📋 Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the CostumeMailer website (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at costumemailer.com (the "Service") operated by CostumeMailer ("us", "we", or "our").

Your agreement with us includes these Terms and our Privacy Policy ("Agreements"). You acknowledge that you have read and understood these Agreements and agree to be bound by them.

Description of Service

CostumeMailer provides free online tools and resources for costume planning, design, and creation. Our services include:

• Planning Tools: Budget calculators, time estimators, and project planners
• Design Tools: Size calculators, color matching tools, and accessory planners
• Educational Content: Guides, tutorials, and professional costume creation advice
• Community Resources: Information sharing and costume creation inspiration

All tools and resources are provided free of charge for personal and commercial use, subject to these Terms.

User Accounts and Registration

No Account Required

CostumeMailer does not require user registration to access our tools and services. You can use all our costume planning tools without creating an account.

Optional Contact and Newsletter

If you choose to contact us or subscribe to our newsletter:

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any information you provide
• You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur through your communications with us
• You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for:

• Personal costume planning and creation
• Professional costume design and theater production
• Educational purposes in schools and institutions
• Commercial costume creation and consulting
• Sharing our tools with others (with proper attribution)

Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use the Service:

• For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
• To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
• To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
• To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
• To submit false or misleading information through our contact forms
• To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
• To collect or track the personal information of others
• To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
• For any obscene or immoral purpose or to attempt to access, alter, or corrupt data

Content Standards

Any content you submit through our contact forms or communications must:

• Be accurate and truthful
• Not contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate language
• Respect the rights and dignity of others
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of CostumeMailer and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Your License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and use our tools for their intended purposes
• View and print content for personal or professional use
• Share links to our tools with proper attribution

Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Create derivative works based on our tools or content
• Use our intellectual property for commercial purposes without permission

User-Generated Content

When you submit content to us (through contact forms, emails, etc.):

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a non-exclusive license to use your content for responding to inquiries
• You represent that you have the right to submit such content
• You agree that your content does not infringe on the rights of others

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Data Processing

• Tool Data: Information entered into our costume tools is processed locally in your browser and not stored by us
• Contact Data: Information provided through contact forms is used solely to respond to your inquiries
• Analytics: We collect anonymous usage data to improve our services
• Cookies: We use essential cookies for website functionality and analytics

For complete details on how we handle your information, please review our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Educational Purpose

Our tools and content are provided for educational and planning purposes. While we strive for accuracy, costume creation involves many variables, and results may vary based on individual circumstances, materials, and skill levels.

No Professional Advice

The information provided through our Service does not constitute professional costume design services or advice. For complex projects or professional productions, we recommend consulting with qualified costume designers or industry professionals.

User Responsibility

• Safety: You are responsible for ensuring costume safety, especially for children's costumes
• Materials: We are not responsible for material quality, availability, or supplier reliability
• Budget Accuracy: Cost estimates are approximate and may vary based on location and suppliers
• Skill Assessment: You are responsible for honestly assessing your abilities and seeking help when needed

Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party sites, information, materials, products, or services.

Limitation of Liability

Service Provided "As Is"

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website.

Limitation of Damages

In no event shall CostumeMailer, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation:

• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from costume project failures or cost overruns
• Personal injury or property damage from costume creation
• Any other damages arising from your use of the Service

Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (if any), whichever is less.

Jurisdictional Variations

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

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CostumeMailer and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

This indemnification applies to claims resulting from:

• Your use of and access to the Service
• Your violation of any term of these Terms
• Your violation of any third party right, including any copyright, property, or privacy right
• Any claim that your use caused damage to a third party

Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your use of our Service at any time by simply discontinuing use of the website.

Termination by Us

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

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• Any data you provided may be deleted (subject to our Privacy Policy)
• Provisions of these Terms that should survive termination shall remain in effect

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Applicable Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Good Faith Negotiation: We encourage direct communication to resolve disputes
2. Mediation: If negotiation fails, disputes may be resolved through mediation
3. Arbitration: Binding arbitration in San Francisco, California (for disputes over $1,000)
4. Small Claims Court: Either party may pursue claims in small claims court

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

Changes to Terms

Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

Notification Process

• Website Notice: Material changes will be posted prominently on our website
• Email Notice: Newsletter subscribers will be notified of significant changes
• Effective Date: Changes become effective 30 days after posting

Your Options

If you disagree with modified Terms:

• You may discontinue using the Service
• Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance of new Terms
• You may contact us to discuss concerns about changes

Miscellaneous Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CostumeMailer regarding the use of the Service.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

Assignment

CostumeMailer may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction. You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, or technical failures.

Survival

Provisions concerning intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law shall survive termination of these Terms.