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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using DIY Initiative Store services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Product Quality & Warranties

All products are guaranteed to meet professional standards. We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and lifetime customer support for all purchases.

3. Shipping & Returns

We ship nationwide within 24 hours of order confirmation. Returns are accepted within 30 days in original condition with full refund guarantee.

4. Expert Consultation Services

Our consultation services are provided by certified professionals with industry expertise. All advice is given in good faith based on project specifications provided.

5. Limitation of Liability

DIY Initiative Store provides materials and guidance for DIY projects. Users assume responsibility for safe handling and proper use of all tools and materials.

6. Privacy Protection

We are committed to protecting customer privacy and comply with all applicable data protection regulations including GDPR requirements.

7. Modifications to Terms

These terms may be updated periodically. Customers will be notified of significant changes via email and website announcements.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly (name, email, phone, project details) and automatically (website usage, preferences, technical data).

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used to provide personalized project consultation, process orders, send relevant updates (with consent), and improve our services.

Data Protection Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, secure servers, and limited access protocols to protect your personal information.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data. You can withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

Data Sharing Policy

We never sell personal data. Information may be shared only with trusted service providers (shipping, payment processing) under strict confidentiality agreements.

Cookie Usage

We use essential cookies for website functionality and optional cookies for analytics and personalization, with your explicit consent.

Contact for Privacy Concerns

For privacy questions or to exercise your data rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].

Copyright Respect Policy

DIY Initiative Store respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Original Content Commitment

All tutorials, project guides, and instructional materials are created by our expert team or used with proper licensing and attribution.

User-Generated Content

Users who share project photos or testimonials warrant they own rights to submitted content and grant us permission to use materials for promotional purposes.

Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe content on our site infringes your copyright, please provide written notice including: identification of copyrighted work, location of infringing material, contact information, and good faith statement.

DMCA Notice Procedure

Send copyright infringement notices to: DMCA Agent, DIY Initiative Store, 1847 SE Division Street, Portland, OR 97202, USA, or email: [email protected]

Counter-Notification Process

If you believe material was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification under penalty of perjury stating good faith belief that removal was mistaken.

Repeat Infringer Policy

We will terminate accounts of users who are determined to be repeat copyright infringers in accordance with DMCA provisions.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have comprehensive rights regarding your personal data including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on: legitimate business interests (order fulfillment), consent (marketing communications), contract performance (service delivery), and legal obligations (tax records).

Data Retention Policies

Customer data is retained for 7 years for business records, marketing data until consent withdrawal, and technical logs for 2 years maximum.

International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to trusted US-based service providers under appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.

Automated Decision Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects customers. All consultation recommendations are made by human experts.

Data Protection Officer

Our DPO monitors GDPR compliance and handles data protection inquiries. Contact: [email protected] or +1 (503) 555-2847 ext. 101.

Supervisory Authority Rights

You have the right to lodge complaints with data protection authorities. For EU residents, contact your local data protection authority or the ICO in the UK.

Regular Compliance Audits

We conduct quarterly privacy impact assessments and annual compliance audits to ensure ongoing GDPR adherence and data security.

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