terms of use

  1. Acceptance of Terms

Ban.do Designs, LLC (referred to as “Company,” “Us,” “Our,” or “We”), provides the bando.com website (http://www.bando.com) (the “Site”) subject to your compliance with the following Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”), as well as any other written agreement(s) between Us and you.

We reserve the right to change these Terms from time to time with or without notice to you. Please refer to these Terms of Use to be informed of your rights and responsibilities in accessing and using this Site. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to periodically review this Site and these Terms. Your continued use of this Site after such modifications will constitute acknowledgement and acceptance of the modified Terms.

As used in these Terms, references to Our “Affiliates” include Our owners, licensees, assigns, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, officers, directors, suppliers, partners, sponsors, advertisers, and includes (without limitation) all parties involved in creating, producing, and/or delivering this Site and/or contents available on this Site.

BY USING THIS SITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE BOUND BY THE THESE TERMS, PLEASE EXIT THE SITE. YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THIS SITE, PRODUCTS, OR THESE TERMS IS TO CEASE USING THE SITE AND/OR THOSE PARTICULAR PRODUCTS.

  1. Site Availability and Use

Temporary Interruptions. You understand and agree that temporary interruptions of the Site may occur as normal events that are out of Our control.

Site Use. You may not use the Site if you are under the age of 13.  If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, you may use the Site only with involvement of a parent or guardian.

  1. Site Conduct, Posting Policies & Third Party Websites

User-Created Content Guidelines: Your use of the Site is subject to all applicable laws and regulations, and you are solely responsible for any comments, reviews or posts you leave on the Site, including inquiries and comments sent directly to Company. By posting information on the Site, or by otherwise using any communications service or other interactive service available on the Site, you agree that you will not post comments, messages, links, code or other information that:

i. is unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, deceptive, fraudulent, tortious, invasive of another’s privacy, or includes graphic descriptions of sexual or violent content;

ii. victimizes, harasses, degrades, or intimidates an individual or group of individuals on the basis of religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age, or disability;

iii. infringes on any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, right of publicity, or other proprietary right of any party;

iv. consists of unsolicited advertising, junk or bulk email (also known as “spam”), chain letters, any other form of unauthorized solicitation, or any form of lottery or gambling;

v. contains any form of malicious code, files, or programs that are designed or intended to disrupt, damage, or limit the functionality of any software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment or otherwise causes damage, or allows you to obtain unauthorized access to any data or other information of any third party;

vi. breaches the security of, compromises or otherwise allows access to secured, protected or inaccessible areas of this Site, or attempts to gain access to other network or server via your account on this Site;

vii.  impersonates any person or entity, including any of Our employees or representatives.

No Endorsement. Company neither endorses nor assumes any liability for any material uploaded or submitted by users on any part of the Site. Although We do not pre-screen, police or monitor comments posted on the Site, We and Our agents reserve the right to remove any and all postings that We feel do not comply with these Terms and any other rules of user conduct for Our Site, or are otherwise harmful, objectionable, or inaccurate. We are not responsible for any failure or delay in removing such postings.

Third-Party Sites and Information. This Site may redirect or link to other websites on the Internet, or may otherwise include references to information, products or services made available by unaffiliated third parties. While We make every effort to work with trusted, reputable providers, from time to time such sites may contain information, material or policies that some may find inappropriate or personally objectionable. You understand that We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, decency or legality of content hosted by third party websites, nor are We responsible for errors or omissions in any references made on those websites. The inclusion of such a link or reference is provided merely as a convenience and does not imply endorsement of, or association with the Site or party by us, or any warranty of any kind, either express or implied.

Promotions. From time to time, this Site may include advertisements offered by third parties. You may enter into correspondence with or participate in promotions of the advertisers showing their products on this site. Any such correspondence or promotions, including the delivery of and the payment for goods and services by those third parties, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated therewith, are solely between you and the advertiser. We assume no liability, obligation or responsibility for any part of any such correspondence or promotion.

  1. Company Intellectual Property

Content. “Content” is defined as any text, user interfaces, visual interfaces, computer code, artwork, photographs, video, graphics, music, sounds, or other material that can be viewed by users on Our Site, including but not limited to the design, structure, selection, coordination, expression, “look and feel” and arrangement of such content, contained on the Site, and is owned, controlled, or licensed by or to Company or its Affiliates.

Ownership of Content. By accepting these Terms, you agree that all content presented to you on this Site is protected by any and all intellectual property and/or other proprietary rights available within the United States, and is the sole property of Company or its Affiliates.

The following are trademarks or service marks (registered or unregistered) of Company: BAN.DŌ, I AM VERY BUSY., WE ARE SERIOUS ABOUT FUN. Company and its Affiliates may own additional trademarks or service marks not listed here. All custom graphics, icons, logos and service names are trademarks or service marks (registered or unregistered) of Company or its Affiliates. All other trademarks or service marks are property of their respective owners. Nothing in these Terms of Use grants you any right to use any trademark, service mark, logo, and/or the name of Company or its Affiliates.

