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Legal Notice, Intellectual Property & Online Shopping Terms and Conditions

Effective date: October 2026
Website: www.lulasclan.com
Brand: Lulasclan
Founder & Creative Director: Bonolo Chepape
Jurisdiction: Republic of South Africa

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Lulasclan.

Lulasclan is an independent design-led brand dedicated to creating original textile designs, homeware, objects and visual expressions inspired by cultural heritage, research, craftsmanship and contemporary African design.

All content, products, creative works and materials presented through Lulasclan, including those available on www.lulasclan.com, are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

By accessing this website, purchasing our products, downloading our materials or engaging with our brand, you agree to respect the intellectual property, creative ownership and commercial rights associated with Lulasclan.

This notice establishes the terms governing the use of our website, brand identity, designs, products, imagery and creative materials.

2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP

Unless otherwise expressly stated, all intellectual property appearing on this website and associated with Lulasclan is owned by, licensed to, or otherwise lawfully used by Lulasclan.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Original textile patterns, prints, motifs and surface designs.
The Lulasclan Visual Lexicon and its evolving library of shapes, forms and design systems.
Illustrations, drawings, artwork, sketches and design compositions.
Product concepts, designs, constructions and creative interpretations.
Scatter cushions, table linen, placemats, runners, throws, bags, accessories and other product designs.
Brand identity, logos, monograms, typography and graphic elements.
Product photography, campaign imagery, videos and creative direction.
Written content, product descriptions, storytelling and editorial material.
Packaging, catalogues, presentations and marketing materials.
Website design, layout, content and visual assets.

All original creative works are protected, where applicable, under the Copyright Act 98 of 1978, the Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993, the Designs Act 195 of 1993 and other applicable intellectual property laws.

Copyright protection applies automatically to qualifying original works. Registration is not a prerequisite for copyright protection in South Africa.

No part of this website or its creative content may be reproduced, distributed, commercially exploited or otherwise used without prior written permission from the relevant rights holder.

3. PROHIBITION OF COPYING, PLAGIARISM & DESIGN IMITATION

Lulasclan takes the unauthorised copying, imitation and appropriation of original creative work seriously.

You may not:

Copy, trace, reproduce or recreate Lulasclan textile designs or artwork.
Extract, replicate or reproduce individual motifs, shapes or elements from our original designs for commercial purposes.
Reproduce our patterns through digital printing, weaving, embroidery, tufting, illustration or other manufacturing techniques without permission.
Create derivative products that substantially reproduce protected original artwork or design elements.
Present Lulasclan's original creative work as your own.
Use our designs as reference material to develop substantially copied commercial products.
Reproduce our product designs, compositions or distinctive visual arrangements for commercial exploitation.
Remove copyright notices, ownership identifiers or attribution from our materials.

Giving credit to Lulasclan does not constitute permission to reproduce, commercially exploit or adapt our work.

Plagiarism, misrepresentation of authorship and unauthorised commercial imitation may result in legal action where the conduct infringes applicable rights.

4. PROTECTION OF THE LULASCLAN VISUAL LEXICON

The Lulasclan Visual Lexicon represents an evolving body of original research, visual development, design exploration and creative intellectual property.

Its individual original artworks, drawings, compositions, pattern arrangements, illustrations, publications and documented design outputs are protected to the extent provided by applicable law.

The Visual Lexicon is not a public design resource or an unrestricted library of commercially available motifs.

No individual, company, manufacturer, designer, retailer or third party may:

Extract or reproduce designs from the Visual Lexicon for commercial use.
Digitise, download, trace or reconstruct protected artwork.
Use the library as a source for competing product development.
Incorporate Lulasclan artwork into another brand's collections.
Repackage, redistribute or commercialise any part of the library.
Present its original creative outputs as independently developed work.

Access to, viewing of or engagement with the Visual Lexicon does not transfer ownership or grant commercial usage rights.

Any licensing arrangement must be negotiated and confirmed through a separate written agreement.

5. NO REBRANDING, WHITE-LABELLING OR MODIFICATION

Lulasclan products and creative works may not be reproduced or commercially repurposed under another identity without express written authorisation.

