Last updated: October 10, 2024

1. Privacy Policy

We are so happy you found your way to our corner of the internet. Thank you for becoming a part of our online community at Mea Vota Studio ("Company," "we," "us," “our”). As you browse our Website, please know that we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
This policy lays out how we may collect, store, use, and share any information that we gather from you when you access and use our Website meavota.co (“Website”).

Please review this Privacy Policy very carefully. By accessing our website, you are agreeing to this and are expressing that you have been given reasonable access to review this Policy prior to your continued use of our Website. This Agreement is binding as of the date you access our Website.

1.1 PRIVACY POLICY PURPOSE

We want to be open and transparent in communicating how your data and information may be collected. This is the best way to ensure you are informed when browsing our Website or interacting with our Company on other related platforms. This summary will give you a clear understanding of where our privacy policy applies, where it does not apply, and how it is updated over time.
Our policy governs any information we may gather:
Through our Website.
Through any chat, user submission, and electronic messaging features on the Website.
Through email or newsletter opt-ins, text, or other marketing features you interact with on the Website.
{Through any downloadable products or features on this Website.}
{Through your interaction with any of our advertisements including those on third-party websites, applications and services.}

Our policy does not govern any data or information we collect that is gathered offline. The Company has no control over data or information gathered by any third-party websites or partners we may link to including affiliates.
Should you not agree to any provision of our Company’s policy you will no longer use, navigate, access or browse our Website. By continuing to use our Website you are agreeing to the practices we lay out in this policy.

1.2 AGE REQUIREMENTS

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 years of age for any reason or in any circumstance. No one under the age of 16 may access, use, create an account, make any purchases, or provide any information through our Website without verified parental consent.
In the event we are made aware that we unknowingly gathered personal information or data from an individual under the age of 16, we will promptly delete any related data. Should you have cause to believe we have gathered such data, please email us at hello@meavota.co. Thank you in advance for helping us stay proactive in the data collection process.

1.3 COLLECTED INFORMATION

As you browse and navigate our Website, some of your personal information will be automatically collected.
We want you to understand what types of personal information we collect and how it is typically collected. We hope this clarity eliminates any confusion around our data collection processes so you can have full confidence in browsing our Website and interacting with our Company.
Information we may collect include the following categories and kinds of personal information:
Contact information including full name, address, email address and phone numbers;
Financial Information including credit and debit card and bank account information;
Geolocation information;
Demographic information including gender, age, employment information;
Internet and website usage data;
Other identifying information such as IP address, social media usernames, passwords and other information used for authentication and access;
Your consumer profile data

This information and data is collected when you provide it to us or automatically as you browse our Website. Your information may also be collected from third-parties such as our business partners.

1.4 SOURCES OF INFORMATION

By engaging with our Website, you have an opportunity to provide us with personal information about you through forms, surveys, etc.
Before you give us information, it is important to pay attention to what information is required and what is optional. By providing us with your information, you agree that it is correct, personal to you (and no one else whose permission has not been given), and complete.

Your information may come from the following sources:
Directly from you - for example, when you create an account, sign up for a newsletter, contact our Company, submit correspondence or inquiries to our Company through the Website or purchase a product.
From third-parties - for example such as data vaults, data shares, and/or social media sites.
Passive data collection processes that use such tools like cookies.

Website users may also post or submit content (“Submissions”) on the Website including, but not limited to reviews, comments, testimonials, and discussions.
We really appreciate when our customers and Website users give us an opportunity to use their posted submissions and information to promote our products/services, enhance our user’s experience, and reach a new audience. We could not effectively reach and serve new audiences without their public support and brand advocacy!
However, please keep in mind that your submissions are transmitted to our Website and disseminated to others at your own risk. The Company has no control over how other third-parties and users interact with your submissions. Please remember this before posting your submissions on our Website.

1.5 AUTOMATED COLLECTION PROCESSES

We use automated data collection technologies — including but not limited to browser cookies, flash cookies, bots and web beacons — to get a better understanding of your online activity and behavior over time and across third-party websites and applications.
This data is used for research purposes, allowing us to uncover the browsing patterns, behavior habits, expedite search inquiries, and characteristics of our users. We can also monitor trends and identify new strategies for improving our Website. This analytic-based information influences our messaging, marketing, user experience, and more — all so we can deliver more value to our users and customers.

