Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully before using the website located at https://thewed.com/ (the "Website") operated by THEWED LLC, a limited liability company registered in the State of New York, United States, with its principal office at 447 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013, USA (the "Company", "THE WED", "we", "us", or "our").

By accessing or using the Website in any way — including browsing content, submitting materials, purchasing products, or subscribing to our newsletter — you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must stop using the Website immediately.

These Terms apply to all visitors, readers, couples, vendors, venues, and any other individuals or entities who access or use the Website, regardless of their country of residence. Additional terms may apply to specific services, such as membership packages, and are governed by our separate Public Offer Agreement available at https://thewed.com/offer-agreement.

1. About THE WED

1.1 The Platform. THE WED is an online wedding magazine and vendor directory for the wedding industry, accessible at https://thewed.com/. The Website publishes curated editorial content including wedding features, trend reports, and industry news, and maintains a directory of leading wedding vendors and venues worldwide, including wedding planners, photographers, stylists, florists, stationery designers, bridal designers, fine jewelers, venues, and resorts. The Website also offers annual trend guide publications for purchase and a newsletter. The Website is accessible to users globally.

1.2 Neutral Platform. THE WED operates as a neutral editorial platform and digital media outlet. We are not a wedding service provider, vendor, venue, or agent. We are not a party to any agreement, transaction, or interaction between users of the Website and any vendor, venue, photographer, or other third party listed or featured on the Website. We have no control over the quality, accuracy, safety, legality, or availability of any services offered by vendors or venues listed on the Website, and we accept no responsibility or liability in connection with any such services.

1.3 No Accounts. The Website is view-only for the general public. We do not offer user registration or personal accounts to couples, readers, or general visitors. Vendor and venue profiles are created and managed by THE WED on behalf of paying clients, in accordance with our Public Offer Agreement.

2. Acceptance of Terms and Eligibility

2.1 Acceptance. By accessing or using the Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age, that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement, and that your use of the Website does not violate any applicable law or regulation in your country of residence. If you are accessing the Website on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2.2 Minors. The Website is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has accessed the Website or provided personal data, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take appropriate steps to address the situation.

2.3 Changes to Terms. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will endeavor to notify newsletter subscribers by email. Your continued use of the Website after any changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

3. Website Content and Intellectual Property

3.1 Ownership. The Website contains different categories of content with different ownership. THE WED's own intellectual property — including its editorial writing, brand identity, logo, graphic design, layout, software, and original text (collectively, "THE WED Content") — is owned by THEWED LLC and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All rights in THE WED Content are reserved. However, photographic, visual, and creative content published on the Website, including wedding photographs, venue imagery, and editorial photography, is owned by its respective creators — primarily photographers and other creative professionals — and is published by THE WED under license or permission granted through the content submission process. THE WED does not claim ownership of third-party creative works published on the Website.

3.2 Limited License to Users. Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view THE WED Content for your personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not include the right to download, copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, display, sell, or create derivative works from any THE WED Content without our prior written consent.

3.3 Trademarks. THE WED, the THE WED logo, and all related graphics, logos, service marks, and trade names used on the Website are trademarks of THEWED LLC and may not be used without our prior written permission in connection with any product, service, or in any manner likely to cause confusion or that disparages or discredits THE WED.

3.4 Prohibited Uses. You agree not to use the Website or THE WED Content for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent; not to use any automated tools, bots, scrapers, spiders, or similar means to access, extract, or collect any content or data from the Website; not to frame or mirror any part of the Website without our authorization; not to modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from any part of the Website or its content; not to use THE WED Content to train, fine-tune, or otherwise develop any artificial intelligence or machine learning model without our prior written consent; and not to remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices on the Website.

3.5 User-Submitted Content. Certain content on the Website, including vendor and venue descriptions, photographs, and reviews, is submitted to us by vendors and venues or their authorized representatives (collectively, "Submitted Content"). The Company does not independently verify the accuracy or completeness of Submitted Content and makes no representations or warranties in that regard. Responsibility for the accuracy and legality of Submitted Content lies solely with the party who submitted it, in accordance with our Public Offer Agreement.

