Terms of service

Common Things Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 9, 2023

Welcome to Common Things! This website is operated by Common Things (referred to as "we," "us," or "our"). We provide this website and its services to you, the user, under the following terms and conditions ("Terms of Service"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service, including any additional terms, conditions, policies, and notices referenced herein or accessible via hyperlinks. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and contributors of content.

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using our website. Your continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions stated herein, please refrain from accessing the website or using any of its services.

Changes to Terms of Service

We may update and revise these Terms of Service to reflect changes in our operations, legal requirements, or other reasons. The most recent version will be posted on our website, along with the "Last Updated" date. It is your responsibility to periodically review this page for any updates or changes. Your continued use of the website following the posting of any modifications constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Overview

Our website is hosted on Shopify Inc., which provides the e-commerce platform allowing us to offer products and services to you.

Section 1 - Online Store Terms

By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are of legal age in your state or province of residence or have provided consent from a legal guardian to use this site if you are a minor. You may not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, and you must not violate any laws in your jurisdiction, including copyright laws. Transmission of harmful elements such as worms or viruses is prohibited. Violation of any of these terms may result in the immediate termination of your services.

Section 2 - General Conditions

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time for any reason. Your content (excluding credit card information) may be transmitted unencrypted and may involve transmissions over various networks and changes to adapt to technical requirements. Unauthorized use of the Service or content is prohibited without our express written permission. Headings used in this agreement are for convenience and will not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

Section 3 - Accuracy, Completeness, and Timeliness of Information

We do our best to provide accurate, up-to-date information on our site, but we cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of information. The material on this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for decision-making. You should consult more reliable sources for critical decisions. Historical information may be available on the site but should not be considered current. We reserve the right to modify the content at any time without notice.

Section 4 - Modifications to the Service and Prices

Product prices are subject to change without notice. We may modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) at any time without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

Section 5 - Products or Services (if applicable)

Certain products or services may be available exclusively online and may have limited quantities. We have made every effort to display product colors and images accurately, but we cannot guarantee that your monitor's display will be precise. We reserve the right to limit the sales of products or services to specific regions, individuals, or quantities. Product descriptions and pricing are subject to change without notice. We do not warrant the quality of products, services, information, or materials obtained by you will meet your expectations.

Section 6 - Accuracy of Billing and Account Information

We reserve the right to refuse any order. We may limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household, or per order, including orders placed by or under the same customer account, credit card, and/or shipping address. We may attempt to notify you if we change or cancel an order. You must provide accurate and complete purchase and account information. For more details, please review our Refund Policy.

Section 7 - Optional Tools

We may provide access to third-party tools over which we have no control or input. We provide these tools "as is" and "as available" without warranties or conditions. Your use of optional third-party tools is at your own risk, and you should review the terms provided by the third-party provider. We may offer new services and features through the website, subject to these Terms of Service.

Section 8 - Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience, and we are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content, accuracy, or legality of these third-party websites. Any transaction or interaction with third-party sites is at your own risk. Please review the policies and practices of third-party websites before engaging with them.

Section 9 - User Comments, Feedback, and Other Submissions

If you provide submissions to us, you agree that we may use, edit, copy, publish, distribute, and translate these submissions without restriction. We are not obligated to maintain comments in confidence, pay compensation for submissions, or respond to comments. We may monitor, edit, or remove content we determine to be unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. You agree that your comments will not violate the rights of any third party.

Section 10 - Personal Information

Your submission of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at [LINK TO PRIVACY POLICY].

Section 11 - Errors, Inaccuracies, and Omissions

Occasionally, our site or Service may contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions related to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, shipping charges, and availability. We reserve the right to correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and change or update information without prior notice. We are not obligated to update information.

Section 12 - Prohibited Uses

You are prohibited from using the site or content for unlawful purposes, soliciting others for unlawful acts, violating regulations, infringing on intellectual property rights, harassing, abusing, insulting, or discriminating based on various criteria, submitting false information, uploading viruses, collecting personal information, spamming, or interfering with security features. Violation of these prohibitions may result in termination of your use of the Service.

Section 13 - Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability

We do not guarantee that our Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Results obtained from the Service may not be accurate or reliable. Your use of the Service is at your own risk. The Service and products are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties or conditions. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages, including lost profits, arising from the use of the Service or products.

Section 14 - Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from your breach of these Terms of Service or violation of laws or third-party rights.

Section 15 - Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is deemed unlawful or unenforceable, it shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed severed from these Terms of Service without affecting the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

Section 16 - Termination

The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred before the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement. These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us of your intent to cease using our services. We may also terminate this agreement at any time if you fail to comply with any term or provision of these Terms of Service, without prior notice. In such cases, you will remain liable for all amounts due up to the termination date, and we may deny you access to our services.

Section 17 - Entire Agreement

The failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. These Terms of Service, along with any policies or operating rules posted on our site, constitute the entire agreement between you and us, governing your use of the Service. These Terms of Service supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals, whether oral or written.

Section 18 - Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements through which we provide services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States.

Section 19 - Changes to Terms of Service

You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service on this page. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Service at our sole discretion. We will post updates and changes on our website. Your continued use of our website or services following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Section 20 - Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at [contact email]. Our contact information is as follows:

Common Things, 76 East 7th Street, New York, NY, 10003 / info@common-things.com / 646-345-9693