Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using DressLocked ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.

2. Description of Service

DressLocked is a free online platform that allows users to register ("lock") dresses and other items for events to help avoid duplicates among attendees. The Service does not sell, rent, or distribute any physical goods. Dress links are provided by users and redirect to third-party retailer websites. DressLocked is not affiliated with any retailer and has no control over the availability, pricing, or accuracy of products on third-party sites.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use DressLocked. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are between 13 and 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

4. User Accounts

You must create an account with a valid email address and password to use DressLocked. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to provide accurate and current information when creating your profile. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate another person or create fake accounts
• Harass, bully, or intimidate other users
• Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or exploit the Service
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Service using automated tools
• Circumvent any security features of the Service
• Use the Service to spam, advertise, or solicit

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

6. Content

Users may submit dress links, images, and related information ("User Content"). You retain ownership of any User Content you submit, but you grant DressLocked a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service. We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, at our sole discretion.

7. AI-Powered Features

DressLocked uses artificial intelligence to analyze dress images, detect visual similarity, provide styling recommendations, and perform other functions. AI outputs are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and may not always be accurate. You should not rely solely on AI outputs for purchasing decisions. DressLocked is not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies in AI-generated content.

8. Third-Party Links and Retailers

The Service contains links to third-party retailer websites. DressLocked is not responsible for the content, products, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your interactions with third-party retailers — including purchases, returns, disputes, and any issues with products — are solely between you and the retailer. DressLocked does not guarantee the accuracy of any product information displayed on the Service, including prices, availability, colors, and sizing.

9. No Guarantee of Exclusivity

While DressLocked helps users coordinate to avoid duplicate dress selections, we do not and cannot guarantee that another person will not wear the same or a similar dress to your event. The Service relies on voluntary participation, and not all event attendees may use DressLocked. Dress "locking" is a coordination tool, not a binding reservation or purchase. DressLocked is not liable for any situation where two or more attendees wear the same or similar attire.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SERVICE, INCLUDING DRESS INFORMATION FETCHED FROM THIRD-PARTY SITES AND AI-GENERATED CONTENT.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DRESSLOCKED AND ITS OWNER, OPERATORS, AFFILIATES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT 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, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO: (A) YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (B) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; (C) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE; (D) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA; OR (E) ANY DRESS DUPLICATION OR SIMILARITY THAT OCCURS DESPITE USE OF THE SERVICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR $50, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DressLocked, its owner, operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your User Content; or (d) your violation of any rights of another person or entity.

13. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Service shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Informal Resolution First. Before initiating any formal dispute proceeding, you agree to contact us at our contact page and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days. Most concerns can be resolved quickly this way.

Binding Arbitration. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally within thirty (30) days, it shall be resolved through final and binding arbitration administered by JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services) under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures. The arbitration shall be conducted in Los Angeles County, California, or at another mutually agreed-upon location. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Class Action Waiver. YOU AND DRESSLOCKED AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of a class or representative proceeding. If this class action waiver is found to be unenforceable, then the entirety of this arbitration provision shall be null and void.

Exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, either party may: (a) bring an individual action in small claims court if the claim qualifies; or (b) seek emergency injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement or misappropriation of intellectual property rights.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to Sections 10, 11, 12, and 13.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at our contact page.