Terms of service

Welcome to Alpine Vintage Studio. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Alpine Vintage Studio. Alpine Vintage Studio operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services, in order to provide you, the customer, with a curated shopping experience (the “Services”). Alpine Vintage Studio is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you.

The following Terms of Service, together with any policies referenced herein (these “Terms” or “Terms of Service”), describe your rights and responsibilities when using the Services.

Please read these Terms of Service carefully, as they contain important information regarding your legal rights and cover areas such as warranty disclaimers and limitations of liability.

By visiting, accessing, using, or interacting with our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service or the Privacy Policy, you should not access or use our Services.


SECTION 1 – ACCESS AND ACCOUNT

By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state, province, or country of residence, or that you have given us your consent to allow any minor dependents to use the Services on devices owned, purchased, or managed by you.

In order to use the Services, including accessing our online store, browsing our products, or purchasing products and services, you may be required to provide certain information, including your email address, billing information, payment information, and shipping details. You represent and warrant that all information you provide is accurate, current, and complete, and that you have all necessary rights to provide such information.

You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You may not transfer, sell, assign, or license your account to any third party.


SECTION 2 – OUR PRODUCTS

We have made every effort to accurately display our products and services in our online store. However, please note that the colors and appearance of products may vary depending on your device, screen settings, and display configuration.

We do not guarantee that the appearance or quality of any products or services purchased will meet your expectations or exactly match the images or descriptions displayed in our online store.

All product descriptions are subject to change at any time without notice at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time and to limit quantities offered to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction on a case-by-case basis.


SECTION 3 – ORDERS

By placing an order, you submit an offer to purchase. Alpine Vintage Studio reserves the right to accept or reject any order at its sole discretion and for any reason.

Your order is not accepted until Alpine Vintage Studio confirms acceptance. Payment must be received and successfully processed before an order can be accepted.

Please review your order carefully before submitting it, as Alpine Vintage Studio may not be able to accommodate cancellation requests once an order has been accepted.

If we are unable to accept, modify, or cancel an order, we will attempt to notify you using the email address, billing address, and/or telephone number provided at the time of purchase.

Returns and exchanges are governed exclusively by our Refund Policy.

You represent and warrant that purchases made through our Services are intended for personal or household use only and not for commercial resale or export.


SECTION 4 – PRICING AND BILLING

Prices, discounts, and promotions are subject to change without notice. The price charged for a product or service will be the price in effect at the time the order is placed and will be stated in your order confirmation email.

Unless otherwise stated, listed prices do not include taxes, shipping fees, handling fees, customs duties, or import charges.

Prices displayed in our online store may differ from prices available through physical stores, marketplaces, or third-party retailers.

We may occasionally offer promotions that are subject to separate terms and conditions. In the event of a conflict between promotional terms and these Terms of Service, the promotional terms shall prevail.

You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase, payment, and account information for all purchases made through our store. You further agree to promptly update your information, including email address, payment details, and billing information, so that we can complete transactions and contact you when necessary.

You represent and warrant that:

(i) the payment information provided is true, accurate, and complete;

(ii) you are authorized to use the payment method provided;

(iii) charges incurred will be honored by your payment provider; and

(iv) you will pay all charges incurred at the prices in effect, including applicable shipping charges, handling fees, and taxes.


SECTION 5 – SHIPPING AND DELIVERY

We are not liable for shipping or delivery delays. All delivery times are estimates only and are not guaranteed.

We are not responsible for delays caused by shipping carriers, customs authorities, weather conditions, force majeure events, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Ownership and risk of loss transfer to you once the products have been handed over to the shipping carrier.

 

SECTION 6 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Our Services, including but not limited to all trademarks, branding, text, advertisements, images, graphics, product reviews, videos, audio content, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof, are the property of Alpine Vintage Studio, its affiliates, licensors, or content providers and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

These Terms of Service permit you to use the Services solely for your personal, non-commercial use. Without our prior written consent, you may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, transmit, or create derivative works based on any material available through the Services.

Except as expressly stated in these Terms, nothing contained herein grants you any license or right under any patent, trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property right of Alpine Vintage Studio, Shopify, or any third party.

Unauthorized use of the Services may violate intellectual property laws and other applicable regulations. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Alpine Vintage Studio.

The names, logos, product names, service names, designs, and slogans of Alpine Vintage Studio are trademarks of Alpine Vintage Studio, its affiliates, or licensors and may not be used without prior written permission.

All photographs, images, designs, artwork, and content published on this website are protected by copyright and remain the property of Alpine Vintage Studio or their respective rights holders. The reproduction, distribution, modification, publication, commercial use, or any other use of such content, particularly the photographs, is prohibited without prior written consent.


SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL TOOLS

We may provide access to tools offered by third parties as part of the Services. We neither monitor nor exercise any control over such tools.

You acknowledge and agree that access to these tools is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties, representations, conditions, or endorsements of any kind.

We shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or claim arising from or related to your use of optional third-party tools.

Any use of optional tools offered through the Services is entirely at your own risk and discretion. You should ensure that you understand and agree to the terms and conditions provided by the relevant third-party provider before using such tools.

We may also introduce new features, tools, products, or resources through the Services in the future. Such new features and services shall also be subject to these Terms of Service.


SECTION 8 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Certain content, products, services, or functionality available through the Services may include materials from third parties or links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content, accuracy, or reliability of any third-party materials or websites. Accessing any third-party website is done entirely at your own risk.

We are not liable for any damages, losses, or claims arising from your use of third-party websites, products, services, resources, or content.

Before engaging in any transaction with a third party, please carefully review their policies and practices and ensure that you understand them.

Any complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products or services should be directed to the respective third party.


SECTION 9 – RELATIONSHIP WITH SHOPIFY

Alpine Vintage Studio is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you. However, all purchases and sales made through our store are conducted directly between you and Alpine Vintage Studio.

By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that Shopify is not responsible for any aspect of transactions between you and Alpine Vintage Studio, including any injury, loss, damage, claim, or dispute arising from the purchase of products or services.

You hereby release Shopify and its affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising out of or related to your purchases and transactions with Alpine Vintage Studio.


SECTION 10 – PRIVACY POLICY

Any personal information collected through the Services is governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed here.

Certain personal information may also be subject to Shopify’s Privacy Policy.

By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these privacy policies.

Because the Services are hosted by Shopify, Shopify collects and processes certain personal information relating to your access to and use of the Services in order to provide and improve the Services.

Information submitted through the Services may be transferred to and shared with Shopify and third-party service providers, some of whom may be located outside your country of residence, in order to provide services to you.

For more information about how we, Shopify, and our partners process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.


SECTION 11 – FEEDBACK

If you submit, upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any ideas, suggestions, reviews, proposals, recommendations, plans, comments, or other materials (collectively, “Feedback”), you grant Alpine Vintage Studio a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, display, and otherwise utilize such Feedback in any medium and for any purpose, including commercial purposes.

For example, we may use Feedback to operate, improve, evaluate, market, and promote our Services and to exercise our rights and fulfill our obligations under these Terms of Service.

You represent and warrant that:

(i) you own or otherwise control all rights necessary to provide the Feedback;

(ii) you have disclosed any compensation or incentives received in connection with providing the Feedback; and

(iii) your Feedback complies with these Terms of Service.

We are under no obligation to:

  1. maintain any Feedback in confidence;

  2. compensate you for any Feedback; or

  3. respond to any Feedback.

We may, but are not obligated to, monitor, edit, or remove Feedback that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be unlawful, offensive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, misleading, infringing, or otherwise objectionable.

You agree that your Feedback will not violate any rights of third parties, including copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other personal or proprietary rights.

You further agree that your Feedback will not contain unlawful, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or malicious content, including malware, viruses, or code intended to disrupt the operation of the Services.

You are solely responsible for any Feedback you provide and for its accuracy. We assume no responsibility or liability for any Feedback posted by you or any third party.


SECTION 12 – ERRORS, INACCURACIES, AND OMISSIONS

Occasionally, information on our website or within the Services may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions relating to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, shipping charges, delivery times, and product availability.

We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change, update, or cancel orders if any information on the Services is inaccurate at any time without prior notice, including after an order has been submitted.


SECTION 13 – PROHIBITED USES

You may use the Services only for lawful purposes.

You may not access or use the Services, directly or indirectly:

(a) for any unlawful purpose;

(b) to violate any applicable international, federal, national, regional, provincial, state, or local laws or regulations;

(c) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others;

(d) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, intimidate, threaten, or discriminate against any person;

(e) to submit false or misleading information;

(f) to upload, transmit, or distribute material that does not comply with these Terms;

(g) to send unsolicited advertising, spam, chain letters, junk mail, or similar communications;

(h) to impersonate any person or entity; or

(i) to engage in any activity that may interfere with, restrict, or negatively affect another person's use of the Services.

Additionally, you agree not to:

(a) upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code;

(b) reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, scrape, extract, or exploit any portion of the Services;

(c) collect or track the personal information of others;

(d) engage in phishing, pharming, pretexting, or similar fraudulent activities;

(e) use robots, spiders, scraping tools, automated systems, AI agents, data-mining tools, or similar technologies to access or interact with the Services; or

(f) bypass, interfere with, disable, or circumvent security features or access-control mechanisms used by Alpine Vintage Studio or Shopify.

