Natural Materials Disclaimer

Many Geesler Studio products are made from natural materials, including wood, wool, leather, and various metals. These materials naturally vary in appearance and may change over time with handling, use, age, light exposure, humidity, dryness, temperature shifts, and general environmental conditions.

These natural changes are part of the character and beauty of handmade work and are not considered defects unless caused by a clear failure in craftsmanship.

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Wood Disclaimer

Wood is an ever-changing natural medium. Even when carefully selected, dried, shaped, and finished, wood may naturally respond to its environment over time.

This can include:

• Slight expansion or contraction

• Subtle movement

• Minor changes in texture or appearance

• Color shifts with age and use

While we take thoughtful steps to minimize movement and instability, we cannot guarantee that wood products will remain completely unchanged over time.

Natural wood movement, grain variation, and age-related changes are part of the character of real wood and are not considered defects.

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Food-Safe Finish & Kitchenware Use

Our wooden bowls, charcuterie boards, spoons, and other food-contact items are finished with a natural blend of flaxseed oil and beeswax, which we use as a food-safe finish when properly cured and used as intended.

Food-contact items are intended for normal household serving and kitchen use only.

To help preserve your piece:

• Hand wash only

• Do not soak

• Do not place in the dishwasher

• Dry promptly after washing

• Avoid extreme heat or sudden temperature changes

• Recondition as needed according to our care recommendations

Improper care may result in cracking, warping, splitting, raised grain, staining, or finish deterioration, and these issues are not covered under our workmanship guarantee.

Decorative and sculptural items are not intended for food use unless specifically stated.

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Product Care

Proper care is essential to the longevity of handmade wood products.

Please review our Wooden Bowl Care Guide before use:

[Insert Wooden Bowl Care Guide Link Here]

Failure to follow recommended care instructions may affect warranty eligibility.

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Handmade Variation Notice

Every Geesler Studio piece is made by hand. No two items are exactly alike.

Natural and handmade variations may include differences in:

• Shape

• Size

• Wood grain

• Color tone

• Surface texture

• Hand-finished details

• Tool marks or subtle character marks

• Natural figuring, knots, or inclusions (where structurally appropriate)

These details are part of the nature of handmade work and are not considered defects.

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Mixed Media & Sculpture Disclaimer

Some Geesler Studio pieces, including sculptures and decorative work, may incorporate wood, wool, leather, metal, and other materials.

These materials may naturally:

• Patina

• Soften

• Darken

• Oxidize

• Shift slightly

• Change in appearance over time

These changes are part of the intended character of handmade mixed-media work and are not considered defects unless caused by a clear failure in craftsmanship.

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General Use Disclaimer

Customers are responsible for using all products in a safe and appropriate manner.

Geesler Studio is not responsible for damage, injury, or loss resulting from:

• Improper use

• Use outside the intended purpose

• Failure to follow care instructions

• Product alteration or modification

• Exposure to unsuitable environmental conditions

Decorative items should be displayed and handled with care and kept out of reach of children or pets when appropriate, especially where small parts, pointed elements, metal components, or delicate materials may be present.

Terms of use

Terms of Service

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Welcome to Geesler Studio. By accessing or using our website, placing an order, or purchasing our products, you agree to the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website or purchase from us.

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1. Overview

This website is operated by Geesler Studio. Throughout the site, the terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Geesler Studio.

By visiting our website and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, along with any additional policies referenced here, including our:

• Privacy Policy

• Returns, Warranty & Product Care Policy

• Shipping Policy (if applicable)

These terms apply to all users of the site, including browsers, customers, and others who access the website.

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2. Products & Handmade Variation

All Geesler Studio products are handmade and may include natural and expected variations in:

• Wood grain

• Color

• Figure

• Texture

• Shape

• Size

• Finish

• Natural markings, knots, or inclusions (where structurally appropriate)

Because we work with natural materials such as wood, wool, leather, and metal, no two pieces are exactly alike.

These natural and handmade variations are part of the character of our work and are not considered defects.

Product photos are intended to represent the item as accurately as possible, but actual colors, grain patterns, textures, and details may vary slightly due to the handmade nature of our work, natural material variation, and differences in screen displays.

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3. Product Use & Care

Customers are responsible for using products safely and as intended.

