Terms of service

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

From: MATIEREBUSSIERE.COM


TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

From: MATIEREBUSSIERE.COM
Date of last update: January 7th, 2025

PLEASE READ THE TERMS OF USE BEFORE USING THE SITE


OVERVIEW

This website is operated by Atelier Bussière Inc. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Atelier Bussière Inc. This website, including all accessible information, tools and services, is offered by Atelier Bussière Inc. to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here.

By visiting our site and/or purchasing something from us, you are participating in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms and Conditions”, “Terms of Use”), including any terms, conditions and policies referenced herein or hyperlinked thereto. These Terms of Use apply to all users of the Site, including, but not limited to, visitors, suppliers, customers, merchants and/or content contributors.

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions of this agreement, you may not be able to access the website or use its services. If these Terms of Use are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these terms.

Any new tools or features added to this store will also be subject to these Terms of Use. You may review the most current version of the Terms of Use at any time on this page. Atelier Bussière Inc. reserves the right to update, modify or replace any part of these Terms of Use by posting such updates and/or modifications on the website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued access or use of the site following the posting of changes means you accept those changes.

The Shop is hosted by Shopify Inc. which provides the e-commerce platform for selling our products and services.


SECTION 1 - TERMS OF USE OF THE ONLINE STORE

By accepting these Terms of Use, you certify that you have reached the legal age of majority in your region, province or state, and authorize any minor under your responsibility to use this site.

You agree not to use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, or to violate any laws in your jurisdiction in connection with the use of the Service (including, but not limited to, copyright laws).

You may not transmit any worms, viruses or other code of a destructive nature.

Any breach or violation of these Terms will result in immediate termination of your Services.


SECTION 2 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

We reserve the right to refuse to provide our services to any person, at any time and for any reason deemed appropriate.

You understand that your content (with the exception of credit card information) may be transmitted without encryption. This includes:
(a) transmissions over multiple networks;
(b) modifications to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connected networks or devices. Your credit card information is always encrypted when transmitted over networks.

You agree not to reproduce, copy, sell, resell or exploit any part of the Service, its use or access, or any contact on the website linked to the Service, without our express written permission.

The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and do not affect or limit these Terms.


SECTION 3 - ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION

We accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy, incompleteness or out-of-date nature of the information provided on this site. The content provided is for general information purposes only and should not be relied upon as a sole source for decision-making. We recommend that you consult more reliable, complete or up-to-date sources before making any decisions based on the content of this site. If you rely on this information, you do so at your own risk.

This site may include historical data, provided for reference purposes only. These data are not necessarily current. We reserve the right to modify the content of this site at any time without obligation to update. It is your responsibility to check for any changes to this site.


SECTION 4 - SERVICE AND PRICE CHANGES

Prices of our products are subject to change without notice.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time without notice.

We will not be liable to you or to any third party for any change in prices, or for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.


SECTION 5 - PRODUCTS OR SERVICES (WHERE APPLICABLE)

Certain products or services may only be available online via the website. These products or services may be offered in limited quantities and subject to specific return or exchange conditions, in accordance with our Returns Policy.

We make every effort to accurately represent the colors and images of the products available in the store. However, we cannot guarantee that the colors displayed on your screen perfectly reflect reality.

We reserve the right, without obligation, to limit the sale of our products or services to any specific person, geographic region or jurisdiction. This right will be exercised on a case-by-case basis. We also reserve the right to limit the quantities of any product or service offered. All product descriptions and prices are subject to change at any time, without notice and at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to discontinue the sale of any product at any time. Any offer of products or services on this site is void in jurisdictions where it is prohibited by law.

We do not guarantee that the quality of the products, services, information or other content you purchase will meet your expectations, nor that any errors in the Service will be corrected.


SECTION 6 - ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to refuse any order placed with us. At our sole discretion, we may limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household or per order. Such restrictions may include orders placed through the same customer account, with the same credit card and/or using the same billing or shipping address. If we change or cancel an order, we will attempt to notify you by contacting you via the e-mail address, billing address or telephone number provided at the time of ordering. We also reserve the right to limit or prohibit orders which, in our judgment, appear to come from traders, resellers or distributors.

You agree to provide current, complete and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made from our store. You agree to promptly update your account and other information, including your e-mail address, credit card numbers and expiration dates, to enable us to complete your transactions and to contact you if necessary.

For more information, please see our Return Policy.


SECTION 7 - OPTIONAL TOOLS

We may provide you with access to third-party tools that we do not monitor, control or manage.

You acknowledge and agree that these tools are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranty, representation or condition of any kind and without any endorsement by us. We disclaim all liability for any direct or indirect consequences resulting from your use of these third-party tools.

Use of these optional tools on the site is entirely at your own risk and responsibility. It is your responsibility to inform yourself about the terms and conditions of use established by the third parties concerned and to accept them before using these tools.

We may also introduce new services and/or features in the future via the website (including the launch of new tools and resources). These services and features will also be subject to these Terms of Use.


SECTION 8 - THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Certain content, products or services accessible via our Service may include materials from third parties.

Third-party links on our site may direct you to external websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not required to review or evaluate their content or accuracy, and we disclaim any responsibility for the content, products or services offered by such third parties, or for any damages that may result therefrom.

We cannot be held responsible for any harm or damage related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content or any other transaction carried out on these third-party sites. We advise you to carefully read and understand the policies and practices of third parties before engaging in any transactions. Any complaints, claims, concerns or questions relating to third-party products or services should be addressed directly to the relevant third parties.


SECTION 9 - COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS

If, at our request, you submit specific content (for example, in connection with contests), or if, without solicitation from us, you send us creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans or other materials (collectively, “Feedback”), you grant us the right, at any time and without restriction, to modify, copy, publish, distribute, translate or otherwise use in any media such Feedback.

