Terms of service

Effective Date: December 16, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Impartial Observer (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, www.impartialobserver.org(the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use this Site.

These Terms govern your use of the Site, purchases, and any communications with us.

2. Use of the Site

You may use our Site for lawful purposes only. By using this Site, you agree:

  • Not to engage in any unauthorized use, copying, or distribution of content.

  • Not to interfere with the security, functionality, or availability of the Site.

  • Not to use this Site to violate any applicable laws or regulations.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site if you violate these Terms.

3. Purchases

When you make a purchase through our Site:

  • Payment Processing: All payments are securely processed through Stripe. We do not store your payment details.

  • Shipping: Purchases will be physically mailed to the address you provide at checkout.

  • Accuracy: You are responsible for providing accurate shipping and contact details. We are not liable for delays or losses caused by incorrect information.

  • Refund Policy: [Insert Refund Policy – e.g., “All sales are final” or specify refund/exchange terms.]

4. User Accounts

If the Site requires account creation for purchases or access:

  • You agree to provide accurate and complete information.

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

  • You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized account use.

We reserve the right to terminate accounts at our sole discretion if we suspect misuse or violation of these Terms.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and other materials (“Content”), is the property of Impartial Observer or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute any Content without our express written consent.

  • Use our trademarks or branding without permission.

6. Communications

By providing your email address, you consent to receive communications from us, including order confirmations and periodic updates. You may opt-out of non-transactional communications at any time.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Impartial Observer and its affiliates shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use the Site.

  • Delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including shipping delays, technical issues, or third-party services like Stripe.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Impartial Observer, its owners, and affiliates from any claims, losses, or liabilities arising out of your:

  • Use of the Site;

  • Violation of these Terms;

  • Violation of any applicable laws.

9. Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site without notice if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Site and its content.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state of [Insert State, e.g., New York/California], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

12. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute:

  • Both parties agree to resolve matters through good-faith negotiations.

  • If unresolved, disputes will be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Insert Arbitration Organization, e.g., “American Arbitration Association”].

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us:

Impartial Observer
[Insert Mailing Address]
Email: Gregory@impartialobserver.org