We may use any of the following technologies for data collection:
Our system automatically issues cookies when you visit our website. A cookie is a small data file that is put on the hard drive of your computer when you visit a website. If you would like to opt-out of tracking cookies you can set your browser to not accept the same. However, if you opt-out of or refuse cookies, certain features of our website may not function properly or be available to you.
Our Website, electronic messaging, and emails may serve files known as web beacons or pixels that allow us, for example, to track users and devices that have accessed our Website or opened our emails. This automated tracking technology allows us to target and personalize marketing messages.
Third-Party Tracking Processes. By continuing to browse our Website, you agree to allow cookies and other tracking technologies from third-parties unless your browser refuses them.
These cookies may collect personal information or behavior information. This data is frequently used to provide you with targeted internet advertising.
We have no control over the third-party privacy policies or their data collection, use, and sharing practices.

1.6 DATA USE

If you have ever wondered about how we use your information once it is collected, we want to give you peace of mind by explaining what our process looks like.
No matter if you provide us with your information directly or we automatically collect it, below is how we may use your data:
In enhancing your user experience on our Website in a personalized, individualized way whenever possible.
In shortening your website search inquiries and providing more relevant results.
In completing any purpose for which you specifically give the information.
In communication or contact with you directly.
In advertising to you and our general audience.
In any other manner set out in our Website’s Terms of Use and Terms of Purchase (if applicable).
In executing any necessary disclosure under the law or required legal process.
In any additional way we specified at the time of information disclosure.

1.7 DATA DISCLOSURE

We only share your information pursuant to this policy and are dedicated to protecting your privacy.
There may be times when automatically collected information or information you directly provided to us may be shared with third-parties and in other instances. Please continue reading so you have a full understanding of how we approach the disclosure of your information.
Please note, the Company may disclose non-personally identifiable and aggregate information concerning our users at any time without restriction.
However, we can disclose personal data to any of the following:
Our affiliates, brand partners, subsidiaries, or other selected partners.
Our service providers, contracted companies or persons (i.e. credit card processing, shipping, analytics companies) as necessary for them to effectuate their services.
Our parties to a corporate transaction involving the company such as a sale of the company or merger and/or acquisition. We aim to be transparent in this process if/when it arises.
As directed by you or to meet the purpose for which you provided the data.

Also, we can disclose your personal data in the following circumstances:
When the law or legal process requires it.
In enforcing our Terms of Use and Terms of Purchase (if applicable).
When enforcing or protecting our rights or the rights of third-parties.

1.8 OPTING OUT

We only want to communicate with you if you want to hear from us. The same goes for our use of your data - we will only use, disclose, or otherwise share your data with your permission.
Please review the following options for opting-out of our data collection, use and communication processes:
You are generally able to disable or refuse to accept cookies on your browser.
If you do not want us to share your data with third-parties, you can unselect that box from any data sharing options when that process is presented to you. You may also email us at hello@meavota.co with the request.
If you do not want to receive marketing and advertising emails including other forms of communication from the Company, you can unselect that box from any data sharing options when that process is presented to you. If you have received an email from us with an unsubscribe option, you may also follow the link and unsubscribe from the marketing material through that process.

1.9 DATA SECURITY

We take data security very seriously. However, with fast-evolving technologies, we cannot guarantee the complete safety and security of your data, but we do put safeguards in place and follow the latest data security strategies.
Please bear in mind that your data security is also your responsibility. You are not allowed to share your password or account information with anyone, especially those you do not know.
Any submission or transmission, whether direct or automated, of your personal data to us is done so at your own risk. The Company is not liable to you for any circumvention of our privacy protections or security systems on our Website.

1.10 CORRECTING YOUR INFORMATION

If your information has changed or you would simply like to review it, you may submit a change request to the Company by email at hello@meavota.co. Please note the Company has the right to refuse to update or delete your personal data if the Company believes such change would violate any law or legal process or if we have reason to believe the requested change is incorrect.

1.11 CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

Changes to our Company’s Privacy Policy are necessary as circumstances and the law change over time. When we update our Privacy Policy we will clearly post the Last Updated Date at the top of this page. If any material changes are made and we have your valid email address on file, we will send you an email notifying you of the change.
Your continued use of the Website means you are agreeing that your data and information will be governed by the most recent updated version of our policy.

1.12 CONTACT

You have successfully reached the end of our Privacy Policy!
We know there was a lot of information to read through, so we are thankful for your time in reviewing our policies and practices. We hope it answered all of your questions regarding how we collect, use, and disclose your data and information.
If you have any questions, feedback or comments please email us at hello@meavota.co.

