Terms of Service
Last updated: May 2026
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using this website. By accessing or continuing to use this website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the website.
Our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your personal information, forms part of these terms and can be read at https://emmalkurran.co.uk/privacy-policy
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Emma L Kurran, trading as Still Growing Botanical Studio (illustration services) and Emma L Kurran (speaking and talks). References to "we", "us", or "our" in these terms refer to Emma L Kurran.
We are based in England, United Kingdom.
If you have any questions about these terms, you can contact us at: emma@emmalkurran.co.uk
2. What This Website Offers
This website provides:
A portfolio of original illustration work
Information about illustration commission services
A contact form for commission and speaking enquiries
Written blog content relating to botanical illustration and research
The option to sign up to receive a newsletter by email
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Our Content
All illustrations, artwork, images, written content, blog posts, and other materials published on this website are the original work of Emma L Kurran and are protected by copyright under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and applicable international copyright law.
You may not reproduce, copy, download, share, publish, or use any illustration, image, or written content from this website without our prior written permission. This applies whether or not the content is watermarked.
3.2 What You May Do
You are welcome to:
Share a link to this website or to individual pages
Share our content on social media using the share functions provided, provided the work is clearly attributed to Elk Illustrations and a link back to this website is included
3.3 Commissioned Work
Where we create original artwork for you under a commission agreement, the licensing terms for that artwork will be set out in a separate written agreement between us. These Terms of Service do not grant you any licence to use commissioned work beyond what is agreed in writing.
4. Blog Content
The blog content published on this website is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we take care to research the botanical facts we share, nothing on this website constitutes professional scientific, medical, or horticultural advice. You rely on any information provided entirely at your own risk.
5. Commission Enquiries
Using the contact form on this website to submit a commission enquiry does not constitute a contract or guarantee of work. A commission agreement only comes into effect when both parties have confirmed the terms of the project in writing.
We reserve the right to decline any commission enquiry without explanation.
The personal information you provide via the contact form (your name, email address, and message) will be used solely to respond to your enquiry. For full details of how we handle this information, please see our Privacy Policy at https://emmalkurran.co.uk/privacy-policy
6. Newsletter
If you choose to sign up to our newsletter, you are agreeing to receive periodic emails containing botanical facts, updates on our work, and related content.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter email. We will never share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Our use of your personal data in connection with the newsletter is governed by our Privacy Policy, which you can read at https://emmalkurran.co.uk/privacy-policy
7. Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or reference. We have no control over the content of those websites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
8. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
This website and its content are provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law:
We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any content on this website
We accept no liability for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, arising from your use of or reliance on this website or its content
We do not guarantee that this website will be available at all times or free from errors or viruses
Nothing in these terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any other matter that cannot legally be limited.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of this website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Still Growing Botanical Studio is a trading name of Emma L Kurran, based in England, United Kingdom.