Terms of service

Terms of Service

Overview.                                                             This website is operated by Kristy’s Korner Boutique. Throughout the site, the terms “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Kristy’s Korner Boutique.                                           Kristy’s Korner Boutique offers this website, including all information, tools, products and services available through the site, to you conditioned upon your acceptance of these Terms of Service and all other policies referenced herein.           By visiting our website, browsing our products or purchasing from us, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, customers and users of the site.         Please read these Terms carefully before using our website. If you do not agree with them, you should not access the website or purchase our products.

1. Online Store Terms                                   By using this website, you confirm that you have reached the age of majority in your province, state or place of residence, or that you have given permission for a minor under your care to use this website.   You may not use our products or website for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose.   You must not transmit viruses, malicious code or any other material intended to damage, disrupt or interfere with the website or its users.                                       A violation of these Terms may result in the termination of your access to our services.

2. Products and Product Information         We make reasonable efforts to present product descriptions, photographs, colours, measurements and other details as accurately as possible.                            Colours and appearance may vary depending on your screen, device settings, lighting and the handmade or natural characteristics of certain products.     Handmade and artisan products, including soaps, candles and decorative items, may have minor variations in colour, texture, scent, shape, finish or appearance. These variations are not necessarily defects.                                                               We reserve the right to:                                 * Modify or discontinue products without notice.                                                               * Limit product quantities.                               * Limit sales by person, household, geographic area or jurisdiction.                     * Correct product information or pricing errors.                                                                 * Refuse or cancel an order when reasonably necessary.                                     * We do not guarantee that every  product shown will remain available.                        3.  Product Use and Safety            Customers are responsible for reading and following all product instructions, warnings, labels and care information.Candles must never be left burning unattended and should be kept away from children, pets, drafts and flammable materials.                                        Soaps, bath products and personal-care products are intended for external use unless otherwise stated. Customers should review ingredients before use and discontinue use if irritation occurs.   Product information provided on this website is not intended as medical advice and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

4. Prices and Payment

 All prices are displayed in the currency shown on the website.                               We reserve the right to change prices at any time without prior notice. Price changes will not affect orders that have already been accepted, except where an obvious pricing or technical error has occurred.                                                       You agree to provide current, complete and accurate billing, payment and account information.                                         Payment must be successfully authorized before an order is processed.         Applicable taxes may be calculated and added at checkout.                                     Our advertising, pricing and product claims are intended to be clear and accurate. Canadian businesses must not make materially false or misleading representations about products, prices or availability. 

5. Orders and Order Acceptance     Submitting an order does not guarantee that it has been accepted.                           We may refuse, limit or cancel an order for reasons including:                        *Product unavailability.                    *Incorrect pricing or product information.    *Suspected fraud or unauthorized activity.  *Payment authorization problems.    *Shipping restrictions.                          *Errors in customer-provided information

 If we cancel an order after payment has been collected, we will issue a refund to the original payment method.                     We may contact you using the email address or phone number provided with your order if additional information is required.

6. Order Changes and Cancellations     Contact us as soon as possible if you need to change or cancel an order.             We cannot guarantee changes or cancellations after an order has entered processing, been submitted to a supplier or been shipped.                                         Any approved cancellation will be refunded to the original payment method.

7. Shipping and Delivery

 We offer free standard shipping on eligible orders within Canada and the United States.                                       Standard shipping costs are included in product prices. Optional expedited or express shipping, when available, may cost extra.                                                 Orders are generally processed within 2–5 business days, excluding weekends and statutory holidays.                             Estimated delivery times after processing are generally:                                       *Canada: approximately 5–15 business days.                                                           *United States: approximately 5–15 business days.                                       Shipping and delivery dates are estimates and are not guaranteed.                     Products from the same order may be fulfilled from different locations and may arrive in separate packages.         Customers are responsible for providing a complete and accurate shipping address. Additional costs caused by an incorrect, incomplete, refused or unclaimed address may be the customer’s responsibility.         Cross-border orders may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, brokerage charges or government fees unless they are collected at checkout.               Additional information is available in our Shipping Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

8. Returns and Refunds                           Eligible return requests must be submitted within 30 days of delivery.              Returned products must generally be unused, unworn, in their original condition and packaging, and accompanied by proof of purchase.                                     Customers are responsible for return shipping unless the product arrived damaged, defective or incorrect.               For health, safety and hygiene reasons, we do not accept returns of:             *Opened, used or burned candles     *Opened or used soaps or personal-care products.                                     *Personalized or custom-made products.   *Gift cards.                                         *Clearance or final-sale products.       *Products returned without prior authorization.                                   Damaged, defective or incorrect products must be reported within 7 days of delivery, together with the order number and clear photographs.                                       Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method. Financial institutions may require 5–10 business days to process the refund.                         Our complete Refund and Return Policy forms part of these Terms.                   Nothing in these Terms limits any consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded.

