# Terms of Service - Morning, Bird! Coffee

**Effective Date:** [07/30/2025]

**Last Updated:** [07/30/2025]

The Real Talk

These terms govern your use of our website and your purchases from Morning, Bird! Coffee. By using our site or buying our coffee, you're agreeing to these terms. If you don't agree, that's fine - just don't use our site or buy our coffee.

We've tried to keep this straightforward and avoid legal gibberish, but some formal language is necessary to protect both of us.

## About Morning, Bird! Coffee

**Business Name:** Morning, Bird! Coffee

**Website:** morning-bird-coffee.com

**Email:** admin@morning-bird-coffee.com

We sell premium coffee that transforms morning bears into functional morning birds. Our coffee is roasted fresh by our fulfillment partners and shipped directly to you.

## Who Can Use Our Site

- **Age requirement:** You must be at least 18 years old to purchase from us

- **Legal capacity:** You must be legally able to enter into contracts

- **Location:** We currently only ship within the continental United States

- **Account accuracy:** If you create an account, provide accurate information

If you're under 18, you need a parent or guardian to make the purchase for you.

## Products and Ordering

### What We Sell

We sell freshly roasted coffee in various sizes and blends. All products are clearly described on our website with pricing, roast level, and tasting notes.

### Product Availability

- Coffee is roasted to order by our fulfillment partners (Dripshipper and Temecula Coffee Roasters)

- We don't maintain inventory - everything is made fresh when you order

- Product availability can change without notice

- We reserve the right to limit quantities or discontinue products

### Pricing

- All prices are in US dollars

- Prices include free shipping to the continental US

- Prices may change without notice, but you'll pay the price shown when you place your order

- Sales tax may be added where required by law

### How Orders Work

1. You place an order through our website

2. We process payment immediately

3. Your order is sent to our roasting partners

4. Coffee is roasted fresh and shipped within 3-5 business days

5. You receive tracking information once it ships

### Order Acceptance

- We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order

- We may cancel orders due to pricing errors, product unavailability, or suspected fraud

- If we cancel after charging you, we'll refund your payment

## Payment Terms

### Accepted Payment Methods

We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as displayed on our site. Payment processing is handled securely by third-party processors.

### When You're Charged

Your payment method is charged immediately when you place an order.

### Payment Issues

- If your payment fails, your order will not be processed

- You're responsible for any bank fees related to failed payments

- We may use third-party services to verify payment information

## Shipping and Delivery

### Shipping Policy

Full details are in our [Shipping Policy](#), but here's the summary:

- **Processing:** 3-5 business days (fresh roasting takes time)

- **Delivery:** 3-4 business days after shipping

- **Coverage:** Continental United States only

- **Cost:** Free shipping on all orders

### Risk of Loss

Once we hand your order to the shipping carrier, the risk of loss transfers to you. If your package gets lost or damaged in transit, contact us and we'll help resolve it.

### Delivery Issues

- Ensure your shipping address is correct - we can't change it once the order ships

- Someone should be available to receive the package

- We're not responsible for delays caused by weather, carrier issues, or incorrect addresses you provided

## Returns and Refunds

### Our Freshness Guarantee

If your coffee arrives stale or damaged, email us at admin@morning-bird-coffee.com within 7 days of delivery with photos. We'll send a replacement or refund.

### Return Policy

- **Unopened products:** May be returned within 14 days of delivery

- **Opened products:** No returns unless the coffee is defective or stale

- **Return shipping:** You pay return shipping unless the product was defective

- **Refund processing:** 5-10 business days after we receive the return

### What We Don't Accept Returns For

- Coffee you just don't like (taste is subjective)

- Coffee that got stale because you stored it improperly

- Products damaged after delivery due to your handling

## Website Use and Prohibited Activities

### Acceptable Use

You may use our website to:

- Browse products and make purchases

- Create an account to track orders

- Contact us with questions

### Prohibited Activities

You may NOT:

- Use our site for illegal purposes

- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage our website

- Upload viruses or malicious code

- Scrape or copy our content without permission

- Impersonate us or others

- Violate any applicable laws

### Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate accounts or ban users who violate these terms.

## Intellectual Property Rights

### What We Own

Everything on our website belongs to us or our licensors, including:

- Our logo, branding, and trademarks

- Website design and content

- Product descriptions and images

- "Morning, Bird!" name and tagline

### What You Can Do

- View and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes

- Share links to our website

### What You Can't Do

- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content

- Use our trademarks or branding without permission

- Create derivative works based on our content

## User-Generated Content

If you submit reviews, comments, or other content to our website:

- You grant us a license to use, display, and share that content

- You confirm the content is your own and doesn't violate anyone's rights

- We may remove or edit content at our discretion

- We're not responsible for user-generated content

## Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our [Privacy Policy](#) explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our site, you agree to our privacy practices.

## Disclaimers and Limitations

### Product Disclaimers

- Coffee effects vary by person - we can't guarantee specific results

- Our coffee contains caffeine - consume responsibly

- Product descriptions are accurate but may not capture every detail

- Colors on your screen may differ from actual product colors

### Website Disclaimers

- Our website is provided "as is" without warranties

- We don't guarantee the site will always be available or error-free

- We may update or change the website at any time

### Limitation of Liability

**To the maximum extent permitted by law:**

- Our total liability to you is limited to the amount you paid for the specific order in question

- We're not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

- This includes lost profits, business interruption, or other commercial losses

### Force Majeure

We're not responsible for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our control, including:

- Natural disasters or severe weather

- Supply chain disruptions

- Government actions or regulations

- Pandemics or health emergencies

- Coffee roasting partner issues

## Indemnification

You agree to defend and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

- Your use of our website

- Your violation of these terms

- Your violation of any third party's rights

## Dispute Resolution

### Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of [Your State], United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

### Jurisdiction

Any legal disputes will be resolved in the state and federal courts of [Your County], [Your State].

### Informal Resolution First

Before filing any legal action, contact us at admin@morning-bird-coffee.com to try to resolve the issue informally.

### Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action or collective proceeding.

## Changes to These Terms

### Updates

We may update these terms from time to time. When we do:

- We'll post the new version on this page

- We'll update the "Last Updated" date

- For significant changes, we may email you or post a notice on our website

### Continued Use

Your continued use of our website after changes means you accept the new terms.

## Termination

### Your Rights

You can stop using our website anytime. If you have an account, you can delete it or contact us to delete it.

### Our Rights

We may terminate your access to our website for any reason, including:

- Violation of these terms

- Suspected fraudulent activity

- Extended period of inactivity

### Effect of Termination

When terminated, you must stop using our website. Any provisions that should survive (like payment obligations and liability limitations) will continue to apply.

## Miscellaneous

### Entire Agreement

These terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Shipping Policy, constitute the complete agreement between us.

### Severability

If any part of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.

### No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any part of these terms doesn't waive our right to enforce them later.

### Assignment

We may transfer these terms to another company. You can't transfer your obligations without our permission.

### Contact Information

Questions about these terms? Email us at admin@morning-bird-coffee.com.

We're probably not morning people either, but we'll get back to you within a reasonable time.

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## Quick Reference

- **Age requirement:** 18+ to purchase

- **Shipping:** Continental US only, 6-9 business days total

- **Returns:** 14 days for unopened products, freshness guarantee for quality issues

- **Contact:** admin@morning-bird-coffee.com

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*Last updated: [Date]. We reserve the right to update these terms as our business evolves.*