Terms of service
Welcome to Arete Curated.
In these Terms of Service, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Arete Curated. We operate this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services, crafted to provide you, our valued customer, with a refined and intentional shopping experience (the “Services”). Arete Curated is powered by Shopify, which enables us to deliver these Services with care and precision.
These Terms of Service, together with any other policies referenced herein, describe your rights and responsibilities when you engage with our Services. We invite you to read them thoughtfully, as they include important information regarding your legal rights, such as warranty disclaimers and limitations of liability.
By visiting, interacting with, or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy [LINK]. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service or our Privacy Policy, we kindly ask that you refrain from accessing or using our Services.
**SECTION 1 – ACCESS AND ACCOUNT**
By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, and that you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use the Services on devices you own, purchase, or manage.
To use the Services — including accessing or browsing our curated collections or purchasing any of the products we offer — you may be asked to provide certain information, such as your email address, billing and payment details, and shipping information. You represent and warrant that all information you provide is accurate, current, and complete, and that you have the necessary rights to share this information.
You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You may not transfer, sell, assign, or license your account to any other person.
**SECTION 2 – OUR PRODUCTS**
We have made every effort to present an accurate representation of our products and services. However, colors and product appearance may vary depending on your device, screen settings, and configuration.
We do not warrant that the appearance or quality of any product or service you purchase will exactly match the images or descriptions shown in our online store. All product descriptions are subject to change at any time without notice, at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to discontinue any product and to limit the quantities offered to any customer, geographic region, or jurisdiction.
**SECTION 3 – ORDERS**
When you place an order, you are making an offer to purchase. Arete Curated reserves the right to accept or decline your order for any reason. Your order is not accepted until we confirm acceptance in writing, and we have received and processed your payment.
Please review your order carefully before submitting, as we may be unable to accommodate cancellation requests once an order has been accepted. If we decline, modify, or cancel an order, we will endeavor to notify you using the email, billing address, or phone number provided at the time of purchase.
Your purchases are subject to return or exchange solely in accordance with our Refund Policy [LINK].
You represent and warrant that your purchases are for your personal or household use and not for commercial resale or export.
**SECTION 4 – PRICES AND BILLING**
Prices, discounts, and promotions are subject to change without notice. The price charged for a product or service will be the price in effect at the time your order is placed and will be confirmed in your order confirmation email. Unless otherwise stated, posted prices do not include taxes, shipping, handling, customs, or import charges.
Prices shown in our online store may differ from those offered elsewhere. We may occasionally run promotions governed by separate terms and conditions. In the event of any conflict, the promotion terms will prevail.
You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase, payment, and account information for all orders. You further agree to promptly update your information, including email address and payment details, as needed to complete transactions and allow us to contact you.
You represent and warrant that (i) the payment information you provide is true, correct, and complete, (ii) you are authorized to use the payment method, (iii) charges incurred will be honored by your payment provider, and (iv) you will pay all amounts due, including shipping, handling, and applicable taxes.
**SECTION 5 – SHIPPING AND DELIVERY**
We are not liable for shipping or delivery delays. All delivery times are estimates only and are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for delays caused by shipping carriers, customs authorities, or any events beyond our reasonable control. Once products are transferred to the carrier, title and risk of loss pass to you.
**SECTION 6 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY**
Our Services, including all trademarks, brands, text, images, graphics, product reviews, videos, audio, and the overall design, selection, and arrangement of content, are owned by Arete Curated, its affiliates, or licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
These Terms permit you to use the Services for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from the Services without our prior written consent.
Arete Curated’s names, logos, product names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Arete Curated or its licensors. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission. All other trademarks, logos, and intellectual property appearing on the Services belong to their respective owners.
**SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL TOOLS**
We may provide access to third-party tools as part of the Services. These tools are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties or endorsements. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, your use of such third-party tools.
Any use of optional third-party tools is entirely at your own risk and discretion. You should review and agree to the terms provided by the relevant third-party provider before using them.
