Terms of service

1. Acceptance of Terms

 

  • Purpose: States that by using your website or purchasing products, the user agrees to abide by the ToS.

  • Key Clauses: A statement that continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the terms, including any future updates.

 

2. Privacy Policy & Data Use

 

  • Purpose: Explains how you collect, use, and protect customer data (e.g., email addresses, payment information).

  • Key Clauses: Links directly to your separate Privacy Policy (which is a legal requirement) and confirms that use of the site is also governed by that policy.

 

3. Product & Pricing Information

 

  • Purpose: Defines your responsibility regarding the accuracy of product listings.

  • Key Clauses:

    • A declaration that you try to be as accurate as possible, but colors and descriptions may vary due to monitor settings or handmade nature (very important for bangles!).

    • A clause reserving the right to correct errors or update product information without prior notice.

    • Details on your right to change prices at any time.

 

4. Ordering, Payment, and Fulfillment

 

  • Purpose: Covers the mechanics of a sale.

  • Key Clauses:

    • When a contract of sale is formed (usually only after you ship the goods, not just when the order is placed).

    • Details on accepted payment methods.

    • Your right to refuse or cancel an order at your sole discretion (e.g., if inventory runs out).

 

5. Shipping, Returns, and Exchanges

 

  • Purpose: Outlines the specific policies customers need to know after a purchase.

  • Key Clauses: Links to your separate, detailed Shipping Policy and Returns/Refund Policy. This is often just a summary with links to the full documents.

 

6. Intellectual Property (IP)

 

  • Purpose: Protects your brand, product designs, and website content.

  • Key Clauses:

    • A statement that all content on the site (images, logos, text, designs) is your property or licensed to you.

    • Prohibits users from copying, reproducing, or using your content without explicit written permission.

 

7. Limitation of Liability & Disclaimer

 

  • Purpose: Shields your business from excessive claims for damages. This is a critical legal section.

  • Key Clauses:

    • A statement that the website and products are provided "as is," without warranties.

    • A statement limiting your liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (e.g., a customer can only sue for the cost of the bangles, not for lost income because they were late for an event).

 

8. Governing Law

 

  • Purpose: Specifies which state or country's laws will be used to resolve any dispute.

  • Key Clauses: Defines the jurisdiction "These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of [TELANGANA]