Terms of Use

Last updated: September 10, 2024

These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity («you»), and Socks and Raffia («Website»), regarding your access to and use of the website https://socksandraffia.shop/ (referred to as «Website»). You agree that by accessing the Site, you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all these Terms of Use. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS OF USE, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SITE AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.

Additional Terms of Use or documents that may be posted from time to time on the Website are hereby incorporated into these Terms by reference. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms of Use from time to time. We will alert you about any changes by updating the «Last Updated» date of these Terms of Use, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change. Please ensure you check the applicable Terms every time you use our Site so that you understand which Terms apply. You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Terms of Use by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Terms of Use are posted.

The information provided on the Site is not intended for distribution or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would require any registration within such jurisdiction or country. Accordingly, those who choose to access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, to the extent local laws are applicable.

The Site is not intended to comply with industry-specific regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FISMA, etc.), so if your interactions would be subject to such laws, you may not use this Site. You may not use the Site in a way that would violate the GLBA.

The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to use the Website.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, the Website is our property, and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website design, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Website (collectively, «Content»), as well as the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (collectively, «Marks»), are either owned by us or controlled by us or provided to us under license, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws, as well as various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws of the United States, international copyright laws, and international conventions. The Content and Marks on the Website are provided on an «AS IS» basis solely for your information and personal use. Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, no part of the Website and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise used for any commercial purpose without our express prior written permission.

Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Use, you are granted a limited license to access the Website and use it, as well as to download or print a copy of any portion of the Content to which you have properly gained access, solely for your personal, non-commercial use. We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in and to the Site, the Content, and the Marks.

3. User Representations

By using the Website, you represent and warrant that: (1) you have the legal capacity and agree to comply with these Terms of Use; (2) you are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside; (3) you will not access the Website using automated or non-human means, such as through a bot, script, or otherwise; (4) you will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purposes; and (5) your use of the Site will not violate any applicable laws or regulations.

If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any current or future use of the Website (or any portion thereof).

4. Prohibited Activities

You may not access or use the Website for any purposes other than those for which we make the Website available. The Website may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors, except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us.

As a user of the Website, you agree NOT to:

Systematically extract data or other content from the Website to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without our written permission.
Deceive, mislead, or otherwise defraud us and other users, particularly in any attempts to obtain confidential account information such as user passwords.
Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security-related features of the Website, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any Content or impose limitations on the use of the Website and/or Content contained on the Website.
Harass, defame, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Website.
Use any information obtained from the Website to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
Misuse our support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct.
Use the Website in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations.
Engage in unauthorized framing or linking to the Website.
Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or transmit) viruses, trojans, or other materials, including excessive use of capital letters and spam (repeated posting of text), that interfere with the uninterrupted use of the Website by any party or modify, impair, disrupt, alter, or interfere with the use, features, functionality, operation, or maintenance of the Website.
Engage in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to send comments or messages, or use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.
Remove any copyright or other proprietary notices from any Content.
Attempt to impersonate another user or person, or use another user’s username.
Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or transmit) any materials that act as a passive or active mechanism for collecting or transmitting information, including, but not limited to, transparent images (gif), 1×1 pixels, web beacons, cookies, or other similar devices (sometimes referred to as «spyware» or «passive collection mechanisms» or «pcms»).
Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Website or the networks or services connected to the Website.
Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees or agents engaged in providing you any portion of the Website.
Attempt to bypass any measures of the Website designed to prevent or restrict access to the Website or any portion of the Website.
Copy or adapt the Website’s software, including but not limited to, Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or other code.
Except as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser usage, use, launch, develop, or distribute any automated system, including, but not limited to, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, or offline reader that accesses the Website, or use or launch any unauthorized script or other software.
Use a buying agent or purchasing agent to make purchases on the Website.
Engage in any unauthorized use of the Website, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email or creating user accounts by automated means or under false pretenses.
Use the Site as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the Website and/or Content for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise.
Use the Site to advertise or offer to sell goods and services.
Sell or otherwise transfer your profile.

5. Site Usage

The Site does not allow users to create, submit, post, or transmit content, including text, videos, audio, photos, graphics, and comments (collectively referred to as "Contributions"). All content visible on the Site is managed by the site administrators and will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

6. License to Participate

You and the Website agree that we may access, store, process, and use any information and personal data you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy and your choices (including settings).

By submitting suggestions or feedback regarding the Website, you agree that we may use and share such feedback for any purpose without compensation to you.

