Terms & Conditions

Welcome, Nerd

By accessing or using The Nerd Shelf website at thenerdshelf.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the site. We know that's a bummer — but rules are rules, even in the nerd world.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and customers of The Nerd Shelf.

Use of the Site

By using this site, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations.
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its related systems.
• Use the site to harm, harass, or impersonate others.
• Scrape, crawl, or otherwise extract data from the site without our written permission.

User Accounts

When you create an account with us, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

• You must provide accurate, complete, and current information when creating your account.
• You are responsible for keeping your password secure. Do not share it with anyone.
• You must notify us immediately at support@thenerdshelf.com if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.
• We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms at our sole discretion.

Orders & Payments

When you place an order on The Nerd Shelf, you are making an offer to purchase the product. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order at any time for reasons including but not limited to product availability, errors in product or pricing information, or suspected fraudulent activity.

• All prices are listed in US dollars and are subject to change without notice.
• Payment must be made in full at the time of purchase.
• We are not responsible for errors in pricing due to typographical mistakes.
• Sales tax may be applied depending on your location.

Shipping & Delivery

We aim to ship orders within 3 to 5 business days. Delivery times may vary depending on your location and carrier. The Nerd Shelf is not responsible for delays caused by shipping carriers, customs, or circumstances outside our control.

For full details on returns and refunds, please refer to our Refund Policy.

Intellectual Property

All content on The Nerd Shelf — including but not limited to mug designs, graphics, logos, text, images, and the overall look and feel of the site — is the exclusive property of The Nerd Shelf and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

• You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, or commercially exploit any of our content without our prior written consent.
• All mug designs are original works created for or by The Nerd Shelf. Unauthorized reproduction or use of our designs is strictly prohibited.
• The Nerd Shelf name, logo, and taglines are trademarks of The Nerd Shelf. Use of these marks without our written permission is not allowed.
• If you believe any content on our site infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at support@thenerdshelf.com.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Nerd Shelf provides this website and its contents on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the site or the information, content, or materials included on the site.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, The Nerd Shelf shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or our products — even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 30 days prior to the claim.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the United States.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.