Acceptance and Scope of the Terms
By visiting or using the Stone & Co. website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Your access to and use of the site is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use the site. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the site.
The Stone & Co. website, located at https://stone-and-co.com, is owned and operated to provide information about our products and brand. These terms govern your relationship with Stone & Co. when you browse our site, read our content, or interact with any features we may offer. They form a legal agreement between you and us.
We may update these terms from time to time without prior notice. The version that is current at the time of your visit will apply to you. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. Continued use of the site after any modifications means you accept the updated terms.
Who These Terms Apply To
These terms are for anyone who visits the Stone & Co. website. This includes casual browsers, potential customers researching our handbags and purses, and anyone who chooses to interact with forms or other tools we provide. Whether you are just looking at product details or planning a purchase, these terms are relevant to your experience.
Since Stone & Co. products are sold through authorized retailers like Kohl’s and online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay, specific transactions on those platforms are also governed by the respective retailer’s terms. Our terms cover your use of the Stone & Co. website itself, not the purchase process on third-party sites.
Website Purpose and Informational Nature
The Stone & Co. website exists to share information about our brand and our collection of women’s handbags and purses. We are a lifestyle brand offering a range of designs, from classic styles to modern looks like bucket bags and crossbody purses. Our site showcases the variety and accessibility of our products.
A key point to understand is that this website is primarily informational. We do not sell products directly to consumers through this site. You cannot place an order or make a payment at stone-and-co.com. Instead, our goal is to present our handbag designs and help you find them at major retailers where they are available for purchase.
The content on this site, including product descriptions, images, style guides, and brand stories, is provided to help you make informed shopping decisions. We describe features, highlight the versatility of our designs for different occasions, and point you toward retail channels like Kohl’s, Amazon, and eBay where you can buy Stone & Co. products.
What This Means for You
As a visitor, you can use this site to explore our handbag collections. You can see different styles, understand the features that make our bags practical, and learn about new arrivals. When you are ready to buy, the site will guide you to the correct retail partner.
This informational focus shapes how we use these terms. Certain sections, like those about purchasing or account management, may be shorter or have different applications because our site does not handle those transactions directly. We provide the details to help you, and the retailers handle the sales.
Visitor Eligibility and Responsibility
To use the Stone & Co. website, you must be at least 13 years of age. The site is intended for a general audience, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under the age of majority in your location, you should use the site only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any personal information you share on the site. You are also responsible for all activities that occur under your access. While we do not currently offer user accounts, if we introduce features like newsletters or wish lists in the future, this responsibility will apply.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of the site complies with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations. You may not use the site for any unlawful purpose.
Accuracy of Your Information
If you provide any information to us through forms, feedback tools, or other interactions, you must ensure that the information is accurate, current, and complete. Providing false or misleading information is a violation of these terms.
You agree to promptly notify us if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your information or any other breach of security related to the site. Keeping your information safe is a shared responsibility.
Permitted Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Stone & Co. website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This means you can visit the site to learn about our handbags, purses, and brand story.
You may view, download, and print pages from the site for your own personal, non-commercial use. For example, you could print a product description to take with you when shopping at a retailer. You may not modify the content or use it for any public or commercial purpose without our express written consent.
Any use of the site that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the site, or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the site, is strictly prohibited. You must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any parts of the site, its systems, or any connected databases.
Acceptable Activities
Here are examples of activities we consider permitted: browsing our product galleries, reading our style articles, sharing a page link with a friend, and saving images to a personal mood board for private use. These activities align with the site’s purpose of providing helpful information.
Using automated systems, bots, or scripts to scrape content from the site is not permitted. We want the site to be available and fast for all human visitors, and automated traffic can interfere with that goal.
Prohibited Conduct
When using the Stone & Co. website, you agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited behaviors. These rules are in place to protect the site, its content, and all of our visitors.
- Intellectual Property Violations: Do not copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or use any content from the site, including logos, product images, and text, without written permission. Stone & Co. owns all rights to its branding and content.
- Harmful or Illegal Activity: Do not use the site to upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code. Do not use the site for any illegal activity or to promote illegal acts.
- Interference with the Site: Do not attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the site or any related system or network. Do not breach any authentication or security measures.
- False Impersonation: Do not impersonate or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity, including Stone & Co.
- Spam and Commercial Solicitation: Do not use the site to send spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or other forms of unsolicited communication.
- Data Collection: Do not collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the site, including account names or email addresses, for the purpose of sending unsolicited communication.
We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates these provisions, including, without limitation, reporting such violators to law enforcement authorities.
Accounts or Submissions if Those Features Are Offered
Currently, the Stone & Co. website does not require you to create an account or log in to use its features. All informational content about our handbags and purses is available to all visitors without registration.
In the future, we may introduce optional features that could require an account. For example, we might offer a newsletter signup, a product wish list, or a style quiz. If such features are introduced, you will be responsible for keeping any login credentials confidential and for all activities that occur under your account.