We are under no obligation:

  • maintain the confidentiality of the comments;

  • compensate you for such comments;

  • respond to such comments.

We may, but are not obligated to, remove any content or account containing material that we deem, in our sole discretion, to be unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene, unethical or otherwise objectionable, or that infringes any intellectual property rights or these Terms of Use.

You agree that your comments will not violate the rights of any third party, including copyrights, trademarks, privacy, personality or other personal or intellectual property rights. You also warrant that your Comments do not contain any unlawful, abusive or obscene material or any computer virus or other malicious software that may affect the operation of the Service or any related website.

You must not use a false e-mail address, pretend to be someone else or mislead us or any third party as to the origin of your comments. You are solely responsible for the comments you post and their accuracy. We decline all responsibility for comments published by you or by a third party.


ARTICLE 10 - PERSONAL INFORMATION

The management of your personal information transmitted to our store is governed by our Privacy Policy. Please consult this policy for more details.


ARTICLE 11 - ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS

It is possible that certain information appearing on our site or in the Service may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions concerning product descriptions, prices, promotions, offers, shipping costs, delivery times or product availability.

We reserve the right to correct any such errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information, or cancel orders, if any information on the Service or any related website is found to be incorrect, at any time without notice (including after you have placed your order).

We have no obligation to update, modify or clarify any information on the Service or any related website, including pricing information, except as required by law. Any specific update or refresh date appearing in the Service or on any related site shall not be construed as indicating that all information on the Service or related sites has been revised or updated.


ARTICLE 12 - PROHIBITED USES

In addition to the other prohibitions set forth in these Terms of Use, you are strictly prohibited from using the Site or its content:
(a) for illegal purposes;
(b) to incite third parties to commit or participate in illegal acts;
(c) to violate any applicable local, international, federal, provincial or state regulation, law or ordinance;
(d) to infringe our intellectual property rights or those of third parties;
(e) to harass, abuse, insult, hurt, slander, libel, disparage, intimidate or discriminate against anyone on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic origin, race, age, national origin or disability;
(f) to submit false or misleading information;
(g) to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code designed to impair the functionality or operation of the Service, any related website or the Internet;
(h) to collect or track the personal information of others;
(i) to spam, phish, hijack domains, extort information, browse, explore or scan the web;
(j) for obscene or immoral purposes; or
(k) to interfere with or bypass security measures of the Service, any related website, other websites or the Internet.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service or any related site in the event of any violation of the prohibitions on use.


ARTICLE 13 - EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We make no warranty that your use of our Service will be uninterrupted, secure, timely or error-free.

Nor do we warrant that the results obtained through the use of the Service will be accurate or reliable.

You acknowledge and agree that, at any time and without notice, we may suspend the Service indefinitely or cancel it.

You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the Service is at your sole risk. The Service, and all products and services provided to you through it, are provided (unless expressly stated otherwise by us) on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranty, representation or condition of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title or non-infringement.

In no event shall Atelier Bussière Inc., its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers and licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or damage whether direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special or consequential. Such damages include, without limitation, loss of profits, revenue, savings or data, replacement costs or similar damages, whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, and whether arising out of:

  • your use of the Service or any related products;

  • any other claim related to the use of the Service or its products;

  • errors or omissions in the content; or

  • any loss or damage resulting from the use of the Service or any content published, transmitted or made available via the Service.

This limitation applies even if you have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law in those jurisdictions.


ARTICLE 14 - INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Atelier Bussière Inc. and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of:

  • your violation of these Terms of Use or any document referenced herein;

  • your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party.


ARTICLE 15 - SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall nevertheless be enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law. The part deemed unenforceable shall be severed from these Terms of Use, without affecting the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.


ARTICLE 16 - TERMINATION

The obligations and liabilities incurred by the parties prior to the date of termination shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.

These Terms of Use shall survive termination by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Use at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services or by ceasing to use our site.

If we believe, in our sole discretion, that you have violated any provision of these Terms of Use, we reserve the right to terminate this agreement at any time without notice. In the event of termination, you will remain liable for all sums due up to and including the date of termination, and we may deny you access to our Services (or any part thereof).


ARTICLE 17 - ENTIRE AGREEMENT

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

These Terms of Use, together with any other policies or rules posted on this site or in connection with the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and us. They govern your use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements, communications or proposals, whether oral or written.

Any ambiguity in the interpretation of these Terms of Use shall not be construed to the detriment of the party that drafted them.


ARTICLE 18 - APPLICABLE LAW

These Terms of Use, and any separate agreement whereby we provide you Services, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws in force at 830 route 263, Lac-Drolet, QC, G0Y 1C0, Canada.


ARTICLE 19 - CHANGES TO TERMS OF USE

The most recent version of the Terms of Use is accessible at all times on this page.

We reserve the right to update, modify or replace any part of these Terms of Use by posting updates and/or modifications on our site. It is your responsibility to check our site regularly for changes. Your continued use of the Site or Service following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.


ARTICLE 20 – CUSTOMS, TAXES AND IMPORT FEES (UNITED STATES)

Orders shipped to the United States may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, brokerage fees, or other charges imposed by local authorities.

These fees are the sole responsibility of the customer. Matière Bussière / Atelier Bussière Inc. has no control over these amounts and cannot be held liable for any additional fees required by customs authorities or carriers.

The customer is responsible for checking with the relevant local authorities before placing an order. No refunds can be requested for these fees.


ARTICLE 21 - CONTACT DETAILS

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, you can contact us at: jf@matierebussiere.com.