Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Summer Style Essentials. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at https://summerstyletrends.com (the "Site") and any services, content, or features we provide (collectively, the "Services").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Summer Style Essentials (Registration Number: 16449374).

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last revised.

3. Eligibility and User Accounts

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years of age to use our Site. If you are under 18 years of age, you may only use the Site with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

3.2 Account Registration

Certain features of the Site may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. Use of the Site and Services

4.1 License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes.

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any systems or networks connected to the Site
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Site
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
• Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
• Use the Site to distribute spam or unsolicited messages
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of the Site

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, videos, audio clips, designs, layouts, and software (collectively, "Content"), is the property of Summer Style Essentials or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Trademarks

"Summer Style Essentials" and associated logos are trademarks of Summer Style Essentials. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission.

5.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or publicly perform any Content without our express written permission
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from Content
• Use any Content for commercial purposes without authorization

5.4 Limited Permission

You may view, download, and print Content solely for personal, non-commercial use, provided you maintain all copyright and other proprietary notices.

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Submissions

The Site may allow you to submit comments, feedback, poll responses, contact form submissions, and other content ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but by submitting it to the Site, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such User Content in any media.

6.2 Responsibility for User Content

You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting or publishing it. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have necessary rights to your User Content
• Your User Content does not violate any third-party rights
• Your User Content does not violate these Terms or applicable laws

6.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor, review, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of or reliance on any third-party content, goods, or services available through such websites or services.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content

We make no guarantees regarding:

• Fashion advice, styling recommendations, or trend predictions
• Product recommendations or information about summer accessories
• External links or third-party content

Any advice or information obtained from the Site should not be solely relied upon for making purchasing or fashion decisions.

9. Limitation of Liability

This includes but is not limited to damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site or Services
• Any errors or omissions in content
• Unauthorized access to your data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Site
• Any other matter relating to the Site or Services

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, to access the Site in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Summer Style Essentials, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Site or Services
• Your User Content
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of applicable laws

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of personal information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (including Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel) to enhance your experience. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy and cookie consent banner.

12. Copyright Infringement Claims

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please contact us with the following information:

• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• The location on the Site of the allegedly infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information provided is accurate
• Your physical or electronic signature

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Site will cease immediately
• All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in Japan, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

15. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. If the dispute cannot be resolved within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue formal legal remedies.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be modified to reflect the parties' intention to the greatest extent possible.

17. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Summer Style Essentials regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

19. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice to you.

20. Contact Information

21. Special Provisions

21.1 Fashion and Style Information

The fashion advice, styling tips, trend predictions, and product recommendations provided on the Site are for informational and entertainment purposes only. Individual results may vary based on personal style preferences, body type, budget, and other factors. We make no guarantees regarding the suitability or effectiveness of any fashion recommendations.

21.2 Product Information

Information about summer accessories, including hats, sunglasses, beach bags, sandals, and jewelry, is provided for educational purposes. We do not guarantee the availability, pricing, or quality of any products mentioned on the Site. Always verify product information directly with retailers before making purchases.

21.3 External Links

Links to social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) and other external websites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for the content or practices of linked sites.

Thank you for reading our Terms & Conditions. By using Summer Style Essentials, you help us create a positive community for fashion enthusiasts. Enjoy exploring summer style!