Terms of service

These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of the College Town Playing Cards website and your purchase of products from us. By visiting our website, creating an account, submitting an order, or otherwise using our services, you agree to these Terms of Service.

Please read these terms carefully before using the website. If you do not agree with them, you should not access the website or purchase our products.

These terms are intended as a general e-commerce template and should be reviewed by a qualified attorney before publication, particularly if you sell internationally or operate through a registered business entity. Shopify also recommends that merchants customize their policies for their own business and comply with the laws applicable to both the business and its customers.

1. About College Town Playing Cards

College Town Playing Cards operates this website and offers collectible playing cards and related products inspired by college towns, local landmarks, traditions, nightlife, and fan communities.

Throughout these Terms, the words “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to College Town Playing Cards. The words “you” and “your” refer to any visitor, customer, or person using our website.

2. Eligibility

By using this website, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state, province, or country of residence.

If you are not the age of majority, you may use the website only with the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian.

You may not use our website or products for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose.

3. Online Store Terms

You agree not to:

  • Use the website in violation of any applicable law
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Interfere with the operation or security of the website
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any account or system
  • Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Copy, reproduce, resell, or exploit any portion of the website without written permission
  • Use automated tools to scrape, collect, or extract website content
  • Place fraudulent orders or initiate abusive payment disputes

We reserve the right to refuse service, cancel orders, restrict access, or terminate accounts when we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.

4. Products and Product Descriptions

We make reasonable efforts to display our products, artwork, dimensions, colors, and descriptions as accurately as possible.

However, the colors displayed on your screen may differ slightly from the physical product because of monitor settings, screen brightness, printing methods, materials, and normal manufacturing variations.

Product images may be digital mockups or representations. Minor differences in placement, cropping, color, scale, or print alignment may occur in the finished product.

Unless otherwise stated, playing cards are designed in standard poker-card dimensions of approximately 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches.

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify product descriptions or specifications
  • Discontinue products without notice
  • Limit the quantity of products sold
  • Correct pricing or listing errors
  • Refuse orders that appear fraudulent, abusive, or intended for unauthorized resale

5. Independent Brand and University Affiliations

College Town Playing Cards is an independent brand.

Unless a product page expressly states otherwise, our products are not officially licensed, sponsored, approved, or endorsed by any university, athletic conference, athletic department, professional organization, municipality, or other institution.

References to college towns, local culture, traditions, landmarks, colors, and geographic locations are used to describe the artistic inspiration and subject matter of our designs.

You may not represent that our products are officially affiliated with an institution unless we have expressly confirmed such affiliation in writing.

6. Prices and Payment

All prices are displayed in the currency shown on the website and may change without notice.

You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate billing, payment, shipping, and contact information when placing an order.

By submitting payment information, you represent that:

  • You are authorized to use the selected payment method
  • The information you provide is accurate
  • You authorize us and our payment processors to charge the total amount shown at checkout

Applicable taxes, shipping fees, customs charges, and other costs may be added to your order when required.

We are not responsible for fees charged by your bank, credit-card provider, payment service, or currency-conversion provider.

7. Order Acceptance

Submitting an order does not guarantee that we will accept or fulfill it.

An order is accepted when we send confirmation that it has entered processing or production. We may reject or cancel an order for reasons including:

  • Product unavailability
  • Pricing or listing errors
  • Suspected fraud
  • Payment authorization failure
  • Incorrect customer information
  • Shipping restrictions
  • Violation of these Terms
  • Excessive quantities or suspected unauthorized resale

If we cancel an order after payment has been collected, we will issue a refund to the original payment method for the canceled portion.

8. Order Changes and Cancellations

Orders may enter production shortly after they are submitted.

Contact us immediately if you need to change or cancel an order. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the request, but we cannot guarantee that an order can be changed or canceled after processing or production has begun.

Submitting a cancellation request does not mean the cancellation has been approved.

9. Shipping and Delivery

Shipping and delivery estimates are provided for convenience and are not guaranteed unless expressly stated otherwise.

Delivery may be affected by:

  • Carrier delays
  • Weather conditions
  • Holidays
  • Customs processing
  • Incorrect addresses
  • Production delays
  • Labor disruptions
  • Events beyond our reasonable control

Customers are responsible for providing a complete and accurate delivery address.

We are not responsible for delays, failed deliveries, or additional expenses caused by inaccurate, incomplete, or undeliverable addresses submitted by the customer.

Responsibility for the package may transfer to the customer when the carrier marks it as delivered, subject to applicable law.

10. International Orders

International orders may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, brokerage charges, handling fees, or other government assessments.

Unless stated otherwise, these charges are the customer’s responsibility and are not included in the purchase price or shipping charge.

We do not control customs processing times or fees. An international customer who refuses a shipment because of customs charges may not qualify for a full refund.

11. Returns and Refunds

Returns, replacements, exchanges, and refunds are governed by our separate Return and Refund Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms.

By placing an order, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and accepted that policy.

When there is a conflict between these Terms and the Return and Refund Policy concerning a return or refund, the more specific provision will generally apply, subject to applicable law.

12. Promotional Codes and Discounts

Promotional codes, discounts, and special offers:

  • May expire at any time
  • May be limited to certain products or customers
  • May not be combined unless expressly permitted
  • Have no cash value
  • Cannot be applied retroactively
  • May be canceled if used fraudulently or contrary to the stated terms

We reserve the right to correct, suspend, or cancel a promotion that contains an error or is being misused.

13. Gift Cards and Store Credit

Gift cards and store credit, when offered, are subject to any additional terms displayed at the time of purchase or issuance.

