Terms of Use
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) set out the agreement between Studio Clothing Ltd, trading as Studio Wholesale (“we”, “us”, “our”), and you (“the customer”, “you”) for the use of our website and the purchase of wholesale products. By creating an account, accessing our website or placing an order, you confirm that you accept these Terms.
We are registered in England and Wales under company number 07219504, with our registered office at 31 Broughton Street, Manchester, England, M8 8LZ.
We supply goods strictly to trade customers only. We do not sell to consumers.
1. Trade-Only Eligibility
1.1 Our website and wholesale services are available exclusively to trade customers such as retailers, boutiques, online sellers and other businesses purchasing goods for resale.
1.2 By registering, you confirm that you are acting in the course of business. Consumer protection laws that apply to individual consumers do not apply to your transactions with us.
2. Account Registration and Approval
2.1 To access wholesale pricing and place orders, you must create an account and provide accurate and complete business details (e.g., business name, registration number, VAT number, contact information and any verification we may request).
2.2 Account approvals are granted at our sole discretion. We may request additional information to verify that you are a legitimate business before activating your account.
2.3 We reserve the right to suspend or deactivate accounts if:
- we believe information provided is inaccurate or misleading;
- we suspect the account is not for genuine business use;
- you breach these Terms or any applicable law.
2.4 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details and for all activity under your account.
3. Acceptable Use of the Website
3.1 You may use the website only for lawful, legitimate business purposes related to the purchase and resale of our goods.
3.2 You must not:
- interfere with or compromise the security of the website;
- upload malicious software, scripts or harmful code;
- scrape, copy or extract content or imagery without our written consent;
- use the website in a way that disrupts normal business operations.
3.3 We may modify, suspend or withdraw the website at any time without liability.
4. Product Information and Pricing
4.1 We make reasonable efforts to ensure product details, descriptions and imagery are accurate. However, variations in colour, fit or design may occur.
4.2 All prices displayed are wholesale prices. Unless stated otherwise, prices exclude VAT, which will be added at checkout along with delivery charges.
4.3 We may update prices, product ranges and minimum order quantities at any time without prior notice.
4.4 All products are offered subject to availability. If an item becomes unavailable, we may cancel that part of your order or offer an alternative.
5. Orders and Contract Formation
5.1 Submitting an order constitutes an offer to purchase goods under these Terms. This does not guarantee acceptance.
5.2 An order is accepted only when we:
- send an order confirmation; or
- dispatch the goods,
whichever occurs first.
5.3 We may cancel or refuse orders where:
- products are unavailable;
- there are pricing or description errors;
- you have outstanding overdue payments;
- we have concerns regarding account legitimacy or misuse.
5.4 You must ensure all order information, including the delivery address, is accurate. We are not responsible for delays or losses resulting from incorrect information.
6. Payment Terms
6.1 Unless credit terms are agreed in writing, all orders must be paid in full at checkout or before dispatch.
6.2 If we grant credit terms, invoices must be paid within the agreed timeframe. We may suspend or revoke credit facilities at any time.
6.3 If payment is late, we may:
- add statutory interest to overdue amounts;
- withhold or cancel pending orders;
- suspend or deactivate your account.
7. Delivery, Risk and Ownership
7.1 Delivery times and charges will be shown at checkout or communicated separately.
7.2 Delivery dates are estimates only. We are not liable for delays outside our reasonable control.
7.3 Risk in the goods passes to you upon delivery to the address provided (or upon collection by you or your carrier).
7.4 Ownership of goods remains with us until full payment is received for all outstanding sums owed.
7.5 Until ownership transfers, you must store goods clearly identifiable as our property and keep them in good condition.
8. Inspection and Faulty Goods Policy (7 Days)
8.1 You must inspect goods immediately upon delivery and notify us of any damage, defects or discrepancies within 7 days.
8.2 Notifications must include order details and clear photographic evidence where relevant.
8.3 Returns are accepted only for goods that are faulty or incorrectly supplied. We do not accept returns for:
- unsold stock;
- change of mind;
- fit or sizing preferences; or
- other non-fault reasons.
8.4 If a fault is confirmed, we may offer (at our discretion):
- a replacement item;
- an alternative product;
- a credit note for the affected goods.
8.5 Returned items must be unused, unworn and in their original packaging unless agreed otherwise.
9. Intellectual Property Rights
9.1 All content on our website — including product photographs, descriptions, logos, graphics and layout — is owned by or licensed to us.
9.2 You may use our product images and descriptions solely for promoting and reselling goods purchased from us.
9.3 Any other reproduction or use requires our written permission.
10. Liability
10.1 Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or any other liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.
10.2 We are not liable for:
- loss of profit, business, revenue or goodwill;
- indirect, special or consequential loss;
- website unavailability or technical failures.
10.3 Our total liability for any claim relating to a specific order will not exceed the amount paid for the goods under that order.
11. Events Outside Our Control
11.1 We are not responsible for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including industrial action, transport disruptions, severe weather, supplier failure or other force majeure events.
12. Suspension or Termination of Accounts
12.1 We may suspend or terminate your account, or cancel orders, if you breach these Terms or if we reasonably suspect misuse, fraud or non-genuine business activity.
12.2 Termination does not affect any rights or obligations accrued up to the date of termination.
13. Changes to These Terms
13.1 We may update or amend these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
13.2 Continued use of our site or placement of orders after changes are published will constitute acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
14.1 These Terms and any disputes arising in connection with them are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
14.2 The courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Studio Wholesale (Studio Clothing Ltd)
31 Broughton Street
Manchester, England, M8 8LZ
Email: info@studioclothing.com