Terms of Service
Welcome to Polished Intent. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the polishedintent.com website and all related content, features, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using Polished Intent, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing polishedintent.com, creating an account, subscribing to our newsletter, or otherwise using any part of our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Polished Intent. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.
2. Description of Service
Polished Intent is a practical American women's fashion blog dedicated to helping readers look more polished, flattering, and put-together without spending luxury money or dressing like social media bait. Our Service includes fashion advice, style guides, product recommendations, wardrobe tips, and related editorial content designed to provide accessible and realistic fashion guidance.
The content provided on polishedintent.com is for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information, fashion advice is inherently subjective, and individual results may vary based on personal preferences, body types, budgets, and lifestyle needs.
3. User Accounts and Responsibilities
Certain features of Polished Intent may require you to create an account or subscribe to our services. When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. Polished Intent will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information. You may not use another person's account without permission, and you may not transfer your account to another person without our prior written consent.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use polishedintent.com in any way that:
Violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
Infringes upon the intellectual property rights or other rights of Polished Intent or any third party
Harasses, abuses, threatens, defames, or otherwise violates the legal rights of others
Transmits any unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, spam, or other forms of solicitation
Introduces viruses, malware, or other malicious code that could damage or disrupt the Service
Attempts to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, other accounts, or computer systems
Interferes with or disrupts the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
Impersonates any person or entity or misrepresents your affiliation with any person or entity
We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates these provisions, including removing content, suspending or terminating accounts, and reporting violations to law enforcement authorities.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on Polished Intent, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, videos, audio clips, design elements, and software, is the property of Polished Intent or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The Polished Intent name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Polished Intent. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on polishedintent.com are the trademarks of their respective owners.
You may access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, republish, download, store, or transmit any content from polishedintent.com without our express written permission, except that you may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution.
6. User Content and Comments
Polished Intent may allow you to post comments, feedback, suggestions, or other content ("User Content") on certain areas of the Service. By submitting User Content, you grant Polished Intent a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content throughout the world in any media.
You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit your User Content and that your User Content does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, intellectual property rights, or any other rights of any person or entity. You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting or publishing it.
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content that we determine in our sole discretion violates these Terms, is objectionable, or is otherwise inappropriate. We do not endorse any User Content or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein, and we expressly disclaim any and all liability in connection with User Content.
7. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships
Polished Intent may contain links to third-party websites, retailers, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We may also participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through links on polishedintent.com. These affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations, which are based on our honest opinions and expertise.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Polished Intent shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
8. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. POLISHED INTENT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Polished Intent does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Service or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the content on polishedintent.com in terms of accuracy, reliability, or otherwise.
Fashion advice and product recommendations provided on Polished Intent are based on our opinions and experience. Individual results may vary, and we make no guarantees regarding the suitability, quality, or performance of any products or services mentioned on our site. You should conduct your own research and exercise your own judgment before making any purchasing decisions.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL POLISHED INTENT, ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
Any content obtained from the Service
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO POLISHED INTENT IN THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Polished Intent, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service, including but not limited to your User Content, any use of the Service's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
You may terminate your account at any time by discontinuing use of the Service and, if applicable, deleting your account through the account settings or by contacting us directly.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which Polished Intent operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the applicable jurisdiction, and the parties hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.
You agree that any claim or dispute you may have against Polished Intent must be resolved exclusively by a state or federal court located in the applicable jurisdiction. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within that jurisdiction for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes.
13. Changes to Terms
Polished Intent reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by posting the new Terms on polishedintent.com and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms. We may also provide notice through other means, such as email or a notice on our homepage.
Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about our terms and conditions.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent, or if such modification is not possible, such provision shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by Polished Intent on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Polished Intent concerning the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, regarding the Service.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the contact information provided on polishedintent.com. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.
Last Updated: This Terms of Service page is effective as of the date of publication on Polished Intent.