TERMS OF SERVICE

OVERVIEW
This website is operated by Lauren Owens Jewellery. Throughout the site, the terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Lauren Owens Jewellery. Lauren Owens Jewellery provides this website, including all information, tools, and services available on the 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 the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service” or “Terms”), including any additional terms, conditions, and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including, but not limited to, browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and contributors of content.

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions, you may not access the website or use any of its services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service.

Any new features or tools added to the current store will also be subject to the Terms of Service. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to periodically check this page for updates. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Our store is hosted on WooCommerce, which provides the online e-commerce platform enabling us to sell our products and services to you.


SECTION 1 – ONLINE STORE TERMS

By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, or that you are the age of majority and you have given your consent to allow any minor dependents to use this site.

You may not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purposes, nor may you, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including, but not limited to, copyright laws).

You must not transmit any worms, viruses, or destructive code.

A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your access to our Service.


SECTION 2 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

You understand that your content (excluding credit card information) may be transferred unencrypted and involve:

  • Transmission across various networks.
  • Adaptation to technical requirements of connecting devices or networks.

Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service without express written permission from us.

The headings used in this agreement are for convenience only and do not limit or otherwise affect the Terms.


SECTION 3 – ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION

We are not responsible for information on this site that is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. Material provided is for general information only and should not be relied upon without consulting primary, accurate, or up-to-date sources.

We reserve the right to modify site content at any time but are under no obligation to update information. It is your responsibility to monitor changes.


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) without notice at any time.

We will not be liable for any modifications, price changes, or service discontinuations.


SECTION 5 – PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

Certain products or services may be available exclusively online and in limited quantities. Returns or exchanges for these items are governed by our Refunds Policy.

We strive to display product colors and images accurately. However, we cannot guarantee that your device’s display of any color will be accurate.

We reserve the right to:

  • Limit sales of products or services on a case-by-case basis.
  • Limit quantities of products or services offered.
  • Change product descriptions or pricing at any time.
  • Discontinue any product or service without notice.

We do not guarantee that the quality of any products, services, or information will meet your expectations or that any errors will be corrected.


SECTION 6 – ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to refuse any order.

If we modify or cancel an order, we may notify you via the contact details provided at the time of order.

You agree to provide complete and accurate purchase and account information for all transactions and to promptly update any changes to this information.

We reserve the right to limit or prohibit orders that, in our judgment, appear to be placed by dealers, resellers or distributors.


SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL TOOLS

We may provide access to third-party tools that we neither monitor nor control. You acknowledge and agree that these tools are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties or liability.

Any use of third-party tools is at your discretion and risk.


SECTION 8 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Certain content, products, or services available through our site may include third-party materials or links. We are not responsible for the accuracy or content of third-party materials and disclaim liability for any harm resulting from them.


SECTION 9 – USER COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK

If you submit comments, feedback, suggestions, proposals, ideas, or any other content (collectively, “submissions”) to us, whether through our website, email, postal mail, or any other method, you agree to the following:

  1. Rights to Use Submissions
    By providing submissions, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such submissions in any medium, without restriction.
  2. No Obligation to Respond or Compensate
    We are under no obligation to:

    • Maintain submissions in confidence.
    • Pay compensation for any submissions.
    • Respond to or acknowledge submissions.
  3. Responsibility for Submissions
    You represent and warrant that your submissions:

    • Are original and do not violate the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of third parties.
    • Do not contain any unlawful, abusive, defamatory, or obscene content.
    • Are free of any harmful code, such as viruses or malware.
    • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
  4. Prohibited Content
    Submissions must not:

    • Be deceptive, misleading, or infringe on the rights of others.
    • Contain offensive, discriminatory, or hateful material.
    • Be used for spamming, phishing, or any fraudulent activities.
  5. Monitoring and Removal
    We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to:

    • Monitor, edit, or remove submissions at our sole discretion if deemed inappropriate, offensive, or in violation of these Terms of Service.
  6. Indemnity
    You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your submissions.

By submitting any content to us, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for its accuracy, legality, and appropriateness. We disclaim all responsibility and liability for any submissions made by third parties.


SECTION 10 – PERSONAL INFORMATION

Your submission of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. To view our Privacy Policy, click here.


SECTION 11 – ERRORS, INACCURACIES, AND OMISSIONS

Occasionally, there may be typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the information provided on our website or in our Service. This may include, but is not limited to, product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, shipping charges, transit times, and product availability.