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


SECTION 14 – AGENTS
14.1

This section ("Agent Terms") applies if you use, permit, enable, or direct any software agent, AI agent, automated system, or similar technology ("Agent") to access, use, or interact with the Services.

An Agent means any software, service, or automated technology that acts autonomously or semi-autonomously on behalf of an individual or organization.

14.2

No Agent may access, use, or interact with the Services unless it properly identifies itself and complies fully with the requirements set forth in these Terms.

We may prohibit or restrict access by any Agent at our discretion.

14.3

We reserve the right, including through technical measures, to control, restrict, or regulate whether and how Agents may access, use, or interact with the Services.

14.4

Agents must:

(i) clearly identify themselves in requests made to the Services;

(ii) not conceal or misrepresent their automated nature;

(iii) respond truthfully when asked whether they are automated systems; and

(iv) not bypass measures intended to control, limit, or regulate automated access to the Services.


SECTION 15 – TERMINATION

We may terminate these Terms of Service or suspend your access to the Services, in whole or in part, at any time and without prior notice, at our sole discretion.

You remain responsible for all outstanding amounts owed up to and including the date of termination.

The following provisions shall survive termination:

  • Intellectual Property

  • Feedback

  • Termination

  • Disclaimer of Warranties

  • Limitation of Liability

  • Indemnification

  • Severability

  • Waiver and Entire Agreement

  • Assignment

  • Governing Law

  • Privacy Policy

and any other provisions which by their nature should survive termination.

 

SECTION 16 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The information provided through the Services is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure that information is accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or usefulness of any information available through the Services.

Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

UNLESS EXPRESSLY STATED OTHERWISE BY ALPINE VINTAGE STUDIO, THE SERVICES AND ALL PRODUCTS OFFERED THROUGH THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, DURABILITY, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IN SUCH CASES, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.


SECTION 17 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALPINE VINTAGE STUDIO, ITS AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, LICENSORS, AND SHOPIFY AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.

THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION:

  • Loss of profits

  • Loss of revenue

  • Loss of savings

  • Loss of data

  • Replacement costs

  • Business interruption

  • Any similar economic loss

WHETHER SUCH CLAIMS ARE BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO:

  • Your use of the Services;

  • Any products purchased through the Services;

  • Any errors or omissions in content;

  • Any interruption, delay, or unavailability of the Services;

  • Any loss or damage resulting from content, products, or information made available through the Services.

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES EVEN IF ALPINE VINTAGE STUDIO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.


SECTION 18 – INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Alpine Vintage Studio, Shopify, and our affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, judgments, settlements, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or relating to:

  1. Your breach of these Terms of Service;

  2. Your violation of any applicable law or regulation;

  3. Your violation of any rights of a third party; or

  4. Your access to or use of the Services.

We will provide notice of any claim subject to indemnification. However, failure to provide prompt notice shall not relieve you of your obligations unless you are materially prejudiced by such delay.

We reserve the right to assume exclusive control of the defense and settlement of any such matter at your expense. You agree to cooperate fully in the defense of any claim.


SECTION 19 – SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, such provision shall nevertheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

The unenforceable portion shall be deemed severed from these Terms of Service, and such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any remaining provisions.


SECTION 20 – WAIVER; ENTIRE AGREEMENT

Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

These Terms of Service, together with any policies or operating rules posted by us on this website, constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and Alpine Vintage Studio regarding your use of the Services.

They supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, proposals, and understandings, whether oral or written.

Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms of Service shall not be construed against the drafting party.


SECTION 21 – ASSIGNMENT

You may not assign, transfer, delegate, or otherwise dispose of any of your rights or obligations under these Terms of Service without our prior written consent.

Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be null and void.

We may assign, transfer, or delegate our rights and obligations under these Terms of Service without restriction and without prior notice to you.


SECTION 22 – GOVERNING LAW

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements through which we provide Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable at the location of Alpine Vintage Studio.

You and Alpine Vintage Studio agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the federal, state, provincial, territorial, or local courts having jurisdiction at the location of Alpine Vintage Studio.


SECTION 23 – HEADINGS

The headings used in these Terms of Service are included for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of any provision.


SECTION 24 – CHANGES TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE

The most current version of these Terms of Service will always be available on this page.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, modify, replace, or amend any part of these Terms of Service by posting changes on our website.

It is your responsibility to review this page periodically for updates.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide notice of material changes. Such changes will become effective on the date specified in the notice.

By continuing to access or use the Services after changes have been posted, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms of Service.


SECTION 25 – CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions regarding these Terms of Service should be directed to:

support@alpinevintagestudio.com

Alpine Vintage Studio
Strassburgerallee 1
4055 Basel
Switzerland