Welcome to Directive 47 (accessible at www.directive47.com). We’re a platform dedicated to free speech, privacy, and offering unique t-shirts that reflect bold ideas. This combined Privacy Policy and Terms of Service (“Agreement”) governs your use of our website, blog, and t-shirt shop (collectively, “Services”) and outlines how we handle your information. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this Agreement. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
1. Our Mission
At Directive 47, we share ideas through our blog and sell t-shirts for those who connect with our message. We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. Our shirts are expressions of free speech—not necessarily endorsements of every statement they bear, though we generally support the causes they represent. This Agreement ensures a fair, transparent experience while protecting your freedom.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old and capable of forming a binding agreement under applicable law to use our Services. By using our Services, you confirm you meet these requirements.
3. Your Use of Our Services
3.1 General Rules
You agree to use our Services responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws. You may not:
Use our Services for illegal or unauthorized purposes.
Interfere with, disrupt, or harm our website (e.g., hacking, spamming, or introducing malicious code).
Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content (e.g., blog posts, t-shirt designs) without explicit permission.
3.2 Blog Access
Our blog shares ideas without allowing comments or submissions, keeping it simple and private. Engage with the content as you see fit.
3.3 T-Shirt Shop
When purchasing from our shop:
Provide accurate information (e.g., shipping address, payment details) for order fulfillment.
All sales are final unless the product is defective or damaged (see Section 8).
Our designs are for free speech purposes. We don’t necessarily endorse every message on our shirts, though we generally support the causes they reflect. You assume responsibility for wearing them.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Our Content
All content—including blog posts, t-shirt designs, and logos—is owned by Directive 47 or our licensors, protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute it without written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use (e.g., wearing a purchased t-shirt).
4.2 Your Feedback
Feedback or suggestions you send us (e.g., via email) may be used, modified, or incorporated into our Services without compensation or attribution, under a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license.
5. Information We Collect
We collect only what’s necessary to operate our Services and fulfill orders:
5.1 Information You Provide
Order Information: Name, billing/shipping address, email, and payment details (processed securely via third parties) when you buy a t-shirt.
Contact Information: Email and message content if you reach out to us, used solely to respond.
5.2 Automatically Collected Information
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited, collected in a limited, anonymized way via server logs or basic analytics to improve our site.
Cookies: Minimal cookies for functionality (e.g., shopping cart), not for tracking or advertising. Disable them via your browser, though it may affect features.
5.3 Sensitive Information
We don’t collect sensitive details (e.g., race, religion) unless you provide them unprompted (e.g., in an email). Please avoid sharing such information.
6. How We Use and Share Information
6.1 Use
We use your information to:
Operate the website and deliver content.
Process payments, ship t-shirts, and provide support.
Respond to inquiries or send order updates.
Analyze anonymized usage data to enhance our Services.
Comply with legal obligations (e.g., court orders).
We don’t use your data for marketing, advertising, or profiling.
6.2 Sharing
We share your information only with:
Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors, shippers) bound to protect your data and use it only for our needs.
Legal Requirements: As required by law, to the minimum extent, with notice where possible.
Business Transfers: If Directive 47 is sold or merged, your data may transfer under this Agreement’s principles.
We never sell, rent, or share your personal information for third-party profit.
7. Orders, Payments, and Shipping
7.1 Pricing
Prices are in USD, listed on our shop page, and may change without notice. Shipping and taxes are added at checkout.
7.2 Payment
Payments go through secure third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). You confirm your payment method is authorized. We don’t store full payment details.
7.3 Shipping
We ship to your provided address. Times and costs vary; we’re not liable for carrier delays, customs, or address errors.
8. Returns and Refunds
If a t-shirt arrives damaged, defective, or not as described:
We’ll replace or refund it (our choice), covering return shipping for defects. Non-defective returns are not accepted—our designs are bold and final.
9. Third-Party Services
Links to third-party sites or reliance on their services (e.g., payment processors) are not our responsibility. Check their policies before engaging.
10. Your Rights and Choices
Access/Correct: Request access to or correction of your data from orders.
Delete: Ask us to delete your data, subject to legal retention needs (e.g., taxes).
Cookies: Disable them in your browser, though functionality may suffer.
Do Not Track: We honor these signals and don’t track for ads or profiling. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.
11. Data Retention and Security
Retention: Order data is kept up to 7 years for legal/tax purposes; usage data may stay anonymized indefinitely; communications are kept only as needed.
Security: We use reasonable measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure—we can’t guarantee absolute safety.
12. Liability and Disclaimers
12.1 Free Speech Disclaimer
Our t-shirts are for expression, not necessarily our endorsement of every message. We generally support the causes they reflect, but we’re not liable for interpretations, reactions, or consequences of wearing them.
12.2 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent of law:
Services are “as is” without warranties (e.g., merchantability).
We’re not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (e.g., lost profits).
Our liability is capped at what you paid us for the specific transaction.
12.3 Indemnification
You indemnify Directive 47 against claims from your misuse of our Services, violation of this Agreement, or third-party rights infringement.
13. Termination
We may suspend or end your access if you violate this Agreement or at our discretion. You can stop using our Services anytime.
14. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by U.S. law and the state where Directive 47 is based (unspecified—add your state if needed). Disputes go to those courts.
15. Changes
We may update this Agreement, posting changes with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use means acceptance.
16. Children’s Privacy
Our Services aren’t for those under 13. We don’t knowingly collect their data and will delete it if discovered.
17. International Users
We operate from the U.S. Your data may transfer here—using our Services consents to this.
