Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 06/12/2025
Welcome to Café Crashdown (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of https://www.cafecrashdown.com (the “Website”) and all related content, services, and features provided by the Company.
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.
1. Definitions
- “Company” refers to Café Crashdown, operated as a personal brand under Mind Junk Creative in Belgium.
- “User,” “you,” or “your” refers to any individual who accesses, browses, or interacts with the Website or related platforms.
- “Services” refers to the Website, blog, digital content, podcast, videos, social media channels, and any future merchandise or digital products.
- “Content” refers to all text, images, graphics, videos, audio, designs, articles, and materials published by the Company.
- “Third-Party Services” refers to platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Analytics, WordPress, Stripe, PayPal, and others used in connection with the Website.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using this Website, you confirm that:
- You are at least 16 years old or have parental permission.
- You will comply with all applicable Belgian and EU laws.
- You have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms, as well as any additional guidelines or policies referenced herein.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All Content on the Website — including written articles, videos, podcasts, branding elements, graphics, logos, and imagery — is owned by or licensed to the Company and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- The name “Café Crashdown” and all related branding elements are protected under applicable trademark laws.
- Users may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, or use any Content for commercial purposes without express written permission.
- Limited personal use of the Website’s Content is permitted for non-commercial purposes only, provided that all copyright notices remain intact.
Any unauthorized use may result in legal action.
4. User Responsibilities & Acceptable Use
Users agree to use the Website and Services responsibly. You may not:
- Violate any applicable EU, Belgian, or international law.
- Interfere with the security, performance, or functionality of the Website.
- Use the Website to distribute spam, malware, or harmful content.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to servers, databases, or systems.
- Misrepresent your identity or impersonate another person.
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to extract data without permission.
5. Prohibited Activities
Users are strictly prohibited from:
- Sharing unlawful, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or hateful materials.
- Posting or transmitting content that infringes on intellectual property rights.
- Uploading code, files, or content designed to disrupt or damage the Website.
- Engaging in conduct that may harm the Company’s reputation or other Users.
Violation of this section may result in suspension or termination of access.
6. Purchases, Payments & Merchandise Policies
The Website may offer physical merchandise and digital products now or in the future.
6.1 Payments
Payments processed through third-party platforms such as Stripe or PayPal are subject to their respective terms and conditions. The Company does not store payment information.
6.2 Pricing & Availability
Prices, product descriptions, and availability may change at any time without notice.
6.3 Shipping
- International shipping is available.
- Processing and fulfillment times vary, as many products are custom-made to order.
- Orders may be fulfilled through a third-party dropshipping provider, which is responsible for handling production, shipping, and lost or damaged packages.
A detailed shipping policy will be added when the merchandise store launches.
6.4 Returns & Exchanges
This section serves as a placeholder. The Company will update the return/exchange policy when physical merchandise becomes available.
6.5 Digital Products
- All sales of digital downloads (if offered) are final.
- No refunds will be provided for digital items once delivered.
6.6 Order Cancellations
Orders may be canceled within 24 hours of purchase, provided fulfillment has not begun.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Belgian and EU law, the Company is not liable for:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of data, revenue, profits, goodwill, or business opportunity
- Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in any Content
- Downtime, interruptions, or inability to access the Website
- The actions or services of third-party vendors, platforms, or providers
Use of the Website and Services is at your own risk.
8. Disclaimers
8.1 General Content Disclaimer
The Website, blog, videos, and podcast provide informational and entertainment content only. Nothing on the Website constitutes professional, legal, medical, or financial advice.
8.2 Third-Party Disclaimer
The Website may include outbound links to external sites. The Company is not responsible for:
- The content, policies, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites
- Any harm or damages arising from third-party platforms or services
Users interact with third-party tools at their own risk.
9. User-Generated Content
User-generated content (“UGC”) includes comments, submissions, messages, and interactions across:
- The Website and blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
- Email submissions or fan messages
By posting or submitting UGC, Users agree that:
- They own or have rights to the content submitted.
- Their content does not violate law or infringe intellectual property.
- The Company may moderate, remove, or restrict UGC at its discretion.
- The Company may use, display, reproduce, or share UGC for promotional or operational purposes, without compensation.
The Company does not endorse or verify UGC and assumes no responsibility for it.
10. External Links & Third-Party Services
The Website uses third-party services including, but not limited to:
- YouTube
- TikTok
- Spotify and Apple Podcasts
- Google Analytics
- WordPress and related plug-ins
- Stripe and PayPal
Users must comply with the terms of these third-party platforms. The Company is not responsible for outages, policy changes, or issues caused by external tools.
11. Privacy Policy Reference
The processing of personal data is governed by the Website’s separate Privacy Policy, which outlines how data is collected, used, and protected in compliance with applicable Belgian and EU regulations (including GDPR).
A link to the Privacy Policy will be provided on the Website.
12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of Belgium and applicable European Union regulations.
Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be resolved:
- First through informal negotiation between the parties.
- If unresolved, through the competent courts located in Belgium.
13. Termination
The Company may suspend or terminate User access to the Website or Services at any time, without prior notice, if:
- These Terms are violated
- Harmful or unlawful behavior is detected
- Site security or integrity is at risk
Upon termination, all rights granted to the User cease immediately.
14. Modifications to Terms
The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the latest revision date.
Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact:
Email: crashdowncafe7@gmail.com
Website: https://www.cafecrashdown.com
