Effective Date: Sept 2024

Welcome to AARTICHOKE STUDIOS (“we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using our website, AARTICHOKEstudios.com (the “Website”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the Website signifies your acceptance of any changes.

2. User Beware - No Guarantees or Warranties

AARTICHOKE STUDIOS is committed to providing quality content and products; however, use of the Website and purchase of products is at your own risk. All information, content, and materials provided on the Website are made available on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

   •    We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content on the Website or the quality of the products sold.
   •    We are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or reliance you place on the content or products.
   •    We cannot guarantee that the Website will always be available, secure, or free from errors or viruses.

By using the Website and purchasing products, you assume full responsibility for any risks related to accessing, using, and relying on the information and products provided.

3. Purchasing Products

When you place an order through our Website, you agree to the following:

   •    Order Acceptance: Your order is an offer to purchase a product. We reserve the right to accept or decline your order for any reason, including but not limited to product availability or errors in pricing.
   •    Pricing: All prices are listed in AUD and are subject to change without notice. We will notify you of any changes before processing your order.
   •    Payment: Payment must be received in full before we can process and ship your order. We accept all major credit cards.
   •    Shipping and Delivery: We aim to dispatch orders promptly. However, delivery times may vary based on location and other factors. We are not responsible for delays caused by third-party carriers.
   •    Returns and Refunds: Please refer to our separate Returns Policy for details on returning products and requesting refunds.

4. Intellectual Property

All content, designs, images, text, graphics, and other materials on the Website are the intellectual property of AARTICHOKE STUDIOS, unless otherwise indicated. You may not copy, distribute, reproduce, or use any content from the Website without prior written permission from us.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law, AARTICHOKE STUDIOS and its owners, employees, or affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:

   •    Your use or inability to use the Website or products purchased.
   •    Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content or products.
   •    Unauthorized access to your data or information.

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

6. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, which are not owned or controlled by AARTICHOKE STUDIOS. We are not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party websites, and accessing these links is at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. User Conduct

You agree to use the Website in a lawful manner and not to engage in any activity that could disrupt or damage the Website. Specifically, you agree not to:

   •    Use the Website for any illegal activities.
   •    Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code.
   •    Engage in any conduct that could compromise the security or functionality of the Website.

8. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms of Use or if we determine that your use is harmful to AARTICHOKE STUDIOS or others.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from your use of the Website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.

10. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, store, and handle your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Australian privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use or need to contact us, please do so at:
AARTICHOKE STUDIOS
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Email: contact@aartichokestudios.com