TERMS & CONDITIONS

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Effective Date: 2023-03-23

Welcome to Carla-Bianchi.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, powered by WooCommerce on WordPress, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

1. Scope and Applicability

These Terms and Conditions apply exclusively to customers located in the United States.

Carla-Bianchi.com is intended and configured to serve the U.S. market only. Products are offered and sold primarily for delivery within the United States.

By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge and agree that:

Purchases are intended for delivery within the United States only
We reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or restrict orders that are placed from outside the United States or that involve shipping addresses outside the United States

If an order is placed by a user who is not located in the United States, or if a delivery address outside the United States is provided:

We reserve the right to cancel the order
We may suspend or delete the associated customer account
No refund shall be issued in such cases

In any case, these Terms and Conditions shall govern all transactions, regardless of the user’s location or shipping destination.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By placing an order on Carla-Bianchi.com, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

3. Eligibility

This website is intended for adults only.

By using this site and placing an order, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old.

4. Orders and Production

All products are made to order through our fulfillment partner Printify.

Once an order is placed:

Payment is processed immediately via Stripe
Orders may only be canceled within a short time window before entering production
Once an order enters production, it cannot be modified, canceled, or refunded

We aim to process orders as quickly as possible, which means cancellation requests must be submitted promptly.

5. Pricing and Payment
All prices are listed in USD
Prices are displayed excluding taxes
Applicable taxes are calculated at checkout based on the customer’s location
We reserve the right to modify prices at any time

In the event of a pricing error:

We reserve the right to correct the error
We may cancel any affected order and issue a refund.

6. Shipping and Delivery

Production and shipping times are estimates only:

Production: typically 2–5 business days
Shipping (USA): typically 3–5 business days

Delays may occur due to factors such as seasonality or demand.

We are not responsible for delays caused by carriers or external factors beyond our control.

7. Incorrect Address and Delivery Issues

Customers are solely responsible for providing accurate shipping information.

If an incorrect address is provided, we are not responsible for failed delivery
Returned packages may be reshipped at the customer’s expense
In case of unsuccessful delivery (unclaimed package, wrong address, etc.), additional fees may apply

If a package is lost in transit:

We will investigate the issue
A replacement or solution may be offered on a case-by-case basis.

8. Returns and Refunds

All products are made to order. As such:

Returns and exchanges are not accepted for:
Incorrect size or color selection
Change of mind

We only offer replacements or refunds if:

The product is defective
There is a manufacturing error

Requests must be submitted within 15 days of delivery, including clear photo evidence.

No return of the defective item is required.

For Direct-to-Garment (DTG) products:

Slight variations in print placement (up to 0.5 inches) are considered normal and not defects.

9. Chargebacks and Payment Disputes

By placing an order, you agree to contact us before initiating any chargeback.

In the event of abusive or fraudulent chargebacks:

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account
Administrative fees may be charged
We reserve the right to dispute the chargeback with evidence.

10. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including designs, text, graphics, and branding, is the property of Carla-Bianchi.com.

You may not:

Copy
Reproduce
Distribute
Resell

any content or product designs without prior written permission.

11. Acceptable Use and Product Responsibility

Our products are intended for adult use only (18+) and are designed for personal and lawful purposes.

By purchasing and using our products, you acknowledge and agree that:

You are solely responsible for how you use the products
You will use the products in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
You will not use the products in any unlawful, harmful, abusive, or inappropriate manner

Carla-Bianchi.com shall not be held liable for:

Any misuse of the products
Any consequences resulting from the use of the products
Any use of the products in public or in contexts that may violate local laws or regulations

You agree that any use of our products in public settings or in ways that may be considered inappropriate or offensive is done entirely at your own risk and responsibility.

12. Account Responsibility

Customers must create an account to place orders.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts without prior notice in cases of:

Fraud
Abuse
Violation of these Terms

No refunds will be issued in such cases.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Carla-Bianchi.com shall not be liable for:

Indirect or consequential damages
Loss of profits or revenue
Delays or failures caused by third parties

All products and services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

14. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of France.

In the event of a dispute:

Both parties agree to seek an amicable resolution first
If no resolution is reached, jurisdiction shall lie with the courts of Saint-Malo, France.

15. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms:

Registered users must contact us via their member account
Non-registered users may contact us at: privacy@carla-bianchi.com.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time.

Changes will be effective upon posting on this page.