Terms of service
Overview
Welcome to Philosofy! “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to Philosofy. Philosofy operates this store and website, offering customers a curated shopping experience, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services (collectively, the “Services”). Philosofy is powered by Shopify, through which we provide the Services to you.
These Terms of Service, along with all policies referenced herein (collectively, the “Terms” or “Agreement”), describe your rights and responsibilities when using our Services.
These Terms contain important information regarding your legal rights, disclaimers of warranties, and limitations of liability. Please read them carefully.
By browsing or interacting with our Services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy [LINK]. If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, do not use or access our Services.
Article 1 – Access and Accounts
By agreeing to these Terms, you represent that you are of legal age in your state or region of residence, and if you are permitting a minor dependent to use our Services through a device you own, purchase, or manage, you give us consent for such use.
When using our Services (including accessing or browsing the online store or purchasing products/services), you may be asked to provide certain information, such as your email address, billing details, payment information, and shipping address. You represent and warrant that all information you provide to our store is accurate, current, and complete, and that you have all necessary rights to provide it.
You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity within your account. You may not transfer, sell, assign, or license your account to any other party.
Article 2 – Our Products
We make every effort to accurately describe products and services offered through our online store. However, colors and appearances may vary from what is displayed on your device depending on type, settings, and configuration.
We do not guarantee that the appearance or quality of any product or service you purchase will meet your expectations or match the images shown online.
Product descriptions may be changed at any time at our discretion without notice. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time and may limit quantities available to any person, region, or jurisdiction at our sole discretion.
Article 3 – Orders
Placing an order constitutes an offer to purchase. Philosofy reserves the right, in our sole discretion, to accept or reject any order for any reason. An order is not considered accepted until we confirm our acceptance. Before confirming acceptance, we must receive and process your payment. Please review your order carefully before confirming. Once accepted, we may be unable to accommodate cancellation requests.
If we do not accept, modify, or cancel your order, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you via the email, billing address, and/or phone number provided at checkout.
Returns or exchanges are only processed in accordance with our Refund Policy [LINK].
You represent and warrant that the products you purchase are for personal use by you or your household, and not for commercial resale or export.
Article 4 – Pricing and Billing
Prices, discounts, and promotions are subject to change without notice. The price applicable to your order will be the price in effect at the time of purchase, as confirmed in your order confirmation email. Unless otherwise stated, listed prices do not include taxes, shipping, handling fees, duties, or import charges.
Prices on our online store may differ from those offered in physical retail locations or through third-party sellers. Promotions we run from time to time may affect prices and are subject to their own terms, which take precedence over these Terms if there is a conflict.
You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase, payment, and account information for all purchases. You agree to promptly update your account details, including your email address, credit card number, and expiration date, to complete transactions and allow us to contact you as needed.
You represent and warrant that (i) the credit card information you provide is true, accurate, and complete, (ii) you are authorized to use the credit card for the purchase, (iii) charges will be honored by your credit card company, and (iv) you will pay all charges, including applicable prices, shipping, handling, and taxes.
Article 5 – Shipping and Delivery
We are not responsible for delays in shipping or delivery. Delivery times are estimates only and not guaranteed. We are not liable for delays caused by carriers, customs clearance, or circumstances beyond our control. Title and risk of loss transfer to you upon our delivery of products to the carrier.
Article 6 – Intellectual Property
Our Services—including but not limited to trademarks, branding, text, displays, images, graphics, product reviews, videos, audio, and their design, selection, and arrangement—are owned by Philosofy, its affiliates, or licensors, and are protected by U.S. and international patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property laws.
You are permitted to use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any content without our prior written consent. Except as expressly stated in these Terms, nothing grants you a license or right under Philosofy’s, Shopify’s, or any third party’s intellectual property rights. Unauthorized use may violate applicable intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Philosofy.
The name, logo, product and service names, designs, and slogans of Philosofy are trademarks of Philosofy or its affiliates or licensors and may not be used without prior written permission. Shopify’s names, logos, and marks are trademarks of Shopify. All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
Article 7 – Optional Tools
We may provide access to third-party tools over which we have no control, monitoring, or input. You acknowledge and agree that such tools are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, representations, or endorsements. We have no liability arising from or relating to your use of any third-party tools.
Your use of any optional third-party tools offered through our site is entirely at your own risk and discretion, and you should ensure that you are familiar with and approve of the terms on which such tools are provided by the relevant third party.
New features or tools provided through the Services in the future will also be subject to these Terms.
Article 8 – Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain materials from or links to third-party websites (including embedded features). We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy of such materials, and we assume no responsibility for any third-party materials or websites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.
We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, or content from any third-party websites. Please review the third party’s policies and practices before engaging in any transaction. Questions, claims, or concerns regarding third-party products or services should be directed to the third party.
Article 9 – Relationship with Shopify
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Philosofy is powered by Shopify, through which we provide the Services to you. All transactions made through our store are directly between you and Philosofy. By using our Services, you acknowledge and agree that Shopify is not responsible for any aspect of sales or purchases between you and Philosofy (including damages or injuries arising from purchased goods or services). You expressly release Shopify and its affiliates from any claims, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to your transactions with Philosofy.
Article 10 – Privacy Policy
All personal information collected through the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy ([LINK]). Certain personal information may also be subject to Shopify’s Privacy Policy. By using our Services, you acknowledge you have read these policies.
