Terms of Service
Effective Date: August 29, 2025
Welcome to Local Toy Makers (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at localtoymakers.com and related services (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Eligibility
To use this Site, you must be at least 18 years old or have the permission of a parent or legal guardian. By using the Site, you confirm that you meet these eligibility requirements.
User Accounts
To access certain features of the Site, including creating a listing, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and current information
- Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are found to be fraudulent.
Free and Premium Listings
We offer both free and paid (premium) listings to makers of handcrafted and wooden toys. By signing up for a premium listing, you agree to pay the applicable fees and abide by the upgrade terms outlined at the time of purchase. We reserve the right to change pricing or features at any time with appropriate notice.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for illegal or unauthorized purposes
- Upload content that is offensive, defamatory, or infringes on intellectual property rights
- Interfere with the security or performance of the Site
- Use bots, scrapers, or automated methods to access the Site
Listings and Content
By submitting content (e.g., business descriptions, photos, logos, videos) to Local Toy Makers, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and promote that content in connection with the Site and our services.
You represent and warrant that you own or have permission to use any content you submit and that it does not violate the rights of any third party.
Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account or listing at our discretion and without liability if we believe you have violated these Terms, our Privacy Policy, or applicable law.
Payments and Refunds
Premium listing fees and service payments are processed through third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). Fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. If you experience issues, please contact us at hello@localtoymakers.com.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, logos, graphics, icons, and software, is the property of Local Toy Makers or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be secure, error-free, or uninterrupted.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Local Toy Makers and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or services.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Local Toy Makers and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes and revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any updates.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Local Toy Makers
Email: hello@localtoymakers.com