Terms of service
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Terms of Service
Last Updated: June 25, 2026
Welcome to Carve & Burn Designs, Inc. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of carveandburn.com and the purchase of products and services from Carve & Burn Designs, Inc. ("Carve & Burn," "we," "our," or "us").
By accessing our website, placing an order, or using our services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
1. Website Use
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not violate the rights of others or interfere with the operation of the website.
You may not:
- Use the website for fraudulent or unlawful purposes.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems.
- Copy, reproduce, or exploit website content without permission.
- Upload malicious software or harmful code.
- We reserve the right to refuse service or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.
2. Products & Services
Carve & Burn specializes in handcrafted, laser-engraved, UV-printed, and personalized products.
Because many of our products are custom-made, slight variations in engraving, wood grain, color, texture, and natural materials are expected and are not considered defects.
Product photographs are intended to represent the finished product as accurately as possible; however, colors and finishes may vary depending on screen settings and the natural characteristics of each item.
3. Pricing & Product Information
We strive to provide accurate pricing and product descriptions.
However, errors may occasionally occur.
We reserve the right to:
- Correct pricing or product description errors
- Cancel orders resulting from obvious pricing mistakes
- Modify products or pricing without prior notice
- Limit quantities available for purchase
If an order is affected by a pricing error after it has been placed, we will contact you before processing your order.
4. Payments
Payment is required before production begins.
We accept payment methods offered through our secure Shopify checkout.
Orders will not enter production until payment has been successfully authorized.
5. Personalized Orders
Customers are responsible for providing accurate personalization information.
Please carefully review:
- Names
- Dates
- Initials
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Uploaded artwork
- Logos
- Design requests
- Carve & Burn is not responsible for customer-submitted errors.
6. Artwork Approval
When a design proof is provided, production will begin only after customer approval.
Approval may be provided by email, text message, or other written communication.
Once a proof has been approved, Carve & Burn is not responsible for spelling, grammar, layout, or design errors that were visible in the approved proof.
7. Bring Your Own Item (BYO)
Customers who provide their own products for engraving acknowledge that engraving is performed at their own risk.
Although every reasonable precaution is taken, Carve & Burn is not responsible for:
- Hidden manufacturing defects
- Unknown coatings or finishes
- Material inconsistencies
- Breakage caused by product construction
- Damage resulting from unknown material composition
We reserve the right to decline engraving any item that may be unsafe or unsuitable for customization.
8. Corporate & Bulk Orders
Quotes for corporate and bulk orders are valid for the time period specified in the quotation.
Production begins after artwork approval and payment, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Custom corporate orders are considered final once production has started.
9. Shipping & Delivery
Estimated production and shipping times are provided as estimates only.
Delivery dates are not guaranteed.
Carve & Burn is not responsible for delays caused by:
- Shipping carriers
- Weather
- Customs processing
- Holidays
- Labor disruptions
- Other events beyond our reasonable control
Risk of loss transfers to the customer once the order has been accepted by the shipping carrier.
10. Returns & Refunds
Please refer to our Refund & Return Policy for complete details.
Personalized and custom-made products are generally non-returnable unless an error was made by Carve & Burn or the product arrived damaged or defective.
11. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including photographs, logos, graphics, product designs, text, videos, branding, and original artwork created by Carve & Burn—is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or use any website content without our prior written permission.
12. Customer-Provided Content
By uploading artwork, logos, photographs, or other design files, you represent that you own the necessary rights or have permission to use them.
You agree to indemnify and hold Carve & Burn harmless from any claims arising from the unauthorized use of copyrighted or trademarked material provided by you.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Carve & Burn shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of our website, products, or services.
Our maximum liability for any claim shall not exceed the purchase price of the product or service giving rise to the claim.
14. Disclaimer of Warranties
Except as required by law, our products and services are provided "as is" and "as available."
We make no guarantees that our website will be uninterrupted or error-free.
15. Privacy
Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time.
Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page.
Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
17. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any legal action relating to these Terms or your use of our website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.
18. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.
Carve & Burn Designs, Inc.
4444 SW 71st Ave., Suite 106
Miami, FL 33155
Email: info@carveandburn.com