Terms of Use

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Last Updated: November 23, 2025
 

Welcome to Laurenmantis.com (“Lauren Mantis”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). This Terms of Use agreement (“Terms”) is a legal agreement between you and us and governs your use of the Services. The “Services” means our website, and any other website or social media pages owned or operated by us (together, the “Site”), and any and all products you order or purchase through the Site. By using our Services, you or your business (also “you” or “your” or “user”) agree to be bound to these Terms. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge having read our Privacy Policy, which contains details relating to our collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Information (as defined therein), and our Returns Policy.

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1. Use of the Site.

In order to use our Services, you must be at least 18 years of age, or of the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction, and possess the legal authority, right and freedom to enter into these Terms as a binding agreement. You are not allowed to use the Services if doing so is prohibited in your jurisdiction or under any law or regulation applicable to you.

When using the Services, you will be subject to any additional posted guidelines or rules applicable to specific products, services, offers, and features we may communicate from time to time, and all such guidelines are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms.

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1. Product Pricing.

Product prices are listed on our Site and subject to availability. We reserve the right to change our prices for products displayed at any time, and to correct pricing or availability errors that may inadvertently occur, without any prior notice to you. Additional information about pricing, shipping and sales tax is available on the payments page. Prices listed on our Site do not include sales tax or shipping costs.

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1. Product Information.

Our products are currently offered in limited quantities. We strive to update the Site promptly when items sell out, but we may cancel any order if a product is unavailable, discontinued, or cannot be fulfilled, even after order confirmation. If we cancel your order, we will notify you and refund any amounts paid. We are not liable for any losses or damages resulting from such cancellations.

Information on the Site may occasionally contain errors or omissions regarding descriptions, pricing, promotions, or availability. Some content may be historical and provided for reference only. While we aim to display product colors and images accurately, we cannot guarantee your device’s display will match the actual product. Any reliance on Site content is at your own risk.

We reserve the right to correct errors, update information, or cancel orders at any time without prior notice (including after you submit an order). We have no obligation to update Site content. You agree it is your responsibility to monitor changes to the Site.

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1. Pricing and Payment.

All prices are in U.S. Dollars (USD) and are subject to change without notice. When you place an order, you authorize us, through our third party payment processor, to charge your selected payment method for your order total, including applicable taxes and shipping fees.

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1. Shipping and Delivery.

Please be advised that, at this time, we only ship orders to addresses within the United States. If you place an order to an address outside of the United States, we reserve the right to cancel the order and issue a refund.

Estimated delivery times are provided for convenience and are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for delays caused by carriers, weather, or other circumstances beyond our control.

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1. Giveaways.

From time to time, we may offer limited giveaways or contests through social media. Participation is subject to the following rules:

• Eligibility: Open to residents of the United States, age 18 or older, unless otherwise stated.

• Entry: No purchase necessary. To enter, follow the instructions in the giveaway post. Entries must be received by the stated deadline.

• Selection: Unless otherwise stated in the giveaway post, winners will be chosen at random from eligible entries and notified via direct message.

• Prize: Details of the prize will be stated in the giveaway post. Prizes are non-transferable and have no cash value.

• Compliance: This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.

• Disqualification: We reserve the right to disqualify entries that violate these Terms or appear fraudulent.

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1. Prohibited Uses.

As a condition of using the Site and our Services, you agree not to:

• Use the Site or the Materials for any purpose that is illegal or prohibited by these Terms. You are responsible for complying with all applicable laws, including those related to intellectual property, privacy, and online conduct.

• Use the Site or any Materials, including text, images, or other content, as input for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data mining, or automated decision-making systems; or for training, fine-tuning, or developing AI models, without our express written consent.

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from the Materials without our prior written consent. Any resale or commercial use of our products or content is prohibited.

• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or Services, including by introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code; attempting unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or networks; or bypassing security features.

• Use robots, spiders, scrapers, or other automated tools to access, extract, or index Site content without our express written permission.

• Use any of our trademarks, logos, or copyrighted materials in framing, metatags, or hidden text without prior written consent.

• Use the Site or Services in any way not expressly permitted by these Terms.

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1. Ownership; Intellectual Property Rights.

