These Terms govern your use of builtbywinters.ie. By visiting or interacting with this site (including submitting the contact form), you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. These Terms cover the website itself; if we agree to work together on a project, a separate Client Services Agreement applies and governs the build, deliverables, payment, intellectual property, and liability for that engagement.
1. Who I am
Built by Winters is the trading name of Ciarán Winters, a sole-trader web designer based in Dublin and Wicklow, Ireland. Contact: ciaran@builtbywinters.ie.
2. What this site is for
This site is a portfolio and contact point for the Built by Winters web design business. It provides general information about packages, pricing, process, and a way to enquire about working together. It is not a transactional store and no fees are charged through the site itself.
3. Use of the site
You agree to use the site in good faith. That means: you will not attempt to interfere with how the site runs, probe its security, or load it abusively; you will not submit content through the contact form that is unlawful, defamatory, or designed to mislead; and you will not use the site or its content to impersonate Built by Winters or imply endorsement.
4. Intellectual property
All site content — written copy, layout, design, code, images of past work, and the Built by Winters branding — is owned by Ciarán Winters and protected by Irish and international copyright law. You may view and share links to public pages of the site. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, or adapt the site's content for commercial use without prior written consent. Client logos and case-study images that appear in the Portfolio belong to the respective businesses and are shown with their permission.
5. No professional advice
Information on this site (package descriptions, pricing guidance, blog posts, FAQ answers, chatbot responses, and so on) is general in nature. It is not legal, financial, regulatory, or business advice. For a specific recommendation, please contact me for a quote. Indicative prices shown on the site may change; a binding quote is only what is confirmed to you in writing after our initial conversation.
6. Third-party links
The site may link to third-party websites or services (LinkedIn, WhatsApp, the Irish Data Protection Commission, and so on). I am not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or privacy practices of any third-party site.
7. Disclaimer and liability
I take reasonable care to keep the site accurate and available, but I make no warranty that it will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that the information will be suitable for your particular purpose. To the maximum extent permitted by Irish law, my total liability arising from your use of this site (excluding any signed Client Services Agreement, which has its own liability terms) is limited to €100. I am not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential loss. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, death, or personal injury, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under Irish law.
8. Privacy and data
How I handle data submitted through the site is set out in the Privacy Policy. What is stored on your device is set out in the Cookie Policy.
9. Changes to these Terms
I may update these Terms occasionally. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of Ireland. The Irish courts have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the use of this site.
11. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Email ciaran@builtbywinters.ie.
Data Controller: Ciarán Winters trading as Built by Winters (sole trader), Dublin and Wicklow, Ireland. ciaran@builtbywinters.ie.