Last updated: November 2025
Welcome to Shadows & Stories.
By accessing or using our website (www.matuszak.us) and related services, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before using our site or making a purchase.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this website.
These Terms govern your use of Shadows & Stories’ website, products, and services (collectively, the “Services”).
Throughout the site, the terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Shadows & Stories.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. The date of the most recent update will always appear at the top of this page. Continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
To use this website or make a purchase, you must:
Be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts.
Use the site in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws.
If you are under 18, you may use the site only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
Creating an account is optional but may be required for certain features, such as managing orders or wishlists.
You agree to:
Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
Keep your login credentials confidential.
Accept responsibility for all activity under your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account found to be in violation of these Terms.
We make every effort to display our products, descriptions, and prices accurately. However:
Product images may differ slightly from actual items due to variations in lighting or display settings.
We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, and to change or update information at any time without prior notice.
All products are subject to availability, and we reserve the right to limit quantities or discontinue items at any time.
All prices are listed in U.S. dollars (USD) unless stated otherwise.
Payment must be made in full at the time of purchase through accepted methods such as credit/debit card, PayPal, or other payment processors listed on our site.
We do not store your payment details. All transactions are securely processed through third-party payment gateways.
Please review our Refunds & Returns Policy for full details on return eligibility, timelines, and processing.
Shipping timelines and costs will be displayed during checkout.
We are not responsible for delays caused by postal services, customs, or other third-party carriers once your order has been shipped.
Custom or personalized products are made specifically for you and are non-returnable, except in cases of damage or defect upon arrival.
Please review your customization details carefully before submitting an order.
All content on this website — including but not limited to text, images, logos, designs, graphics, and layout — is the exclusive property of Shadows & Stories or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.
You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, display, or create derivative works from any content without prior written permission.
You agree not to use the site or its services for any unlawful or prohibited purpose, including but not limited to:
Engaging in fraudulent activity or attempting unauthorized access to the site.
Uploading or transmitting malware or harmful code.
Infringing upon the rights of Shadows & Stories or any third party.
Using the site to harass, defame, or abuse others.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the site for any violation of these Terms.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Shadows & Stories.
We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those third parties. Use them at your own risk.
Our website and all products and services provided through it are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the site or the accuracy of its content.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shadows & Stories disclaims all warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shadows & Stories shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or products.
Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific product or service in question.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shadows & Stories, its owners, employees, affiliates, and partners from any claim or demand arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the website.
These Terms and your use of the site are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any disputes shall be handled exclusively in the courts located within New York.
We may suspend or terminate your account or access to our site at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to Shadows & Stories or other users.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
support@matuszak.us
www.matuszak.us