We do not claim ownership of your Contributions. You retain full ownership of all your Contributions and any intellectual property or other proprietary rights associated with them. We are not responsible for any statements or representations in your Contributions provided in any section of the Website. You are solely responsible for your Contribution to the Website, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any liability or legal actions related to your Contribution.

7. Submitted Materials

You acknowledge and agree that any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other information related to the Website («Materials») that you provide to us are not confidential and become our exclusive property. We own all rights, including intellectual property rights, and have the right to use and disseminate these Materials for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you. You hereby waive all moral rights in any such Submitted Materials and represent that any such Submitted Materials are original to you or that you have the right to submit such Materials. You agree that no claims will be made against us regarding any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary rights in your Submitted Materials.

8. Website Management

We reserve the right, but are not obligated to: (1) monitor the Website for violations of these Terms of Use; (2) take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates the law or these Terms of Use, including, without limitation, reporting such user to law enforcement authorities; (3) in our sole discretion and without limitation, refuse, restrict access, limit availability, or disable (to the extent technologically feasible) any of your Contributions or any part thereof; (4) in our sole discretion and without limitation, notice, or liability, remove from the Website or otherwise disable all files and content that are excessive in size or otherwise burdensome to our systems; and (5) otherwise manage the Website in a manner designed to protect our rights and property and to facilitate the proper functioning of the Website.

9. Privacy Policy

We care about your privacy and data security. Please review our Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you agree to comply with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service. Please be aware that the Website is hosted in Serbia. If you access the Website from any other region of the world where laws or other requirements governing the collection, use, or disclosure of personal data differ from the applicable laws of Serbia, by continuing to use the Website, you consent to the transfer of your data to Serbia and agree to the processing of your data in Serbia.

10. Termination

These Terms of Use remain in effect while you use the Website. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion and without notice or liability, to deny access and use of the Website (including blocking specific IP addresses) to anyone for any reason or no reason, including violations of these Terms or applicable law. We may terminate your use of the Website or remove any content you posted at any time, without warning, at our sole discretion.

If we terminate or suspend your account for any reason, you are prohibited from registering or creating a new account under your name, a fictitious name, or the name of any third party, even if acting on behalf of a third party. In addition to terminating or suspending your account, we reserve the right to take appropriate legal action, including civil, criminal, and judicial remedies.

11. Modifications and Interruptions

We reserve the right to modify, revise, suspend, or discontinue the Services at any time without prior notice. We are not responsible for any interruption, delay, or inaccessibility of the Services. We may limit the availability of any Services and make changes without liability. We do not guarantee that the Services will be available at all times.

12. Regulating Legislation

In short: These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Serbia. Socks and Raffia and you agree that the courts of Serbia have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute that may arise in connection with these Terms.

13. Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute, you agree to first attempt to resolve it informally through good faith negotiations. If unresolved, you agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in Belgrade, Serbia, in accordance with the rules of the Serbia. The arbitration will be conducted in English, Serbian or Russian, and the arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding.

14. Corrections

Our Website may contain information with typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, including descriptions, prices, availability, and other details. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update information on the Website at any time without prior notice.

15. Disclaimer

The Services are provided on an «AS-IS» and «AS-AVAILABLE» basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free.

16. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances will we or our directors, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages, including lost profits or data loss, arising from your use of the Website, even if we were advised of the possibility of such damages. Our liability, regardless of the cause, is limited to the amount you paid us, if any, in the six (6) months preceding the claim. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusions of certain damages. If such laws apply, some or all of the above limitations may not apply to you, and you may have additional rights.

17. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Legal Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

18. User Data

We will store certain data you provide to the Website for performance management and usage purposes. While we regularly back up data, you are fully responsible for any data you submit or any activities you undertake using the Website. You agree that we are not liable for any loss or damage to such data and waive any claims against us resulting from such loss or damage.

19. Electronic Communications, Transactions, and Signatures

Visiting the Website and sending us emails constitute electronic communication. You consent to receiving electronic messages and agree that all agreements, notices, and other communications provided electronically meet any legal requirement for written form. You also agree to the use of electronic signatures, contracts, and transaction records. You waive any rights requiring an original signature or non-electronic storage.

20. California Residents

If your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs' Complaint Division at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, California 95834, or by phone at (800) 952-5210 or (916) 445-1254.

21. Miscellaneous

If any provision of these Legal Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. These Legal Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements or understandings.

22. Contact Us

To resolve any complaints regarding the Website or to obtain additional information about its use, contact us.