Terms of Service

OVERVIEW

This website operates under the business name Hometown Beauty. Throughout the site, references such as “we”, “us” and “our” denote Hometown Beauty. Hometown Beauty provides this website, inclusive of all information, tools, and services available, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated herein.

By visiting or purchasing from our site, you engage in our “Service” and agree to adhere to the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including any additional terms, conditions, and policies referenced herein or available by hyperlink. These Terms apply to all users of the site, encompassing browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and content contributors.

Please review these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Failure to accept all terms and conditions of this agreement precludes access to the website or use of any services.

If considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms.

Any new features or tools added to the current store are also subject to these Terms of Service.

The most current version of the Terms of Service is available for review at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates and/or changes to our website. Periodically checking this page for changes is your responsibility.

Continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Our store is hosted by Shopify Inc., providing the online e-commerce platform enabling us to sell our products and services.

SECTION 1 - ONLINE STORE TERMS

By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you affirm that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you have reached the age of majority and provided consent for any minor dependents to use this site. Use of our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, or violating any laws in your jurisdiction, including copyright laws, is prohibited.

Transmitting any worms, viruses, or any code of a destructive nature is strictly forbidden. Breach or violation of any of the Terms results in immediate termination of your Services.

SECTION 2 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time for any reason. Your content (excluding credit card information) may be transferred unencrypted and may involve transmissions over various networks, subject to changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements. Any reproduction, duplication, sale, or exploitation of any portion of the Service without express written permission is prohibited. Headings used in this agreement are for convenience only and do not limit or affect these Terms.

SECTION 3 - ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION

We are not responsible for inaccuracies, incompleteness, or lack of timeliness in information provided on this site. Material on this site is for general information only and should not be the sole basis for decision-making without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete, or more timely sources. Historical information provided may not be current and is for reference only. While we reserve the right to modify site contents, we have no obligation to update any information. Monitoring changes to our site is your responsibility.

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 or content thereof) at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third-party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

SECTION 5 - PRODUCTS OR SERVICES (if applicable)

Certain products or services may be exclusively available online through the website. These items may have limited quantities and are subject to return or exchange only according to our Return Policy. While efforts are made to display product colours and images accurately, we cannot guarantee precise representation on your computer monitor. We reserve the right to limit sales of products or Services to specific regions, individuals, or quantities. Descriptions of products or pricing may change without notice, at our discretion. We do not warrant the quality of any products or services, nor guarantee correction of errors in the Service.

SECTION 6 - ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to refuse any order, limit or cancel quantities purchased, or terminate orders at our discretion. You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all transactions. Keeping your account information up-to-date is your responsibility.

For additional information, please review our Returns Policy.

SECTION 7 - OPTIONAL TOOLS

We may provide access to third-party tools, which we do not monitor or control. Access to these tools is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties, representations, or conditions of any kind. Your use of optional third-party tools is at your own risk and discretion. New features or services offered through the website will also be subject to these Terms of Service.

SECTION 8 - THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Content, products, and services available via our Service may include materials from third- parties. Third-party links may direct you to websites not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for evaluating third-party content or accuracy and assume no liability for any third- party materials or websites. Any transactions on third-party websites are at your own risk.

Review third-party policies and practices before engaging in transactions.

SECTION 9 - USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS

We may use, without restriction, any specific submissions or creative ideas you provide. Monitoring, editing, or removing content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable is at our discretion. Your comments may not violate third-party rights, contain unlawful material, or mislead. You are solely responsible for your comments. We assume no liability for comments posted by you or third-parties.

SECTION 10 - PERSONAL INFORMATION

Submission of personal information through the store is governed by our Privacy Policy.

SECTION 11 - ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS

We do not guarantee that information on our site or in the Service is free from errors or inaccuracies. We reserve the right to correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and change or update information without prior notice. No obligation exists to update information except as required by law.

SECTION 12 - PROHIBITED USES

In addition to other prohibitions outlined in the Terms of Service, prohibited uses include unlawful purposes, solicitation for unlawful acts, violation of regulations or intellectual property rights, harassment or discrimination, submission of false information, uploading viruses or malicious code, collection of personal information, spamming, and interference with security features. We reserve the right to terminate use for violating prohibited uses.

SECTION 13 - DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We do not guarantee uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free use of our service. Results obtained from the service may not be accurate or reliable. We may remove or cancel the service at any time without notice. Your use of the service is at your sole risk. Products and services provided are “as is” and “as available” without warranties or conditions, except as expressly stated. We are not liable for any damages arising from the use of the service, including lost profits, lost data, or similar damages, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, even if advised of their possibility. Liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

SECTION 14 - INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold Hometown Beauty and associated entities harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from breach of the Terms of Service or violation of any law or third-party rights.

SECTION 15 - SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the unenforceable portion shall be severed, and remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.

SECTION 16 - TERMINATION

Obligations and liabilities incurred before termination date survive termination of this agreement. These Terms of Service are effective until terminated by either party. We may terminate the agreement without notice if you fail to comply with terms. You may terminate by notifying us or ceasing to use our Services.

SECTION 17 - ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms of Service and any posted policies constitute the entire agreement between you and us, governing your use of the Service and superseding prior agreements. Ambiguities in interpretation are not construed against the drafting party.

SECTION 18 - GOVERNING LAW

These Terms of Service and any related agreements are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia.

SECTION 19 - CHANGES TO TERMS OF SERVICE

Reviewing the most current version of the Terms of Service is your responsibility. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes on our website.

SECTION 20 - CONTACT INFORMATION

For inquiries, questions, or requests, contact us at hello@hometownbeauty.co.