TERMS OF SERVICE
OVERVIEW
This website is operated by ELLY CHOU. Throughout the site, the terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to ELLY CHOU.
ELLY CHOU offers this website, including all information, tools, products, and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here.
By visiting our site and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”), including any additional terms, conditions, and policies referenced herein or available by hyperlink.
These Terms apply to all users of the site, including without limitation browsers, customers, vendors, merchants, and contributors of content.
Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access the website or use our Services.
Any new features or tools added to the website will also be subject to these Terms. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates to this page. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Our website is hosted through Squarespace, which provides the online platform that allows us to present and sell our products and Services.
SECTION 1 — ONLINE STORE TERMS
By agreeing to these Terms, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or jurisdiction of residence, or that you have given permission for any minor dependents under your care to use this site.
You may not use our products or Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, nor may you violate any applicable laws in your jurisdiction, including copyright or intellectual property laws.
You must not transmit viruses, malicious code, or other harmful material.
A breach or violation of these Terms may result in termination of your access to our Services.
SECTION 2 — GENERAL CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to refuse Service to anyone for any lawful reason at any time.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, access to the Service, or any content on the website without express written permission from ELLY CHOU.
The headings used in these Terms are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms.
SECTION 3 — ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on our website is accurate and current. However, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or up to date.
The material provided on this website is for general informational purposes and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting more complete or timely sources where appropriate.
We reserve the right to modify the content of the website at any time without obligation to update any particular information.
SECTION 4 — MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES
Prices for our products are subject to change without notice.
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service, or any part of it, at any time without notice.
We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.
SECTION 5 — PRODUCTS OR SERVICES
Certain products or Services may be available exclusively online through our website.
Products may be available in limited quantities and may only be returned or exchanged in accordance with our Return Policy:
[LINK TO RETURN POLICY]
We make every reasonable effort to display the colors, details, dimensions, and images of our jewelry as accurately as possible. However, we cannot guarantee that your device or monitor will display colors exactly as they appear in person.
Because many jewelry details are delicate and small, slight variations in appearance, finish, texture, stone placement, pearl appearance, or color may occur.
We reserve the right to limit the sales of our products or Services to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction where permitted by law.
We may limit the quantities of any products or Services offered.
All product descriptions and prices are subject to change at any time without notice.
We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time.
We do not guarantee that every product will meet every individual expectation or preference.
SECTION 6 — ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order placed with us.
We may, in our discretion, limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, household, or order. These restrictions may apply to orders placed under the same customer account, payment method, billing address, or shipping address.
If we modify or cancel an order, we may attempt to notify you using the email address, billing information, or contact details provided at checkout.
You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made through our website.
You agree to promptly update information, including your email address and payment information, when necessary so that we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed.
For additional information, please review our:
[LINK TO RETURN POLICY]
SECTION 7 — THIRD-PARTY TOOLS AND SERVICES
We may provide access to third-party tools, software, payment providers, analytics providers, shipping services, social platforms, or other services that we do not directly control.
Your use of third-party tools and services is at your own discretion and may be subject to the terms and privacy policies of those third parties.
We are not responsible for the operation, availability, or content of third-party services.
We may introduce new Services, tools, or website features in the future. These will also be subject to these Terms.
SECTION 8 — THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Certain content or Services available through our website may include links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for examining or evaluating third-party websites, and we do not warrant or accept responsibility for their content, accuracy, products, policies, or services.
Please review the policies of any third-party website before engaging in transactions with them.
Questions or concerns regarding third-party products or services should be directed to the applicable third party.
SECTION 9 — USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK, AND SUBMISSIONS
If you send us feedback, suggestions, reviews, photographs, ideas, proposals, or other materials, you represent that you have the right to provide that content.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, you grant us permission to use feedback and submissions for legitimate business purposes, including improving our Services.
We may remove content that we determine is unlawful, abusive, misleading, infringing, obscene, defamatory, or otherwise inappropriate.
You agree that your submissions will not violate any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other proprietary rights.
You may not impersonate another person, use a false email address, or otherwise mislead us regarding the origin of any submission.
You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of any content you submit.
SECTION 10 — PERSONAL INFORMATION
Your submission of personal information through our website is governed by our Privacy Policy:
[LINK TO PRIVACY POLICY]
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information associated with your use of our website and Services.
SECTION 11 — ERRORS, INACCURACIES, AND OMISSIONS
Occasionally, information on our website may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions relating to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, shipping charges, delivery estimates, availability, or other information.
We reserve the right to correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update information or cancel orders if information is inaccurate, including after an order has been submitted, where permitted by law.
We are not obligated to update or clarify information except as required by applicable law.
SECTION 12 — PROHIBITED USES
You may not use the website or its content:
for unlawful purposes;
to solicit others to participate in unlawful acts;
to violate applicable laws or regulations;
to infringe upon our intellectual property rights or the rights of others;
to submit false or misleading information;
to upload or transmit malicious code;
to collect or track the personal information of others without authorization;
to spam, phish, scrape, crawl, or otherwise misuse the website;
to interfere with the security or operation of the website; or
for any purpose that violates these Terms.
We reserve the right to terminate access to our Services for prohibited activity.
SECTION 13 — DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
We do not guarantee that your use of our Service will always be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
We do not warrant that all results obtained through use of the Service will always be accurate or reliable.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website, Services, and products are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, except where otherwise expressly stated.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ELLY CHOU and its owners, employees, contractors, service providers, affiliates, and representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website, Services, or products.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
SECTION 14 — INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless ELLY CHOU and its owners, affiliates, employees, contractors, service providers, and representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms, violation of applicable law, or infringement of the rights of a third party.
SECTION 15 — SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law.
The unenforceable portion will be deemed severed from these Terms and will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.
SECTION 16 — TERMINATION
These Terms remain effective unless terminated by either you or us.
You may stop using our Services at any time.
We may terminate or restrict your access to the Service if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or applicable law.
Any obligations or liabilities incurred before termination will survive termination where applicable.
SECTION 17 — ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with any policies or operating rules posted on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and ELLY CHOU regarding your use of the Service.
They supersede prior or contemporaneous agreements or communications regarding your use of the Service.
Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
SECTION 18 — GOVERNING LAW
These Terms and any separate agreements through which we provide Services will be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws of the United States and the applicable state laws governing ELLY CHOU.
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SECTION 19 — CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
You may review the most current version of these Terms at any time on this page.
We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting revisions to our website.
It is your responsibility to review this page periodically.
Your continued use of the website or Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
SECTION 20 — CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions regarding these Terms of Service may be sent to:
ELLY CHOU
hello@ellychou.com