ABOUT:

This business is operated by Rendijs Barkevics, trading as renbarkevics, a self-employed individual (autónomo) registered in Madrid, Spain. Spanish tax identification number: ESZ1722304T. Contact email: hello@renbarkevics.com

Coaching sessions and digital products are sold through Gumroad, which acts as merchant of record for every transaction and is responsible for collecting and remitting all applicable sales tax, VAT and GST worldwide.

Client design services commissioned directly (brand foundation, brand application and ongoing design support) are governed by a separate written contract agreed at the point of engagement, not by these Terms.

PART ONE: TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Nature of the service

I offer one to one coaching sessions covering design software, brand identity, logo design, portfolio review and the practical side of running a freelance design business. Sessions are delivered live over video call.

Coaching sessions are educational and advisory. They are based on my personal experience, professional practice and independent judgement. They are not a design service, and no finished design work, deliverable, file or asset is produced as part of a session unless separately agreed and contracted.

2. Not professional advice

I am not a lawyer, accountant, tax adviser, financial adviser or licensed business consultant.

Sessions may touch on pricing, proposals, client agreements, retainers, invoicing, business structure and similar topics. Everything I share on these subjects is based on my own experience of running a design business in Spain and is offered as general information only. It is not legal, tax, accounting or financial advice.

You should always consult a suitably qualified professional in your own country before:

• Entering into, drafting or amending any client contract or agreement

• Making decisions about business structure, registration or tax

• Making financial commitments based on projected income

• Acting on anything discussed in a session that carries legal or financial consequence

By booking a session you acknowledge this and accept that any actions you take based on information provided are your own responsibility.

3. No professional relationship

Booking a session or purchasing a digital product does not establish any employment, agency, partnership, joint venture or ongoing professional relationship between us. Each session is a standalone engagement.

4. Results disclaimer

Individual results vary. No specific outcome is guaranteed, including but not limited to design improvement, skill acquisition, portfolio performance, client acquisition, income increase, audience growth or business success.

Outcomes depend on many factors outside my control, including your existing skill level, the time you invest, your market, your pricing, your local economy and your own decisions. I make no guarantees regarding the outcome of any session, product or recommendation. Acting on the advice provided is at your own discretion and risk.

5. Booking, payment and scheduling

Sessions are booked and paid for through Gumroad. Payment reserves your slot. A booking is only confirmed once payment has completed successfully.

Session times shown at booking are displayed in your local time zone. It is your responsibility to confirm the correct time and to attend at the scheduled time.

After booking you will receive access to a short intake form. Completing it is optional but strongly encouraged, as it is what allows me to prepare properly. Sessions will proceed whether or not the form has been completed.

6. Rescheduling, cancellations and no-shows

Either party may reschedule a session by giving at least 24 hours notice by email to hello@renbarkevics.com. Rescheduling is free of charge.

If you do not attend a booked session and have not given at least 24 hours notice, the session is considered fulfilled and is not refunded or rescheduled.

If I am unable to attend a session, I will offer you an alternative time. If no mutually workable alternative can be found, you will receive a full refund.

I reserve the right to cancel or decline a booking where these Terms have been breached, or where the requested subject matter falls clearly outside what I am able to help with. In those cases a full refund will be issued.

7. Refund policy

Once a session has taken place, the service is considered fulfilled and no refund will be issued.

Once a session has been booked, the time is reserved for you and other work is turned down for it. For that reason no refunds are offered on booked sessions, other than in the circumstances set out in section 6.

By completing your purchase you expressly request that the service begins to be performed, and you acknowledge that you lose your right of withdrawal under EU Directive 2011/83/EU on consumer rights once the service has been fully performed.

For digital products delivered instantly, all sales are final. By completing your purchase you confirm that digital content was delivered to you immediately upon payment and you expressly waive your right to the 14 day withdrawal period under the same Directive.

Exceptions may be considered only in cases of:

• Technical issues that prevent you from accessing a purchased file and that cannot be resolved

• Accidental duplicate purchases

In these cases please contact hello@renbarkevics.com within 7 days of purchase.

8. Conduct during sessions

Sessions are held in a spirit of mutual respect. I ask that you turn up on time, treat the session as a professional conversation, and give me the same courtesy I give you.

