Terms of Service

1. Agreement and Acceptance

1.1 Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Short Circuit LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website at www.shortcct.com (the "Website" or "Site"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Website.

1.2 Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

1.3 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Website or make purchases. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2. License to Use Website

2.1 Limited License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

2.2 Restrictions

You agree not to:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the Website without our express written permission
• Use the Website for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
• Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or any systems or networks connected to the Website
• Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices on the Website

3. Prohibited Conduct

When using the Website, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity
• Upload, transmit, or distribute any viruses, malware, or other harmful computer code
• Engage in any harassing, threatening, intimidating, or predatory conduct
• Provide false, inaccurate, or misleading information
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers or networks connected to the Website
• Use the Website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Website

4. Product Descriptions, Pricing, and Payment

4.1 Product Information

We strive to provide accurate product descriptions, images, and pricing information. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions, images, or other content on the Website are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. If a product offered by us is not as described, your sole remedy is to return it in unused condition in accordance with our return policy.

4.2 Pricing

All prices are displayed in United States Dollars (USD) unless otherwise indicated. Prices are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to correct any errors in pricing, even after an order has been placed. In such cases, we will notify you and give you the option to proceed with the corrected price or cancel your order.

4.3 Payment Processing

Payment is processed through Wix Payments or other third-party payment processors. By providing payment information, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the designated payment method and authorize us to charge your payment method for the total amount of your order (including any applicable taxes and shipping charges).

5. Safety, Warranty, and Liability

5.1 Product Safety

Our engineering project kits contain electronic components and may involve soldering, electrical circuits, and other activities that present inherent risks. By purchasing and using our products, you acknowledge these risks and agree to:

• Follow all safety instructions and guidelines provided with the products
• Use appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, etc.) when working with electronic components
• Supervise any minors who may be using the products
• Not hold the Company liable for any injuries or damages resulting from improper use of the products

5.2 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

5.3 Limitation of Liability

6. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Short Circuit LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and any third-party information providers from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Website or products
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any claim that your use of the Website or products caused damage to a third party

7. Shipping, Returns, and Final Sale Items

7.1 Shipping

We ship within 2-3 business days of receiving your order. Standard shipping typically takes:

• United States: 3-5 business days
• International: 7-14 business days

Express shipping options are available at checkout. You are responsible for providing accurate shipping information. We are not responsible for delays caused by incorrect addresses or customs processing for international orders.

7.2 Return Policy

We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on eligible products. To be eligible for a return:

• The item must be in its original, unused condition
• All original packaging and components must be included
• You must contact us at support@shortcct.com to initiate the return

Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 5-10 business days after we receive and inspect the returned item. Original shipping costs are non-refundable.

7.3 Final Sale Items

Certain items may be marked as "Final Sale" and are not eligible for returns or exchanges. These items will be clearly marked at the time of purchase.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Ownership

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, software, and the compilation thereof, is the property of Short Circuit LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Trademarks

"Short Circuit," the Short Circuit logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Short Circuit LLC. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

8.3 User Content

By submitting content to the Website (including Design Challenge submissions), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media.

9. Dispute Resolution

9.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

9.2 Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, or the breach, termination, or validity thereof, shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Consumer Arbitration Rules.

9.3 Individual Basis

All claims must be brought in the parties' individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class action, collective action, private attorney general action, or other representative proceeding.

9.4 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a party's copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, or other intellectual property rights.

10. General Provisions

10.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Short Circuit LLC regarding your use of the Website.

10.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

10.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision.

10.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice to you.

11. Contact Information

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.