Company identification
These terms and policies govern the relationship between Devota LLC ("Devota", "the Company", "we"), a limited liability company registered in the State of Florida, and its clients.
Contact: hello@devotabeauty.com
I. Terms and Conditions of Service
1.1 Acceptance of the terms. By booking, paying a deposit or receiving any service offered by Devota through our website, booking platform or in person, you ("the client") declare that you have read, understood and accepted these Terms and Conditions in their entirety, together with the other policies contained in this document. If you do not agree with any part, you must refrain from booking or receiving the services.
1.2 Definitions.
"Services": the beauty services described in section 1.3 and on the website at the time of booking.
"Deposit": the partial, non-refundable payment (except in the cases provided for) that confirms the booking.
"Balance": the difference between the total price of the service and the deposit, payable on the day of the appointment.
"Chemical / technical services": brow lamination and design, tinting, lash lift and hair-by-hair lash extensions, among others that involve the application of adhesives or chemical products.
1.3 Description of the services. Devota provides professional beauty services including, among others: makeup (events, brides, quinceañeras, social and special effects/Halloween); brow design, waxing and lamination; brow and lash tinting; lash lift; hair-by-hair lash extensions; hair styling; and individual or group makeup classes. The details, duration and price of each service are described on the website at the time of booking and form part of these terms.
1.4 Nature of the services and informed acceptance. Some of the services offered by Devota —in particular brow lamination, tinting and design, lash lift and hair-by-hair extensions— involve the use of products, adhesives or chemical substances applied to sensitive areas close to the eyes. By booking and receiving these services, the client acknowledges that she has been informed of their nature and of the risks described in Part III, and that she chooses to receive them freely and voluntarily, having read and accepted the informed consent (Annex A) before the appointment.
The client acknowledges that these services are provided without a state professional license and accepts receiving them under that condition.
1.5 Eligibility and minor clients. The services are intended, as a general rule, for persons over 18 years of age. As an exception:
- A person under 18 years of age may only receive makeup services (for example, quinceañeras or events) with the authorization, presence and signature of the parent or legal guardian throughout the entire appointment.
- Devota reserves the right not to provide chemical or technical services (lash lift or extensions, brow lamination or tinting) to persons under 18 years of age, due to their greater risk of sensitivity. Where they are provided to a minor with express authorization, section 3.7 shall apply.
The signature or acceptance by the parent or guardian of a minor client means that they accept these terms on behalf of the minor and on their own behalf.
1.6 Nature of the services and expectations of results. Beauty services are personal and subjective. The result depends on factors specific to each client (type and condition of skin, hair, brows and lashes; previous treatments; aftercare; and individual expectations). Devota undertakes to provide the services with professional diligence, but does not guarantee a result identical to reference photographs, filters or portfolio examples, nor the exact duration of an effect (for example, retention of a lash lift or the longevity of extensions), which varies from person to person.
1.7 Obligations of the client.
- To provide truthful and complete information about her health, allergies and previous treatments (section 3.1).
- To arrive free of makeup on the area to be treated when the service requires it, and to follow the preparation instructions communicated by Devota.
- To follow the aftercare instructions (section 3.4); failure to do so may affect the result and safety.
- To treat staff with respect. Devota may suspend or refuse a service in the event of abusive conduct, with no right to a refund of the deposit.
1.8 Modifications to these terms. Devota may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. The version in force will be published on the website with its date of last update. Use of the services after an update implies acceptance of the version in force.
1.9 Governing law, jurisdiction and dispute resolution. These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, USA, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protection rules. The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute in good faith through direct communication. Failing this, the dispute shall be submitted to the competent state or federal courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to whose jurisdiction and venue the parties submit.
1.10 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision of this document invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain fully valid and enforceable, and the affected provision shall be construed to the maximum extent permitted by law so as to reflect the original intent of the parties.
