Website Terms of Use

1. Introduction & Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to www.totemworldwide.co (the "Site"), owned and operated by TOTEM Worldwide Ltd ("TOTEM," "the Agency," "we," "us," or "our"), a company registered in England and Wales under Company Registration Number 16190048, with its registered office at Office Suite 3, Shrieves Walk, Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, CV37 6GJ.

These Website Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Site, including all content, visual assets, portfolio case studies, press releases, client lists, and interactive features available on or through it.

By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our related policies:

• Our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we process personal data;
• Our Cookie Policy & Settings, which details tracking technologies deployed across the Site;
• Our Legal Notice & Company Information;
• Our Advertising & Influencer Ethics Policy; and
• Our Modern Slavery Statement.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue your use of the Site immediately.

2. Eligibility & Permitted Scope of Use

• B2B Purpose: This Site is an informational corporate showcase designed for brand representatives, media professionals, editors, stylists, talent agents, production partners, and prospective clients seeking commercial communications, VIP management, and event production services.
• Capacity: By using this Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction) and possess the legal authority to accept these Terms on your own behalf or on behalf of the commercial entity you represent.

3. Intellectual Property Rights & Brand Protection

3.1 Ownership of Agency Content

All elements comprising the Site—including visual design, page layouts, text copy, graphic assets, logos, brand identities, custom typography, code, lookbooks, and campaign case summaries (collectively, "Agency Content")—are the exclusive intellectual property of TOTEM Worldwide Ltd or our licensors, protected under the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, the French Intellectual Property Code (Code de la propriété intellectuelle), and international copyright treaties.

3.2 Client Assets, Trademarks & Media Credits

• Photographic works, campaign video showreels, designer garments, luxury accessories, and brand logos featured in our portfolio belong exclusively to the respective brand clients, talent, photographers, or partner agencies credited.
• Such materials are exhibited on this Site strictly under license, authorization, or for portfolio and editorial demonstration purposes.
• Displaying these works does not grant you any license, assignment, or right to use, republish, or commercially exploit any third-party trademark, likeness, or copyright.

3.3 Limited License to Access

TOTEM grants you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable license to access and display Agency Content on your personal computer or mobile device solely for internal informational and evaluation purposes. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, broadcast, modify, or create derivative works from any Site content;
• Download, store, or republish high-resolution campaign photography, talent imagery, or video reels without explicit written consent from TOTEM; or
• Frame, inline-link, or mirror any portion of the Site within another digital platform.

3.4 Prohibition on AI Scraping & Data Mining

In accordance with Article 4 of the European Union Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market (Directive (EU) 2019/790), the French Intellectual Property Code, and applicable UK copyright frameworks, TOTEM Worldwide Ltd expressly reserves its rights against the automated extraction, text and data mining (TDM), web scraping, screen scraping, or ingestion of any imagery, campaign video, talent likeness, or editorial copy on this Site for the training, refinement, or testing of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, machine learning models, or automated image/text generation tools. Any unauthorized data extraction or scraping will be treated as an intentional copyright infringement.

4. Restricted & Prohibited Uses

When using the Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site in any manner that violates applicable local, national, or international laws, including UK and French commercial and criminal statutes;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our hosting infrastructure, content management systems, private server endpoints, client portal, client preview decks, or restricted digital vaults;
• Introduce viruses, Trojans, worms, logic bombs, ransomware, or other malicious code;
• Conduct denial-of-service (DoS or DDoS) attacks against the Site;
• Use automated tools, spiders, bots, or scripts to monitor or copy pages or collect user data without prior written permission;
• Submit falsified, misleading, or abusive information through our contact, press desk, or recruitment forms; or
• Harvest, scrape, or extract email addresses (including hello@, privacy@, or press@) for unsolicited commercial communications, bulk marketing, or spam campaigns.

5. Portfolio Case Studies & Information Accuracy

• Demonstration of Services: The case studies, event coverage, red-carpet photography, and press metrics shown on the Site illustrate past creative projects, activations, and media outcomes delivered by TOTEM. Past campaign outcomes do not constitute a binding guarantee of identical media impressions, editorial placements, or commercial results for future client engagements.
• Informational Purpose Only: The content hosted on the Site is provided for general background and marketing demonstration only. It does not constitute formal commercial, public relations, legal, or financial advice.
• No Offer of Contract: The presentation of agency services on the Site does not constitute a binding commercial offer. All client retainers, project engagements, VIP bookings, and event activations are subject to separate, bespoke Master Services Agreements (MSAs) or commercial terms of business negotiated directly with TOTEM Worldwide Ltd.

