THE TIRE SOMMELIER

Terms of Service

Effective Date: November 1, 2026

Welcome to The Tire Sommelier! These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our website, www.tiresommelier.com, and your purchases of products offered through our online store and, where applicable, our physical retail location.

By accessing our website, placing an order, or using our services, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.

1. About The Tire Sommelier

The Tire Sommelier is a specialty retail business offering distinctive tire-inspired candles, home décor, gifts, and related products.

Throughout these terms, “The Tire Sommelier,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to The Tire Sommelier. “You” and “your” refer to our customers and website users.

2. Products and Descriptions

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that product descriptions, photographs, pricing, and other information are accurate.

However:

• Colors, finishes, packaging, and appearance may vary slightly from photographs.
• Handmade, handcrafted, or small-batch products may have minor variations.
• Fragrance strength and scent perception may vary from person to person.
• Product availability and pricing may change without notice.

We reserve the right to discontinue products or limit quantities at our discretion, subject to applicable law.

3. Orders and Payments

All orders are subject to acceptance and product availability.

We reserve the right to cancel or refuse an order where permitted by law, including in cases of suspected fraud, pricing errors, or inventory discrepancies. If payment has already been collected for an order we cancel, we will issue an appropriate refund.

Customers are responsible for providing accurate billing, shipping, and contact information.

Applicable taxes, shipping charges, and other disclosed fees will be added at checkout when required.

4. Shipping and Delivery

We aim to process and ship orders within the timeframes stated on our website. Processing and delivery estimates are not guaranteed unless expressly stated otherwise.

Delivery times may be affected by carrier delays, weather, holidays, supply issues, or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Customers are responsible for entering the correct shipping address. Additional shipping charges may apply when an address correction or reshipment is necessary, where permitted by law.

Please contact us promptly if your order arrives damaged, is missing items, or has not arrived within the expected delivery window.

5. Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds

Our return and refund policy will be published separately on our website and incorporated into these Terms of Service.

Customers should review the applicable policy before completing a purchase. Any exclusions, return deadlines, restocking fees, or final-sale conditions must be clearly disclosed and applied in accordance with applicable law.

Nothing in these terms limits any non-waivable consumer rights.

6. Candle and Product Safety

Candles and home fragrance products must be used responsibly and according to all product labels and safety instructions.

For candles:

• Never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Keep candles away from children, pets, flammable materials, and drafts.
• Place candles on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
• Keep the wick trimmed and discontinue use when the candle reaches the manufacturer's recommended stopping point.
• Do not move a burning candle or touch its container while hot.
• Extinguish candles before leaving the room or going to sleep.

Never use a candle vessel or décor item for a purpose other than its intended use unless it is specifically designed and labeled for that purpose.

Customers are responsible for following all applicable product instructions and warnings. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.

7. Intellectual Property

All original content on our website, including our business name, logos, original product designs, photographs, graphics, written content, and marketing materials, is owned by or licensed to The Tire Sommelier, unless otherwise indicated.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, sell, or commercially use our protected content without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may result in legal action where appropriate.

8. Website Use

You agree not to:

• Use our website for unlawful purposes.
• Attempt to interfere with website security or functionality.
• Submit fraudulent orders or knowingly provide false information.
• Copy or exploit website content for unauthorized commercial purposes.
• Upload malicious software or engage in activities that disrupt our services.

We may restrict or terminate access to our website for violations of these terms, subject to applicable law.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment processors, shipping providers, or social media platforms.

These third parties operate under their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party services, except to the extent required by law.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, The Tire Sommelier will not be responsible for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of our website or products.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, willful misconduct, gross negligence where such exclusion is prohibited, personal injury caused by negligence where liability cannot be excluded, or any other liability that applicable law does not allow us to limit.

11. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for claims, losses, and expenses arising from your unlawful use of our website or your violation of these terms, except to the extent caused by our own acts or omissions or otherwise prohibited by law.

12. Privacy

Your use of our website may involve the collection and processing of personal information, such as contact, billing, and shipping information.

Please review our separate Privacy Policy for information about how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

Changes will apply as permitted by law. Where required, we will provide notice or obtain consent before applying material changes.

14. Governing Law

These terms will be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Any dispute will be handled by a court with appropriate jurisdiction, subject to applicable consumer protection laws and any legally enforceable dispute-resolution agreement.

15. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms of Service, orders, or products, please contact:

The Tire Sommelier
Website: https://www.tiresommelier.com
Email: tiresommelier@gmail.com
Business Address: 2109 Southlake Mall Merrillville, IN 46410

Thank you for supporting The Tire Sommelier. We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you discover something extraordinary.