II. Bookings, Deposits, Cancellations, No-Shows and Refunds
2.1 Place of service and confidentiality of the address. The services are provided at Devota's private studio. For safety and privacy reasons, the exact address is not published: it is shared with the client once the booking is confirmed. For on-location services (for example, brides), the location is coordinated directly with the client.
2.2 Bookings. Appointments are booked through the platform enabled on Devota's website. The booking is considered confirmed only once the corresponding deposit has been received.
2.3 Deposit. To confirm the booking, payment of a deposit in dollars is required, the amount of which is specific to each service and is indicated together with its description and duration on the website (for example, $15 for brow design, $50 for event makeup, $150 for a group makeup class). The deposit is applied to the total price of the service; the remaining balance is paid on the day of the appointment. Except in the cases set out in this policy, the deposit is non-refundable.
2.4 Cancellations and rescheduling. The minimum notice periods for cancelling or rescheduling without losing the deposit depend on the type of service:
Standard services (brows, lashes, social makeup): at least 24 hours in advance.
Group makeup class, individual class and Signature combos: at least 48 hours.
Bridal services and quinceañera makeup: at least 72 hours, given that they block the entire day in the schedule and usually require travel coordination.
Cancellations or rescheduling requested within the applicable period will allow rescheduling at no cost or a refund of the deposit, as applicable. Requests made outside these periods do not give rise to a refund of the deposit.
One (1) single rescheduling per booking is permitted, requested within the applicable window and subject to schedule availability. A second request, or any request outside that window, will be treated as a cancellation and will not give rise to a refund of the deposit.
2.5 No-show. If the client does not attend the appointment without prior notice, the deposit will not be refundable, and any new appointment will require a new deposit.
2.6 Late arrivals. A grace period of 15 minutes applies. After that time, Devota may, at its discretion, reschedule the appointment or reduce the scope of the service to fit the time available, without this giving rise to any right to a refund or price reduction.
2.7 Scheduling surcharge. Bridal service and quinceañera makeup appointments beginning before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. will carry an additional surcharge of $80, payable together with the balance of the service. Any other surcharge (for travel, number of people or special scheduling) will be communicated and agreed in writing before the appointment.
2.8 Force majeure. Neither party will be liable for failures arising from causes beyond its reasonable control, including hurricanes, tropical storms, weather emergencies, utility outages, illness or incapacity of the professional, or orders of authority. In such cases, Devota will offer to reschedule the appointment at no cost or, at the client's choice, a refund of the deposit. This provision does not give rise to any additional liability for either party.
2.9 Touch-ups and satisfaction. If the client is not satisfied with any aspect of the service, she must communicate this during the appointment or within the following 24 hours, with photographs where applicable. Devota may offer, at its discretion, a reasonable adjustment or touch-up. This courtesy does not amount to a right to a refund and does not apply where the result is affected by failure to follow aftercare instructions or by conditions not disclosed by the client.
2.10 Refunds. Refunds that are due under this policy will be made using the same original payment method, within a reasonable period from the request. Given the personal nature of the services, no refunds are granted for services already provided.
2.11 Chargebacks. The client undertakes to contact Devota first in order to resolve any dissatisfaction before initiating a chargeback with her bank or card issuer. Initiating a chargeback for a service actually provided, or for a deposit that is non-refundable under this policy, will be considered a breach of these terms, and Devota may submit this document and the appointment records as evidence of the transaction.
III. Informed Consent, Health and Release of Liability
3.1 Health declaration and consent. Before receiving any chemical or technical service, the client declares that she has truthfully disclosed allergies, sensitivities, eye or skin conditions, pregnancy or breastfeeding, recent dermatological treatments, and any other relevant condition. The client understands that omitting this information may increase the risk of reactions and releases Devota from liability arising from undisclosed information.
3.2 Patch test. For lash lift, hair-by-hair extensions, brow lamination and tinting, Devota recommends carrying out a patch test between 24 and 48 hours before the appointment, due to the risk of reaction to adhesives and products. If the client decides not to carry out the test, she must record this in writing (Annex A) and assume the associated risk.
