Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Welcome to Made with Love YYC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at madewithloveyyc.ca (the “Website”), including all content, features, and services available through the Website.
These Terms apply to all users of the Website, including visitors, customers, and Vendors.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. About Made with Love YYC
Made with Love YYC is an online community marketplace that connects independent artisans and makers (“Vendors”) with customers.
Made with Love YYC provides the platform only. Vendors are independent third parties who list, sell, and ship their own products directly to customers.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use this Website or make purchases.
3. Account Registration
To access certain features of the Website, you may need to create an account.
By creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and current information
- Maintain the security of your login credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
4. Marketplace Disclaimer
Made with Love YYC operates solely as a marketplace platform.
We do not:
- Manufacture products
- Store inventory
- Inspect items
- Handle shipping or fulfillment
All products are listed, sold, and fulfilled by independent Vendors.
Any contract of sale is between the customer and the Vendor, not Made with Love YYC.
We are not responsible for:
- Product quality, safety, or legality
- Shipping delays or delivery issues
- Vendor descriptions, pricing errors, or stock availability
5. Orders, Payments & Fees
Payments on the Website are processed through third-party payment providers.
Vendors are responsible for:
- Setting product prices
- Determining shipping costs
- Collecting and remitting applicable taxes
Made with Love YYC may collect a marketplace commission or service fee from Vendors for transactions completed through the platform.
6. Shipping & Delivery
Shipping methods, timelines, and costs are determined by each individual Vendor.
Made with Love YYC is not liable for:
- Lost or delayed shipments
- Customs or import issues
- Incorrect shipping information provided by customers
7. Returns, Refunds & Disputes
Each Vendor maintains their own return and refund policy.
Customers should:
- Review the Vendor’s policies before purchasing
- Contact the Vendor directly regarding order issues
Made with Love YYC may assist with communication between parties but does not guarantee dispute resolution.
8. Vendor Responsibilities
Vendors agree that they:
- Own or have the legal right to sell their listed products
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Accurately represent product descriptions and pricing
- Fulfill orders in a timely and professional manner
Vendors are solely responsible for their listings, products, and customer interactions.
9. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use the Website for unlawful purposes
- Post false, misleading, or infringing content
- Attempt to interfere with the Website’s operation
- Circumvent marketplace fees or platform protections
10. Intellectual Property
All Website content (excluding Vendor content), including logos, text, graphics, and design, is owned by Made with Love YYC and may not be used without written permission.
Vendors retain ownership of their own content but grant Made with Love YYC a non-exclusive license to display their listings and images on the platform for marketplace operation and promotion.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Made with Love YYC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:
- Your use of the Website
- Purchases made through the platform
- Vendor products or services
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Made with Love YYC from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Disputes between Vendors and customers
13. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected and used.
14. Modifications to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time.
Changes will become effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Account Suspension or Termination
Made with Love YYC reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or conduct that harms the platform or its users.
We may take enforcement action without prior notice where necessary.
16. No Warranties
The Website and all services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind.
Made with Love YYC makes no representations regarding:
- The accuracy or reliability of Website content
- The availability or uninterrupted operation of the platform
- The quality, safety, or legality of Vendor products
To the fullest extent permitted by law, all implied warranties are disclaimed.
17. Force Majeure
Made with Love YYC shall not be liable for delays or failures resulting from events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:
- Natural disasters
- Postal or courier disruptions
- Government actions
- Power or internet outages
- Labour disputes
- Supply chain interruptions
18. Fraud & Suspicious Activity
We reserve the right to investigate suspected fraud, unauthorized transactions, or abusive chargeback activity.
Actions may include:
- Suspending or terminating accounts
- Cancelling transactions
- Reporting illegal activity to authorities
19. Tax Responsibility
Vendors are solely responsible for:
- Determining applicable taxes
- Collecting required taxes
- Reporting and remitting taxes to appropriate authorities
Made with Love YYC does not assume responsibility for Vendor tax compliance.
22. Platform Moderation & Content Removal
Made with Love YYC reserves the right to review, remove, or restrict listings, content, or Vendor accounts that violate these Terms, applicable laws, or the standards of the marketplace.
This may include, but is not limited to, items that are:
- Illegal or prohibited by law
- Unsafe or hazardous
- Counterfeit or infringing on intellectual property
- Misleading, deceptive, or inaccurately described
Made with Love YYC may take these actions at its discretion in order to protect the integrity of the marketplace and the safety of its users.
21. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.
22. Circumvention of Marketplace Fees
Users and Vendors agree not to circumvent the Made with Love YYC platform in order to avoid marketplace fees.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Directing customers to purchase items outside the Website after initial contact through the platform
- Sharing contact information for the purpose of completing transactions outside the marketplace
- Encouraging customers to cancel orders and complete payment outside the Website
Transactions that originate through Made with Love YYC must be completed through the platform.
Made with Love YYC reserves the right to take action against accounts that attempt to circumvent marketplace fees, including suspension or termination of accounts.
23. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Made with Love YYC
Email: admin@madewithloveyyc.ca
