Terms of service

 Website Terms and Conditions of Use


Effective Date: March 2024

Your access to and use of this website and its resources and content is governed by the following Terms and Conditions of Use aside from the Terms and Conditions set by Shopify, a third party ecommerce platform where The Shine Hope Store is built. By accessing and continuing to use this website you accept and agree to terms below.  We may change these terms at any time by posting them to this site. Your continued use of this website is your consent to these terms.

 

Overview 

The terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the The Shine Hope Store.  The terms “website, “or “site” refers to www.storeforhope.com. The terms “user,” “you,” and “your,” refers to a website visitor and/or user. 

 

What we do

Science has proven that Hope is a powerful strategy for a better life. The Shine Hope Company is on a mission to activate hope around the world, and The Shine Hope Store an extension of that mission, providing you with access to our impactful products that teach the ‘how’ to hope.


The Shine Hope Store also supports iFred, a 501c3 working to teach kids hope around the world. 


When you visit our website or become part of our subscribers, followers, or supporters, you’ll have access to all information about our materials, contents, and courses.

 

The Shine Hope Store Name, Copyright & Intellectual Property

We own all right, title and interest in and to the name “The Shine Hope Store” and its associated materials, contents, and courses. You agree that all goodwill associated with your use of the name and materials of “The Shine Hope Store” will insure to the benefit of the “The Shine Hope Store”.  You agree to use the name “The Shine Hope Store” solely in accordance with our instructions. You agree that you will not make “The Shine Hope Store” part of the name of a website or social media site without our prior written permission. You cannot use the name “The Shine Hope Store” to collect donations or raise funds for your own benefit. 

Site Ownership and License to contents and courses

We own all right, title and interest in and to the content on the website, including, but not limited to text, photographs, illustrations, images, designs, graphics, videos, audio, curriculums, workbooks, research, courses, any and all derivative works or enhancements of the content. Use of this website does not grant you any right or interest in the website or the content.  If you provide us with photographs (e.g. a picture of you or your school or community using any of the products of the The Shine Hope Store), you grant us a right to reproduce and publish that photograph on our site, newsletters, blogs, and our social media accounts.

All The Shine Hope Store materials are protected by copyright. No part of our materials may be reproduced, shared, or distributed without the written permission of the publisher. For more information, please contact kathryngoetzke@theshinehopecompany.com.

 

Liability limitations / Disclaimers 

The materials listed on this website are designed to assist you in learning about hope. They should not be used for medical advice, counseling, or other health-related services. iFred, The Shine Hope Company, and Kathryn Goetzke do not endorse or provide any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information provided herein should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition and cannot be substituted for the advice of physicians, licensed professionals, or therapists who are familiar with your specific situation. Consult a licensed medical professional, or call 911 if you are in need of immediate assistance.

We are not liable for direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages, or any other type of damages, regardless of how they are characterized.  You agree to indemnify us and hold us harmless for all damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees if you use our trademarks or materials outside of the licenses granted to you.

Controlling law & Jurisdiction 

This Agreement is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Nevada without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions.  The courts of Nevada will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising hereunder and you hereby consent to said jurisdiction and waive any right you may have to object to said jurisdiction. 

Entire agreement 

This Terms of this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between us and you with respect to this website and the resources or content provided on or through the website.