Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: October 30, 2026
Welcome to By Valerie Jana, operated by Locals World LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").
These Terms & Conditions govern your use of https://byvaleriejana.com (the "Website") and any services, consultations, or professional engagements provided through By Valerie Jana.
By accessing this Website, submitting an inquiry, booking a consultation, purchasing a service, or entering into a client engagement, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Website or purchasing our services.
1. About the Business
By Valerie Jana is the professional brand and consulting practice of Valerie Jana, operated by Locals World LLC.
We provide professional services that may include:
Brand strategy and consulting.
Creative direction and brand development.
Public relations and marketing strategy.
Business development and partnership opportunities.
Retail introductions and outreach.
Creative campaigns, content direction, and brand positioning.
Other consulting and creative services as described in individual proposals or service agreements.
Services, deliverables, scope, timelines, and pricing may vary depending on the engagement.
2. Booking and Consultations
Complimentary clarity calls and paid consultations may be available through the Website or third-party booking platforms.
By booking a consultation, you agree to:
Provide accurate contact and booking information.
Arrive on time and be prepared for the scheduled session.
Give reasonable notice if you need to reschedule.
Respect the scheduled appointment duration.
Consultations are intended to provide professional insight, recommendations, and strategic guidance. A consultation does not automatically establish an ongoing client relationship or guarantee future services.
3. Payments and Fees
All service fees, deposits, payment schedules, and applicable expenses will be communicated before the start of an engagement.
Unless otherwise specified in a written proposal or agreement:
Payment is due according to the terms presented at booking or purchase.
Deposits may be required to secure project dates or begin work.
Work may not begin until the required payment has been received.
Additional work outside the agreed scope may incur additional fees.
Approved third-party expenses, production costs, travel, shipping, or other project-related expenses may be billed separately.
Payments may be processed through third-party providers, including Square.
You agree to provide accurate billing information and authorize the applicable payment processor to charge the payment method you provide.
4. Refunds, Cancellations, and Rescheduling
Because consulting and creative services involve reserved time, preparation, and customized professional work, all purchases are subject to the cancellation and refund terms communicated at the time of purchase.
Unless otherwise stated in writing:
Completed consultations and services are non-refundable.
Deposits for confirmed projects are non-refundable once work has commenced or time and resources have been committed.
Requests to reschedule should be made at least 24 hours before a scheduled consultation.
Missed appointments or cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice may be considered forfeited.
If we need to cancel or reschedule, we will make reasonable efforts to arrange an alternative appointment or provide an appropriate refund for services not delivered.
Nothing in these Terms limits any refund or cancellation rights that cannot legally be waived.
5. Scope of Services and Client Responsibilities
Each consulting or creative engagement will be based on the scope of work outlined in the applicable proposal, invoice, booking description, or written agreement.
Clients are responsible for:
Providing accurate and timely information.
Supplying necessary materials, assets, access, and approvals.
Reviewing deliverables and providing feedback within agreed timelines.
Communicating project changes or additional requests.
Obtaining any necessary permissions, licenses, or rights for materials they provide.
Requests outside the agreed scope may require a revised proposal, additional fees, or an adjusted timeline.
We reserve the right to pause work if necessary information, approvals, or payments are outstanding.
6. No Guarantee of Results
Our services provide professional consulting, creative direction, strategy, introductions, and recommendations.
While we work toward meaningful business outcomes, we do not guarantee specific results, including:
Increased revenue or sales.
Retail placements or wholesale agreements.
Press coverage, media exposure, or publicity.
Brand partnerships or sponsorships.
Audience growth, engagement, or social media performance.
Business funding, investment, or commercial success.
Results depend on numerous factors beyond our control, including market conditions, client implementation, third-party decisions, and business operations.
Any examples, testimonials, or previous client results are illustrative and should not be interpreted as guarantees of future outcomes.
7. Intellectual Property and Ownership
All original materials published on this Website, including written content, editorial features, photographs, graphics, branding, concepts, frameworks, designs, and other creative materials, are owned by or licensed to Locals World LLC or the applicable rights holders unless otherwise stated.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, or commercially use our intellectual property without prior written permission.
For client projects:
Ownership and usage rights for custom deliverables will be established in the applicable proposal or written agreement.
Unless otherwise agreed, our pre-existing methods, frameworks, processes, templates, and proprietary materials remain our intellectual property.
Clients may not resell, distribute, or repurpose proprietary materials provided during consulting engagements without written authorization.
Portfolio use, case studies, and public presentation of client work will be subject to the applicable agreement and any confidentiality commitments.
Clients retain ownership of materials and intellectual property they independently provide, subject to any licenses necessary for us to perform the agreed services.
8. Confidentiality
We respect the confidentiality of information shared during consulting engagements and professional collaborations.
We will take reasonable steps to protect non-public business information shared with us and will not knowingly disclose confidential client information without permission, except where disclosure is required by law or necessary to provide agreed services.
Clients are also responsible for respecting confidential business information, proprietary methods, and materials shared during an engagement.
Any additional confidentiality requirements should be documented in a separate written agreement.
9. Third-Party Services and Introductions
Some services may involve introductions to retailers, boutiques, hospitality businesses, media outlets, designers, vendors, collaborators, or other third parties.
We do not control the decisions, policies, performance, or actions of third parties.
An introduction, referral, recommendation, or outreach effort does not guarantee a business relationship, placement, partnership, sale, or other commercial outcome.
Clients are responsible for reviewing and entering into their own agreements with third parties unless otherwise agreed in writing.
10. Website Use and Acceptable Conduct
You agree to use this Website lawfully and respectfully.
You may not:
Use the Website for fraudulent, unlawful, or misleading purposes.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems.
Copy, scrape, or reproduce Website content for commercial purposes without permission.
Interfere with the Website's functionality or security.
Submit harmful, abusive, or malicious content through our forms or communication channels.
We reserve the right to restrict access to the Website where necessary to protect our business, users, or intellectual property.
11. External Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, booking platforms, payment processors, social media accounts, or other external resources.
We are not responsible for the content, availability, policies, or practices of those third-party websites.
Your use of external websites is subject to their own terms and conditions.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Locals World LLC and Valerie Jana will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this Website or participation in our services.
We are not responsible for business decisions, financial losses, missed opportunities, or commercial outcomes resulting from the use or implementation of our recommendations.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Locals World LLC, Valerie Jana, and their applicable representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, and reasonable expenses arising from your misuse of the Website, violation of these Terms, infringement of third-party rights, or breach of your obligations under an applicable service agreement.
This provision applies to the extent permitted by applicable law.
14. Termination of Services
We reserve the right to decline, suspend, or terminate a professional engagement if a client breaches an agreement, fails to make required payments, engages in unlawful or abusive conduct, or otherwise makes the engagement unreasonable or impractical to continue.
Any outstanding payment obligations and applicable cancellation terms will remain subject to the relevant written agreement.
15. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.
Any legal disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services will be handled in the appropriate courts with jurisdiction, subject to applicable law.
16. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by law.
17. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, services, or business inquiries, please contact:
Locals World LLC
Operating as By Valerie Jana
Website: https://byvaleriejana.com
Email: BYVALERIEJANA@GMAIL.COM