As our Services are hosted by Shopify, Shopify collects and processes certain personal information regarding your access and use of the Services in order to operate and improve them. Your information may be shared with Shopify and third parties located outside your country of residence for the purposes of providing the Services. See our Privacy Policy ([LINK]) for more details.
Article 11 – Feedback
If you submit, upload, post, email, or otherwise send us ideas, suggestions, feedback, reviews, proposals, plans, or other content (“Feedback”), you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, sublicensable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, and display the Feedback for any purpose, including commercial use. We may exercise these rights to operate, provide, evaluate, enhance, improve, and promote the Services, and to fulfill our obligations and exercise our rights under these Terms.
You represent and warrant that (i) you own or otherwise control all rights to the Feedback, (ii) you disclose any compensation or incentives received in connection with submitting Feedback, and (iii) your Feedback complies with these Terms.
We are under no obligation to (1) keep Feedback confidential, (2) pay compensation for Feedback, or (3) respond to Feedback.
We may monitor, edit, or remove Feedback we deem unlawful, offensive, threatening, defamatory, pornographic, obscene, inappropriate, or otherwise violating third-party rights or these Terms, but we are not obligated to do so.
You agree that your Feedback will not infringe any third party’s rights (including copyrights, trademarks, privacy, publicity, or other personal or proprietary rights), and will not contain defamatory, unlawful, abusive, or obscene material, viruses, or malware. You may not use a false email address, impersonate others, or mislead us or third parties as to the origin of any Feedback. You are solely responsible for any Feedback you make and its accuracy, and we take no responsibility or liability for any Feedback posted by you or others.
Article 12 – Errors, Inaccuracies, and Omissions
The Services may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions relating to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, shipping charges, delivery times, and availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information is inaccurate, without prior notice (including after an order has been placed).
Article 13 – Prohibited Uses
You may use the Services only for lawful purposes. You agree not to access or use the Services, directly or indirectly, for:
(a) any unlawful or malicious purpose;
(b) violating any applicable laws or regulations;
(c) infringing or violating intellectual property rights of us or others;
(d) harassing, abusing, insulting, harming, defaming, slandering, intimidating, or discriminating;
(e) submitting false or misleading information;
(f) transmitting or reusing materials not compliant with these Terms;
(g) sending or arranging unsolicited advertising or promotional material (including “spam” or “chain letters”);
(h) impersonating or attempting to impersonate another person or entity;
(i) interfering with anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Services, or harming Philosofy, Shopify, or users.
Additionally, you agree not to:
(a) upload or transmit viruses or malicious code that could affect the functionality of the Services;
(b) reproduce, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any part of the Services without permission;
(c) collect or track others’ personal information;
(d) engage in spam, phishing, pharming, pretexting, crawling, or scraping;
(e) interfere with or bypass security features of the Services or related websites.
We reserve the right to suspend, disable, or terminate your account without notice if we determine you have violated these Terms.
Article 14 – Termination
We may, at our sole discretion, terminate this Agreement or your access to the Services at any time without notice, and you remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the termination date.
Provisions that survive termination include Intellectual Property, Feedback, Termination, Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Severability, Waiver, Entire Agreement, Assignment, Governing Law, Privacy Policy, and other provisions that by their nature should survive termination.
Article 15 – Disclaimer of Warranties
Information provided on or through the Services is for general informational purposes only. We make no representations regarding its accuracy, completeness, or usefulness. Your reliance on such information is at your own risk, and we disclaim liability for any damages resulting from such reliance.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, the Services and all products provided through the Services are offered “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so these limitations may not apply to you.
Article 16 – Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event shall Philosofy, our partners, directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, service providers, licensors, or Shopify and its affiliates be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages, including loss of profits, revenue, savings, data, replacement costs, or similar damages, arising from your use of the Services or any products obtained through the Services, regardless of the legal theory and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Article 17 – Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Philosofy, Shopify, and their affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, licensors, and service providers from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by a third party due to or arising from:
(1) your breach of these Terms or incorporated documents,
(2) your violation of any law or third-party rights,
(3) your access to or use of the Services.
Article 18 – Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed severed from these Terms. Such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provisions.
Article 19 – Waiver and Entire Agreement
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver. These Terms, along with any policies or operating rules posted by us, constitute the entire agreement between you and us and supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral. Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms shall not be construed against the drafting party.
Article 20 – Assignment
You may not assign, transfer, or delegate any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent, and any attempted assignment without consent will be void. We may assign, transfer, or delegate our rights and obligations without notice or consent.
Article 21 – Governing Law
These Terms and any separate agreements related to the Services are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Philosofy’s headquarters are located, and you and Philosofy agree to submit to the jurisdiction of such courts.
Article 22 – Headings
Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
Article 23 – Changes to Terms
You can review the most current version of the Terms at any time on this page. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates on our website. You are responsible for checking our website for changes. We will notify you of material changes in accordance with applicable law, and such changes will take effect on the date stated in the notice. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the changes.
Article 24 – Contact Information
Questions about the Terms should be sent to info@philosofy.shop.
Business Name: Philosofy
Email: info@philosofy.shop
Address: 52-2 Shimomonzencho, Murasakino, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Japan
Phone: +81 70-2684-2060