Terms of service
TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective Date: September 30, 2026
Welcome to HappyBookMerch.com. This Site is owned and operated by Happy Book Merch, a business operating under the laws of the State of Florida ("we," "us," or "our").
By accessing our website and/or purchasing goods from us, you engage in our "Service" and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions ("Terms of Service", "Terms"). These Terms apply to all users of the site. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to all the terms, you may not access the website or purchase our goods.
1. ELIGIBILITY AND FLORIDA CONSUMER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age. Our products are intended solely for adult consumers capable of understanding the risks and safety disclosures outlined on our Site.
2. HANDMADE AND CURATED GOODS CHARACTERISTICS
We sell unique, handmade, and curated items. You acknowledge and agree that:
- Natural Variations: Handmade products naturally exhibit minor variations in color, texture, size, and design. These variations are not considered manufacturing defects.
- Item Fragility: Curated and handmade products may be highly fragile, delicate, and subject to breaking if mishandled.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND IMAGERY
All content on this Site, including text, logos, and specific product imagery, is our intellectual property or used under appropriate legal frameworks:
- Proprietary Images: Photos captured by us are our exclusive property and are protected by copyright laws. You may not download, replicate, or reuse these photos for commercial purposes without explicit permission.
- Internet/Public Domain Images: This Site may utilize images sourced from the public internet, public domain, or open licenses. We do not claim ownership of these external assets. If you believe any image used on our Site infringes upon your copyright, please contact us immediately for prompt removal.
4. MANDATORY SAFETY WARNINGS & DIGITAL DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
You explicitly acknowledge and agree that certain items sold on our Site carry inherent physical and chemical risks. Product lines may include items that can break into sharp shards, items intended to catch fire or emit heat (such as candles or incense), or items containing materials known to cause health risks, including cancer or allergic reactions.
Because we do not include physical warning inserts inside our shipping packages, you agree to the following terms as a condition of purchase:
- Duty to Read: You assume an absolute duty to thoroughly read all online product descriptions, material lists, and safety warnings displayed on the product page prior to purchase and use.
- Assumption of Risk: You assume all physical, medical, and financial risks associated with the storage, operation, and usage of the goods. You are solely responsible for keeping inherently dangerous, sharp, small, or flammable items entirely out of reach of children and pets.
5. FLORIDA INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER FLORIDA LAW, ALL PRODUCTS DELIVERED TO YOU THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
- Hold Harmless & Release of Liability: You hereby release, waive, acquit, and forever discharge [Insert Your Name/Business Name], our affiliates, employees, and agents from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, or causes of action arising out of personal injury, illness, cancer, property damage, fire, choking, or death resulting from the use, misuse, or storage of our products.
- Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and defend us against any third-party claims or legal fees that arise if someone else is injured by a product you purchased from us.
- Liability Cap: If a Florida court finds that any part of this release is unenforceable, you agree that our total aggregate liability to you for any damage or loss shall be strictly limited to the exact purchase price you paid for the specific item that caused the claim.
6. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
These Terms of Service and any purchase agreements shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. You explicitly agree that any legal dispute, claim, or lawsuit arising out of your interaction with this Site or our products must be filed exclusively in a state or federal court located in Santa Rosa County, Florida.
7. CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at:
- Email: hello@happybookmerch.com
- Mailing Address: 6655 Ridge Crest Drive, Milton, Florida 32570