Welcome to Squarespace. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Squarespace (collectively, "Squarespace," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Squarespace website, mobile application, and any related services, tools, or features (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Services.
We provide our Services to you subject to these Terms. We reserve the right to update and change these Terms from time to time without notice. Any new features that augment or enhance the current Service, including the release of new tools and resources, shall be subject to the Terms of Service. Continued use of the Service after any such changes shall constitute your consent to such changes.
To access and use the Services, you must register for a Squarespace account ("Account"). You agree to provide and maintain true, accurate, current, and complete information about yourself as prompted by the Service's registration form. You must be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to create an Account. If you are accessing the Services on behalf of a legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Account and password. Squarespace cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage from your failure to comply with this security obligation. You are responsible for all content posted and activity that occurs under your Account (even when content is posted by others who have accounts under your Account). You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your Account.
We do not claim any intellectual property rights over the material you provide to the Service. All materials uploaded, including text, graphics, photos, videos, and data, remain yours ("User Content"). However, by setting your pages to be viewed publicly, you agree to allow others to view your User Content. By using the Service, you grant Squarespace a worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to host, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute your User Content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the Services to you.
The Services contain content, materials, and proprietary technology owned by Squarespace, including but not limited to the Squarespace logo, design, text, graphics, software, and code (collectively, "Squarespace Content"). Squarespace Content is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You agree not to copy, modify, create derivative works of, download, adapt, reverse engineer, emulate, migrate to another service, translate, compile, decompile, or disassemble the Squarespace website, the Services, or any part thereof without our prior written permission.
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes. You are strictly prohibited from using the Services to:
We reserve the right to remove any User Content and suspend or terminate your Account if we determine, in our sole discretion, that your use of the Services violates this Acceptable Use Policy.
The Services are offered on a subscription basis ("Subscription"). You agree to pay the subscription fees and any other charges incurred in connection with your Account for the Service (including any applicable taxes) at the rates in effect when the charges were incurred. We will automatically bill your payment method for the Subscription fee in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) until you cancel your Subscription.
To ensure uninterrupted service, your Subscription will automatically renew at the end of the applicable subscription period unless you cancel it before the end of the current period. You authorize us to collect the then-applicable subscription fee using any credit card or other payment mechanism we have on record for you.
Unless otherwise provided by law or by a specific Service offer, all purchases are final and non-refundable. If you believe that Squarespace has charged you in error, you must contact us within 30 days of such charge. No refunds will be given for any charges more than 30 days old. We reserve the right to issue refunds or credits at our sole discretion.
If you use the Services to sell products or services ("Merchants"), you are solely responsible for your store, your products, your customers, and compliance with any applicable laws. This includes, but is not limited to, consumer protection laws, tax laws, and regulations regarding the sale of specific goods. Squarespace is not a party to any transaction between you and your customers.
You are responsible for determining what, if any, taxes apply to the sale of your products and services and/or the payments you receive in connection with your use of the Services ("Taxes"). It is your sole responsibility to assess, collect, report, and remit the correct Taxes to the appropriate authority. Squarespace is not responsible for determining whether Taxes apply to your transaction, or for calculating, collecting, reporting, or remitting any Taxes arising from any transaction.
The Services may integrate with or contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources ("Third-Party Services") that are not owned or controlled by Squarespace. These may include payment processors, domain registrars, or third-party extensions. By accessing Third-Party Services, you do so at your own risk. Squarespace is not responsible for the content, functions, accuracy, legality, appropriateness, or any other aspect of such Third-Party Services. You acknowledge and agree that Squarespace shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such Third-Party Services.
If you register a domain name through Squarespace, your use of that domain name is subject to the policies of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") and the applicable domain name registrar. You agree to pay any fees associated with the registration and renewal of your domain name. We reserve the right to suspend or cancel your domain name if you breach these Terms or if required by ICANN or the registrar.
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. SQUARESPACE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. SQUARESPACE MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (I) THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (II) THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (III) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, OR (IV) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SQUARESPACE, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, COVER, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, USE, OR CONTENT) HOWEVER CAUSED, UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SQUARESPACE HAS BEEN ADVISED AS TO THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF SQUARESPACE AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, AND LICENSORS RELATING TO THE SERVICES WILL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID SQUARESPACE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Squarespace and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Services; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms; (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party. This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms and your use of the Services.
These Terms will remain in full force and effect while you use the Services. You may terminate your Account at any time by following the instructions on the Squarespace website. We may suspend or terminate your rights to use the Services (including your Account) at any time for any reason at our sole discretion, including for any use of the Services in violation of these Terms. Upon termination of your rights under these Terms, your Account and right to access and use the Services will terminate immediately.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of these Terms shall be finally settled by arbitration in New York County, New York, using the English language in accordance with the Arbitration Rules and Procedures of JAMS then in effect, by one commercial arbitrator with substantial experience in resolving intellectual property and commercial contract disputes. You agree that any claim you may have against Squarespace must be resolved individually and not as a class action or representative proceeding.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: