Terms of Service
Last updated: [REQUIRED — BUSINESS OWNER MUST COMPLETE: date of publication]
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of madebydede.co (the "Site") and any purchase you make from Dede, operated by [REQUIRED — BUSINESS OWNER MUST COMPLETE: legal business name and entity type] ("Dede," "we," "us," or "our"). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms.
1. Use of the Site
You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it, or interfere with any other party's use of the Site.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, product designs, photographs, and the overall look and feel (including the hand-drawn "doodle" branding), is owned by or licensed to Dede and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our prior written permission.
"Dede"™ is used as a trademark of the business. [REQUIRED — BUSINESS OWNER MUST COMPLETE: confirm whether "Dede" is federally or state registered as a trademark. If it is not registered, the ™ symbol above is correct; do not use ® unless registration is confirmed.]
[REQUIRED — BUSINESS OWNER MUST COMPLETE: confirm that all fonts, stock imagery, and any third-party design assets used on the Site are properly licensed for commercial ecommerce use.]
3. Products, Pricing, and Product Images
We attempt to display product colors, fabrics, and details as accurately as possible, but actual colors may vary depending on your device's display. We do not warrant that product images are entirely accurate.
Sizing information provided on the Site is intended as a general guide. You are responsible for reviewing available sizing information before ordering, and we are not responsible for orders placed in the wrong size.
We attempt to ensure that pricing on the Site is accurate, but errors may occur. If we discover a pricing error on an order you've placed, we will contact you before charging you and give you the option to confirm the order at the correct price or cancel it.
4. Order Acceptance and Cancellation
Your order is an offer to purchase. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason, including suspected fraud, errors in product or pricing information, or issues with inventory availability. If we cancel an order after payment has been collected, we will issue a refund.
5. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to: violate any applicable law; attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems; interfere with the security of the Site; use automated means to access the Site without our permission; or use the Site to transmit harmful code.
6. Third-Party Services
The Site may use or link to third-party services, including our ecommerce platform (Shopify), payment processors, and our SMS marketing provider (Postscript). We are not responsible for the practices or content of third-party services, which are governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
7. Disclaimers
THE SITE AND ALL PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, EXCEPT WHERE SUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE NOT PERMITTED BY LAW.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DEDE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM US. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT(S) GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
[FLAGGED FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW: This limitation-of-liability clause is a standard placeholder. Enforceability varies significantly by state, and some states restrict how broadly liability can be limited for consumer transactions. Have this section reviewed by a licensed attorney before relying on it.]
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Dede harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site.
10. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [REQUIRED — BUSINESS OWNER MUST COMPLETE: your state, typically the state where your business is legally organized/registered], without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
[FLAGGED FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW: No arbitration agreement, class-action waiver, or mandatory dispute venue clause has been included here, per instruction. Many ecommerce businesses add one of these; whether you should is a legal decision that depends on your risk profile and should be made with an attorney, not inferred from a template.]
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be directed to us via our Contact page.
These Terms are a general template and have not been reviewed by an attorney. They do not constitute legal advice. We recommend having them reviewed by a licensed attorney — particularly the limitation of liability and dispute resolution sections — before relying on them, and updating the bracketed sections above before publishing.