Terms and Conditions

Legal Responsibilities

By using our services, you agree to fulfill the following legal obligations:

• 1. Compliance with Laws: You must comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations when using our services and in relation to any merchandise projects.
• 2. Truthful Information: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information in all communications and submissions to us.
• 3. Authority to Contract: You represent that you have the legal authority to enter into this agreement and bind any organization on whose behalf you are acting.
• 4. Intellectual Property Rights: You warrant that you own or have proper licenses for any intellectual property you provide to us for merchandise development.
• 5. Third-Party Rights: You confirm that your use of our services does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.

Conduct Requirements

We expect all users to maintain professional standards of conduct:

• • Communicate respectfully and professionally with our team and partners
• • Respond to inquiries and requests for information in a timely manner
• • Honor commitments made during the course of projects
• • Refrain from actions that could damage our reputation or business relationships
• • Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information shared during our collaboration

Content Guidelines and Restrictions

When providing content or materials for merchandise development:

• • Content must not contain offensive, defamatory, or discriminatory material
• • Materials should not violate any intellectual property rights
• • Content must comply with applicable advertising and consumer protection laws
• • You must obtain necessary permissions for any third-party content included
• • Content should meet industry standards for quality and appropriateness

Age Requirements

Our services are intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is greater. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements. If you are accessing our services on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you are authorized to bind that entity to these Terms and Conditions.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that:

• • Any legal action or proceeding arising from these terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Cook County, Illinois
• • You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts
• • You waive any objection to venue in these courts
• • The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded

Dispute Resolution Procedures

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage the following approach to resolving disputes:

• Step 1: Informal Negotiation: Contact us directly to discuss the issue and attempt to reach an amicable resolution. Many disputes can be resolved through good-faith communication.
• Step 2: Mediation: If informal negotiation fails, the parties may agree to non-binding mediation with a mutually acceptable mediator.
• Step 3: Formal Proceedings: If mediation is unsuccessful or declined, either party may pursue legal remedies through the courts specified above.

You agree to make a good-faith effort to resolve disputes informally before pursuing formal legal action.

Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these terms. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific project agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Merch Hub regarding the use of our services. They supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us. No modification, amendment, or waiver of any provision of these terms shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Waiver

No waiver by Merch Hub of any term or condition set forth in these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Any failure to assert a right or provision under these terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. All waivers must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Merch Hub.

Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms and Conditions or your rights and obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be void. We may assign these terms at any time without restriction. These terms shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

Terms Modification Policy

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time:

• • Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
• • For material changes, we will provide notice via email or prominent website notice
• • Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified terms
• • If you do not agree to modified terms, you should discontinue use of our services