2. Terms & Conditions

2.1. GENERAL PURPOSE

These Terms of Use (“Terms,” or “Agreement”) that You, the Website user, are entering with Mea Vota Studio ("Company," "we," "us," “our”) govern how you may access and use our Website. The Company and You will collectively be referred to as “Parties,” and each individually as a “Party.”
By accessing our Website, you are agreeing to these Terms and our Privacy Policy, accessed here, which is hereby incorporated by reference. If you do not wish to agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy, or are not legally able to form a binding contract, you must immediately quit using our Website.

2.2 AGE LIMITATIONS

Our Website is offered to users who are at least 13years old. If you are not at least 13 years old, you are not allowed to use our Website. By continuing to use our Website you are representing that you meet the minimum age requirements to form a binding contract in your jurisdiction.

2.3 CHANGING TERMS

We reserve the right to update and revise these Terms at any time without notice to you. The date that these Terms were last updated is noted on the top of this Agreement. Your continued use of the Website after we have updated these Terms indicates your acceptance and agreement to the changes.
Website Changes + Access. As our Company evolves, our Website and its contents will change with it. We reserve the right to delete, withdraw, or edit this Website (and any service or material we provide on the Website) however we see fit, at any time, and without notice. We are not liable to you if the Website or any part of it is unavailable. For example, this may happen when our Website is undergoing an “under construction” phase where we need to make edits, changes, or amendments. Thank you for understanding.
If you are prompted to provide registration information or other details to access the website or any part of it, you are warranting that the information you provide is correct. Further, you agree that any information you provide to us is correct.

2.4 PRIVACY

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. We may use certain information that we collect from you to operate our Company and/or our Website. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand the types of data we collect from you and your devices (“Data”) in connection with your use of our Website and how we use your Data. By continuing to use our Website you are expressing that you agree with how we collect and use your Data as set out in these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2.5 PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

If you choose, or are provided with, a user name, password, or any other piece of information as part of our security procedures, you must treat such information as confidential, and you must not disclose it to any other person or entity. 
You also acknowledge that your account is personal to you and agree not to provide any other person with access to this Website or portions of it using your user name, password, or other security information. We recommend keeping your login credentials and account information private so no other users are able to access it. 
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your user name or password or any other breach of security. You also agree to ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session. 
You should use particular caution when accessing your account from a public or shared computer so that others are not able to view or record your password or other personal information. If you decide to log into your account on a public or shared computer, make sure to log out after your viewing session to help protect your information. 
We have the right to disable any user name, password, or other identifier, whether chosen by you or provided by us, at any time [in our sole discretion for any or no reason, including] if, in our opinion, you have violated any provision of these Terms of Use.

2.6 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

We enjoy sharing and creating valuable content on our Website for all of our users to engage with and enjoy. However, in making this content publicly available, we still hold ALL of the Intellectual Property Rights to the work. Meaning, all intellectual property rights including, but not limited to trademarks, copyrighted material, trade secrets, and other proprietary information are owned by the Company and its designees. The Company has the sole exclusive right to reproduce, share and create derivative works from this intellectual property.  
You understand and agree that you are only allowed to access the Website and our content for your personal, non-commercial use.
We understand and agree that your computer may incidentally and automatically store copies of our content and website for ease of accessing those materials. However, you are not allowed to reproduce, modify, or share the material contained on or downloaded from our Website. 
You may not use the Company’s trademarks including, but not limited to, brand names, logo marks, service marks, designs, slogans, and photograph without written permission from the Company.

2.7 LINKING TO OUR WEBSITE + SOCIAL MEDIA

Thank you for your interest in linking to our Website and/or social media accounts. Before you place a link on your website or another platform, please adhere to these guidelines to ensure our reputation is left intact. 
If you are linking to our Website as a credited source for an article, blog or press, you must include a link to our Website in the cited material. However, no information or content from our Website should be copied in its entirety without express written permission from the Company.
All links to our Website must establish that you do not have any association or endorsement from the Company (absent a separate affiliate, influencer or other written agreement).
Further, you should only link to our Website on a site or social media account that is owned by you and complies with the content guidelines in this Agreement. You agree to immediately remove any and all links at the Company’s request.