I reserve the right to end a session immediately, without refund, in cases of abusive, discriminatory, harassing or threatening behaviour.

9. Confidentiality

Anything you share with me during a session, including unreleased work, client names, business figures, pricing and commercial plans, is treated as confidential. I will not disclose it to any third party or use it in my own content, teaching or marketing without your prior written permission.

The same applies in reverse. Any working methods, processes, templates or commercial information I share with you during a session are for your own use and should not be republished, resold or presented as your own teaching material.

This obligation does not apply to information that is already public, that you have made public yourself, or that I am required to disclose by law.

10. Recording

Sessions are not recorded by default. If either of us would like to record a session, this requires the clear agreement of both parties beforehand. Any recording made is for the personal reference of the person who requested it and may not be published, shared or redistributed without the written permission of both parties.

11. Intellectual property in sessions

Ideas, directions, feedback and suggestions I give you about your own work during a session are yours to use freely. You do not owe me credit, royalties or ongoing fees for acting on advice given in a session.

My own teaching materials, frameworks, templates, written resources and any files I share with you remain my intellectual property and are licensed to you for personal use only.

12. Digital products

Where digital products (guides, templates, courses, resources and similar) are offered, the following applies.

All content, including written material, images, videos, design elements, templates and brand assets, is the intellectual property of Rendijs Barkevics unless stated otherwise. All rights reserved. By purchasing or accessing a digital product you are granted a non-transferable, non-exclusive licence for personal use.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, redistribute, resell, share or transmit any purchased product in any form

• Translate, adapt, modify or create derivative works based on my content

• Use any content to create competing educational or commercial products

• Share download links, files or product access with anyone else

Where a template or asset is expressly sold or given for use in your own commercial design work, that permitted use is stated in the product description and overrides the restrictions above for that product only.

Unauthorised duplication or distribution may result in legal action under applicable copyright law, including EU copyright law and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

13. Delivery of digital products

Digital products are delivered instantly upon successful payment via a download link provided at checkout and by email. It is your responsibility to provide a valid email address at checkout and to check your spam folder if your delivery email does not arrive.

14. Pricing and payment

All prices are listed in US dollars (USD). Applicable taxes (VAT, GST, sales tax) are calculated and added at checkout based on your country and are collected and remitted by Gumroad as merchant of record.

Prices may change at any time without notice. Once a purchase is completed, the price you paid is final regardless of any future price changes or promotions.

15. Affiliate links

Some recommendations in my content, products and sessions include affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. All recommendations are based on genuine personal use. I will never recommend a tool or product I do not use or believe in.

16. Email communications

By subscribing to my email list, you consent to receiving emails about product launches, new resources, and updates from me. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.

17. Website use

You agree to use my website only for lawful purposes. You may not engage in unauthorised access, automated scraping or data collection, disrupt the site or its servers, or impersonate any individual or entity including me.

All content on the site, including design elements, text, graphics, logos and portfolio work, is my intellectual property or that of my clients and may not be copied, reproduced or distributed without prior written permission.

I aim to keep the site accessible and running smoothly but cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service, and I reserve the right to update, modify or discontinue parts of it at any time.

18. Acceptable use

You agree not to use my products, services or communication channels to harass, abuse, threaten or defame me or any other person, to transmit unlawful content, or to attempt to gain unauthorised access to any files or systems. I reserve the right to refuse service, cancel a booking or withdraw access where these Terms are breached.

19. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Rendijs Barkevics shall not be held liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from any session, product or recommendation

• Any business, financial, commercial or reputational loss resulting from acting on advice given

• Any decisions you make regarding your pricing, clients, contracts, business or career based on information provided

• Any loss of data, files or work arising from following a technical process discussed in a session

• Any interruption, technical failure or loss of service caused by third-party platforms including Gumroad, Google Meet and Google Calendar

You use all information at your own risk. Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death, personal injury caused by negligence, or fraud, where such limitation is not permitted by law.

20. Third-party services and links

My products, sessions, website and communications may reference or link to third-party websites, software and services. I am not responsible for the content, availability, pricing, privacy policies or practices of any third party. Visiting or using these is at your own discretion.

21. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rendijs Barkevics from any claims, liabilities, damages or expenses resulting from your use of my products, services or website, or from your violation of these Terms.