We own all poems, blogs, and other creative writings and content posted on the Site, including without limitation all visual interfaces, information, graphics, design, compilations, products, the Site itself, and all other offerings and elements provided by us (our “Materials”). Our Materials are protected by United States copyright, trade dress, patent, and trademark laws, international conventions, and other applicable intellectual property and proprietary rights laws. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names mentioned on the Site or in connection with the products or services offered are the property of their respective owners. Nothing in these Terms shall be deemed to create a license in or to any intellectual property rights in the Materials.

Unless expressly authorized by us in writing, you may not copy, reproduce, sell, license, distribute, modify, publicly perform or display, transmit, publish, edit, adapt, create derivative works from, infringe upon, or otherwise make unauthorized use of or commercialize our Materials.

Any unauthorized use of the Materials may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws and could result in civil or criminal penalties. To notify us of any suspected infringement of copyright, trademark, or other rights, please contact us at laurenmantis@gmail.com.

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1. Third-Party Services.

Our Site may include features or functionality that interact with services operated by third parties (“Third-Party Services”), such as payment processing through Wix.com. These services are governed by their own terms, policies, and agreements, which may change at any time. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, security, or practices of any Third-Party Services, nor for your use or interaction with them. You should review the applicable terms and privacy policies of any Third-Party Services before using them. By using our Site, you acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any issues arising from your use of or reliance on Third-Party Services.

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1. Disclaimer of Warranties.

The Site and all Services, including products sold through the Site, are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Site, its availability, or the products offered. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all implied warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation or that the Site will be free from viruses or other harmful components.

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1. Limitation of Liability.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we assume no liability or responsibility for any (i) errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in Materials or content; (ii) personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of the Site or Services; (iii) unauthorized access to or use of our Site or any personal information; or (iv) interruptions or cessation of transmission.

Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site or the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid for the product giving rise to the claim. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

You further expressly waive any rights you may have under California Civil Code § 1542 as well as any other statute or common law principles that would otherwise limit the coverage of this release to include only those claims which you may know or suspect to exist in your favor at the time of agreeing to this release.

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1. Indemnification.

You hereby release, indemnify and hold Lauren Mantis, and its owners, officers, employees, agents, and partners, harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or related to: (i) your use or misuse of the Site or Services; (ii) violation of these Terms or applicable law; (iii) infringement of any intellectual property or other rights by you; and (iv) disputes between you and other users and the acts or omissions of third parties.

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1. Governing Law and Venue.

These Terms, the rights and remedies provided hereunder, and any and all claims and disputes related hereto and/or to the Services, shall be governed by, construed under and enforced in all respects solely and exclusively in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the state of Oregon, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any and all such claims and disputes shall be brought in, and you hereby consent to them being decided exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction located in Multnomah County, Oregon. The application of the United Nations Convention of Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is hereby expressly excluded. 

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1. Force Majeure; Waiver.

Lauren Mantis (or its owners, officers, employees, vendors, agents, associates, suppliers, and/or partners) is not liable or responsible, nor shall be deemed to have defaulted under or breached these Terms, for any failure to perform or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms due to an event of force majeure. An event of force majeure is any event or circumstance beyond Lauren Mantis’ reasonable control, such as war, hostilities, act of God, earthquake, flood, fire, or other natural disaster, strike or labor conditions, material shortage, epidemic, disease, government action or regulations, transportation delays, or failure of utilities, transportation facilities, or communication or electronic systems. A waiver of any breach of any provision of these Terms by Lauren Mantis shall not be construed as a continuing waiver of other breaches of the same or other provisions of these Terms.

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1. Severability.

If any provision of these Terms shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

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1. Right to Change and Modify Terms.

We reserve the right to modify these terms from time to time at our sole discretion. Therefore, you should review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Site or our Services after any such change constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to any of these terms or any future version of the Terms, do not use or access (or continue to access) the Site or the Services.

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1. Retention of Right to Change Offering.

We may, without prior notice, change the Services; stop providing the Services or any features of the Services we offer; or create limits for the Services. We may permanently or temporarily terminate or suspend access to the Services without notice and liability for any reason, or for no reason.

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1. Promotional Emails and Content.

You agree to receive from time to time promotional messages and materials from us, by mail, email or any other contact form you may provide us with (including your phone number for calls or text messages). If you don't want to receive such promotional materials or notices please just notify us at any time. 

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1. Contact Us.

If you have any questions about these Terms, or need customer support services, please contact us at: laurenmantis@gmail.com.