ShopTznius.com Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 12/20/2024
Welcome to ShopTznius.com, a multi-vendor marketplace operated by Shop Tznius LLC, dedicated to offering a platform for the sale of modest clothing. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the use of the ShopTznius.comwebsite (the "Site"), including its use by vendors (sellers) and buyers. By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully before using the Site. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you must stop using the Site.
1. General Information
ShopTznius.com is a multi-vendor online marketplace where independent vendors sell their modest clothing, accessories, and other items directly to buyers. Shop Tznius LLC, the operator of this marketplace, provides the platform for these transactions but does not directly sell or control the products listed. The terms “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to Shop Tznius LLC, and “you” refers to any user accessing the Site, whether as a buyer or a vendor.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Site, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you are accessing the Site as a vendor, you also agree to the Vendor Agreement (which is part of these Terms). If you do not agree to any of these Terms, you should immediately stop using the Site.
3. Definitions
- "Buyer" refers to any individual or entity purchasing or attempting to purchase products on ShopTznius.com.
- "Vendor" (also referred to as "Seller") refers to any individual or entity listing products for sale on ShopTznius.com.
- "Products" refers to the modest clothing and accessories sold on the Site by vendors.
- "The Site" refers to the online platform, ShopTznius.com, operated by Shop Tznius LLC.
4. Modesty Disclaimer
While ShopTznius.com is a marketplace dedicated to modest clothing, we do not guarantee that all items listed on the Site will meet the modesty standards according to Jewish law or any other religious, cultural, or personal modesty codes. Vendors are solely responsible for determining which of their products they consider modest, and buyers are responsible for ensuring that products meet their personal or religious standards of modesty before purchasing.
- Vendors: By listing a product on the Site, you represent that the product aligns with your personal or business understanding of modest clothing, but we do not regulate or verify your modesty standards.
- Buyers: You acknowledge and agree that ShopTznius.com does not guarantee or verify the modesty of any product listed for sale and that it is your responsibility to ensure that any item purchased meets your own standards of modesty.
5. Account Registration and Responsibilities
To purchase or sell products on ShopTznius.com, you must create an account. By creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and current information about yourself and/or your business, and your contact details.
- Maintain the confidentiality of your login information.
- Be fully responsible for all activity under your account, including purchases made by buyers and product listings posted by vendors.
- Notify ShopTznius.com immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.
Vendors are also responsible for ensuring that the product listings they create comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
6. Vendor Responsibilities
As a Vendor, you agree to the following obligations:
- Product Listings: You are solely responsible for the creation, accuracy, and legality of your product listings. You must provide truthful descriptions, high-quality images, and accurate prices. Misleading or false information will result in the removal of the listing or suspension of your account.
- Pricing: You are responsible for setting the prices of your products. ShopTznius.com does not control or regulate product prices but does reserve the right to remove listings if they are deemed inappropriate, misleading, in violation of our policies, or any other reason at our discretion.
- Fulfillment and Shipping: You are responsible for fulfilling orders in a timely and efficient manner. This includes packing and shipping the product to the buyer within the timeframes you specify. You are responsible for all shipping arrangements, including shipping costs, tracking, and ensuring the product is delivered as described in the listing.
- Returns and Refunds: You must establish and maintain your own policies regarding returns, exchanges, and refunds. ShopTznius.com does not issue returns or refunds. All return requests and resolutions are the responsibility of the vendor.
- Intellectual Property: You must own or have the rights to use all content (text, images, logos, trademarks, etc.) included in your product listings. By submitting this content, you grant ShopTznius.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, and sublicensable license to use the content for marketing and listing purposes on the Site.
- Compliance: You are responsible for ensuring that your products comply with all applicable laws, including consumer protection, product safety, and intellectual property laws. We do not verify the legality of products; it is your responsibility to comply with relevant regulations.
7. Buyer Responsibilities
As a Buyer, you agree to the following:
- Purchases: You agree to pay for any products you purchase, including shipping costs and applicable taxes.
