Terms of service.

Terms of Service

Effective Date: [2/15/20]
Business Name: The Dark Flame: Artful Craft & Apothecary
Website: [www.thedarkflame.com]

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and your purchase of original artwork, handmade items, and custom creations from [The Dark Flame: Artful Craft & Apothecary]. By accessing our site or placing an order, you agree to these Terms.

1. Overview

[The Dark Flame: Artful Craft & Apothecary] specializes in handmade oddities and original art. Each piece is crafted by hand and intended for individual enjoyment—not for reproduction or commercial use.

2. Purchases & Payment

  • All sales are processed through secure third-party platforms.

  • Prices, shipping rates, and applicable taxes are clearly listed before checkout.

  • Once a purchase is completed, all sales are final unless otherwise agreed upon (see Section 4 on Returns).

  • Custom work may require a deposit or full payment up front, depending on scope.

3. Shipping & Delivery

  • We ship via [insert carriers, e.g., USPS, UPS] with tracking numbers provided.

  • We are not responsible for delays caused by carriers, customs, or acts of nature.

  • International buyers are responsible for any customs duties or import taxes.

4. Returns & Refunds

Due to the handmade and original nature of our work, all sales are final.
Exceptions may be made for:

  • Items damaged during shipping (must be reported with photos upon delivery).

  • Incorrect items sent in error (we will cover return shipping and corrections).

Custom orders are non-refundable once production begins.

5. Intellectual Property & Copyright

All artwork, designs, products, and written content are the intellectual property of [The Dark Flame: Artful Craft & Apothecary].

You may not:

  • Reproduce, resell, distribute, or modify any work without express written permission.

  • Use our designs, product photos, or text for personal or commercial gain.

  • Commission work and then replicate it or create derivative works based on it.

Violation of these terms may result in legal action for damages and copyright infringement.

6. Custom Work Policy

When you commission a custom piece:

  • You acknowledge that the final product is the creative property of the artist, even if created to your specifications.

  • You may not resell the design or reproduce it for profit.

  • We reserve the right to showcase completed custom work in our portfolio or social media unless you request otherwise before completion.

7. Social Media Use

We encourage you to share your purchases on social media—with proper credit!

You may:

  • Share images of your purchased items with attribution (tag us or link to our site).

  • Post unboxings, reviews, and reactions with visible credit to the artist.

You may not:

  • Use our content to promote another business.

  • Alter or crop out artist signatures, watermarks, or branding.

8. Resale & Redistribution

  • You may resell the physical item you’ve purchased on secondhand markets with credit to the artist.

  • You may not reproduce, scan, or make digital copies of any product.

  • You may not use our artwork or photos for mass production or promotional use without a licensing agreement.

9. Website Use

  • You agree not to use this website for illegal or unauthorized purposes.

  • You agree not to hack, scrape, or misuse our content, product listings, or code.

  • We reserve the right to terminate your access to the site for violating these Terms.

10. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for:

  • Injury or damage from misuse of our artwork or items (some may contain natural materials or sharp components).

  • Any third-party use or repurposing of our work without our knowledge.

You use this site and our products at your own risk, and agree to indemnify [Your Business Name] from any liability arising from misuse, misrepresentation, or violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Please check this page periodically. Continued use of the site after changes are posted implies agreement to the revised terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms or wish to inquire about licensing, custom work, or collaborations:

📩 [hexiagrimm@gmail.com]
📍 [https://www.thedarkflame.com/contact]

📍[https://www.facebook.com/TheDarkFlameArtfulCraftandApothecary]