Terms of Service

Last Updated: May 28, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of The Washington Times Gift Store, located at store.washingtontimes.com (the “Store”), including all purchases, transactions, and interactions with the Store. The Store is operated by The Washington Times and powered by Shopify.

By accessing or using the Store, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use the Store. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and customers.

1.  Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Store or place an order. By using the Store, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. If you are using the Store on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2.  Products and Ordering

Print-on-Demand Products

All merchandise sold through the Store is produced on demand by our fulfillment partner, Printify. Items are custom-printed after your order is placed and are not held in inventory. As a result, production and shipping timelines may vary.

Product Descriptions

We make every effort to display products accurately, including colors, designs, and sizing. However, we cannot guarantee that your device’s screen will display colors exactly as they appear on the finished product. Slight color variation is normal and does not constitute a defect.

Pricing

All prices are listed in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue products at any time without liability to you. Prices do not include applicable taxes or shipping costs, which will be calculated and displayed at checkout.

Order Acceptance

Placing an order constitutes an offer to purchase. We reserve the right to accept or decline any order at our discretion, including in cases of suspected fraud, pricing errors, or product unavailability. If we decline your order after payment has been collected, we will issue a full refund.

3.  Payment

Payment is due at the time of purchase. We accept the payment methods displayed at checkout, which are processed through Shopify Payments or other Shopify-approved payment processors. By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided.

All transactions are processed securely. The Washington Times does not store full credit card numbers. Payment processing is governed by the terms of our payment processor. In the event of a billing error, please contact us promptly using the contact details in Section 15.

4.  Shipping and Delivery

Shipping times consist of two components: production time (the time to print and prepare your order) and transit time (the time in carrier transit). Estimated delivery windows are displayed at checkout and are estimates only, not guarantees.

We are not responsible for delays caused by shipping carriers, customs processing, natural events, or circumstances beyond our control. Title and risk of loss for products pass to you upon delivery to the carrier.

You are responsible for providing an accurate and complete shipping address at checkout. We are not liable for orders shipped to an incorrect address provided by you.

5.  Returns, Refunds, and Exchanges

All sales are governed by our Return and Refund Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference and available at store.washingtontimes.com/policies/refunds. By placing an order, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of that policy.

In summary: because all products are custom-printed on demand, we do not accept returns or exchanges for change of mind or sizing errors. We will replace or refund items that arrive defective, damaged, misprinted, or incorrect, provided a claim is submitted within 30 days of delivery with supporting documentation.

6.  Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on the Store, including but not limited to The Washington Times name, logo, masthead, trademarks, product designs, graphics, text, and images (collectively, “Our Content”), is owned by or licensed to The Washington Times and is protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of Our Content without prior written permission from The Washington Times, except as follows:

• You may download or print a single copy of individual pages for your own personal, non-commercial use.

• You may share product images on social media for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided you credit The Washington Times as the source.

Purchased Products

Purchase of a product grants you a personal, non-commercial license to use and display the physical item. It does not grant you any rights to reproduce, resell, or commercially exploit the designs printed on those products.

User Content

If you submit reviews, comments, or other content to the Store, you grant The Washington Times a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in any media. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content.

7.  Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Store:

• For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.

• To transmit or procure the sending of any unsolicited advertising or promotional material, including spam.

• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate The Washington Times, a Washington Times employee, another customer, or any other person or entity.

• To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any person’s use or enjoyment of the Store, or that may harm The Washington Times or its customers.

• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Store, the servers on which the Store is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Store.

• To introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious or technologically harmful material.

• To use automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or collect data from the Store without express written permission.

8.  Accounts

You may be required to create an account to access certain features of the Store. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend accounts at our discretion, including for violations of these Terms, suspected fraud, or extended inactivity.

9.  Third-Party Services

The Store is built on and powered by Shopify. Your use of the Store is also subject to Shopify’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, available at shopify.com. Product fulfillment is handled by Printify, and by placing an order you acknowledge that your order information will be transmitted to Printify for production and fulfillment purposes.

The Store may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party websites. Your interactions with third-party sites are solely between you and the third party.

10.  Disclaimer of Warranties

THE STORE AND ALL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE STORE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

THE WASHINGTON TIMES DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE STORE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT ON THE STORE.

11.  Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE WASHINGTON TIMES AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE STORE OR ANY PRODUCTS PURCHASED THROUGH THE STORE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE STORE EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for certain types of damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

12.  Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Washington Times and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Store, including but not limited to any content you submit, any product you purchase, or any violation of any third-party rights.

13.  Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to them or the Store shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to contact us at affiliates@washingtontimes.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the issue within 30 days of receiving your notice.

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Store shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, rather than in court, except that either party may seek relief in small claims court for disputes within the applicable jurisdictional limits.

YOU AND THE WASHINGTON TIMES EACH WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened misappropriation or infringement of intellectual property rights.

14.  General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Return and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Washington Times with respect to the Store and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

No waiver by The Washington Times of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition, or a waiver of any other term or condition.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will post the revised Terms on the Store and update the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Store after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

15.  Contact Us

Questions about these Terms of Service should be directed to:

The Washington Times Gift Store

Email: affiliates@washingtontimes.com

These Terms of Service apply exclusively to merchandise sold through The Washington Times Gift Store.