Terms of Service
Last updated: May 1, 2026
Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service govern your use of variinc and its services. By accessing and using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our services. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the site following such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any changes. Your use of our website is at your own risk, and we provide our content and services on an as-is basis. We are not responsible for any damages or losses arising from your use of or inability to use our site or services.
User Obligations and Conduct
When using our website, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account information and passwords associated with your access to our services. You agree not to engage in any conduct that is illegal, harmful, or disruptive, including but not limited to harassment, defamation, or infringement of intellectual property rights. You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks, nor will you attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of our website. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services if you violate these terms or engage in conduct we deem inappropriate. You are solely responsible for any content you post or share on our platform and for any consequences resulting from such content.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on our website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and multimedia materials, is the property of our organization or our content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or transmit any content without our prior written permission. Our educational materials regarding Latvian textile heritage, cimdu raksti patterns, and traditional knitting techniques are provided for personal, non-commercial educational use only. You may not use our content for commercial purposes without explicit authorization. We respect the intellectual property rights of third parties, and any content found to infringe upon such rights will be promptly removed upon notification. Your use of our content implies acceptance of these restrictions, and unauthorized use may result in legal action.
Limitation of Liability
We provide our website and services on an as-is basis without any warranties, express or implied, regarding accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use our services, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or business interruption. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of liability, so these provisions may not apply to you. You assume all risk associated with your use of our website and content. We do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, and we shall not be responsible for any technical difficulties or system failures.
Termination of Access
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website and services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Termination may occur if you violate these terms, engage in prohibited conduct, or for any other reason at our sole discretion. Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately, and you must discontinue all use of our content and website. We may also terminate services due to technical issues, maintenance requirements, or changes to our operations. Any provisions of these terms that are intended to survive termination, including limitations on liability and intellectual property protections, shall remain in effect following termination. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access or suspension of services.
Modifications and Updates
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the last updated date on this page and, where appropriate, by providing additional notice. Your continued use of our website following the posting of revised terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these terms regularly to ensure you understand the current terms governing your use of our services. If you do not agree with any modifications, you should discontinue your use of our website. We reserve the right to make changes to our website, services, and content without prior notice, and we shall not be liable for any such changes or their consequences.