• Food-contact items are intended for normal household serving and kitchen use only.

• Decorative and sculptural items are not intended for food use unless specifically stated.

• Customers are responsible for following all care instructions provided on product pages, care guides, or policy pages.

Improper use, misuse, neglect, or failure to follow care instructions may result in damage that is not covered under our warranty or return policies.

Please review our Returns, Warranty & Product Care Policy for additional details.

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4. Pricing & Availability

All prices are listed in U.S. Dollars (USD) unless otherwise stated.

We reserve the right to:

• Change prices at any time without notice

• Correct pricing errors, typographical errors, or listing mistakes

• Modify or discontinue products without notice

• Limit quantities of any product

• Refuse or cancel orders if a product is listed incorrectly or unavailable

If an order is canceled after payment has been made, we will issue a refund for the amount paid.

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5. Orders & Acceptance

Placing an order does not guarantee acceptance.

We reserve the right to refuse, limit, or cancel any order at our discretion, including but not limited to situations involving:

• Product unavailability

• Pricing or listing errors

• Suspected fraud

• Payment issues

• Unusual or suspicious order activity

If we need to cancel or modify your order, we will make reasonable efforts to contact you using the information provided at checkout.

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6. Payment

Payments are processed securely through third-party providers used by our website platform, which may include:

• Squarespace Payments

• PayPal

• Apple Pay (where available through supported checkout methods)

• Square (for certain in-person or point-of-sale transactions, where applicable)

We do not directly store or process your full payment card information ourselves.

By submitting payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided.

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7. Shipping

Shipping timelines are estimates only and are not guaranteed unless explicitly stated.

We are not responsible for delays caused by:

• Shipping carriers

• Weather

• Holidays

• Customs processing

• Incorrect shipping information provided by the customer

• Other events outside our control

Customers are responsible for providing accurate shipping information at checkout.

If a package is returned due to an incorrect address or failed delivery caused by customer-provided information, additional shipping charges may apply.

Please refer to our Shipping Policy (if available) for additional details.

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8. Returns, Warranty & Refunds

All returns, warranty claims, and refunds are governed by our Returns, Warranty & Product Care Policy.

By making a purchase, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Our 90-day limited workmanship guarantee applies only to defects in manufacturing or craftsmanship

• Natural material movement, aging, and handmade variation are not defects

• Customers may be asked to provide photos for claim review

• Customers are responsible for return shipping costs when applicable

• Approved refunds are limited to the purchase price of the item only

• Shipping charges are non-refundable

Please review the full policy for complete details.

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9. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

• Product designs

• Product photos

• Logos

• Branding

• Text

• Artwork

• Graphics

• Website content

is the property of Geesler Studio and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, or use any content from this website without our prior written permission.

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10. Prohibited Uses

You may not use this website or its content:

• For any unlawful purpose

• To violate any laws or regulations

• To infringe upon our intellectual property rights or the rights of others

• To submit false or misleading information

• To interfere with the security or operation of the website

• To attempt unauthorized access to any part of the website or related systems

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to our website or services for violations of these terms.

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11. Disclaimer of Warranties

Except as expressly stated in our Returns, Warranty & Product Care Policy, all products and services are provided “as is” and “as available.”

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Geesler Studio disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability

• Fitness for a particular purpose

• Non-infringement

We do not guarantee that:

• The website will be uninterrupted or error-free

• Product descriptions will always be complete, current, or free of errors

• The website will be free of viruses or harmful components

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12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Geesler Studio shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

• Use of or inability to use our website

• Purchase or use of our products

• Product misuse or improper care

• Delays in shipping or delivery

• Errors, interruptions, or technical issues on the website

Our total liability for any claim relating to a product or order shall not exceed the purchase price actually paid for that product.

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13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Geesler Studio from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

• Your misuse of our products

• Your violation of these Terms of Service

• Your violation of any law or the rights of a third party

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14. Third-Party Services & Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party tools and services, including payment providers and platform integrations.

We are not responsible for the content, policies, availability, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Your use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and policies.

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15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Service at any time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

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16. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide goods or services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

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17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Geesler Studio

[Insert Contact Email]

[Optional: Insert Mailing Address or Contact Form Link]