Last updated: December 24, 2024
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Terms and Conditions") govern your relationship with Clay & Heart Pottery website (the "Service") operated by Margaret and Robert Thompson ("us", "we", or "our"). Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our Service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Clay & Heart Pottery website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service. This website is operated by Margaret and Robert Thompson as a personal pottery blog sharing their retirement pottery journey and educational content about pottery techniques.
2. Description of Service
Clay & Heart Pottery provides:
- Educational pottery tutorials and techniques
- Personal blog content about retirement pottery experiences
- Pottery gallery showcasing handmade ceramic pieces
- Community content and pottery tips
- Contact information for pottery-related inquiries
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Website Content
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Margaret and Robert Thompson and its licensors. The service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.
User License
Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials on Clay & Heart Pottery's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
- Modify or copy the materials
- Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
- Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the website
- Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
4. Educational Content and Disclaimers
The pottery tutorials, tips, and techniques shared on this website are:
- Based on our personal experience as amateur potters
- Provided for educational and inspirational purposes only
- Not intended as professional pottery instruction
- Subject to individual results and skill levels
- Should be supplemented with professional instruction and safety training
While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information, pottery techniques may vary, and we strongly encourage you to seek professional instruction for comprehensive learning and safety training.
5. User Conduct and Prohibited Uses
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes but is not limited to:
- Harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person
- Transmitting obscene or offensive content
- Disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our service
- Using the service for any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful activity
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems
- Interfering with another user's use and enjoyment of the service
- Uploading files that contain viruses or other harmful code
- Violating any applicable local, state, national, or international law
6. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service. By using our Service, you agree that we can use such data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR and CCPA.
7. Third-Party Services and Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Clay & Heart Pottery. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not warrant the offerings of any of these entities/individuals or their websites.
You acknowledge and agree that Clay & Heart Pottery shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such websites or services.
8. Google Services Compliance
This website may use Google services including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
- Google Fonts for typography
- Google Ads (if applicable) for advertising
By using this website, you acknowledge that Google's terms of service and privacy policies also apply to your use of these services. We comply with all Google advertising policies and do not engage in prohibited advertising practices.
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Service Availability
The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Clay & Heart Pottery excludes all representations, warranties, obligations, and liabilities arising out of or in connection with this website and its contents.
Safety and Risk
Pottery work involves various tools, materials, and equipment that may pose risks if not used properly. You acknowledge that:
- You use any information from this website at your own risk
- You are responsible for your own safety when engaging in pottery activities
- We are not responsible for any injuries or damages that may occur
- Professional instruction and safety training are recommended
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Clay & Heart Pottery, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, consequential, or similar damages, including without limitation, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Clay & Heart Pottery and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Clay & Heart Pottery with respect to the website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
- Email: info@clayheartpottery.blog
- Phone: +1 (843) 889-6570
- Mail: Clay & Heart Pottery
12 Camden Place
Hollywood, SC 29449
17. Acknowledgment
By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them.