3.6 Third-Party Creative Content. All photographic, visual, and creative works published on the Website — including but not limited to wedding photographs, venue and event imagery, styled shoot photography, and editorial imagery — are the exclusive intellectual property of their respective creators, including photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals. THE WED publishes such works on the basis of permissions and licenses granted through the content submission process and does not claim any ownership interest in third-party creative works. The publication of any photograph or creative work on the Website does not transfer, waive, or diminish the rights of the original creator in that work. Users may not download, reproduce, share, or use any photograph or creative work appearing on the Website without obtaining prior written permission directly from the rights holder. THE WED accepts no liability for any unauthorized use of third-party creative works by users of the Website.

4. Vendor and Venue Directory

4.1 Directory Listings. The Website features a directory of wedding vendors and venues. Listings are created by THE WED on behalf of paying clients and are subject to our editorial standards and Public Offer Agreement. Inclusion in the directory is not an endorsement by THE WED of any vendor or venue, their services, or their suitability for any particular purpose.

4.2 Reviews. Vendor and venue profiles on the Website may include reviews. These reviews are provided by the vendors and venues themselves and are published by THE WED as submitted, subject to our editorial discretion. THE WED does not independently verify the authenticity or accuracy of any review. We do not write reviews on behalf of vendors or venues. The presence of reviews on the Website does not constitute an endorsement by THE WED of any vendor, venue, or the content of any review.

4.3 Review Standards. By submitting a review for publication, the submitting party represents and warrants that the review is truthful, accurate, and not misleading; that it does not infringe any third party's rights; that it does not contain defamatory, offensive, or unlawful content; and that they have the right to submit it for publication. THE WED reserves the right to decline, edit, or remove any review at its sole discretion, without notice or liability.

4.4 No Transactional Role. THE WED is not involved in and accepts no responsibility for any transactions, bookings, communications, or agreements made between users and vendors or venues found through the Website. Any such interactions are solely between the user and the relevant vendor or venue, and THE WED shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or dispute arising from such interactions.

5. Newsletter

5.1 Subscription. The Website offers a newsletter to which visitors may subscribe by providing their email address. By subscribing, you consent to receiving periodic emails from THE WED containing editorial content, industry news, promotions, and updates about our services.

5.2 Opt-Out. You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter email, or by contacting us at [email protected]. We will process your unsubscribe request promptly. Please note that unsubscribing from the newsletter does not affect any transactional communications related to a purchase you have made.

5.3 Anti-Spam. We do not send unsolicited commercial emails. All newsletter communications are sent only to individuals who have actively subscribed. We comply with applicable anti-spam laws, including the CAN-SPAM Act (United States) and equivalent legislation in other jurisdictions.

6. User Conduct

6.1 Permitted Use. You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of any third party or restrict or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Website.

6.2 Prohibited Conduct. You agree not to use the Website to post, transmit, or distribute any content that is false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, or unlawful; not to impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity; not to engage in any conduct that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party's use of the Website; not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or any system or network connected to it; not to use the Website in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations, including those of your country of residence; and not to engage in any form of discrimination, harassment, or hate speech directed at any individual or group.

6.3 Nondiscrimination. THE WED is committed to being an inclusive platform for the entire wedding community. Discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or any other protected characteristic is strictly prohibited on the Website and in any interaction facilitated by it.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

7.1 Third-Party Links. The Website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or other online resources. These links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement by THE WED of any third-party website or its content, products, or services. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party website. You access third-party websites entirely at your own risk and should review their applicable terms and privacy policies.

7.2 Third-Party Services. The Website integrates with certain third-party services to deliver its functionality, including Stripe for payment processing and Google Drive for digital product delivery. Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. THE WED is not responsible for the acts or omissions of any third-party service provider.

