Terms of service

TERMS OF SERVICE

OVERVIEW

Welcome to Department of Dad 👊🇺🇸

Throughout this website, the terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Department of Dad. We operate this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services to provide you with the best possible shopping experience for dads, families, and everyday adventures.

Our store is powered by Shopify, which enables us to securely provide our products and services to you.

By visiting our website, browsing our products, or purchasing from us, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, along with any policies referenced throughout our website, including our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

SECTION 1 — ACCESS & ACCOUNT

By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you have given permission for any minor dependents using your devices to access our Services.

To use certain features of our store, including placing orders, you may be asked to provide information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing information
  • Shipping address
  • Payment details

You agree that all information you provide is accurate, current, and complete.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activity that occurs under your account.

You may not transfer, sell, assign, or share your account with another person.

SECTION 2 — OUR PRODUCTS

At Department of Dad, we work hard to accurately display our products, colors, artwork, and designs. However, actual colors and appearance may vary slightly depending on your screen settings, monitor, or device.

Our apparel is designed for comfort, durability, and everyday wear, but slight variations in garment feel, print placement, and color tone may occur.

All product descriptions, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.

We reserve the right to:

  • Limit quantities
  • Discontinue products
  • Refuse service
  • Update product details at any time

SECTION 3 — ORDERS

When you place an order with Department of Dad, you are making an offer to purchase our products.

We reserve the right to accept, decline, limit, or cancel any order at our discretion, including in situations involving:

  • Product availability
  • Pricing errors
  • Fraud prevention
  • Suspicious activity

Your order is not officially accepted until payment has been processed and you receive confirmation from us.

Please review your order carefully before submitting. Once production has started, we may not be able to modify or cancel your order.

Purchases are subject to our Refund Policy.

You agree that purchases made through our store are for personal use only and not for resale.

SECTION 4 — PRICES & BILLING

Prices, promotions, and discounts may change without notice.

Unless otherwise stated, listed prices do not include:

  • Taxes
  • Shipping fees
  • Customs or import duties

You agree to provide accurate billing and payment information for all purchases.

By submitting payment information, you confirm that:

  • You are authorized to use the payment method provided
  • Your payment information is accurate
  • You agree to pay all charges associated with your order

SECTION 5 — SHIPPING & DELIVERY

Department of Dad proudly prints and ships products from the USA 🇺🇸, with fulfillment partners located in Florida and Texas.

For international orders, we also work with trusted global print partners to help ensure faster delivery times.

Shipping and delivery estimates are not guaranteed and may vary due to:

  • Carrier delays
  • Weather conditions
  • Customs processing
  • High order volume
  • Events outside our control

Once your order has been transferred to the shipping carrier, responsibility for delivery timing passes to the carrier.

SECTION 6 — INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Everything on this website — including designs, graphics, logos, text, images, product artwork, branding, and content — belongs to Department of Dad or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Our designs are created to celebrate fatherhood, family life, humor, and adventure — and we work hard to create original artwork for our community. 👊

You may not reproduce, copy, modify, distribute, resell, or use our content without prior written permission.

Unauthorized use of our content may violate intellectual property laws.

SECTION 7 — OPTIONAL TOOLS

We may provide access to third-party tools or services that we do not monitor or control.

These tools are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind.

Your use of any optional third-party tools is entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms provided by the third-party provider.

SECTION 8 — THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content, accuracy, or policies of third-party websites.

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

SECTION 9 — RELATIONSHIP WITH SHOPIFY

Department of Dad is powered by Shopify, which enables us to operate our online store and securely process transactions.

However, all purchases made through this website are made directly with Department of Dad.

You agree that Shopify is not responsible for any issues related to products, shipping, returns, or transactions made through our store.

SECTION 10 — PRIVACY POLICY

Your privacy matters to us.

Any personal information collected through our Services is handled according to our Privacy Policy.

Because our website is hosted by Shopify, certain information may also be processed by Shopify in order to provide payment processing, security, analytics, and store functionality.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have reviewed our Privacy Policy.

SECTION 11 — FEEDBACK & SUBMISSIONS

If you send us ideas, reviews, suggestions, photos, testimonials, or other feedback, you agree that we may use that content to improve our products, marketing, and customer experience.

By submitting content to Department of Dad, you confirm that:

  • The content belongs to you
  • It does not violate anyone else’s rights
  • It is lawful and appropriate

We reserve the right to remove content we consider offensive, misleading, or inappropriate.

SECTION 12 — ERRORS & INACCURACIES

Occasionally, information on our website may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions related to:

  • Product descriptions
  • Pricing
  • Promotions
  • Shipping estimates
  • Availability

We reserve the right to correct errors, update information, or cancel orders at any time without prior notice.

SECTION 13 — PROHIBITED USES

You may not use our website or Services:

  • For unlawful purposes
  • To violate laws or regulations
  • To infringe on intellectual property rights
  • To transmit malicious software or harmful code
  • To harass, abuse, threaten, or harm others
  • To engage in spam, phishing, scraping, or fraudulent activity
  • To interfere with website security or functionality

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our Services if these Terms are violated.

SECTION 14 — TERMINATION

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our Services at any time without notice if we believe you have violated these Terms.

Any obligations or liabilities incurred prior to termination will survive termination.

SECTION 15 — DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

We work hard to provide quality products and a great customer experience, but certain things remain outside our control — including carrier delays, website interruptions, and third-party service issues.

All products and Services provided by Department of Dad are offered “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free use of our Services.

SECTION 16 — LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Department of Dad and its affiliates, employees, partners, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages arising from:

  • Use of our website
  • Purchased products
  • Shipping delays
  • Errors or interruptions in service

Your use of our Services is at your own risk.

SECTION 17 — INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Department of Dad, Shopify, and our affiliates, employees, and service providers from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses resulting from:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your misuse of our Services
  • Your violation of any law or third-party rights

SECTION 18 — SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain valid and enforceable.

SECTION 19 — ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms of Service, along with any policies posted on this website, constitute the full agreement between you and Department of Dad regarding your use of our Services.

SECTION 20 — ASSIGNMENT

You may not transfer or assign your rights under these Terms without our written consent.

We may transfer or assign these Terms at any time without notice.

SECTION 21 — GOVERNING LAW

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Texas.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of our Services shall be handled in the appropriate courts located in Texas.

SECTION 22 — HEADINGS

Section headings are provided for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

SECTION 23 — CHANGES TO TERMS

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time.

Changes will become effective immediately upon posting to this website.

Your continued use of our Services after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

SECTION 24 — CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about these Terms of Service? We’re here to help. 👊

Department of Dad
📧 support@departmentofdad.com