Terms of service

TERMS & CONDITIONS

OVERVIEW

Welcome to SOUR BELTS.

Throughout these Terms & Conditions, the terms “we”, “us”, “our”, and “SOUR BELTS” refer to SOUR BELTS. SOUR BELTS operates this online store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services in order to provide customers with a personalized and convenient shopping experience (collectively referred to as the “Services”).

The Services are hosted and provided through Shopify, which enables us to offer our products and services online.

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) together with any policies referenced herein govern your access to and use of our Services.

Please read these Terms carefully, as they contain important information regarding your legal rights, including limitations of liability, warranty disclaimers, and consumer protections.

By accessing, using, purchasing from, or otherwise interacting with our Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms as well as our Privacy Policy:

https://www.sour-belts.de/policies/privacy-policy

If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, you may not access or use our Services.

SECTION 1 – ACCESS AND ACCOUNT

By agreeing to these Terms, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your country or region of residence, or that you have given consent for minors under your supervision to use the Services on devices owned or controlled by you.

In order to access or use certain Services, including placing orders, you may be required to provide specific information, including but not limited to:

email address,
billing information,
payment details,
shipping information.

You represent and warrant that all information provided by you is:

accurate,
current,
complete,
and lawfully provided.

You are solely responsible for:

maintaining the confidentiality of your account,
protecting your login credentials,
and all activities conducted through your account.

You may not:

transfer,
sell,
assign,
or otherwise provide your account to any third party without our prior authorization.

SECTION 2 – OUR PRODUCTS

We strive to display our products and services as accurately as possible.

However, certain visual elements of products, including:

colors,
sizes,
appearance,
packaging,
and other visual representations

may vary depending on device settings, display configurations, browser settings, or technical limitations.

We do not guarantee that:

product images will appear exactly the same on all devices,
products will fully meet subjective expectations,
or digital representations will be completely identical to the delivered products.

We reserve the right at any time to:

modify product descriptions,
change pricing,
adjust availability,
limit quantities,
or discontinue products without prior notice.

SECTION 3 – ORDERS

By placing an order, you submit a binding offer to purchase the selected products or services.

SOUR BELTS reserves the right to:

accept,
reject,
limit,
or cancel

any order at our sole discretion.

An order is considered accepted only after:

successful payment authorization,
and confirmation of the order by us.

Please carefully review your order before completing checkout, as changes or cancellations may no longer be possible once the order has been confirmed.

Returns and refunds are governed exclusively by our Refund Policy:

https://www.sour-belts.de/policies/refund-policy

You confirm that all purchases are intended solely for personal use and not for:

resale,
commercial distribution,
export,
or business purposes.

SECTION 4 – PRICING AND BILLING

Prices, discounts, promotional offers, and special campaigns may be changed at any time without prior notice.

The applicable price is the one displayed at the time your order is completed.

Unless otherwise stated, prices do not include:

shipping costs,
handling fees,
customs duties,
import taxes,
or additional charges.

Prices displayed on our website may differ from prices shown on third-party marketplaces or partner platforms.

You agree to provide and maintain accurate and current:

billing details,
payment information,
and account information.

You further confirm that:

(i) your payment details are accurate and complete;
(ii) you are authorized to use the selected payment method;
(iii) all related charges will be paid in full;
(iv) you accept responsibility for all applicable fees and taxes.

SECTION 5 – SHIPPING AND DELIVERY

We are not responsible for shipping or delivery delays.

All delivery timeframes provided on our website are estimates only and do not constitute guaranteed delivery dates.

We are not liable for delays caused by:

shipping carriers,
customs procedures,
technical issues,
force majeure,
government restrictions,
natural events,
strikes,
or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Ownership and risk of loss transfer to the customer once the shipment has been handed over to the shipping carrier.

SECTION 6 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content available through our Services, including but not limited to:

trademarks,
logos,
text,
graphics,
images,
videos,
audio files,
product reviews,
website layouts,
designs,
and other materials

is the property of SOUR BELTS, Shopify, or their respective licensors and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

Our Services may only be used for personal and non-commercial purposes.

Without our prior written consent, you may not:

copy,
reproduce,
modify,
distribute,
publish,
download,
sell,
or commercially exploit

any content from our Services.

Nothing within these Terms grants you any ownership rights or licenses relating to:

trademarks,
copyrights,
patents,
or other intellectual property rights.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL TOOLS

Our Services may include access to tools or services provided by third parties that we neither monitor nor control.

Such tools are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties or guarantees of any kind.

We are not responsible for:

the availability,
functionality,
security,
accuracy,
or reliability

of third-party tools or services.