3.3 Disclosed risks. The client understands that, despite the application of good practices, these services carry risks including, among others: irritation, redness, swelling, allergic reactions, eye or skin sensitivity, and —in rare cases— more intense reactions. The client accepts these risks as inherent to the services.
3.4 Aftercare. The client undertakes to follow the aftercare instructions given to her by Devota. Failure to follow these instructions may affect the result, the duration of the effect and safety, and releases Devota from liability for results attributable to such failure.
3.5 RELEASE OF LIABILITY.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE CLIENT RELEASES AND DISCHARGES DEVOTA LLC, AS WELL AS ITS STAFF, FROM ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARISING FROM THE PROVISION OF THE SERVICES, INCLUDING ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE, PROVIDED THAT THE SERVICES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE TERMS AND WITH THE TRUTHFUL INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE CLIENT.
THIS RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO —AND NOTHING IN THIS DOCUMENT IS INTENDED TO LIMIT— LIABILITY FOR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT, NOR THE RIGHTS THAT THE LAW GRANTS TO THE CLIENT AND THAT CANNOT BE WAIVED.
The client declares that she has read and understood this release before receiving the service.
3.6 Indemnification. The client undertakes to hold Devota harmless against third-party claims resulting from false or incomplete information provided by her, or from breach of these terms or of the aftercare instructions.
3.7 Minor clients. Where a service is provided to a person who is a minor with the authorization of her parent or legal guardian, the latter acknowledges and accepts the inherent risks of the activity on behalf of the minor. The client and her representative understand that, under Florida law, an adult's authorization covers inherent risks, and that certain rights of the minor cannot be waived. The legal representative signs the consent in Annex A and accompanies the minor throughout the entire appointment.
IV. Image Use Authorization
4.1 Devota may take photographs or videos of the results of the services for its portfolio, social media and promotional materials. The client may object to this use at any time by communicating this in writing to hello@devotabeauty.com, without this affecting the provision of the service.
4.2 The use of the image of a minor client requires the express authorization of the parent or legal guardian, granted in Annex A.
4.3 A client who has authorized the use of her image may revoke that authorization going forward; the revocation does not require the withdrawal of materials already published or printed, although Devota will endeavor to accommodate reasonable requests.
V. Privacy Policy
5.1 Data we collect. In order to book and provide the services, Devota collects contact details (name, telephone, email), booking information and, where applicable, health information relevant to the safety of the service (allergies, sensitivities).
5.2 Health data. The health information shared by the client is treated as sensitive information and is used solely to provide the services safely. Devota is not a health care provider and this data is not subject to HIPAA, but it is handled confidentially.
5.3 Use of the information. The data is used to manage bookings, provide the services, communicate with the client and —only with her consent— send promotions. The client may withdraw marketing consent at any time.
5.4 Third parties. The website and bookings operate on third-party platforms (for example, Shopify and the booking application), which process certain data in accordance with their own policies. Payments are processed through payment providers; Devota does not store full card details.
5.5 Cookies. The website may use cookies and similar technologies for its operation and analytics. The client may manage cookies from her browser settings.
5.6 Rights of the client. The client may request access to, correction of or deletion of her data by writing to hello@devotabeauty.com.
5.7 Minors. Devota does not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years of age. The data of a minor client is managed with the authorization of her legal representative.
5.8 Retention and security. Devota retains data for as long as necessary to provide the services and comply with its obligations, and applies reasonable measures to protect it. Consents and appointment records may be retained as supporting documentation for the transaction.
VI. Consumer Protection Notice (Florida)
Devota operates in accordance with the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA). Nothing in these terms limits the rights that Florida law grants to consumers and that cannot be waived. For any concern, the client may contact Devota at hello@devotabeauty.com before turning to other authorities.