- Returns and Refunds: ShopTznius.com does not handle returns or issue refunds. All return requests, exchanges, or disputes are handled directly between the buyer and the vendor. Each vendor has its own return policy, and it is your responsibility to review and understand the policy before purchasing.
- Personal Modesty Judgment: You are responsible for ensuring that the items you purchase meet your personal or religious modesty standards. ShopTznius.com does not verify or guarantee the modesty of products sold on the platform.
- Prohibited Activities: You agree not to engage in illegal activities such as fraud, misrepresentation, or the purchase of prohibited items. You also agree not to harass, intimidate, or otherwise cause harm to other users.
8. ShopTznius.com Responsibilities
As the operator of the marketplace, Shop Tznius LLC provides the platform for buyers and vendors to interact but is not responsible for the transactions between them. We are not responsible for:
- Accuracy of Listings: We do not guarantee that product listings are accurate, complete, or reliable. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure that product information is truthful and complete.
- Product Quality: We do not verify the quality or condition of any product. Buyers acknowledge that products are sold by independent vendors, and any issues with product quality, damage, or defects must be resolved directly with the vendor.
- Loss or Damage: ShopTznius.com is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from the use of the Site, including loss or damage related to the purchase of products, shipping delays, or damages caused by vendors.
- Vendor Disputes: We are not responsible for disputes between vendors and buyers, including those related to pricing, product quality, delivery, or any other matter. ShopTznius.com is only a platform and does not intervene in disputes.
9. Returns and Refunds
Vendors are fully responsible for their return policies. ShopTznius.com does not issue returns, refunds, or exchanges for any products sold on the Site. The following conditions apply:
- Vendor Return Policy: Each vendor is required to establish and display a return policy clearly on their product listings. This policy must include the timeframe for returns, whether buyers are responsible for return shipping, the conditions under which returns are accepted (such as unused or unworn condition), and whether the vendor offers a full or partial refund.
- Return Period: Vendors are responsible for determining the return period for their products. The return period must be clearly stated in the product listing and must comply with applicable laws. In the absence of a return policy, the buyer may not be entitled to a return or refund under the law.
- Defective or Damaged Items: If a product arrives defective or damaged, the buyer must contact the vendor directly to arrange a resolution. Vendors are responsible for ensuring that products are delivered in good condition and for handling any claims related to defective or damaged goods.
- Return Process: Vendors must specify the steps buyers should follow to initiate a return. This includes providing instructions for packaging the return, addressing the product’s condition, and how the return shipping process will be handled. ShopTznius.com is not responsible for managing returns or facilitating return shipments.
- Refunds: Refunds for returned items are the sole responsibility of the vendor. ShopTznius.com does not facilitate refunds. Vendors must process refunds according to their return policies.
10. License to Use Uploaded Content
By uploading or submitting any content to ShopTznius.com, including product images, videos, descriptions, reviews, and other media, you grant Shop Tznius LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, display, distribute, modify, and create derivative works of such content for the purposes of promoting the Site, advertising products, and marketing campaigns. This includes but is not limited to:
- Social Media: The right to feature uploaded content on our official social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.).
- Blogs and Articles: The right to use content in blogs, newsletters, and articles related to modest fashion and related topics.
- Marketing and Advertising: The right to use content in online and offline marketing materials, advertisements, promotional videos, banners, and other media, including content placement in third-party publications or media.
- Product Listings: The right to display uploaded images and media on product listings and category pages to promote the products and vendors.
You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant this license and that the content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights. If your content includes identifiable persons or third-party content (such as copyrighted images, music, or logos), you must have the necessary permissions or licenses to use such content.
This license will survive the termination of your account or the removal of your content from the Site.
11. Intellectual Property Ownership and Usage
You retain all ownership rights to the content you upload to ShopTznius.com. However, by submitting content, you grant Shop Tznius LLC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use that content for the aforementioned purposes as part of the marketing, promotion, and advertisement of ShopTznius.com and its vendors.
- Marketing and Promotions: This may include using your images and media across various channels, such as email newsletters, online advertisements, third-party websites, or any other platform where we may choose to market our products and services.