2.8 RESTRICTED USES

To aid in keeping our Website more safe and secure for all of its users, we have curated a list of prohibited uses of our Website. Please abide by these restrictions when navigating, browsing, or using our Website in any way. Our Website should only be accessed and used for lawful purposes according to these Terms.
You are not allowed to use the Website:
In violation of any State, Federal or International Laws.
For any discriminatory purpose.
For any purpose in violation of our User Content provision in the Terms, incorporated by reference herein.
For any spoofing, spamming, or impersonating the Company purposes.
To transmit or distribute spam email or messaging.
Further, you may not:
Implement or use any spider, crawler, scraping, bots, or other automated processes to access the Website for any purpose.
Interfere with the Website’s operation in any way including, but not limited to, the use of viruses, malicious codes, attacks or programs.
Bypass or hack authentication processes or gain any unauthorized access to the Website.

2.9 USER SUBMISSIONS

From time to time, our Website may contain features which enable you to submit or post content and material to the Website and/or submit directly to the Company. We prioritize the safety and environment of our Website and require that all your submissions comply with this Agreement.

2.10 ALL USER SUBMISSIONS ARE NON-CONFIDENTIAL

You relinquish to the Company all proprietary rights in the same upon submission. You understand and agree that anything you submit or post through our Website grants the Company and our designees the right to use such material in any capacity for any purpose. 
You understand and agree that you are solely responsible and liable for any submissions you make. The Company will not be held liable in any way for your submissions or posts.

2.11 CONSENT TO USE

By submitting reviews, images, comments, testimonials, or tags to us on any platform including, but not limited to social media and online reviews, you are by default granting us a commercial license and voluntarily releasing us to use your submissions for any reasonable future business use. In doing so, we may use your name and/or photo along with any other publicly acknowledged information that has been revealed by you when referring to your submissions on our Website, marketing materials, guides, and any other platform not expressed in this agreement.

2.12 MONITORING + ENFORCEMENT

We value all user submissions, but we are unable to review all submissions, posts and materials before they are posted to the Website. Therefore, we cannot be held liable for the failure to remove objectionable submissions or posts from the Website. However, the Company may remove user submissions and content for any reason and at its sole discretion without notice to you. Further, the Company may terminate user access to the website for any reason without notice. 
Additionally, you understand and agree that the Company may be required to disclose your identity or personally identifiable information due to third-party claims, legal matters or for other purposes in compliance with law enforcement agencies, court orders or appropriate directives. You agree that the Company will not be liable to you in any way for the disclosure of your identity or other information under the foregoing circumstances.
The Company reserves the right to take legal action against any user, person or entity who violates this Agreement.  

2.13 USER CONTENT GUIDELINES

We care about providing a safe, inclusive space through our Website for users to gather online, share ideas, and consume helpful content.
We will not for any reason tolerate hate speech, sexually explicit materials, copyright infringements, or any number of things listed inside our Content Standards. Please review this list in its entirety before posting or interacting with any users or features on our Website.

User submissions are not allowed to:
Violate any state, federal, or local laws and regulations or promote illegal activities.
Violate any other person or entity’s intellectual property or legal rights.
Contain or encourage any obscene, indecent, sexually explicit or violent material and/or acts.
Contain any hateful, discriminatory or other objectionable content.
Embarrass, stalk, harass, or harm another person.
Misrepresent any person’s identity or organizational affiliation.
Be used for any promotional or commercial purposes including advertising.

The Company’s guidelines for user submissions and interactions are intended to promote our community and Website’s safety. However, the Company is not liable for any content that is not in compliance with these Terms and guidelines. 

If you see content that does follow these Terms, please inform us immediately by contacting us at hello@meavota.co so we can look into this issue and determine how to move forward. Together, we can keep our Website free of language and materials that are intended to hurt, harm, or infringe on the rights of others.

2.14 CONTACT

You have successfully reached the end of our Terms & Conditions!
We know there was a lot of information to read through, so we are thankful for your time in reviewing our Terms & Conditions. If you have any questions, feedback or comments please email us at hello@meavota.co.

3. Terms of Purchase

Thank you for your support and interest in our Products. We are so thankful to have you as a part of our Mea Vota community!

Please review these Terms of Purchase very carefully. By purchasing our products and/or services, you are agreeing to these and are expressing that you have been given reasonable access to review these terms prior to your purchase. These Terms are binding as of the date you purchase or access our products and/or services.

3.1 GENERAL PURPOSE

These Terms are between you (“Purchaser,” “you,” “your”) and Mea Vota Studio (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”) for the purpose of purchasing or otherwise obtaining digital products and/or services (our “Products”) whether through the Company’s website meavota.co or any related domains or subdomains (the “Website”), or in person. The Company and the Purchaser will collectively be referred to as “Parties,” and each individually as a “Party.” 