9. Accuracy of Website Information.           The information provided on our website is intended for general informational purposes.                                                       We reserve the right to correct errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to update information at any time, including after an order has been submitted.                     Where an obvious error affects an order, we may contact you to confirm corrected information or cancel and refund the affected order.

10. Optional Tools and Third-Party Services   Our store may provide access to tools, payment services, applications or features operated by third parties.                       These services may be subject to separate terms and privacy policies established by their providers.                   We are not responsible for third-party services that we do not own or control. Customers should review the applicable third-party terms before using those services.

11. Third-Party Links.                                    Our website may contain links to third-party websites.                                               We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, policies, products, services or practices of third-party websites.                                 Accessing a third-party website is at your own discretion and risk.

12. Reviews, Feedback and Submissions     When you submit a review, photograph, comment, suggestion or other content to us, you confirm that:                                     You own the content or have permission to submit it.                                                   The content is accurate and based on genuine experience.                                         It does not infringe another person’s rights.                                                                 It is not unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, discriminatory, obscene or misleading.                                                         It does not contain malware, spam or unauthorized advertising.                           You grant Kristy’s Korner Boutique permission to use, reproduce, edit and display submitted content for reasonable business and promotional purposes, unless otherwise agreed.                           We may remove submissions that violate these Terms.

13. Personal Information and Privacy.    Your submission of personal information through the website is governed by our Privacy Policy.                                               We use customer information to process transactions, provide support, communicate about orders and operate our store in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.                       Canadian businesses that collect personal information may have obligations under federal or provincial privacy laws, including requirements concerning consent, appropriate safeguards and access to personal information. 

14. Intellectual Property.                              The website and its content—including our business name, logos, branding, graphics, photographs, written content, layout and design—are owned by Kristy’s Korner Boutique or used with permission.   You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, republish or commercially use our content without prior written permission.      You may use the website only for personal and lawful shopping purposes.

15. Prohibited Uses.                                                                                                            You may not use the website:                                                                                     *For unlawful or fraudulent purposes.                                                                       *To violate applicable laws or regulations.                                                               *To infringe intellectual-property or privacy rights.                                                   *To harass, threaten or harm another person.                                                         *To submit false or misleading information.                                                             *To transmit malware or malicious code.                                                                    *To collect information about other users without authorization                           *To interfere with the website’s security or operation.                                             *To place fraudulent orders or abuse discounts and promotions.                             *To scrape, copy or commercially exploit website content without permission.     We may suspend or terminate access when these restrictions are violated.

16. Disclaimer of Warranties.                                                                                           We aim to provide a reliable website and accurate product information, but we do not guarantee that the website will always be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free.                                                                                                                       Except for warranties or rights that cannot legally be excluded, products and website services are provided on an “as available” basis without additional representations or warranties.                                                                                 Nothing in this section limits warranties, guarantees or consumer rights imposed by applicable law. Businesses should avoid making warranty claims that are materially false or misleading. 

17. Limitation of Liability.                                                                                                   To the fullest extent permitted by law, Kristy’s Korner Boutique will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential losses arising from the use of this website or products purchased through it.                                                         Our total liability for a claim relating to a product will not exceed the amount paid for that product, except where applicable law requires otherwise.               This limitation does not apply to liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

18. Indemnification.                                                                                                         You agree to indemnify and hold Kristy’s Korner Boutique harmless from claims, damages, liabilities and reasonable expenses arising from:                                 Your breach of these Terms.                                                                                           Your unlawful use of the website.                                                                             Your violation of another person’s rights.                                                             Content you submit through the website.                                                                 This section applies only to the extent permitted by applicable law.

19. Severability.                                                                                                                       If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law.                                                                                                                                 The remaining provisions will remain valid and enforceable.

20. Termination.                                                                                                            These Terms remain effective until terminated by you or by Kristy’s Korner Boutique.                                                                                                                           You may stop using the website at any time.                                                               We may suspend or terminate access if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or applicable law.                                                         Obligations and liabilities incurred before termination will survive termination where appropriate.

21. Governing Law.                                                                                                         These Terms and any separate agreements through which we provide products or services will be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada, without limiting any mandatory consumer protections that apply in the customer’s jurisdictio

22. Changes to These Terms.                                                                                          We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes to our business, services, policies or legal obligations.                                                                             The current version will be posted on this page with the effective date shown below.                                                                                                               N.   Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

23. Entire Agreement.                                                                                                      These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Refund and Return Policy, Shipping Policy and any other policies posted on the website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Kristy’s Korner Boutique regarding your use of the website and purchases from our store.

24. Contact Information.                                                                                       Questions regarding these Terms of Service may be sent to:

     Kristy’s Korner Boutique.                                                                                                   Email: info@kristyskornerboutique.com.                                                                       Website: kristyskornerboutique.com

Effective date: August 3, 2026