- Content Use by Other Vendors and Buyers: You acknowledge and agree that content uploaded to the Site may be viewed and shared by other users, including vendors and buyers, but ShopTznius.com retains the rights to control how the content is used for official promotional purposes.
- Right to Edit Content: ShopTznius.com may edit, crop, or adjust any media submitted for aesthetic or promotional reasons, without altering the essence of the content, to fit marketing materials or digital listings.
12. Tax Compliance and Legal Obligations
As a vendor on ShopTznius.com, you are fully responsible for ensuring that all applicable taxes related to the sale of your products are properly calculated, collected, and paid in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. You acknowledge and agree to the following:
- Sales Tax: Vendors are responsible for determining whether their products are subject to sales tax in the jurisdictions where they conduct business. You must comply with all applicable sales tax laws and ensure that taxes are appropriately collected from buyers and remitted to the relevant tax authorities.
- If applicable, you are responsible for registering, filing, and paying sales tax in the jurisdiction(s) where you conduct business or where your products are sold.
- ShopTznius.com will not collect or remit sales tax on behalf of vendors unless explicitly required by law. It is the vendor’s responsibility to verify tax laws for each jurisdiction in which they sell their products.
- Income Tax: Vendors are responsible for declaring income from sales on ShopTznius.com and paying any income taxes on their profits in accordance with local tax laws. ShopTznius.com will not withhold taxes from your earnings. You agree to report any income generated through the Site to the appropriate tax authorities.
- Customs and Duties: If you sell internationally, you are responsible for ensuring that the sale of products complies with import/export laws, customs regulations, and any applicable duties or tariffs. You must clearly specify whether your products are available for international shipping and who is responsible for paying customs duties (typically the buyer, but it is your responsibility to provide clear information).
- Local Laws and Regulations: You agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, whether local, state, national, or international, related to the operation of your business and the sale of your products. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Product Safety Laws: Ensuring that your products meet safety standards and are free from defects or hazards. You are responsible for compliance with consumer protection and product safety regulations.
- Labor Laws: Ensuring that your business operations comply with all applicable labor laws, including those related to workers' rights, wages, and working conditions.
- Advertising and Marketing Regulations: Ensuring that your product listings, advertisements, and marketing practices comply with all applicable laws and do not engage in misleading or deceptive advertising.
- Reporting Requirements: Depending on your location, you may be required to provide tax identification numbers, register for sales tax, or comply with other reporting requirements. You are responsible for maintaining proper documentation of your sales and tax filings.
- Indemnification: By agreeing to sell products on ShopTznius.com, you agree to indemnify Shop Tznius LLC from any liability, claims, losses, or damages arising out of your failure to comply with tax laws or other legal obligations.
13. Liability Limitation
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Shop Tznius LLC shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or costs arising from:
- The purchase or use of products sold on the Site, including any defects or damages.
- Loss of profits, business interruption, or loss of data resulting from the use or inability to use the Site.
- Errors or omissions in the content of product listings, pricing discrepancies, or product descriptions.
- Any disputes or damages arising from interactions between buyers and vendors.
- ShopTznius.com’s liability is limited to the amount paid for services rendered by ShopTznius LLC (e.g., marketplace fees or subscription costs).
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shop Tznius LLC, its affiliates, employees, contractors, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site, including any breach of these Terms, violations of intellectual property rights, or violations of applicable laws.
15. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
In the event of any dispute, the buyer and vendor agree to attempt to resolve the issue directly. If resolution cannot be reached through informal means, you agree to resolve any legal disputes through binding arbitration in Florida, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The venue for arbitration will be in Jacksonville, Florida, unless otherwise agreed by both parties.
16. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes or claims arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in Duval country, Florida.
17. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the revised date noted at the top. By continuing to use the Site after such changes are posted, you accept the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.
18. Contact Information
For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
ShopTznius.com
Email: support@shoptznius.com
Phone: +1-917-617-6364
Address: 3580 Pall Mall Dr Apt 1601, Jacksonville Florida, 32257 USA