22. Modifications

These Terms may be updated at any time without prior notice. The most current version will always be published with the date of the last update. Continued use of my products, services or website after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

23. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Spain. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Madrid, Spain. Nothing in this clause removes any mandatory consumer protection rights available to you in your country of residence.

24. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

25. Contact

For any questions about these Terms please email hello@renbarkevics.com

PART TWO: PRIVACY POLICY

Rendijs Barkevics (“Ren”, “I”, “me”, “my”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you share when engaging with my business, purchasing my products or using my website. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, what rights you have, and how to contact me.

1. Who is responsible for your information

This business is operated by Rendijs Barkevics, trading as renbarkevics, a self-employed individual (autónomo) registered in Madrid, Spain. For any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact me at hello@renbarkevics.com

2. Personal information collected

I may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to: name, email address, social media handle, company name, and information submitted through contact forms, session intake forms, email subscriptions or product purchases.

Payment information is never collected, seen or stored by me. All payments are processed by Gumroad as merchant of record.

3. Session intake information

When you book a session you are invited to complete a short intake form describing what you need help with, your current level, what you are working on and any links or files you would like me to look at.

This information is used solely to prepare for your session. It is treated as confidential under section 9 of the Terms and Conditions, is never shared with any third party, and is never used in my content, teaching or marketing without your prior written permission.

4. Automatically collected information

When you visit my website or storefront, the following may be collected automatically: IP address, browser type and device information, pages visited and time spent on each page, date and time of visits, and referring URLs. This helps me improve performance and understand how visitors engage with my content.

5. How your information is used

Your information is used only for the following purposes:

• To deliver the products and services you have purchased

• To prepare for and conduct booked sessions

• To respond to your messages, enquiries and contact form submissions

• To send you emails about new products, launches and updates if you have subscribed

• To improve my offerings based on how people engage with them

• To comply with legal and tax obligations under Spanish and EU law

I will never sell, rent or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Legal basis for processing

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the legal bases on which I process your information are: performance of a contract, where processing is necessary to deliver a product or service you have purchased; consent, where you have subscribed to my email list; and legal obligation, where processing is required to meet Spanish tax and accounting requirements.

7. Email subscriptions

If you subscribe to my email list, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email. Your email is stored securely and used only to send you content related to design, learning resources, product launches and updates.

8. Sharing of information

I do not sell, rent or trade your personal information. Information may be shared only with:

• Trusted service providers who assist in processing payments, scheduling or sending communications, including Gumroad as merchant of record

• Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect my legal rights

All third parties are contractually required to maintain confidentiality and data security.

9. International transfers

Some service providers I use, including Gumroad and Google, are based outside the European Economic Area. Where personal data is transferred internationally, it is protected by appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Cookies and tracking technologies

My website and storefront may use cookies and similar technologies to analyse traffic and visitor behaviour, improve functionality and support marketing. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though some features may not function properly without them.

11. Data security

I implement reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While I use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

12. Third-party services used

• Gumroad: processing of all purchases as merchant of record, and hosting of session booking and intake information

• Google Meet and Google Calendar: delivery and scheduling of sessions

• Framer: hosting of my website

• Analytics tools: basic website analytics, where enabled

• Email marketing platforms: managing email subscriptions and newsletters

Each of these services has its own privacy policy, which I encourage you to review.

13. Your privacy rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information I hold about you

• Request that any inaccurate information is corrected

• Request that your information is deleted, subject to legal retention requirements

• Request restriction of processing, or object to processing

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

• Withdraw consent to receive marketing emails at any time

• Lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos) if you believe your rights have been violated

To exercise any of these rights please email hello@renbarkevics.com and I will respond within 30 days.

14. Data retention

Your information is retained only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations or resolve any disputes. Transaction records are retained for the period required by Spanish tax law. Session intake information is retained so I can keep context on people I have worked with, which means I can pick up where we left off if you book again. You can ask me to delete your information at any time by emailing hello@renbarkevics.com Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

15. Third-party links

My products, sessions and website may contain links to third-party websites and tools. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Visiting these links is at your own discretion.

16. Children’s privacy

My products and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 16. If you believe a minor has submitted information to me, please contact me immediately at hello@renbarkevics.com

17. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted with an updated date wherever this policy is published. Continued use of my products, services or website after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

18. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please email hello@renbarkevics.com