Without prior written permission, no third party may:

Rebrand Lulasclan products under another business or trading name.
Remove, replace or alter Lulasclan branding, labels or ownership identifiers for commercial purposes.
Manufacture identical or substantially copied products under a different brand.
Sell Lulasclan designs as private-label or white-label products.
Modify, recolour, resize or adapt protected artwork for commercial resale.
Incorporate Lulasclan designs into another company's product range.
Present our original designs as exclusive designs belonging to another designer, manufacturer or retailer.

The purchase of a finished Lulasclan product does not constitute the purchase or transfer of its underlying intellectual property.

6. NO SUBLICENSING, ASSIGNMENT OR COMMERCIAL EXPLOITATION

No rights to Lulasclan intellectual property are transferred through the purchase of physical products or access to this website.

Unless expressly authorised through a separate written agreement, you may not:

Sublicense Lulasclan artwork or designs.
Assign or transfer intellectual property rights to another party.
Grant manufacturers, suppliers or third parties permission to reproduce our designs.
Use our designs to manufacture products for another business.
Incorporate our artwork into commercial collections.
Sell, distribute or otherwise commercially exploit digital copies of our creative materials.
Grant another business rights to use our brand assets or intellectual property.

All licensing, collaboration, manufacturing and reproduction arrangements must be governed by a separate written agreement identifying the permitted designs, territory, duration, usage, fees and applicable restrictions.

7. RESALE, WHOLESALE & DISTRIBUTION

Lulasclan products are sold for personal use unless otherwise agreed under an authorised wholesale, retail or distribution arrangement.

The purchase of a Lulasclan product does not grant the purchaser the right to manufacture copies, reproduce its design, remove its branding for commercial misrepresentation or claim ownership of its intellectual property.

Unauthorised commercial activities include:

Manufacturing replicas of Lulasclan products for resale.
Reproducing Lulasclan designs for competing product ranges.
Selling counterfeit products represented as authentic Lulasclan merchandise.
Misrepresenting another product as an original Lulasclan creation.
Using Lulasclan branding to promote products not manufactured or authorised by Lulasclan.

Lawful resale of genuine products acquired through legitimate channels remains subject to applicable consumer, trade mark and other relevant laws. Any authorised wholesale or reseller relationship must comply with the applicable written commercial agreement.

8. BRAND IDENTITY, PHOTOGRAPHY & MARKETING CONTENT

All original brand assets, photography, videos and marketing materials created for or owned by Lulasclan are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not download, reproduce, redistribute, publish, commercially use or manipulate our:

Logos and brand marks.
Product photographs and campaign images.
Editorial and lifestyle photography.
Videos, reels and behind-the-scenes content.
Social media graphics and marketing campaigns.
Product descriptions and original written stories.
Catalogues, presentations and promotional materials.

This restriction includes using Lulasclan imagery to advertise another company's products, manufacture replicas or create the impression of an official partnership or endorsement.

Sharing publicly available Lulasclan content through the original platform's sharing functionality is permitted where the platform allows it and appropriate attribution is retained. This does not grant permission to download and republish our content independently.

9. TRADEMARKS & BRAND MISREPRESENTATION

Lulasclan, its associated brand identifiers, logos, monograms, collection names and other distinctive brand elements may be protected by registered or unregistered trade mark rights.

No individual or entity may use the Lulasclan name, logo or other protected brand identifiers in a manner that:

Suggests an unauthorised commercial relationship.
Implies an official partnership, endorsement or distribution agreement.
Misrepresents the origin of products.
Causes confusion with the Lulasclan brand.
Damages the reputation or goodwill associated with Lulasclan.

Nothing on this website grants permission to register, appropriate or commercially exploit Lulasclan brand identifiers.

10. MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS & CREATIVE COLLABORATORS

Manufacturers, suppliers, designers, contractors, production partners and collaborators who receive access to Lulasclan designs, artwork, prototypes or creative materials must use such materials strictly within the scope of their authorised engagement.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, they may not:

Retain or reproduce designs for independent commercial use.
Manufacture additional quantities beyond authorised production orders.
Sell production overruns, seconds or unauthorised copies.
Share designs, production files or technical specifications with third parties.
Use Lulasclan artwork for their own marketing or portfolios without permission.
Develop competing products using confidential Lulasclan materials.

All confidential information and creative assets must be handled in accordance with applicable confidentiality, intellectual property and contractual obligations.

Separate non-disclosure, manufacturing, assignment and licensing agreements may impose additional obligations.