New features or tools added to the Services in the future will also be subject to these Terms of Service.
**SECTION 8 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS**
The Services may contain links to third-party websites or materials. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy of any third-party sites. If you access them, you do so at your own risk.
We are not liable for any harm or damages related to your use of third-party websites, products, or services. Please review the third party’s policies carefully before engaging with them. Any questions or concerns regarding third-party offerings should be directed to the third party directly.
**SECTION 9 – RELATIONSHIP WITH SHOPIFY**
Arete Curated is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you. However, all sales and purchases made in our store are transacted directly between you and Arete Curated. By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that Shopify is not responsible for any aspect of the sales between you and Arete Curated, including any injury, damage, or loss resulting from products or services purchased. You hereby release Shopify and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your transactions with Arete Curated.
**SECTION 10 – PRIVACY POLICY**
All personal information we collect is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy [LINK]. Because the Services are hosted by Shopify, certain information may also be subject to Shopify’s Privacy Policy.
By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have reviewed these privacy policies. Information you provide may be transmitted to and processed by Shopify and its partners, which may be located in jurisdictions outside your country of residence.
**SECTION 11 – FEEDBACK**
If you submit any ideas, suggestions, feedback, reviews, or other content (“Feedback”), you grant Arete Curated a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, and display such Feedback for any purpose, including commercial use and improvement of the Services.
You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to the Feedback, and that it complies with these Terms. We are under no obligation to maintain your Feedback in confidence, pay compensation for it, or respond to it.
We may monitor, edit, or remove Feedback that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be unlawful, offensive, or in violation of these Terms. You are solely responsible for the accuracy and content of any Feedback you provide.
**SECTION 12 – ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS**
Occasionally, information on the Services may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions relating to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, shipping charges, or availability. We reserve the right to correct any such errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update information or cancel orders at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted an order).
**SECTION 13 – PROHIBITED USES**
You may access and use the Services for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the Services, directly or indirectly:
- For any unlawful or malicious purpose;
- To violate any applicable laws or regulations;
- To infringe upon our intellectual property rights or those of others;
- To harass, abuse, defame, or harm any person;
- To transmit false or misleading information;
- To send unsolicited advertising, spam, or promotional material;
- To impersonate any person or entity;
- Or to engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits others’ use of the Services or that may harm Arete Curated or its users.
You further agree not to upload viruses or malicious code, reproduce or exploit any portion of the Services, collect others’ personal information, use automated tools (including robots, scrapers, or AI agents) to access the Services without authorization, or circumvent any security measures.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access at any time if we determine you have violated these Terms.
**SECTION 14 – AGENTS**
This section applies if you use, enable, or deploy any Agent (autonomous or semi-autonomous software or service) to access or interact with the Services.
No Agent may access the Services unless it clearly identifies itself in all requests (e.g., by including “Agent/[agent name]” in the user-agent string) and complies fully with our requirements. We may limit or block Agent access at our discretion.
Agents must not conceal their nature, mimic human behavior to bypass restrictions, or circumvent any technical measures designed to control automated access.
**SECTION 15 – TERMINATION**
We may terminate these Terms or your access to the Services at any time, in our sole discretion, without notice. You remain responsible for all amounts due up to the date of termination.
The following sections survive termination: Intellectual Property, Feedback, Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and any other provisions that by their nature should remain in effect.
**SECTION 16 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES**
The Services and all products are provided “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties or conditions, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, or non-infringement.
We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. Some jurisdictions may not allow certain disclaimers, so the above may not apply to you.
**SECTION 17 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY**
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Arete Curated, its partners, directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, service providers, and licensors (including those of Shopify) shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages, including lost profits, lost data, or replacement costs, arising from your use of the Services or any products purchased, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
**SECTION 18 – INDEMNIFICATION**
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Arete Curated, Shopify, and our respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and licensors from any losses, damages, liabilities, claims, and reasonable attorneys’ fees arising out of or related to (1) your breach of these Terms of Service, or (2) your use of the Services or any products purchased through the Services.