Your use of such tools is entirely:

at your own risk,
at your own discretion,
and subject to the third party’s terms and policies.

We reserve the right to introduce new features, services, tools, or resources in the future, which shall also be subject to these Terms.

SECTION 8 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our Services may contain links to external websites, content, products, or services operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for:

third-party content,
website accuracy,
availability,
legality,
security,
or business practices.

Accessing third-party websites or services is done entirely at your own risk.

We are not liable for any damage, loss, or issues arising from:

the use of third-party websites,
purchases made through third parties,
or reliance on third-party content or services.

Before engaging in any transaction with third parties, we recommend reviewing their:

terms and conditions,
privacy policies,
refund policies,
and other applicable policies.

All complaints or claims regarding third-party products or services must be directed to the respective provider.

SECTION 9 – RELATIONSHIP WITH SHOPIFY

SOUR BELTS operates its online store using Shopify’s platform infrastructure.

However, all purchases, transactions, and contractual relationships are concluded solely between you and SOUR BELTS.

By using our Services, you acknowledge and agree that Shopify is not responsible for:

products,
deliveries,
transactions,
damages,
losses,
or claims

arising from your purchases or interactions with SOUR BELTS.

You expressly release Shopify and its affiliates from any liability related to your use of our Services or purchases made through our online store.

SECTION 10 – PRIVACY AND PERSONAL DATA

All personal information collected through our Services is governed by our Privacy Policy:

https://www.sour-belts.de/policies/privacy-policy

Certain personal data may also be processed in accordance with Shopify’s Privacy Policy:

https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these privacy policies.

Because our Services are hosted through Shopify, Shopify may collect and process certain personal information in order to:

operate the platform,
maintain security,
improve performance,
and optimize user experience.

Your information may be transferred to third parties or processed outside your country of residence in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Additional information can be found in our Privacy Policy.

SECTION 11 – FEEDBACK AND USER CONTENT

If you submit:

suggestions,
reviews,
feedback,
comments,
ideas,
recommendations,
or other content

(collectively referred to as “Feedback”), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, transferable license to:

use,
reproduce,
modify,
publish,
distribute,
display,
and commercially exploit

such Feedback in any media or format.

This includes the right to use Feedback for:

marketing purposes,
business development,
product improvements,
analytics,
and promotional activities.

You represent and warrant that:

(i) you own or control all rights to the submitted Feedback;
(ii) the Feedback does not violate third-party rights;
(iii) the Feedback is not unlawful, offensive, misleading, or defamatory.

We are under no obligation to:

maintain Feedback in confidence,
provide compensation,
or respond to submissions.

We reserve the right to remove or edit content that we consider:

unlawful,
abusive,
fraudulent,
misleading,
offensive,
or otherwise inappropriate.

You remain solely responsible for all content submitted by you.

SECTION 12 – ERRORS, INACCURACIES, AND OMISSIONS

Occasionally, information available through our Services may contain:

typographical errors,
inaccuracies,
outdated information,
or omissions.

Such issues may relate to:

product descriptions,
pricing,
promotional offers,
shipping fees,
product availability,
or delivery timeframes.

We reserve the right at any time and without prior notice to:

correct errors,
update information,
modify content,
or cancel orders,

including after an order has been submitted, if any information provided was inaccurate.

SECTION 13 – PROHIBITED USES

You may use our Services only in compliance with applicable laws and these Terms.

You are strictly prohibited from using the Services directly or indirectly:

(a) for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes;

(b) to violate any international, national, regional, or local laws or regulations;

(d) to harass, abuse, discriminate against, intimidate, defame, or harm other individuals;

(e) to submit false, misleading, or deceptive information;

(f) to upload or distribute content that violates these Terms;

(g) to transmit spam, phishing attempts, unsolicited advertising, or similar communications, including:

junk mail,
chain letters,
mass messaging,
or automated promotional content;

(h) to impersonate another individual, company, or entity;

(i) to interfere with or disrupt the functionality, integrity, or security of our Services.

You further agree not to:

(a) upload or distribute malicious software, viruses, malware, or harmful code;

(b) reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or commercially exploit any portion of the Services;

(d) use automated systems such as:

bots,
crawlers,
scrapers,
spiders,
or similar technologies

to access or extract data from the Services;

(e) attempt to bypass or compromise security measures associated with the Services or connected systems.

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Services immediately and without notice if we believe you have violated these Terms.

SECTION 14 – TERMINATION

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Services at any time and without prior notice at our sole discretion.

Any obligations or liabilities incurred prior to termination shall survive the termination of this agreement.