11. ONLINE SHOPPING & PRODUCT INFORMATION

Lulasclan aims to ensure that all product descriptions, prices, photographs and product specifications presented on the website are accurate.

However, customers acknowledge that:

Product colours may vary slightly depending on screen settings and device displays.
Handmade and individually produced items may have minor variations.
Dimensions and specifications are provided as accurately as reasonably possible.
Product availability may change without notice.
Product images are representative of the product and may include styling elements not included in the purchase.

Any variations in materials, craftsmanship or finish that are consistent with the described nature of a product do not necessarily constitute defects.

Nothing in this section excludes statutory consumer rights.

12. PRICING, PAYMENTS & ORDERS

All prices displayed on the Lulasclan website are stated in the currency indicated at checkout.

Orders are subject to stock availability, payment confirmation and acceptance by Lulasclan.

Lulasclan reserves the right to correct genuine pricing or listing errors and to contact customers where an order requires clarification.

Where an order cannot be fulfilled, the customer will be notified and any applicable refund will be processed in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws.

Customers are responsible for ensuring that their delivery information is correct and complete.

13. WEBSITE USE & THIRD-PARTY CONTENT

The Lulasclan website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms and external services.

Lulasclan is not responsible for the content, privacy practices or security of external websites that are not operated by us.

Users agree not to:

Interfere with the operation or security of our website.
Attempt unauthorised access to website systems.
Upload malicious software or harmful material.
Use website content for unlawful commercial activities.
Misrepresent their identity or relationship with Lulasclan.

14. PRIVACY & PERSONAL INFORMATION

Lulasclan respects the privacy of its customers and website visitors.

Personal information collected through the website, including names, contact details, delivery addresses and transaction information, will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

Personal information will be handled for legitimate business purposes, including processing orders, facilitating deliveries, responding to enquiries and fulfilling legal obligations.

For further information regarding the collection, storage, use and protection of personal information, customers should consult our separate Privacy Policy.

15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lulasclan shall not be liable for losses arising from:

Unauthorised use of the website by third parties.
External website failures or service interruptions.
Delays caused by third-party courier or customs services.
Circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Nothing in these terms excludes liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, gross negligence where applicable, or any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under South African law.

16. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT & LEGAL REMEDIES

Lulasclan reserves the right to take appropriate legal action where its intellectual property, brand identity, confidential information or commercial interests are unlawfully infringed.

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, this may include:

Formal cease-and-desist notices.
Requests for immediate removal of infringing material.
Applications for urgent interdictory relief.
Claims for damages or other appropriate monetary remedies.
Recovery of legally recoverable legal costs.
Complaints or proceedings before relevant authorities.
Other remedies available under applicable South African or international law.

Any unauthorised reproduction, distribution, commercial exploitation or misrepresentation of protected Lulasclan intellectual property may give rise to legal consequences.

17. INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION

Lulasclan operates from South Africa and may conduct business internationally.

Our intellectual property may receive protection in other countries through applicable international conventions, national intellectual property legislation, registered rights and contractual arrangements.

Any international use of Lulasclan designs, artwork or brand assets must be authorised in accordance with the applicable laws and licensing agreements.

18. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Subject to applicable consumer protection legislation and the jurisdiction of competent courts, disputes relating to the use of this website, Lulasclan products or intellectual property shall be dealt with under the applicable laws of South Africa.

19. AMENDMENTS TO THIS NOTICE

Lulasclan reserves the right to update or amend this Legal Notice and its associated website terms where necessary to reflect changes in business operations, products, legislation or intellectual property protection requirements.

The latest version published on www.lulasclan.com will apply from its stated effective date, subject to applicable law.

20. CONTACT & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ENQUIRIES

For copyright enquiries, licensing requests, wholesale opportunities, collaboration proposals, permissions or reports of suspected intellectual property infringement, please contact:

LULASCLAN

Website: www.lulasclan.com

Email: orders@lulasclan.com

Business: Lulasclan

Founder & Creative Director: Bonolo Chepape

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

All original creative works, designs, artwork, patterns, visual materials, photography, written content and brand assets are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

No unauthorised reproduction, copying, adaptation, commercial use, rebranding, sublicensing or distribution is permitted without prior written authorisation from the relevant rights holder.

Lulasclan — Originality, authorship and creative ownership matter.