These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Cotopaxi’s website,
 catapoxii.com ("Website"), including all content, features, and services available on or through the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you ("User") agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional guidelines or rules posted on specific sections of the Website. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Website.
 
- You must be at least 13 years old to use the Website. If you are under 18, you may use the Website only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian, who will be responsible for your compliance with these Terms.
 
- By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms (e.g., you are not barred by law from accessing online services in your jurisdiction).
 
- We reserve the right to restrict access to the Website for users who violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we deem harmful to the Website or our community.
 
- To access certain features (e.g., order tracking, saving favorite products), you may need to create a user account. When registering, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information (e.g., name, email address) and update this information as needed to keep it accurate.
 
- You are responsible for choosing a secure password and for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You may not share your account with others, and you must notify us immediately at service@catapoxii.com if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
 
- You are solely responsible for all activities conducted through your account, including any purchases, communications, or content posted under your account.
 
- We may suspend or terminate your account without prior notice if we determine that you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent activity, or used the account in a way that harms our business or other users.
 
You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that complies with these Terms, including:
- Browsing product information, reading content (e.g., blog posts, adventure stories), and learning about Cotopaxi’s mission.
 
- Creating an account to track orders, save preferences, or submit legitimate inquiries to our support team.
 
- Purchasing products in accordance with our Terms of Purchase.
 
You may not use the Website for any purpose that violates applicable laws or these Terms, including but not limited to:
- Accessing, modifying, or attempting to bypass security features of the Website (e.g., hacking, using automated tools to scrape content).
 
- Posting, transmitting, or sharing content that is illegal, harmful, defamatory, offensive, or infringes on the intellectual property rights of others (e.g., copyright-protected images, trademarks).
 
- Using the Website to send unsolicited commercial communications (e.g., spam, phishing emails) or to harvest personal information of other users.
 
- Impersonating Cotopaxi, our employees, or other users, or misrepresenting your affiliation with any entity.
 
- Using the Website in a way that disrupts or interferes with its functionality (e.g., overloading servers with excessive requests).
 
- All content on the Website, including but not limited to logos, trademarks, product designs, images, text, and software ("Intellectual Property"), is owned by Cotopaxi or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
 
- You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, or create derivative works of any Intellectual Property without prior written permission from Cotopaxi.
 
- Cotopaxi’s name, logo, and the tagline "Gear For Good" are registered trademarks—unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited.
 
If you submit content to the Website (e.g., adventure stories, photos, feedback, "UGC"):
- You grant Cotopaxi a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute the UGC for legitimate business purposes (e.g., promoting our mission, featuring community stories on the Website or social media).
 
- You represent and warrant that you own the UGC or have the right to grant this license, and that the UGC does not violate the rights of any third party (e.g., privacy, copyright).
 
- We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove UGC at our discretion, without notice, if it violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate.
 
- We strive to ensure that the Website’s content (e.g., product descriptions, pricing, mission updates) is accurate and up-to-date, but we do not warrant that it is error-free, complete, or current. We may correct errors or update content at any time without prior notice.
 
- The Website is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee that the Website will be accessible at all times or free from technical issues (e.g., downtime, glitches). We will use reasonable efforts to resolve technical problems promptly but are not liable for disruptions to your use of the Website.
 
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media platforms, partner organizations). These links are provided for your convenience only—Cotopaxi does not control or endorse the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of these third-party sites. You access third-party sites at your own risk, and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies and terms before using them.
- TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COTOPAXI DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT ANY GUARANTEES REGARDING ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR PERFORMANCE.
 
- THIS DISCLAIMER DOES NOT APPLY TO WARRANTIES REQUIRED BY MANDATORY LAW (E.G., WARRANTIES FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS AS OUTLINED IN OUR TERMS OF PURCHASE).
 
- TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COTOPAXI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE (E.G., LOSS OF DATA, INCONVENIENCE, LOST OPPORTUNITIES).
 
- OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATED TO THE WEBSITE SHALL NOT EXCEED $100. THIS LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY ARISING FROM OUR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR VIOLATION OF MANDATORY LAW.
 
We may update these Terms periodically to reflect legal changes, Website updates, or business needs. When we make material changes, we will post a notice on the Website’s homepage or send a notification to users who have provided an email address. The updated Terms will take effect 14 days after the notice is posted. Your continued use of the Website after this period constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
- These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
 
- Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Website shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, the dispute may be submitted to arbitration in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration decisions are final and binding on both parties.
 
For questions about these Terms of Use, or to report violations, contact us at:
- Email: service@catapoxii.com
 
- Address: 275 South Holland Drive, Muscle Shoals Alabama 35661, United States