Limitations on Use of Content. Except for a single copy made for personal use, you may not copy, reproduce, modify, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any content from this Site in any form or by any means whatsoever without prior written permission from us. Any unauthorized use of Site content violates Our intellectual property interests and could result in criminal or civil penalties.

No warranty for Third-Party Infringement. Neither We or Our Affiliates warrant or represent that your use of materials displayed on, or obtained through, this Site will not infringe the rights of third parties.

  1. Content You Create.

Your Intellectual Property Rights. Subject to Our Privacy Policy (located at https://www.bando.com/pages/privacy-policy), any communication or material that you transmit to this Site or to us, whether by email or other means, for any reason, will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary user content (“User Content”). While you retain all rights to the User Content, you grant Us (including Our employees and Affiliates), a non-exclusive, paid-up, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide right to copy, distribute, display, publish, translate, adapt, modify, and otherwise use the User Content for any purpose whatsoever, regardless of the form or medium in which it is used. Please do not submit confidential or proprietary information to Us (including patentable ideas, new content suggestions or business proposals) unless We have mutually agreed in writing otherwise. Ideas that We receive unsolicited will be treated as property owned by the Company and will not be returned to you.

  1. Data Stored on Our Servers

Storage Provided by Us. You agree that We have no responsibility or liability for the deletion or failure to store any content maintained or transmitted on or through this Site. You acknowledge that We reserve the right to remove or terminate accounts that remain inactive for longer than one (1) year, or in cases where you have violated one or more terms of this Agreement.

  1. Privacy & Security

Login Required. In order to access some of the features on this site, you may be asked to set up an account and password. Our account registration page requests certain personal information from you (“Registration Info”). You will have the ability to maintain and periodically update your Registration Info as you see fit. By registering, you agree that all information provided by you as Registration Info is true and accurate and that you will maintain and update this information as required in order to keep it current, complete and accurate.

Passwords & Security. If you register for an account on the Site, you agree that you are responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of your password, and that you are fully responsible for all activities or charges that are incurred under your account. Therefore, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that others do not gain access to your password and account. Our employees will never ask you for your password.

Disclosure to Third Party Affiliates. The information We obtain through your use of this site, including your Registration Info, is subject to Our Privacy Policy, which is specifically incorporated by reference into these Terms.

  1. Disclaimer

ALL CONTENT ON THIS SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR THE WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT (A) THE CONTENT OR OFFERINGS WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (B) THE CONTENT OR SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (C) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE CONTENT WILL BE EFFECTIVE, ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, OR (D) THE QUALITY OF ANY CONTENT WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS OR BE FREE FROM MISTAKES, ERRORS OR DEFECTS.

THIS SITE COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL OR OTHER MISTAKES, INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. WE MAY MAKE CHANGES TO THE CONTENT AT THIS SITE, INCLUDING THE PRICES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF ANY PRODUCTS LISTED HEREIN, AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. THE CONTENT OR PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AT THIS SITE MAY BE OUT OF DATE, AND WE MAKE NO COMMITMENT TO UPDATE SUCH CONTENT OR PRODUCTS.

THE DOWNLOADING OR OTHER ACQUISITION OF ANY PRODUCTS OR CONTENT THROUGH THIS SITE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND WITH YOUR AGREEMENT THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM SUCH ACTIVITIES.

WE MAKE NO WARRANTY REGARDING ANY TRANSACTIONS EXECUTED THROUGH A THIRD PARTY, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SITE, AND YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT SUCH TRANSACTIONS ARE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. ANY WARRANTY THAT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OFFERINGS OR CONTENT AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH THIS SITE FROM A THIRD PARTY IS PROVIDED SOLELY BY SUCH THIRD PARTY, AND NOT BY US OR ANY OTHER OF OUR AFFILIATES.

WE RESERVE THE SOLE RIGHT TO EITHER MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE THE SITE, INCLUDING ANY OFFERINGS OR FEATURES THEREIN, AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE TO YOU. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY SHOULD WE EXERCISE SUCH RIGHT.

SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. PLEASE CONSULT THE LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION.

  1. Limitation of Liability & Indemnification

Your exclusive remedy and Our entire liability, if any, for any claims arising out of these Terms and your use of this Site shall be limited to the amount you paid Us for products purchased on the Site during the three (3) month period before the act giving rise to the liability.

IN NO EVENT SHALL WE OR OUR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFIT LOSS, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS SITE OR OF ANY WEBSITE REFERENCED OR LINKED TO FROM THIS SITE.

