Terms of service

Terms of Service for Lava Dawgs Apparel

Effective Date: November 30, 2025

Welcome to Lava Dawgs Apparel! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website (lavadawgsapparel.com, or any successor site) and our services, including purchasing apparel and related products. By accessing or using our site, placing an order, or creating an account, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

Lava Dawgs Apparel is based in Carlsbad, CA, USA, and these Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically, as they may be updated. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

1. Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use our site or make purchases.
  • By using our services, you represent that you meet these requirements and that all information you provide is accurate and complete.

2. User Accounts

  • You may need to create an account to place orders or access certain features.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.
  • Notify us immediately at support@lavadawgsapparel.com if you suspect unauthorized access.
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.

3. Orders and Products

  • All orders are subject to availability and our acceptance. We may cancel or refuse orders at our discretion (e.g., due to pricing errors or suspected fraud).
  • Product descriptions, images, and prices are provided for informational purposes and may contain inaccuracies. We do not warrant that they are error-free.
  • Colors and sizes may vary slightly due to manufacturing and display differences.

4. Pricing and Payment

  • Prices are in USD and exclude taxes, duties, and shipping fees, which will be added at checkout.
  • We accept major credit cards, PayPal, and other methods displayed at checkout.
  • Payment is processed at the time of order. You authorize us to charge your payment method for the total amount.
  • Prices are subject to change without notice, but changes will not affect orders already placed.

5. Shipping and Delivery

  • Please refer to our Shipping Policy for details on methods, rates, and timelines.
  • Risk of loss transfers to you upon delivery to the carrier. We are not responsible for delays or losses caused by carriers.

6. Returns and Refunds

  • We offer returns within 30 days of delivery for unused, unworn items in original packaging.
  • Please refer to our Return Policy for full details, including exclusions (e.g., sale items or custom apparel).
  • Refunds will be issued to the original payment method, minus any shipping fees.

7. Intellectual Property

  • All content on our site (e.g., logos, designs, text, images) is owned by Lava Dawgs Apparel or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
  • You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.
  • User-generated content (e.g., reviews) grants us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use and display it.

8. User Conduct

  • You agree not to use our site for unlawful purposes, to harass others, or to transmit harmful code (e.g., viruses).
  • Prohibited activities include scraping, spamming, or impersonating others.
  • We may monitor usage and take action against violations, including account termination.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

  • Our site and products are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied (e.g., fitness for a particular purpose).
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lava Dawgs Apparel shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.
  • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the relevant product.
  • Some jurisdictions (like California) do not allow certain limitations, so these may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

  • You agree to indemnify and hold Lava Dawgs Apparel harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of our services.

11. Dispute Resolution

  • Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in San Diego County, CA, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
  • You waive the right to participate in class actions.

12. Termination

  • We may terminate or suspend your access at any time for any reason, without notice.
  • Sections that by nature survive termination (e.g., liability limitations) will continue to apply.

13. Miscellaneous

  • These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Lava Dawgs Apparel.
  • If any provision is deemed invalid, the remainder remains in effect.
  • We may assign these Terms without your consent.

For questions, contact us at support@lavadawgsapparel.com. Thank you for choosing Lava Dawgs Apparel!

Last updated: November 30, 2025. We may update these Terms; check back for changes