1. Introduction

Welcome to Lakonjo.com (the "Site"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our Site and the purchase of any handcrafted goods, including Habesha Kemis dresses, offered by Lakonjo ("Lakonjo," "The Beautiful," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. General Conditions and Right to Refuse Service

2.1 Right to Refuse Service: We reserve the right to refuse service, refuse transactions, or terminate accounts at our sole and absolute discretion, without limitation, to any person or entity for any reason at any time. This discretion is retained by Lakonjo to protect the brand integrity associated with "Lakonjo" (The Beautiful) and the ethical supply chain of our handcrafted Ethiopian cotton products.

2.2 Accuracy of Information: We are not responsible if information made available on this Site is not accurate, complete, or current. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this Site at any time.

3. Product Authenticity and Variations

3.1 Handcrafted Nature: Our products are authentic, Ethiopian traditional clothing. Each garment is made from hand-spun and hand woven shemma cotton and often features intricate tibeb (woven borders). The creation process is artisanal and deliberate, reflecting our commitment to intention, dignity, and beauty in every detail.

3.2 Product Uniqueness: You acknowledge that because each dress is handmade from start to finish by an artisan, there will be inherent slight variations in color, pattern, and texture. These intricate idiosyncrasies are a result of the hand-spun and hand-woven process and are not considered defects or flaws.

3.3 Production Time: You acknowledge that due to the time-intensive nature of this art, which may require up to four weeks to finish one Habesha Kemis, production and fulfillment times may be substantial.

4. Intellectual Property, Copyright, and Prohibition of Misappropriation

4.1 Ownership of Content: The name "Lakonjo" (The Beautiful), the concept of "Woven in Ethiopia, Designed for you," all content, designs, images, photographs, video material, product styles (including Habesha Kemis and associated tibeb patterns), logos, and the unique look and feel of the Site are owned by Lakonjo or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Strict Prohibition on Misappropriation: All copyrighted images and styles used here are strictly protected. You are expressly prohibited from misappropriating, duplicating, reproducing, copying, selling, reselling, or exploiting any content from the Site, including sharing on social media sites, third-party websites, or in printed or digital marketing materials, without express written permission from Lakonjo.

4.3 Legal Action: We reserve the right, and fully intend, to pursue legal action against anyone found to be misappropriating our intellectual property, content, or styles to the full extent of the law. This action is necessary to protect the heritage, the value of the one-of-a-kind pieces, and the livelihoods of the Ethiopian artisans.

5. User Obligations

You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all transactions made via the Site. Since we offer free shipping to the US, Canada, & EU, and ship to many other international regions, you are responsible for ensuring your address information is accurate for successful delivery.

6. Limitation of Liability

Lakonjo strives to offer one-of-a-kind pieces that fit people like a glove. However, we shall not be liable for any damages resulting from product misuse, or typical variations inherent to hand-spun and hand-woven goods.

7. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of United States of America.