We would not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account credentials. If you become aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account, you must notify us immediately.
Usernames and Profiles
If any future feature allows you to create a username or profile, you must not choose a name that is offensive, violates any intellectual property rights, or misleads others. We reserve the right to remove or change any username that does not meet these standards.
The information you provide for a profile should be accurate. We may use this information to provide you with a better, more personalized experience on our site.
Product Information, Availability, and Accuracy Limitations
Stone & Co. makes every effort to ensure that the information displayed on our website is accurate and up-to-date. Our product descriptions, images, and specifications are intended to give you a good understanding of our handbag designs and features.
However, we cannot guarantee that all descriptions, images, pricing, or other content on the site is completely accurate, complete, or error-free. Photographs of products are for illustrative purposes only, and the actual product may vary slightly in color, texture, or size due to screen settings and manufacturing variations.
The availability of products mentioned on our site is also subject to change without notice. A product shown on our site may not be available at a particular retail partner at any given time. Our website describes the range of products we offer, not the real-time stock levels of our retail partners.
Retailer Information
We list retailers like Kohl’s, Amazon, and eBay as examples of places where Stone & Co. products are sold. We do not control their pricing, inventory, shipping policies, or customer service. Any transaction you make is solely between you and the retailer.
We encourage you to verify product details, price, and availability directly with the retailer before making a purchase. This ensures you have the most current information.
Third-Party Retailers, Product Links, and External Services
The Stone & Co. website contains links to third-party websites and retailers, such as Amazon, eBay, and Kohl’s. These links are provided for your convenience and to help you find our products. Clicking on these links will take you away from our site and to a website that we do not own or control.
We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy of these external websites. We do not warrant and will not have any liability for any third-party materials or websites.
Your interaction with any third-party retailer, including the purchase of a product, is governed by that retailer’s own terms and conditions and privacy policy. We recommend you review those policies carefully.
Why We Link to Retailers
The purpose of these links is to create a seamless bridge between our product information and your purchase. We describe the features of a crossbody purse, and then we provide a link to a retailer where you can buy it. This is a core part of how we serve our audience.
These links do not constitute an endorsement of the retailer or their products and services. We link to a variety of partners to give you choices and to reflect the wide availability of our handbag line.
Intellectual Property Ownership and Limited Permission to Use the Site
All content on the Stone & Co. website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, product descriptions, and software, is the exclusive property of Stone & Co. or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The Stone & Co. name and logo are trademarks of Stone & Co. You may not use our trademarks, logos, or other proprietary graphics without our express written permission. The look and feel of the site, including all page headers, custom graphics, button icons, and scripts, is our trade dress and may not be copied, imitated, or used without permission.
We grant you a limited, revocable license to access and use the site as described in the “Permitted Use” section. This is a license, not a transfer of ownership. Under this license, you may not modify or copy the materials, use the materials for any commercial purpose, or attempt to decompile or reverse-engineer any software contained on the site.
How You May Share Our Content
You are welcome to share links to our pages on social media or with friends. This is a natural way to spread the word about styles you find interesting. However, you may not frame or use framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information of Stone & Co. without our express written consent.
If you wish to use our content for a purpose not explicitly permitted here, such as for a blog post or commercial website, you must contact us to request permission. We evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis.
User Feedback or Submissions
We may provide areas on the site where you can submit feedback, suggestions, or ideas, such as through a contact form or a “Get in Touch” link. Any feedback, comments, ideas, or other submissions you provide are offered on a non-confidential, non-proprietary basis.
By submitting feedback, you grant Stone & Co. a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your submissions for any purpose without compensation to you. This allows us to use your great ideas to improve our site and products.
You are solely responsible for the content of your submissions. Do not submit material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, or otherwise objectionable. We reserve the right to remove or edit any submission at our discretion.
Types of Feedback
We appreciate hearing about what handbag styles you like or what features you wish to see. Feedback on the website experience itself, such as suggestions for better photos or clearer product details, is also valuable. This input helps us serve you and our broader audience of shoppers more effectively.
When you provide feedback, you represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all the rights to your feedback and that it does not violate the rights of any third party.
Disclaimers
The Stone & Co. website and all its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Stone & Co. expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We do not warrant that the results obtained from the use of the site will be accurate or reliable. The content on the site is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute advice of any kind.
Any reliance you place on the information on this site is strictly at your own risk. We encourage you to verify any product information with the relevant retailer before making a purchasing decision. Stone & Co. shall not be held liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information contained on this site.
Limitations Apply
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties. In those cases, the above disclaimers may not apply to you. You may have additional rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
We make no claims or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the site’s content or the content of any sites linked to from this site. We are not responsible for any third-party content or practices.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Stone & Co., its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the site; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the site; (iii) any content obtained from the site; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if Stone & Co. has been advised of the possibility of such damage.
Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, our liability in such jurisdictions will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Total Liability
In any case, the entire liability of Stone & Co. for all matters related to your use of the site shall not exceed the lesser of the amount you paid, if any, to Stone & Co. for accessing the site or one hundred U.S. dollars ($100). Since our site is informational and you do not pay to access it, this liability cap is a nominal amount.
This limitation is a fundamental part of the basis of the bargain between you and us and forms an essential portion of the consideration for providing you with the site.
Indemnity Where Legally Permitted
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Stone & Co. and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, actions, demands, liabilities, and settlements, including reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising from or resulting from your violation of these Terms and Conditions or your use of the site.
This indemnity obligation applies if your actions cause a third party to bring a claim against Stone & Co. For example, if you violate the intellectual property rights of another person through your use of the site, and that person sues us, you would be responsible for the costs arising from that claim.
We will notify you of any such claim, action, or demand. We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us.
Cooperation
You agree to cooperate with us in the defense of any such claim. We will use reasonable efforts to provide you with notice of any such claim after we become aware of it.
This provision does not require you to indemnify Stone & Co. for claims arising solely from our gross negligence or willful misconduct. The indemnity is limited to claims that arise from your activities.
Suspension and Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Stone & Co. site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms and Conditions.
Upon termination, your right to use the site will immediately cease. All provisions of these terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
We may also discontinue the site or any part of the site at any time without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the site.
What Happens After Termination
Even after your access is terminated, the intellectual property and liability sections of these terms remain in effect. You must still respect the copyright and trademark protections for our content, and you may still be liable for actions that occurred before termination.
If you have submitted feedback before termination, the license you granted to us for that feedback remains in effect, as the rights were granted on a perpetual basis.
Changes to the Website or Terms
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Stone & Co. website, or any part of it, at any time and without notice. We will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuation of the site.
We may also revise these Terms and Conditions at any time by updating this page. The most current version of the terms will always be available on this page with the updated date. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
We encourage you to review this page periodically so that you are aware of any changes. Changes become effective when they are posted on this page. If you do not agree to the amended terms, you must stop using the site.
Notification of Major Changes
While we may not always be able to notify you of every minor update, we will make a reasonable effort to communicate major changes that could significantly affect your rights or use of the site. Such communication might be a notice on our homepage.
The responsibility to check for changes lies with you as the visitor. The terms in effect at the time of each of your visits will apply to your use of the site on that visit.
Governing Law Treatment Without Inventing a Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the principles of contract law applicable to agreements made and performed in the United States. The specific application of laws may depend on the jurisdiction in which you reside.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these terms or your use of the site shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, it shall be submitted to the appropriate legal authorities for resolution.
You agree that any legal proceedings must be brought in a jurisdiction where the applicable laws are respected and where you can be served with legal process. The laws of the United States will apply to the interpretation and enforcement of these terms to the greatest extent possible.
Dispute Resolution
We prefer to resolve any disagreements directly and informally. If you have a concern about your use of the site or these terms, we encourage you to contact us first so we can try to work out a solution. Many issues can be resolved with a simple conversation.
If formal proceedings are necessary, they will be conducted in a professional and efficient manner. The costs and fees of such proceedings will be allocated according to the rules of the governing legal framework.
Severability, Waiver, and Entire Agreement Concepts
These Terms and Conditions, together with any legal notices published by Stone & Co. on the site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Stone & Co. concerning the site. This agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and Stone & Co. regarding the site.
If any provision of these terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction 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.
The failure of Stone & Co. to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. A waiver is valid only if it is made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Stone & Co.
How Provisions Interact
Each section of these terms is independent. If one section is found to be invalid, the other sections remain valid and enforceable. This ensures that the overall agreement remains functional even if a small part is challenged.
Nothing in these terms shall be construed as creating a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and Stone & Co. Our relationship is that of a website provider and a visitor.
How to Raise a Terms Enquiry Without Inventing Contact Details
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions, we want to hear from you. The best way to raise an enquiry is to use the official contact methods available on our website.
We do not invent or list specific contact details, such as a direct email address or phone number, in this document because those details may change. The most current contact information is always available on the Stone & Co. website, typically found in the website footer or on a dedicated “Contact Us” page.
Please navigate to the “Contact Us” page or look for a “Get in Touch” link on our site. Using the official form ensures your enquiry is routed to the correct team and helps us respond to you efficiently.
What to Include
When you write to us, please be clear about the nature of your enquiry. State that you have a question about the Terms and Conditions and include the relevant section number or topic if possible. This helps us understand and address your concern more quickly.
While we aim to respond to all enquiries in a timely manner, response times are not guaranteed and may vary based on the nature of the request and the volume of enquiries we receive. We appreciate your patience.
Thank you for taking the time to review our Terms and Conditions. By understanding these terms, you help us maintain a safe and informative environment for all visitors to the Stone & Co. site.
