request verification documentation.​

6.4 Provision of inaccurate VAT or business information may result in cancellation without liability.​

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7. Digital Content & Cooling-Off Rights​

Under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, consumers normally have a 14-day cancellation right.

Where digital content is supplied before expiry of that period, the Client expressly:

a) Requests immediate access;
b) Acknowledges that the right to cancel may be lost once access is granted;
c) Agrees that no refund is available after access has commenced.

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8. Intellectual Property​

8.1 All materials remain the exclusive intellectual property of Karyna Oliinyk.​

8.2 Permitted Use
Clients may use purchased sewing patterns to create garments for commercial sale.​

8.3 Prohibited Use includes (without limitation):

• reselling or redistributing patterns

• creating derivative patterns for resale

• teaching from the materials

• sharing login access

• group purchasing

• uploading materials to online platforms

Violation may result in termination without refund and legal enforcement.​

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9. Student Conduct & Termination​

The Provider may terminate participation without refund where a Client:

• Harasses or insults participants

• Disrupts the learning environment

• Redistributes materials without permission

• Records content for resale

• Fails to disclose affiliation with a competing sewing school

If removal occurs:
Before access → refund issued
After access → no refund​

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10. In-Person Courses – Safety & Children​

10.1 Minimum and Maximum Participants

For in-person group classes the following limits apply:

Adults: minimum 2 / maximum 6
Children: minimum 2 / maximum 4

If the minimum enrolment number is not reached, the Provider reserves the right to:

• Offer a full refund; or

• Transfer the Client to the next available intake; or

• Offer delivery in an adjusted format (including semi-private tuition) at revised pricing, subject to Client agreement.

10.2 Participation is undertaken at the Client’s own risk, subject to statutory rights.

10.3 The Provider maintains Public Liability Insurance up to £5,000,000.

10.4 Children may be removed for unsafe behaviour. Refund applies only to unused sessions.

10.5 Sessions falling on school INSET days will be rescheduled.

10.6 Sessions cancelled due to Provider illness will be rescheduled.​

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11. Limitation of Liability​

To the fullest extent permitted by law:​

11.1 The Provider is not liable for:

• Lack of commercial results

• Business losses

• Incorrect use of patterns

• Allergic reactions to fabrics/materials

• Misuse of equipment at home

• Platform outages

• Telegram access restrictions

• Technical failures

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11.2 Total liability shall not exceed the amount paid for the relevant course.​

11.3 Nothing excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded.​

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12. Force Majeure​

The Provider is not liable for delay or failure due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including:

• illness

• power or internet outages

• government restrictions

• national emergency

• war

• platform blocking

Notice may be published on the Website within seven (7) days where reasonably possible.​

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13. Chargebacks & Debt Recovery​

Unauthorised chargebacks may result in:

• Immediate suspension

• Recovery of administrative costs

• Referral to debt recovery

• Legal proceedings

Fraudulent claims will be formally disputed.​

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14. Indemnity​

The Client agrees to indemnify the Provider against losses arising from:

• Breach of these Terms

• Intellectual property infringement

• Unlawful redistribution

• False representation of affiliation​

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15. Entire Agreement​

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties.
Social media messages, Telegram chats or verbal discussions do not amend these Terms unless confirmed in writing.

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16. Amendments​

The Provider reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time.
Updated Terms take effect upon publication on the Website.

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17. Severability​

If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, remaining provisions remain in force.​

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18. No Partnership​

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, agency, employment relationship or franchise arrangement.

 

19. No Waiver​

Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute waiver of rights.

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20. Governing Law & Jurisdiction​

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

The Courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction. 

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