Terms of service

Terms of Service

Last updated: 6/12/2025

Welcome to Paws, Manes & Me. By accessing this website and purchasing products from us, you agree to the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before placing an order.


1. Overview

This website is operated by Paws, Manes & Me. Throughout the site, “I”, “me”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Paws, Manes & Me.
By visiting our site and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not access the website or purchase our products.


2. Eligibility

By using this site, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years old, or

  • You have permission from a parent or guardian to use the site and make purchases.


3. Custom Artwork

All products sold by Paws, Manes & Me are custom-made illustrations created from photos, information, requests provided by you 

By submitting a photo, you confirm that:

  • You own the rights to the image, or

  • You have permission from the person who does

  • You grant Paws, Manes & Me the right to use the image solely for the purpose of creating your artwork

We reserve the right to decline images that are low-quality, inappropriate, or unusable.


4. Artistic Interpretation

Custom portraits are created through illustration, not exact replication.

By ordering, you acknowledge that:

  • Artistic style varies between artworks

  • Exact visual matches cannot be guaranteed

  • Colours, poses, and details may differ from the original photo

  • A “closest artistic match” will always be applied

This variation forms part of the creative process.


5. Payment

All prices are listed in AUD.
Full payment is required at checkout before any artwork begins.

We reserve the right to update pricing at any time.


6. Delivery Timeframes

Digital portraits:
Delivered via email within 3–5 business days.

Printed items:
Shipped within 5–7 business days after artwork approval.

Delays may occasionally occur due to design workload, postal disruptions, or circumstances outside our control. Customers will be notified if this occurs.


7. Revisions

Each order includes:

  • One round of revisions free of charge

Additional adjustments may incur a fee depending on the scope of the request.


8. Shipping

Shipping for printed products is free within Australia.
You are responsible for providing an accurate shipping address.
If an incorrect address is supplied, reshipping fees may apply.


9. Returns, Refunds & Issues

Because all artwork is custom-made, refunds and returns are not available for change of mind.

If you are unhappy with your illustration, you must contact me at:
hello@pawsmanesandme.com.au
within 14 days of receiving your digital file or printed item.

Outside this timeframe, your purchase is considered accepted.

If your item arrives damaged or incorrect, please notify me within 7 days with photos.
A replacement will be provided at no cost.


10. Use of Artwork

Finished artwork is intended for personal use only.
You may print it for your home or gift it to others.

You may not:

  • Resell the artwork

  • Use it for commercial purposes

  • Modify or reproduce it for profit

Paws, Manes & Me retains rights to the illustration style and materials used to create your custom piece.


11. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, illustrations, and product descriptions, is the property of Paws, Manes & Me and protected by copyright law.


12. Privacy & Data Use

All photos, personal details, and order information are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Images will never be shared publicly without your explicit permission.


13. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the site or services for:

  • Illegal purposes

  • Harassment or harmful behaviour

  • Uploading offensive or harmful content

  • Attempting to breach the website’s security

  • Copying our artwork or methods


14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or change these Terms at any time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.


15. Contact Information

For support, questions or concerns:
📧 hello@pawsmanesandme.com.au