Introduction

Welcome to Gathered Goods (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, and marketplace (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

Eligibility

By using our Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

Marketplace Use

  1. Vendor Responsibilities: Vendors must provide accurate product descriptions and fulfill orders as promised. Vendors are solely responsible for the legality, quality, and safety of their products.
  2. Customer Responsibilities: Customers agree to provide accurate information when placing orders and picking up goods at the designated market locations.
  3. Ordering Window: Orders must be placed between Saturday and Thursday for pickup on Saturday at the designated market location.

Fees and Payments

  1. Vendor Fees: Vendors agree to pay a base fee of $40 per month plus 5% of net sales as part of their subscription to Gathered Goods. Vendors without a physical location who sell artisan goods may have the base fee waived at our discretion.
  2. Customer Payments: Customers must pay in full at the time of placing their orders.
  3. Refunds: Refunds or cancellations are subject to our refund policy, which will be provided at checkout and on our website.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  1. Use the Services for any unlawful purposes.
  2. Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
  3. Interfere with the operation of our Services or servers.

Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Gathered Goods or its licensors. You may not copy, distribute, or modify any content without prior written consent.

Limitation of Liability

Gathered Goods is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our Services. Our total liability will not exceed the amount you paid to us in connection with the Services.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved through mediation or binding arbitration, as permitted by applicable law.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [insert contact email].