Unless required by law:

  • Gift cards and store credit are not redeemable for cash
  • Lost or stolen codes may not be replaced
  • Store credit may be limited to the account or customer to whom it was issued
  • Promotional credit may expire according to the terms of the promotion

14. Accuracy of Website Information

We attempt to provide accurate and current information, but the website may occasionally contain errors, omissions, or outdated information.

This may include errors relating to:

  • Product descriptions
  • Prices
  • Promotions
  • Availability
  • Shipping charges
  • Delivery estimates
  • Product images or dimensions

We reserve the right to correct errors and update information at any time, including after an order has been submitted.

If a material error affects your order, we may contact you, cancel the affected item, or provide another appropriate resolution.

15. Intellectual Property

All website content owned by College Town Playing Cards—including original artwork, graphics, product designs, photographs, logos, text, layouts, branding, and other materials—is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

You may use the website only for personal, noncommercial shopping purposes.

Without our prior written permission, you may not:

  • Copy or reproduce our designs
  • Sell products using our artwork
  • Download or distribute high-resolution artwork
  • Create derivative commercial products
  • Use our images in advertisements or product listings
  • Remove copyright, trademark, or ownership notices
  • Claim our designs as your own
  • Use our brand name in a manner that creates confusion

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of our intellectual property to you.

16. User Submissions and Product Requests

You may submit suggestions, reviews, photographs, comments, college-town requests, landmark ideas, or other content to us.

You retain ownership of original content that you submit. However, by voluntarily submitting content for publication or promotional use, you grant us a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, edit, and distribute that content in connection with our business and marketing.

You represent that your submission:

  • Is accurate to the best of your knowledge
  • Does not violate another person’s rights
  • Does not contain unlawful or harmful material
  • Does not include confidential information you are unauthorized to disclose

Submitting an idea does not create a partnership, confidentiality obligation, payment obligation, or guarantee that we will use the idea.

17. Customer Reviews

Reviews must reflect genuine customer experiences and may not contain:

  • False or misleading statements
  • Threats or harassment
  • Hate speech
  • Obscene material
  • Personal or confidential information
  • Advertising or spam
  • Content that infringes intellectual-property rights

We may moderate, decline to publish, or remove reviews that violate these standards, while complying with applicable laws governing consumer reviews.

18. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may use or link to third-party services, including payment processors, shipping carriers, production partners, social-media platforms, analytics providers, and website applications.

We do not control third-party websites or services and are not responsible for their:

  • Content
  • Availability
  • Security
  • Privacy practices
  • Policies
  • Products or services

Your use of a third-party service may be governed by that provider’s own terms and policies.

19. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using the website, you acknowledge that your information may be processed by service providers necessary to operate the store, process payments, produce orders, deliver packages, prevent fraud, and provide customer support.

20. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the website or its content:

  • For unlawful purposes
  • To solicit unlawful activity
  • To violate intellectual-property rights
  • To harass, threaten, abuse, or discriminate
  • To submit false or deceptive information
  • To transmit malicious code
  • To collect personal information without authorization
  • To interfere with security features
  • To impersonate another person or organization
  • To commit payment fraud
  • To engage in unauthorized resale or counterfeiting
  • To create products that copy or substantially imitate our artwork

We may suspend or terminate access for prohibited conduct.

21. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website and products are provided on an “as available” and “as is” basis, except for any express warranties stated in writing.

We do not guarantee that:

  • The website will always be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Every product will meet subjective expectations
  • Website defects will always be corrected immediately
  • Colors will appear identically on every device
  • Delivery will occur by an estimated date

Nothing in these Terms excludes any warranty, guarantee, or consumer right that cannot legally be excluded.

22. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, College Town Playing Cards and its owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, suppliers, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website or purchase of products.

Where permitted, our total liability arising from a particular order will not exceed the amount you paid for that order.

These limitations do not apply where liability cannot legally be limited or excluded.

23. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless College Town Playing Cards and its owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, and service providers from claims, losses, liabilities, and reasonable expenses arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your unlawful use of the website
  • Your infringement of another person’s rights
  • Content you submit
  • Fraudulent or abusive activity associated with your account

24. Force Majeure

We are not responsible for delay or failure caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

  • Natural disasters
  • Severe weather
  • Fire or flood
  • War or civil unrest
  • Government action
  • Carrier disruption
  • Labor disputes
  • Power or internet outages
  • Supplier or production interruptions
  • Public-health emergencies

We will make reasonable efforts to resume performance when practical.

25. Governing Law

These Terms will be governed by the laws of the state in which College Town Playing Cards is legally established, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Before publishing this section, replace it with your actual business state:

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [INSERT STATE].

Mandatory consumer-protection rights applicable in a customer’s jurisdiction remain unaffected.

26. Dispute Resolution

Before filing a formal legal claim, you agree to contact us and make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute informally.

You should customize this section with an attorney before choosing arbitration, a class-action waiver, a specific court, or another dispute-resolution procedure. These provisions can have significant legal consequences and may not be enforceable in every jurisdiction.

Suggested basic provision:

Any legal proceeding that is not resolved informally will be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in [INSERT COUNTY AND STATE], unless applicable law requires otherwise.

27. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted or severed from the Terms.

The remaining provisions will remain in effect.

28. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not waive our right to enforce that provision later.

A waiver is effective only when expressly made in writing by an authorized representative of College Town Playing Cards.

29. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Return and Refund Policy, Shipping Policy, and any other policies posted on the website, constitute the entire agreement between you and College Town Playing Cards concerning your use of the website and purchases from us.

30. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time.

Changes will become effective when the updated Terms are posted on the website, unless a later effective date is stated.

Your continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.