Bovises Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website www.bovises.com (the “Site”), operated by Bovises (“we,” “us,” or “our”). The Site offers information about and sales of sewing materials, handicraft supplies, and related content (collectively, “Services”). By accessing or using the Site, you (“you” or “user”) agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy, Terms of Purchase, and any other policies referenced herein. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Bovises. We may update these Terms from time to time (see Section 12 for details). Your continued access or use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

2. Eligibility

To access or use the Site, you must:

  • Be at least 13 years of age. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you must have parental or guardian consent to use the Site.
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement (or have parental/guardian consent if you lack such capacity).
  • Not be prohibited from accessing the Site by any applicable law or regulation.

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3. Account Registration

3.1 Optional Account Creation

You may browse the Site without creating an account, but you must register for an account to place an order, track orders, or access certain features (e.g., saved shipping addresses, order history). When registering, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and current information (e.g., name, email address, password).
  • Update your account information promptly if it changes.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your account password and not share it with third parties.
  • Be responsible for all activities conducted under your account.

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, without prior notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms (e.g., fraudulent activity, unauthorized access). You may also delete your account by contacting us at [email protected].

4. Permitted Use of the Site

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only, including:

  • Browsing and searching for Products.
  • Placing orders for personal use.
  • Accessing your account and order history.
  • Using Site features as intended (e.g., saving favorite Products).

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities when using the Site:

  • Unauthorized Access: Attempting to access, modify, or disable any part of the Site, its security features, or user accounts without permission.
  • Fraud or Misrepresentation: Providing false or misleading information (e.g., fake payment details, incorrect shipping addresses) or engaging in fraudulent orders.
  • Infringement: Using the Site to upload, post, or distribute content that infringes on third-party intellectual property rights (e.g., copyrights, trademarks).
  • Harmful Activity: Introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code; disrupting the Site’s functionality; or engaging in conduct that harms Bovises, other users, or third parties.
  • Unauthorized Commercial Use: Using the Site for commercial purposes without our prior written consent (e.g., scraping Product data for resale, promoting third-party products).
  • Violation of Laws: Using the Site in a way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Bovises’ Intellectual Property

All content on the Site—including text, images, logos, trademarks, Product descriptions, designs, and software—is the property of Bovises or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or use this content without our prior written permission.

The “Bovises” name and logo are trademarks of Bovises. Unauthorized use of these trademarks is prohibited.

6.2 User-Generated Content

If you submit content to the Site (e.g., reviews, photos of your craft projects, or feedback), you grant Bovises a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content for promotional, marketing, or other business purposes. You represent and warrant that you own the rights to the content you submit and that it does not violate third-party rights or these Terms.

7. Third-Party Links & Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content (e.g., social media platforms, partner sites). Bovises is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or performance of these third parties. We provide these links for your convenience only, and linking to them does not constitute our endorsement. You access third-party content at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ITS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. BOVISES DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
  • WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.
  • WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF SITE CONTENT OR PRODUCT INFORMATION.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so this disclaimer may not apply to you to the extent prohibited by law.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BOVISES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL.
  • DAMAGES FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT.
  • DELAYS OR FAILURES IN ORDER FULFILLMENT (EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN OUR TERMS OF PURCHASE).
  • HARM CAUSED BY THIRD-PARTY LINKS OR CONTENT.

BOVISES’ TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATED TO THE SITE OR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 USD.

This limitation of liability shall not apply to damages caused by gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or violations of applicable consumer protection laws.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bovises, its employees, directors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
  • Content you submit to the Site.
  • Your infringement of third-party intellectual property or other rights.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Before initiating legal action, you agree to attempt to resolve any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site through good-faith negotiation with Bovises. If negotiation fails, any dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Los Angeles, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis—class actions and consolidated arbitrations are not permitted.

You waive your right to a jury trial for any disputes related to these Terms.

12. Changes to the Site & Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or any of its features at any time, without prior notice. We may also update these Terms by posting the revised version on the Site and updating the “Last Updated” date. The updated Terms shall take effect immediately upon posting.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us at: