Terms & Conditions

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon posting on the Website unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Website following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Website Purpose

Collected by Elle provides informational content, educational resources, product recommendations, reviews, digital products, downloadable materials, and other content related to topics that may include, but are not limited to:

• Home decor
• Home organization
• Product reviews
• Healthier home products
• Household products
• Lifestyle
• Travel
• Personal experiences
• Educational articles
• Digital products

Nothing on this Website constitutes professional advice of any kind.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this Website is the exclusive property of Collected by Elle and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Text
• Articles
• Blog posts
• Graphics
• Logos
• Branding
• Icons
• Images
• Photographs
• Videos
• Digital downloads
• Checklists
• Templates
• Planners
• PDFs
• Printables
• Books
• Product descriptions
• Website design
• Layout
• Source code (where applicable)

Nothing contained on this Website grants you ownership of any intellectual property rights.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use this Website solely for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not permit you to:

• Copy Website content for commercial purposes
• Republish our content
• Sell or sublicense our content
• Create derivative works
• Remove copyright notices
• Use our trademarks without permission
• Reverse engineer Website functionality where prohibited by law

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose.
• Violate any applicable law or regulation.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website.
• Introduce viruses, malware, ransomware, or malicious code.
• Attempt to interfere with Website security.
• Scrape, harvest, or automatically collect Website content without permission.
• Use bots or automated systems that place unreasonable demands on our servers.
• Impersonate another person or entity.
• Misrepresent your identity.
• Upload harmful or illegal material.
• Engage in fraudulent activity.
• Attempt to circumvent security features.
• Copy substantial portions of our content.
• Use our content, data, images, digital products, or other materials to train artificial intelligence or machine learning models without our prior written permission.
• Use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website.
• Use, export, re-export, or transfer any content, digital products, software, or other materials obtained from the Website in violation of applicable United States export control laws, sanctions laws, or the laws of the jurisdiction in which such materials were obtained.

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate access to anyone who violates these Terms.

Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate, current, and useful information. However, we make no representations or warranties regarding:

• completeness
• reliability
• accuracy
• timeliness
• suitability
• availability

Information on this Website may become outdated without notice. You acknowledge that reliance upon any information on this Website is at your own risk.

User Communications

If you contact us through our contact form or email, you agree that:

• the information you provide is accurate;
• you will not submit unlawful, defamatory, or abusive content;
• you will not impersonate another individual;
• you will not submit confidential information unless requested.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to respond to communications submitted through the Website.

User-Submitted Content

If you voluntarily submit comments, feedback, suggestions, testimonials, reviews, photographs, or other content to us, you grant Collected by Elle a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, display, create derivative works from, and otherwise use such content. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit and that such content does not infringe the rights of any third party.

Digital Products

From time to time, Collected by Elle may offer digital products for purchase or download, including but not limited to:

• eBooks
• Printable planners
• Templates
• Checklists
• Guides
• Worksheets
• PDFs
• Other downloadable content

All digital products remain the intellectual property of Collected by Elle unless otherwise stated. Purchasing or downloading a digital product grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for your personal use only. You may not:

• Resell any digital product.
• Redistribute or share files.
• Upload files to file-sharing websites.
• Claim our work as your own.
• Modify and resell our products.
• Use our products commercially unless expressly authorized in writing.

Access to digital products may be revoked if these Terms are violated. We reserve the right to modify, discontinue, replace, or remove any digital product or access to digital products at any time, subject to applicable law.

Pricing

We reserve the right to modify:

• Product pricing
• Product availability
• Product descriptions
• Promotional offers
• Discounts

at any time without prior notice. Prices displayed at the time of purchase generally apply only to that transaction. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors, inaccuracies, or omissions at any time, including after an order has been submitted.

Refund Policy

Unless otherwise required by applicable law or expressly stated on the applicable product page, all digital product sales are final. Due to the nature of digital products, refunds, exchanges, or credits are generally not available once access or download has been provided. If you experience technical issues accessing a purchased product, please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to restore access or otherwise resolve the issue.

Affiliate Relationships

Some links on this Website are affiliate links. This means we may receive a commission if you purchase products or services through qualifying links, at no additional cost to you. Participation in affiliate programs does not influence our opinions. We strive to provide honest reviews and recommendations based on our own experiences, research, or opinions. Our participation may include, but is not limited to:

• Amazon Associates
• Other retailer affiliate programs
• Software affiliate programs
• Service affiliate programs

Additional details are available in our Affiliate Disclosure.

Product Reviews and Recommendations

Any opinions expressed regarding products or services represent our honest opinions at the time of publication. Individual experiences may vary. We do not guarantee that any product will meet your expectations or produce identical results. You are solely responsible for evaluating whether a product or service is appropriate for your needs.

Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided solely for your convenience. We do not own, control, or endorse third-party websites unless expressly stated. Accordingly, we are not responsible for:

• Third-party content
• Privacy practices
• Security
• Accuracy
• Availability
• Products
• Services
• Policies

Your interactions with third-party websites are governed solely by those websites’ own terms and privacy policies.

Advertising

This Website may display advertisements supplied by third-party advertising providers. We do not guarantee:

• Products advertised
• Services advertised
• Claims made by advertisers
• Pricing
• Availability

Any purchases you make from advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.

Email Communications

If you voluntarily provide your email address, you consent to receiving communications related to:

• Customer service
• Purchases
• Account inquiries
• Website updates
• Requested information
• Email newsletters you have voluntarily subscribed to

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those emails or by contacting us directly.

No Professional Advice

The information provided on this Website is intended solely for general informational and educational purposes. Nothing contained on this Website constitutes:

• Medical advice
• Legal advice
• Financial advice
• Tax advice
• Accounting advice
• Mental health advice
• Professional consulting
• Any other licensed professional service

Although the owner of Collected by Elle is a registered nurse, the content on this Website is provided solely for general informational and educational purposes and should not be considered individualized medical advice. You should consult an appropriately qualified professional before relying upon any information provided on this Website.

No Guarantees

We make no guarantees regarding:

• Financial outcomes
• Earnings
• Product performance
• Savings
• Results
• Success
• Personal outcomes

Any examples provided on this Website are illustrative only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Individual circumstances vary significantly.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COLLECTED BY ELLE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• TITLE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY
• RELIABILITY
• AVAILABILITY

We do not warrant that:

• the Website will operate uninterrupted;
• the Website will be error-free;
• defects will be corrected;
• the Website will always remain available;
• files downloaded from the Website are free from viruses or other harmful components.

Your use of the Website is entirely at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COLLECTED BY ELLE, ITS OWNER, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO:

• Your use of the Website;
• Your inability to access the Website;
• Errors or omissions in Website content;
• Reliance on Website content;
• Third-party products or services;
• Affiliate links;
• Advertisements;
• Digital products;
• Loss of profits;
• Loss of business;
• Loss of goodwill;
• Loss of data;
• Computer damage;
• Unauthorized access to your information.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. 

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Collected by Elle, its owner, affiliates, contractors, service providers, licensors, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, judgments, costs, expenses, or attorney’s fees arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of the Website;
• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your violation of any law or regulation;
• Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of a third party;
• Any information or content you submit to us.

This obligation survives the termination of these Terms and your use of the Website.

Copyright and DMCA Policy

Collected by Elle respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of the Website to do the same. If you believe material appearing on this Website infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notice including:

• Your name and contact information;
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
• Identification of the allegedly infringing material;
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is unauthorized;
• A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner;
• Your physical or electronic signature.

Upon receipt of a valid notice, we reserve the right to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material and take any other action permitted by law. Copyright notices should be submitted using the contact information provided at the end of these Terms.

Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion and without prior notice, to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Website for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms;
• Illegal activity;
• Fraudulent conduct;
• Abuse of the Website;
• Security concerns;
• Conduct that we believe may harm the Website, our business, or other users.

Termination does not limit any other rights or remedies available to us under applicable law.

Electronic Communications

By visiting our Website or contacting us electronically, you consent to receive communications from us electronically. You agree that electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. You consent to the use of electronic signatures, records, and other electronic communications in connection with your use of the Website to the fullest extent permitted by law. 

Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to our Privacy Policy.

Force Majeure

Collected by Elle shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters;
• Fire;
• Flood;
• Severe weather;
• War;
• Terrorism;
• Civil unrest;
• Labor disputes;
• Government actions;
• Internet outages;
• Cyberattacks;
• Power failures;
• Hosting failures;
• Pandemics;
• Acts of God.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Before initiating legal proceedings, you agree to make a good-faith effort to resolve any dispute by contacting us directly. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Ellis County, Texas, or the state courts located in Ellis County, Texas, or the United States District Court having jurisdiction over Ellis County, Texas. To the extent permitted by applicable law, you waive any objection based on venue or inconvenient forum.

Class Action Waiver

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be brought only in your individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, representative, or consolidated action.

Limitation on Claims

To the fullest extent permitted by law, any claim or cause of action arising out of or relating to the Website or these Terms must be brought within one (1) year after the claim arises, or such claim shall be permanently barred.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or of any other provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Collected by Elle.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business reorganization.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, Affiliate Disclosure, Cookie Policy (if applicable), and any additional policies posted on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Collected by Elle regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements, communications, and understandings relating to the Website. If any conflict exists between these Terms and any other policy posted on the Website, these Terms shall control to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, or wish to contact us regarding your use of the Website, you may contact us at:

Email: hello@collectedbyelle.com

Website: https://collectedbyelle.com/contact/