Terms of Use / Terms of Service Template

Beargrass Leather LLC

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website www.beargrassleather.com (the "Site"), owned and operated by Beargrass Leather LLC ("Beargrass Leather," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. General Site Use

• Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction to make a purchase through the Site.

• Accuracy: We strive to ensure all information, including product descriptions, pricing, and availability, is accurate. However, we do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update information at any time without prior notice.

• Prohibited Use: You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or any purpose prohibited by these Terms. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, unauthorized reproduction of content, engaging in spamming, or using automated systems to extract data.

4. E-commerce Terms (Products and Sales)

• Product Descriptions: We attempt to display the products and colors as accurately as possible. Due to the nature of leather goods and handmade products, variations in color, texture, and size may occur. We cannot guarantee that your device's display of any color will be accurate.

• Pricing: All prices are subject to change without notice. The price charged will be the price in effect at the time the order is placed.

• Order Acceptance: Completion of the checkout process does not constitute our acceptance of an order. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason, including limitations on quantities available, inaccuracies in product or pricing information, or issues identified by our fraud prevention department. If your order is canceled after your credit card has been charged, we will issue a credit to your credit card account in the amount of the charge.

• Payment: We use third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) provided through the Squarespace commerce platform. By submitting your payment information, you agree to the terms and conditions of our third-party payment processors.

• Shipping and Delivery: Delivery dates are estimates only and are not guaranteed. We are not liable for any delays in shipments. Risk of loss and title for items purchased from the Site pass to you upon our delivery to the carrier.

• Return and Refund Policy: Information regarding returns and refunds can be found at https://www.beargrassleather.com/faq You agree to be bound by our separate Return and Refund Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

• Ownership: All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, product designs, and the compilation thereof, is the property of Beargrass Leather LLC and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

• Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only, including viewing the content and making purchases.

6. User Submissions and Feedback

Any comments, suggestions, or feedback you submit to Beargrass Leather, whether through the Site, email, or social media, shall be deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary. You grant Beargrass Leather a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, publish, and distribute such submissions for any purpose without compensation to you.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to websites operated by third parties (e.g., social media sites, shipping carriers). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites and are not liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of them.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all products purchased through the Site are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Beargrass Leather LLC makes no warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Beargrass Leather LLC, its members, or employees be liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of the Site or the products purchased, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Beargrass Leather LLC and its agents, employees, and owners from and against any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding related to the Site shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Flathead County, Montana.

12. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms should be sent to us at:

Beargrass Leather LLC: beargrassleather@gmail.com P.O. Box 985, Lakeview, MT 59922

 Beargrass Leather LLC Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 15, 2025

Beargrass Leather LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.beargrassleather.com (the "Site") and is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and customers. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your Personal Data when you visit or make a purchase from the Site.

1. Data Controller Contact Information

• Data Controller: Beargrass Leather LLC

• Email for Privacy/Data Requests: beargrassleather@gmail.com

• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 985, Lakeside, MT 59922

2. Information We Collect

We collect several categories of information to provide our services, process orders, and manage our business operations.

Category of Data

Specific Data Points Collected

Source/Method of Collection

Primary Purpose / Legal Basis

A. Order/Transaction Data

Name, billing address, shipping address, email address, phone number, payment details (only last four digits of card number, processed by processor).

Provided by you during checkout and purchase.

Contractual Necessity (to process and fulfill your order).

B. Account Data

Name, email address, password (stored securely/encrypted by Squarespace), order history.

Provided by you when you create an optional customer account.

Legitimate Interest (to enhance the user experience and manage orders).

C. Marketing Data

Email address, sometimes name.

Provided by you via newsletter sign-up forms.

Consent (for the purpose of sending promotional emails).

D. Website Usage Data

IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, clicks, time spent on site, referring source.

Collected automatically via cookies, Squarespace Analytics, and Google Analytics.

Legitimate Interest (to maintain and improve the Site).

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use the Personal Data we collect for the following purposes:

• To fulfill Orders: To process your transactions, manage shipping, and send order confirmations.

• Customer Service: To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and manage returns/exchanges.

• Marketing: To send you newsletters, special offers, and promotional material if you have provided explicit consent.

• Site Improvement: To monitor and analyze Site usage, trends, and activities to improve functionality and our product offerings.

• Security & Fraud: To protect the security and integrity of our Site and prevent fraudulent transactions.

4. Sharing Your Personal Data (Third-Party Processors)

We share your Personal Data with the following third-party service providers who help us run our business and process data on our behalf. We never sell your Personal Data.

Third-Party Processor

Purpose

Data Shared

Link to Their Privacy Policy

Squarespace

Hosting, Site analytics, order processing, customer accounts.

All data listed in Section 2.

https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

Payment Processors:

Stripe

Paypal

Wave

Square

Securely processing payment transactions.

Name, billing address, payment details (tokenized or secure processing).

https://stripe.com/privacy

https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/paypal/privacy-full

https://www.waveapps.com/legal/privacy-policy

https://squareup.com/us/en/legal/general/privacy

Mailchimp

Managing and sending email marketing campaigns.

Email address and name (if provided).

https://mailchimp.com/legal/

Google Analytics

Analyzing site traffic and user behavior.

IP address (anonymized if configured), cookies, usage data.

https://policies.google.com/privacy

https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Shipping Carriers: USPS, UPS, and FedEx

Fulfilling and delivering your order.

Name, shipping address, phone number, and email.

https://about.usps.com/who/legal/privacy-policy/full-privacy-policy.htm

https://www.ups.com/us/en/support/shipping-support/legal-terms-conditions/privacy-notice

https://www.fedex.com/en-us/trust-center/privacy.html

5. Cookies and Tracking Technology

Our Site, powered by Squarespace, uses cookies and similar technologies.

• Required Cookies: These are necessary for the Site to function (e.g., shopping cart, security, basic functionality) and are placed by Squarespace regardless of your consent.

• Analytics and Performance Cookies: These are used by us (via Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics) to measure and improve our Site’s performance. These cookies are only placed after you have given explicit consent through our cookie banner.

• Your Choices: We use the Squarespace Cookie Banner to give you the choice to accept or decline the use of non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time.

6. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on where you reside, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Data.

• Right of Access: The right to request copies of your Personal Data.

• Right to Rectification: The right to request correction of any data you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.

• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): The right to request that we delete your Personal Data, under certain conditions (e.g., data is no longer necessary for the original purpose).

• Right to Restrict Processing: The right to request that we limit the processing of your Personal Data.

• Right to Object to Processing: The right to object to our processing of your Personal Data (e.g., for direct marketing).

• Right to Data Portability: The right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in Section 1. We will respond to your request within one month.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including for satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

• Order Data: Retained for a minimum of 7 years to comply with tax and legal obligations.

• Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw your consent by unsubscribing.

• Squarespace Account Data: Retained until you request account deletion.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Effective Date" at the top of this policy will indicate when it was last revised.

 Beargrass Leather LLC Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Beargrass Leather LLC ("we," "us," or "our") uses them on www.beargrassleather.com, and what choices you have regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies can be "persistent" (they remain on your device for a set period) or "session" (they are deleted when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons, categorized as follows:

Cookie Category

Purpose on Beargrass Leather LLC

Data Collected

Strictly Necessary

Essential for the core function of the Site. They allow customers to place items in the shopping cart, log into customer accounts, and securely complete checkout.

No personally identifiable data used for tracking.

Performance & Analytics

Used by Squarespace Analytics and Google Analytics to analyze how visitors use our site, track traffic sources, and measure performance. This helps us improve the site experience.

Anonymous statistical data, including IP address (often anonymized), pages visited, and time spent on site.

Functionality

Used to remember choices you make (like accepting or declining cookies) and to personalize your experience (e.g., remembering if you closed a pop-up).

Preference data.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we use several third-party services that may place their own cookies on your device when you interact with their features on our site:

• Squarespace: As our platform provider, Squarespace uses cookies for site functionality and basic analytics.

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics for site measurement and reporting. These cookies are considered non-essential and are restricted until you provide explicit consent.

• Mailchimp: If you use our embedded signup forms, Mailchimp may place cookies to track successful sign-ups.

4. Your Cookie Choices and Consent

We are committed to providing you with control over your data.

1. Cookie Banner: When you first visit our Site, you are presented with a cookie banner that requires you to make an active choice:

• Accept: You consent to the placement of all cookies, including necessary and non-essential (analytics) cookies.

• Decline: Only strictly necessary cookies will be placed. All non-essential (analytics and performance) cookies will be blocked.

• Manage/Settings: You can specify exactly which cookie categories you wish to accept.

2. Modifying Your Choice: You have the right to withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time. You can easily access and modify your preferences using the Cookie Settings link located at the bottom of the Site.

3. Browser Controls: You can also use your web browser settings to delete or refuse cookies. If you choose to delete cookies or refuse to accept them, you may limit your ability to use all the features we offer, and some parts of our website may not function properly.