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Terms of Service

Last updated: September 20, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using The Swan Brothers website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement. Your use of the website constitutes your acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree to abide by them, please do not use this service.

2. Services

Physical Services

The Swan Brothers provides custom screen printing, embroidery, digital printing, laser engraving, and related promotional product services. Our physical services include:

  • Custom apparel decoration (screen printing, embroidery, digital printing)
  • Promotional product customization
  • Bulk order processing and fulfillment
  • Third-party logistics services

Digital Platform Services

Our web-based ordering portal provides the following digital services:

  • Account Management: Secure user authentication and organization-based access control
  • Order Processing: Digital order submission, tracking, and management system
  • Design Submission: URL-based design submission with automated screenshot capture
  • Roster Management: Team roster creation, editing, and import/export functionality
  • Order History: Complete order tracking and historical record access
  • Data Export: Ability to export your order data and roster information

Design URL Requirements

When submitting design URLs through our platform:

  • URLs must be publicly accessible and lead directly to design content
  • Designs should be from approved sources (such as newbalanceteam.com, champrosports.com, or other verified vendors)
  • You warrant that you have permission to use the design content for the intended purposes
  • We capture screenshots of submitted URLs for order processing and record-keeping
  • Design files and screenshots are stored securely and retained according to our data retention policy

3. Orders and Payment

Order Placement

All orders are subject to acceptance by The Swan Brothers. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason, including but not limited to product availability, errors in product information, or payment issues.

Payment Terms

Payment is required before production begins unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. We accept major credit cards, wire transfers, and approved payment methods. Net 30 terms may be available for qualified accounts. If payment fails after order acceptance, we reserve the right to cancel or suspend the order.

Pricing

Pricing is subject to change without notice, except for orders already accepted by The Swan Brothers. Applicable taxes, shipping, and handling fees are extra and will be added to the invoice.

4. Production and Delivery

Turnaround Times

Standard turnaround times are 5-7 business days for most products. Rush orders may be available for additional fees. Delivery times are estimates and not guarantees. Delays caused by customer changes or third parties are not the responsibility of The Swan Brothers.

Proofs and Approvals

Proofs are provided digitally (e.g., PDF) for customer review and approval prior to production. Customer approval of artwork proofs is required before production begins. The Swan Brothers is not responsible for errors in the final product that were present in approved artwork.

5. Intellectual Property

Customer Content

Customers warrant that they own or have permission to use all artwork, logos, and content provided for production. Customers agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Swan Brothers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from copyright or trademark infringement.

Licensed Content

Use of licensed content (sports teams, universities, brands) requires proper licensing. Customers are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions and paying applicable licensing fees.

6. Quality and Returns

We maintain high quality standards and will remake products that do not meet our quality specifications or contain production errors. Quality issues must be reported within 30 days of delivery by contacting customer service. Refunds, exchanges, or credits may be provided at The Swan Brothers' discretion.

Custom decorated products are non-returnable and non-cancelable once production begins. Blank merchandise may be returnable within 30 days if in original condition.

7. Limitation of Liability

The Swan Brothers' liability for any claim relating to products or services shall not exceed the purchase price of the specific products or services. Products are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Under no circumstances shall The Swan Brothers be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, lost profits, business opportunities, or delays caused by circumstances beyond our control.

8. User Accounts

Account Creation and Onboarding

New accounts require administrator approval before accessing full portal features. During onboarding, you must provide complete and accurate professional information including your name, contact details, school affiliation, and role. This information helps us provide personalized services and complimentary gifts.

Account Responsibilities

If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account information
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Providing accurate and up-to-date information during onboarding
  • Completing the required profile information to access member features
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Access Levels

The Swan Brothers maintains different account access levels including disabled, onboarding, member, admin, and owner roles. Your access to features and services depends on your account status as determined by our administrators. We reserve the right to modify or revoke account access at any time.

9. Data Portability and Export Rights

You have the right to access and export your data from our platform:

Roster Data Export

  • Export your team rosters in standard formats (CSV, Excel)
  • Download roster information including names, sizes, numbers, and quantities
  • Access roster data at any time through your account dashboard

Order Data Access

  • View and export complete order history and details
  • Download order-related design files and screenshots
  • Access tracking information and status updates
  • Request copies of invoices and order confirmations

Account Data

Upon request, we will provide you with a copy of your account information, organization details, and associated data in a commonly used electronic format. Data export requests can be made by contacting customer service.

10. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

11. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Massachusetts.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on our website and will become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes to these terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms of service, please contact us:

The Swan Brothers
33 Whipple St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (413) 344-9199
Email: info@theswanbrothers.com