7.3 Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about how visitors use the Website, including pages visited, time spent on the Website, and general geographic location. This data helps us understand and improve the Website's performance and user experience. Google Analytics data is processed by Google in accordance with Google's privacy policy. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH IT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES, UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR USEFULNESS OF ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING VENDOR AND VENUE LISTINGS, REVIEWS, OR DIGITAL PRODUCTS. YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND ANY CONTENT OR PRODUCTS OBTAINED THROUGH IT IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THEWED LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR SUCCESSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, OR REPUTATIONAL HARM, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, ANY CONTENT OR PRODUCTS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE, ANY VENDOR OR VENUE LISTED ON THE WEBSITE, OR ANY TRANSACTION OR INTERACTION FACILITATED BY THE WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE EXTENT THE COMPANY IS FOUND LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT DAMAGES, ITS TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED UNITED STATES DOLLARS (USD $100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO THE COMPANY IN THE THREE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless THEWED LLC and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and successors from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or related to: your use of or access to the Website; your violation of these Terms; your violation of any applicable law or regulation; any content you submit to the Website, including vendor reviews; your infringement of any third party's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights; or any transaction or interaction between you and a vendor or venue found through the Website.

11. Privacy and Data Protection

11.1 Privacy Policy. Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://thewed.com/privacy-policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data, and sets out your rights in relation to that data. Please read the Privacy Policy carefully.

11.2 Global Users. The Website is accessible globally. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, Australia, or any other jurisdiction with specific data protection laws, your rights in relation to your personal data are described in our Privacy Policy, which includes provisions addressing compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the Australian Privacy Act, among others.

11.3 Cookies and Analytics. We use cookies and similar technologies on the Website, including Google Analytics, to understand how the Website is used and to improve its performance. For full details of our cookie practices and your opt-out options, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

11.4 Newsletter Data. Personal data collected in connection with newsletter subscriptions, including your email address, is used solely for the purpose of sending the newsletter and related communications from THE WED. We do not sell or share newsletter subscriber data with third parties for marketing purposes. You may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe at any time as described in Section 5.2.

12. Copyright Infringement

THE WED respects intellectual property rights and expects all users and clients to do the same. If you believe that any content on the Website infringes your copyright, please notify us in writing at [email protected] with the following information: your name and contact details; a description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed; a description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on the Website; a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and a statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf. We will review all notices and take appropriate action, which may include removing the allegedly infringing content while the matter is investigated.

13. Modifications to the Website

THE WED reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website or any part of it at any time, with or without notice, including the removal of any content, listings, features, or Digital Products. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Website or any part of it. We may also update, revise, or remove any vendor or venue listing, editorial content, or Digital Product from the Website at our sole discretion.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.

14.2 Informal Resolution. If you have a dispute with THE WED arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website, we encourage you to contact us first at [email protected] so that we can try to resolve the matter informally. We will make reasonable efforts to address your concern within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving your written notice.

14.3 Dispute Resolution for Vendors and Venues. Any disputes arising between THE WED and vendors or venues in connection with paid services are governed exclusively by the dispute resolution provisions set out in our Public Offer Agreement, including the binding arbitration clause contained therein.

14.4 Disputes with General Users. For disputes with general users, readers, or couples arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Website, the parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York, New York, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, THE WED reserves the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

14.5 Limitations Period. Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Website must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues, regardless of any applicable statute of limitations. Claims not brought within this period are permanently barred.

14.6 Class Action Waiver. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AGREE THAT ANY CLAIM OR DISPUTE AGAINST THE COMPANY SHALL BE BROUGHT ONLY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

15. International Use

The Website is controlled and operated from the United States. THE WED makes no representation that the Website or its content is appropriate or available for use in all countries. If you access the Website from outside the United States, you do so at your own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable local laws, including import and export regulations, data protection laws, and consumer protection legislation. THE WED reserves the right to restrict access to the Website from any country or region at any time and for any reason.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and, where applicable, our Public Offer Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and THE WED with respect to your use of the Website and supersede all prior communications and agreements on the same subject matter.

16.2 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms on any occasion shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or our right to enforce it in the future. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing by an authorized representative of the Company.

16.4 Assignment. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms freely, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, upon notice to you.

16.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. These Terms do not confer any rights or remedies on any third party.

16.6 Language. These Terms are written in English, which is the sole governing language. Any translation is provided for convenience only and has no legal effect.

16.7 Headings. Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to these Terms or the Website, please contact us at:

THEWED LLC
447 Broadway, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10013, USA
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://thewed.com/