By selecting “Buy Now,” “Purchase,” or any equivalent phrase on the purchase button, inputting your credit card details, or enrolling in any manner, electronically, verbally, or otherwise, you (“Client”) agree to receive products and/or services from Mea Vota ("Company"). Your purchase binds you into a legally binding agreement with the Company, subject to the following terms and conditions:

3.2 SCOPE OF PRODUCT

Our Products include but are not limited to: digital downloads, templates, presets, products and courses. Please meticulously review each product description and reach out to our to Mea Vota at hello@meavota.com for further questions or clarification. Template customization is not included or assured by Mea Vota as a service with the template purchase. For inquiries about template customization as a service, please contact Mea Vota at hello@meavota.com.

3.3 FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

Mea Vota templates, presets and other digital products are open to third-party customization. If you or your client purchases one of our templates, presets or other digital products, it is intended for use in a single project only. For multiple projects, kindly purchase the appropriate number of individual licenses or contact Mea Vota at hello@meavota.com for custom licensing. When showcasing customized works on social media, please tag @meavota as the template creator.

3.4 PAYMENT

Upon signing this Agreement, the Client commits to paying the Company the full purchase amount for the product, regardless of the chosen payment option at checkout. If a payment plan is chosen, the Client authorizes the Company to charge the card or account used at checkout for all payments in line with the payment plan. The Company reserves the right to collect any outstanding amounts owed by the Client, utilizing legal means as necessary within the law's parameters. The Client is responsible for any fees related to recouping payment, including but not limited to collection fees and attorneys’ fees.

3.5 REFUNDS

Due to the digital and educational nature of our products, refunds are not permitted under any circumstance. Client dissatisfaction with the product does not warrant a refund or exemption from making remaining payments due under this Agreement.

3.6 DISCLAIMER

Testimonials, earnings, or examples displayed on our website or products are illustrative examples only. There is no guarantee of any particular financial outcome based on the use of our products and/or services. The Client acknowledges that Mea Vota does not make representations about future income, expenses, sales volume, or potential profitability or loss resulting from the use of our website, programs, products, or services.

3.7 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

This product contains information that is the intellectual property of Mea Vota and third parties licensing intellectual property to the Company. The Company provides the Client with a non-exclusive, non-transferable single-user license authorizing the Client to use the materials for individual purposes only. The Client may not share, sell, re-use, reproduce, repurpose, or otherwise distribute the Company’s intellectual property without prior written consent. Mea Vota retains all rights to its intellectual property, and nothing in this Agreement transfers ownership of rights to the Client.

3.8 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The information provided through this purchase is offered on an “as-is” basis. Mea Vota makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided through this purchase. Mea Vota will not be liable or held responsible for any losses, injuries, or damages arising from participation in, use of, or reliance on the information provided through this purchase.

3.9 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

By purchasing this product, the Client accepts any and all risks, foreseeable or unforeseeable, arising from such a transaction. The Client agrees that Mea Vota will not be held liable for any damages of any kind resulting or arising from the use or misuse of Mea Vota’s products or services, including but not limited to; direct, indirect, incidental, special, negligent, consequential, or exemplary damages. Client agrees that the use of this Product and/or Program is at the user’s own risk.

3.10 NON-DISPARAGEMENT

By purchasing this product, you agree to refrain from making any statements, whether oral or in writing, that negatively impact Mea Vota’s business, services, products, or reputation.

3.11 ASSIGNMENT

There shall be no assignment of obligations. Neither Party may assign any of its respective obligations under this Agreement without the express written consent of the other Party.

3.12 SEVERABILITY

If any term, provision, covenant, or condition of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

3.13 MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS

This Agreement may be modified or amended at any time and from time to time, but any modification or amendment must be in writing and signed by each party.

3.14 DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in the State of The Netherlands. If Mea Vota is deemed the successful party, it will be entitled to costs and fees incurred in resolving the dispute, in addition to any other relief. Both Parties agree to waive their right to a jury trial. Parties further agree that prior to arbitration, both Parties will make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute without the necessity of outside intervention.

3.15 VENUE AND APPLICABLE LAW

This Agreement shall be governed, construed, and interpreted in accordance with the laws of The Netherlands. Both Parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of and venue in The Netherlands. Any claims or controversies shall be resolved only in the The Netherlands.

3.16 ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties relating to the rights granted and obligations assumed. Any oral representations or modifications concerning this instrument shall be of no force or effect.

3.17 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

All rights not expressly granted in this Agreement are reserved by Mea Vota Studio.