  1. Right to Correct Errors
    We reserve the right to:

    • Correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions.
    • Update or amend information at any time without prior notice.
    • Cancel orders if any part of the information on our website or related materials is inaccurate, even after an order has been placed.
  2. Notification of Changes
    If an order is affected by changes, inaccuracies, or omissions, we may contact you via the email address, phone number, or billing address provided at the time of purchase to inform you of adjustments or cancellations.
  3. No Obligation to Update Information
    We are not obligated to update, amend, or clarify any information on the website or in the Service, including pricing and availability, unless required by law. The presence of a specific update date on our website does not imply that all information has been updated or is current.
  4. Reliance on Information
    The material on this website is provided for general information purposes only and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making decisions. We encourage you to consult primary, accurate, and complete sources of information before making any decisions related to our products or services.
  5. Limitation of Liability
    We shall not be held liable for any damages or losses resulting from errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content provided on our website or Service.

By using the Site, you agree to regularly review the information provided and understand that it is subject to change without prior notice.


SECTION 12 – PROHIBITED USES

You are prohibited from using the website or its content for any unlawful or unauthorized purposes. In addition, you agree not to use the Service or the website in a manner that:

  1. Violates Laws or Regulations
    • Breaches any applicable local, national, or international laws, regulations, or ordinances.
  2. Infringes on Rights
    • Violates or infringes upon our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others.
  3. Causes Harm
    • Harasses, abuses, insults, harms, defames, slanders, disparages, intimidates, or discriminates based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability.
  4. Disseminates Harmful Content
    • Submits false or misleading information.
    • Uploads or transmits viruses, malware, or any malicious code that could affect the functionality or operation of the Service, related websites, or the Internet.
  5. Engages in Unethical Practices
    • Collects or tracks the personal information of others without consent.
    • Spams, phishes, pretexts, crawls, scrapes, or spiders any part of the website.
  6. Circumvents Security Measures
    • Interferes with or circumvents the security features of the Service, related websites, or any systems connected to the Internet.
  7. Engages in Immoral or Obscene Activities
    • Uses the website or its content for any obscene, offensive, or immoral purposes.
  8. Performs Unauthorized Activities
    • Attempts to reverse engineer, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any part of the Service without express written permission from us.

Right to Terminate Use
We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Service or any related website without notice if, in our sole judgment, you engage in any prohibited activities.

By using this website, you agree to abide by these prohibited uses. Any breach of this section may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account and/or legal action.


SECTION 13 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

1. Service and Product Disclaimer
We do not guarantee, represent, or warrant that your use of our Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
We do not warrant that the results obtained from the use of the Service will be accurate or reliable.
You acknowledge that from time to time, we may remove the Service for indefinite periods or cancel it at any time without notice to you.

2. “As-Is” and “As-Available” Basis
You expressly agree that your use of the Service, or inability to use it, is at your sole risk. The Service and all products and services delivered through the Service are provided “as-is” and “as-available” for your use, without any representation, warranties, or conditions of any kind, either express or implied. This includes, but is not limited to, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement.

3. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Lauren Owens Jewellery, our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, suppliers, or service providers be held liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Lost profits, revenue, savings, or data.
  • Replacement costs or similar damages.
  • Damages arising from your use of the Service or any product purchased through the Service.
  • Errors or omissions in content.
  • Losses or damages resulting from the use of the Service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Service.

4. Jurisdictional Exceptions
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

5. Indemnity Clause
You agree to indemnify us against any claims or liabilities arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Service.


SECTION 14 – INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lauren Owens Jewellery, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, and partners from and against any claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Service or any products purchased through the Service.
  • Your breach of these Terms of Service or any documents incorporated by reference.
  • Your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
  • Any action taken by you that results in harm or liability to us or others.

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with us in such defense.


SECTION 15 – SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. The unenforceable portion will be deemed severed from these Terms, and such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.


SECTION 16 – TERMINATION

The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.

These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services or by ceasing use of the Site.

If, in our judgment, you fail to comply with any term or provision of these Terms of Service, we may terminate this agreement without notice, and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination. We also reserve the right to deny you access to our Services or any part thereof.


SECTION 17 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms of Service, along with any policies or operating rules posted by us on this website or related to the Service, constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and Lauren Owens Jewellery.

They supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, or proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us (including prior versions of the Terms of Service).

Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms shall not be construed against the drafting party.


SECTION 18 – GOVERNING LAW

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you with Services or products shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved exclusively in the courts of Ireland.


SECTION 19 – CHANGES TO TERMS OF SERVICE

We reserve the right to update, modify, or replace any part of these Terms of Service at our sole discretion by posting updates and changes on this page. It is your responsibility to periodically review the Terms for updates.

Your continued use of or access to the Site or Service following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.


SECTION 20 – CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, contact us at info@laurenowensjewellery.ie.