Legal notice

Legal Notice & Terms of Service

Effective Date: August 19, 2026

Business Name: Arigatou Studio

Jurisdiction: State of Texas, United States

Contact Email: thearigatoustudio@gmail.com 

By accessing or using the Arigatou Studio website, purchasing standard retail products, or commissioning custom artwork, you agree to be bound by the following legal terms and conditions.

1. Intellectual Property & Ownership

 * Original Artwork & Designs: All site content—including original illustrations, custom shoe artwork, wood art, epoxy designs, graphics, text, and logos—is the exclusive intellectual property of Arigatou Studio and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

 * Portfolio Rights: Arigatou Studio retains the right to document, display, and share all completed custom artwork and footwear in our online portfolio, marketing materials, and social media channels unless a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) or non-display request is formally agreed upon in writing prior to starting work.

 * Personal Use Only: All custom commissions, physical products, and prints are sold for personal use only. Commercial reproduction, resale, redistribution, or modification of Arigatou Studio's work is strictly prohibited without express written consent.

2. Handcrafted Goods & Product Variations (Texas DTPA Disclaimer)

Under the Texas Business and Commerce Code, custom and hand-finished products are subject to natural variations:

 * Custom & Hand-Painted Items: Because custom footwear, hand-painted artwork, and finished wood pieces are crafted by hand, minor variations in texture, color balance, brushwork, and finish are inherent to the process.

 * Display Accuracy: Color representation may vary slightly depending on your electronic screen settings.

 * Disclaimer: Minor handcrafted variations do not constitute a product defect, mistake, or grounds for a refund.

3. Texas Data Privacy & Consumer Rights

In compliance with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and Texas consumer protection standards:

 * Data Collection: We collect customer personal information (e.g., name, shipping address, email address, payment details) solely to fulfill orders, process invoices, and deliver store updates.

 * No Sale of Data: Arigatou Studio does not sell or lease your personal data or sensitive information to third parties.

 * Consumer Rights: Texas residents have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data stored by Arigatou Studio. To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Your Email].

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under Texas law, Arigatou Studio shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

 * The use or inability to use our products or website.

 * Delays, losses, or physical packaging damage caused by third-party shipping carriers once an item has been dispatched.

 * Unforeseen delays in custom commission creation schedules.

5. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

 * Governing Law: These Terms, all store policies, and any disputes arising from website use or purchases shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

 * Exclusive Venue: Any legal action, claim, or proceeding arising out of or relating to Arigatou Studio shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Texas.

6. Modifications

Arigatou Studio reserves the right to update or amend this Legal Notice and associated store policies at any time. Any revisions take effect immediately upon posting to this website.