6. Password-Protected Decks & Portals

Certain areas of the Site (such as private pitch decks, unreleased campaign previews, portals, or confidential chat forums) may be secured by client passwords or restricted URLs:

• Any credentials issued to you are strictly confidential and personal to your organization.
• You must not disclose, share, or redistribute private access credentials or restricted links to third parties without prior authorization.
• TOTEM reserves the right to terminate access credentials immediately and without notice if unauthorized sharing or an embargo breach is identified.

7. Hyperlinks & Third-Party Platforms

• Outbound Links: The Site may contain links directing you to external websites, including client retail stores, media publications, talent agency registries, or social media platforms (such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Vimeo, or YouTube). These links are provided for reference only. TOTEM exercises no operational or editorial control over external sites and accepts no liability for their content, security, or data handling practices. Accessing external platforms is done entirely at your own risk.
• Inbound Links: You may link to our homepage (www.totemworldwide.co) from an industry publication, portfolio directory, or professional portfolio, provided that:
• The link is fair, lawful, and does not damage or exploit our commercial reputation;
• You do not suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement by TOTEM where none exists; and
• The linking site adheres to standard commercial ethics and does not host defamatory, unlawful, or offensive material.

8. Warranties & Disclaimers

• "As Is" Basis: The Site and all Agency Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without representations or warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory.
• Availability: While we endeavor to maintain consistent uptime, we do not warrant that the Site will operate uninterrupted, error-free, securely, or free from server outages, defects, or computer viruses. TOTEM reserves the right to suspend, withdraw, or restrict access to all or part of the Site for operational, maintenance, or security reasons at any time without notice.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law in England and Wales and the European Union:

• Exclusion of Consequential Losses: Neither TOTEM Worldwide Ltd, nor its directors, officers, employees, contractors, or agents, shall be liable to any user, whether under contract, tort (including negligence), statutory breach, or otherwise, for:
• Loss of profits, sales, commercial contracts, or revenue;
• Business interruption, loss of business opportunity, or anticipated savings;
• Loss of goodwill, brand reputation, or standing;
• Loss, corruption, or compromise of data; or
• Any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the access to, use of, or inability to use this Site or reliance on its contents.
• Total Liability Cap: To the extent permitted by law, TOTEM Worldwide Ltd’s aggregate financial liability arising out of or in connection with your browsing of this Site shall be capped at £100 (one hundred pounds sterling).
• Statutory Exceptions: Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by the laws of England and Wales.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TOTEM Worldwide Ltd, its directors, officers, employees, and licensors from and against any third-party claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal and accounting fees) arising from:

• Your breach of these Terms;
• Your violation of any third-party copyright, trademark, privacy, or proprietary right; or
• Your misuse of the Site, unauthorized automated scraping, or deliberate attempts to compromise platform security.

11. Data Protection & Privacy

Any personal data collected through your navigation of the Site, subscription forms, or contact points is processed in strict compliance with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR (2016/679), and the French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés).

Please consult our Privacy Policy for detailed disclosures regarding data processing, international data transfers, and individual statutory rights, and our Cookie Policy & Settings for management of tracking preferences.

12. Modifications to the Site & Terms

TOTEM reserves the right to amend, update, or replace these Terms at our discretion. Any revisions will take effect immediately upon publication on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued access to or use of the Site after revisions are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

13. Severability & Entire Agreement

• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable by an arbitrator or competent court, that specific provision shall be deemed severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain fully valid, enforceable, and in force.
• No Waiver: No failure or delay by TOTEM in exercising any right, power, or legal remedy under these Terms shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right.
• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Legal Notice, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy, constitute the complete agreement between you and TOTEM Worldwide Ltd regarding the access and use of the public Site.

14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

• Governing Law: These Terms, their subject matter, formation, and any non-contractual disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with them or the Site, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
• Exclusive Jurisdiction: The commercial and civil courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the access to the Site.
• International Visitors: If you access the Site from outside the United Kingdom (including France, Spain, or elsewhere in the European Union), you do so on your own initiative and remain responsible for compliance with any applicable local mandatory consumer or public order laws.

15. Contact & Formal Notices

For questions regarding these Terms, requests for asset reproduction, or formal legal notices, please contact:

TOTEM Worldwide Ltd, Office Suite 3, Shrieves Walk, Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, CV37 6GJ

General Communications: hello@totemworldwide.co

Legal & Data Protection: privacy@totemworldwide.co

Website: www.totemworldwide.co