The following provisions shall continue to apply even after termination:

intellectual property,
privacy and data protection,
limitation of liability,
warranty disclaimers,
indemnification,
feedback rights,
governing law,
and any provisions which by their nature should survive termination.

SECTION 15 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

All information, content, and materials available through our Services are provided for general informational purposes only.

We make no warranties or guarantees regarding:

accuracy,
completeness,
reliability,
availability,
timeliness,
or usefulness

of any information provided through the Services.

Your use of the Services is entirely at your own risk.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, all Services and products are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any express or implied warranties of any kind.

This includes, without limitation, implied warranties relating to:

merchantability,
satisfactory quality,
fitness for a particular purpose,
durability,
title,
and non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that:

the Services will always be available,
access will be uninterrupted,
the Services will be secure or error-free,
or that defects will be corrected.

Some jurisdictions may not allow certain warranty exclusions. In such cases, these exclusions apply only to the maximum extent permitted by law.

SECTION 16 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SOUR BELTS, Shopify, and their respective:

affiliates,
partners,
directors,
employees,
contractors,
agents,
licensors,
service providers,
and representatives

shall not be liable for any:

direct,
indirect,
incidental,
punitive,
special,
or consequential damages,

including but not limited to:

loss of profits,
loss of revenue,
loss of business opportunities,
loss of data,
interruption of business,
replacement costs,
or other financial losses,

arising out of or related to your use of, inability to use, or reliance upon the Services or products.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal basis of the claim, including:

contract,
tort,
negligence,
strict liability,
or otherwise.

These limitations apply even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Certain jurisdictions may not permit limitations of liability in some circumstances. In such cases, liability shall be limited only to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

SECTION 17 – INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SOUR BELTS, Shopify, and their respective:

affiliates,
partners,
employees,
directors,
contractors,
licensors,
agents,
and service providers

from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or related to:

(1) your breach of these Terms;

(2) your violation of any applicable laws or third-party rights;

(3) your misuse of the Services.

We reserve the right to assume exclusive control over the defense and settlement of any matter subject to indemnification, and you agree to cooperate fully with such defense.

SECTION 18 – SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be:

unlawful,
invalid,
or unenforceable,

such provision shall nevertheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed severed from these Terms.

Such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any remaining provisions.

SECTION 19 – WAIVER AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT

Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

These Terms, together with any policies, guidelines, or operating rules published on our website or relating to the Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and SOUR BELTS.

They supersede all prior or contemporaneous:

agreements,
communications,
negotiations,
proposals,
or understandings,

whether oral or written.

Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms shall not be interpreted against the drafting party.

SECTION 20 – ASSIGNMENT

You may not:

assign,
transfer,
delegate,
or otherwise convey

your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.

Any attempted assignment without our authorization shall be considered null and void.

We reserve the right to transfer or assign these Terms and any associated rights or obligations at any time without prior notice.

SECTION 21 – GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and any separate agreements under which we provide Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the country in which SOUR BELTS is established.

Any disputes, claims, or legal proceedings arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of that country.

By using our Services, you expressly agree to:

the applicable jurisdiction,
venue,
and governing law.

SECTION 22 – HEADINGS

The headings used throughout these Terms are included solely for convenience and organizational purposes.

They shall not affect:

the interpretation,
legal meaning,
or enforceability

of any provision within these Terms.

SECTION 23 – CHANGES TO TERMS & CONDITIONS

The most current version of these Terms & Conditions will always be available on this page.

We reserve the right at any time to:

update,
modify,
revise,
supplement,
or replace

any part of these Terms by posting updates on our website.

It is your responsibility to review this page periodically for changes.

Where required by applicable law, we may provide additional notice regarding significant updates.

Your continued use of the Services following the publication of any changes constitutes acceptance of those revised Terms.

SECTION 24 – GIVEAWAYS AND PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGNS

From time to time, we may organize giveaways, promotional campaigns, contests, or special offers through which customers may have the opportunity to win prizes or receive promotional benefits.

Participation in such campaigns may require certain conditions to be met, including but not limited to:

purchasing selected products,
reaching minimum order values,
or fulfilling additional participation requirements.

Participation in promotional campaigns may occur automatically once the applicable conditions are fulfilled.

Additional rules and participation terms relating to specific giveaways or campaigns may be published separately at:

https://www.sour-belts.de/pages/gewinnspiel-regeln

By participating in any giveaway or promotion, you agree to the applicable campaign rules and participation conditions.

We reserve the right to:

modify,
suspend,
or terminate

any giveaway or promotional campaign at any time without prior notice.

For questions regarding giveaways or promotional campaigns, please contact:

info@sour-belts.com

SECTION 25 – CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions or our Services, you may contact us using the information below.

Contact