Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: March 24, 2025

Welcome to BlackGirlScientist LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website [www.theblackgirlscientist.com], purchasing products, engaging with our content, or participating in our services, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

Please read this document carefully. If you do not agree, please do not use our site or services.

1. Use of Our Website and Services

You must be at least 13 years old to access our website. By using our site, you represent that:

You are at least 13 years of age (or older as required by your country)

You agree to use our content and services for lawful, non-commercial purposes

You will not misuse, duplicate, or republish any part of our website or intellectual property

2. Products and Orders

We sell merchandise, digital goods, and fitness/lifestyle items via our website and storefronts.

All sales are final unless the item was not received or arrived defective (see Refund Policy).

Products are described as accurately as possible. We are not responsible for slight variations in color, design, or availability.

Prices are listed in USD and are subject to change at any time without notice.

We reserve the right to cancel or refuse any order for any reason.

3. Shipping and Delivery

Orders are typically processed within 3–5 business days.

Shipping times vary by location (typically 7–15+ business days).

We currently offer free U.S. shipping; international shipping will be available soon.

We are not responsible for delays caused by carriers, customs, or incorrect shipping addresses.

4. Returns and Refunds

All sales are final unless the product is defective or not received.

To request a refund or report a defect, email us within 7 days of delivery at blackgirlscientist@gmail.com with photos and order information.

Return instructions (if applicable) will be provided. Refunds will be processed back to your original form of payment.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on our website—including text, logos, designs, videos, photos, and downloadable materials—is the exclusive property of BlackGirlScientist LLC unless otherwise noted.

You may not:

Reproduce or distribute our content without written permission

Use our name, branding, or likeness for unauthorized purposes

Republish content for commercial use

6. Donations, Scholarships & Campaigns

We accept contributions to support our programs including BGS Scholarships, College Emergency Funds, STEM Summer Assistance, and more.

All donations are final and non-refundable.

Participation in scholarships or donation campaigns is voluntary and subject to separate program-specific terms.

We may share anonymized impact statistics or donor names (with permission) in promotional content.

7. User Content & Community

Users may submit content such as reviews, testimonials, or tagged media (e.g., Instagram Reels or posts).

By submitting content, you grant us the right to use, display, and promote it across our platforms.

You are solely responsible for content you post or share with us.

We reserve the right to remove inappropriate or misleading content.

8. Affiliate Links & Third Parties

We may feature affiliate links (e.g., Amazon storefront, Instagram shops), third-party tools (e.g., Shopify apps), or external links.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.

Clicking on third-party links is at your own discretion.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BlackGirlScientist LLC shall not be liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

Losses resulting from your use of or inability to use our products, services, or website

Errors or omissions in content or product descriptions

Use of our website and services is at your own risk.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BlackGirlScientist LLC, its team, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your violation of these Terms, misuse of the site, or infringement on intellectual property.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of any changes.

12. Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

BlackGirlScientist LLC

Email: blackgirlscientist@gmail.com

Website: www.theblackgirlscientist.com