ABYSS OPTICS LLC

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Effective Date: June 20, 2025

Welcome to Abyss Optics. Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using our website, purchasing our products, or interacting with our services. These Terms form a binding legal agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Abyss Optics LLC (“Abyss Optics,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing the website located at www.abyssoptics.com (“Site”), purchasing our products, or engaging with our content or intellectual property in any capacity, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and any applicable policies referenced herein.

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1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By using our Site or purchasing any products or services, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old, legally competent to enter into agreements, and are not prohibited by law from accessing or using our products or website.

If you do not agree to any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site or purchase our products.

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2. CHANGES TO TERMS

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. It is your responsibility to review the Terms regularly. Continued use of the Site following any updates constitutes acceptance of those changes.

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3. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Abyss Optics specializes in the development, design, and distribution of experimental optical equipment for artistic, novelty, and research purposes. Our products are sold “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE,” and with no guarantee of fitness for any specific purpose.

We reserve the right to modify, discontinue, suspend, or limit any product, service, or feature at any time without notice.

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4. ACCOUNTS AND REGISTRATION

To access certain features, you may be required to register for an account. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information.

We reserve the right to refuse registration or terminate your account at our sole discretion.

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5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All content on the Site, including but not limited to logos, branding, text, graphics, images, product designs, videos, interfaces, source code, and documentation, is owned by or licensed to Abyss Optics and is protected by copyright, trademark, trade dress, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, or use any content from the Site without express written permission. Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

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6. ORDER PROCESSING AND PAYMENT

All product orders are subject to availability and confirmation of the order price. We reserve the right to cancel any order at our sole discretion. We accept major credit cards and third-party payment processors.

You authorize us to charge the payment method you provide at the time of purchase. Payment must be received in full before products are shipped.

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7. SHIPPING, HANDLING & DELIVERY

We ship to select regions using designated carriers. Shipping costs, estimated delivery times, and risk of loss are disclosed at checkout. You agree to bear all costs associated with customs, taxes, and import duties, if applicable.

We are not liable for delays, loss, or damage caused by third-party carriers or acts beyond our control.

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8. RETURNS, REFUNDS, AND EXCHANGES

All sales are final unless a manufacturing defect is proven within 14 days of delivery. Refunds, if granted, are issued at the sole discretion of Abyss Optics and may require photographic evidence.

We reserve the right to deny any return, refund, or exchange that violates our policy or appears to be fraudulent or abusive.

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9. DISCLAIMERS AND NO WARRANTIES

We do not make any express or implied warranties about the products or Site, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Use of our products and Site is at your own risk.

No guarantee is made that the Site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.

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10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Abyss Optics shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the Site or products, including damages for loss of profits, use, or data, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Site or products shall not exceed the amount paid for the product in question.

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11. PROHIBITED USES

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

• Interfere with the security of the Site or attempt unauthorized access.

• Use our products or Site for illegal, harmful, or unethical purposes.

• Post or transmit any false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, or infringing content.

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12. USER-GENERATED CONTENT

Any content you submit, including reviews or testimonials, becomes non-exclusive, royalty-free, and may be used by Abyss Optics for marketing or promotional purposes. You represent that your submissions are accurate and lawful.

We reserve the right to remove content at our discretion.

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13. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND INTEGRATIONS

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or tools. We do not control or endorse them, and your interactions with them are at your own risk.

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14. TERMINATION

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site or cancel any order if you violate these Terms, engage in fraud, or behave in a way deemed harmful to Abyss Optics or its users.

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15. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee without regard to its conflict of law principles. All disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Knox County, Tennessee.

Any legal claim must be brought within one (1) year of the event giving rise to the claim.

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16. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.

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17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, along with any policies or documents referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Abyss Optics regarding your use of the Site and purchase of our products.

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18. CONTACT US

For questions or legal notices, contact:

Abyss Optics LLC

PO Box 30882

Knoxville, TN 37930

support@abyssoptics.com

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