FURTHER, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR THIRD PARTY PROMISES REGARDING OUR OFFERINGS OR CONTENT OR FOR ASSISTANCE IN CONDUCTING COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS WITH THE THIRD PARTY THROUGH THIS SITE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE PROCESSING OF ORDERS.

SOME JURISDICTIONS PROHIBIT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. PLEASE CONSULT THE LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Us and Our Affiliates harmless from all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees that may arise from your use or misuse of this Site. We reserve the right, at Our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with Us in asserting any available defenses.

  1. Payment

Paying for Your Order. Generally, we will charge your card for an item when We ship the item to you or confirm its availability in Our warehouse. However, We may preauthorize your order amount with your credit or debit card issuer at the time you place the order, which may have an effect on your available credit line. When you pre-order with a debit card, we'll debit your card when you place the pre-order. For special delivery items, we'll charge your card when you confirm a delivery time.

Order Confirmation. Our order confirmation to you does not signify Our acceptance of your order, nor does it constitute confirmation of Our offer to sell. At any time after receipt of your order, we may accept, decline, or place quantity or other limits on your order for any reason. We may impose these limits on a per-person, per-household, per-store, per-order, or any other basis. If We reject, limit, or otherwise modify your order, We will attempt to notify you using the e-mail address you provide to us. If We cancel an order or part of an order that we've already charged you for, we'll refund you the full amount of the canceled portion of the order.

  1. Termination of Use

Grounds for Termination. You agree that We may, at Our sole discretion, terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site with or without notice and for any reason, including, without limitation, breach of these Terms. Any suspected fraudulent, abusive or illegal activity may be grounds for barring your access to this Site, and reporting you to the proper authorities, if necessary.

No Right to Use Upon Termination. Upon termination and regardless of the reason(s) motivating such termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any claims for damages arising out of any termination or suspension or any other actions taken by Us in connection therewith. Sections 1 and 3-10 of these Terms, as well as your liability for any unpaid fees, shall survive any termination.

  1. Miscellaneous Provisions

International Use. Although this Site may be accessible worldwide, We make no representation that materials on this Site are appropriate or available for use in locations outside the United States. Those who choose to access this Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and at their own risk. If you choose to access this Site from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws in your jurisdiction, including but not limited to, the taxation of products purchased over the Internet. Any offer for any product, Service, and/or information made in connection with this Site is void where prohibited.

Governing Law. This Site (excluding any Third Party websites) is controlled by Us from Our offices in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the statutes and laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky shall be controlling, without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof. You agree and hereby submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the state courts of Kentucky or the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky with respect to such matters controlled by that court.

Notices. All notices to a party shall be in writing and shall be made either via email or conventional mail. Notices to Us must be sent to the attention of Customer Service at info@bando.com, if by email, or to Our address at Ban.do Designs, LLC, 134 Beech Bend Road, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42013, if by conventional mail. You agree to allow Us to submit notices to you either through the email address provided, or to the address We have on record. Any notices or communication under these Terms will be deemed delivered to the party receiving such communication (1) on the delivery date if delivered personally to the party; (2) two business days after deposit with a commercial overnight carrier, with written verification of receipt; (3) five business days after the mailing date, if sent by U.S. mail, return receipt requested; (4) on the delivery date if transmitted by confirmed facsimile; or (5) on the delivery date if transmitted by confirmed email.

Notice for California Residents. Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California users are entitled to the following consumer rights notice: If you have a question or complaint regarding the Site, please send an email to info@bando.com. You may also contact Us by writing to Us at Ban.do Designs, LLC, 134 Beech Bend Road, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42013, or by calling Us at (800) 992-3006. California residents may reach the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs by mail at 1625 North Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210.

No Resale Right. You agree not to sell, resell, reproduce, duplicate, distribute, copy or use for any commercial purposes any portion of this Site, or use of or access to this Site or Offerings provided through this Site, beyond the limited rights granted to you under Section 4 of these Terms.

Force Majeure. In addition to any excuse provided by applicable law, We shall be excused from liability for non-delivery or delay in delivery of products available through Our Site arising from any event beyond Our reasonable control, whether or not foreseeable by either party, including but not limited to: labor disturbance, war, fire, accident, adverse weather, inability to secure transportation, governmental act or regulation, and other causes or events beyond Our reasonable control, whether or not similar to those which are enumerated above.

Savings Clause. If any part of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be construed in a manner consistent with applicable law to reflect, as nearly as possible, the original intentions of the parties, and the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

No Waiver. Any failure by Us to enforce or exercise any provision of these Terms or related rights shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Entire Agreement. These Terms, along with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement and understanding between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings of the parties with respect thereto. These Terms may NOT be altered, supplemented, or amended by the use of any other document(s). To the extent that anything in or associated with this Site is in conflict or inconsistent with these Terms, these Terms shall take precedence.