Terms of Service
Effective Date: November 24, 2025
Welcome to Coffee & Words. By accessing or using coffeeandwords.com, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.
Acceptance of Terms
By placing an order or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you may not use our website or services.
Intellectual Property Rights
Signature Word Story Style™ is proprietary to Coffee & Words LLC. All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, Signature Word Story Style definitions, mug designs, and blog content, is the property of Coffee & Words (Tracy McCormick-Dishman) and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our Word Story Style definitions
- Use our designs, content, or methodology for commercial purposes without written permission
- Copy, modify, or reverse engineer any aspect of our proprietary Word Story Style format
Authorized Use: When you purchase a Coffee & Words mug, you receive a physical product for personal use. This does not grant you rights to reproduce, resell, or commercially exploit the designs or Word Story Style definitions.
Product Information and Orders
Accuracy: We strive to provide accurate product descriptions, images, and pricing. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions or other content is error-free. We reserve the right to correct errors and update information at any time.
Print-on-Demand Model: Our products are created on demand after you place your order. Production typically takes 2-4 business days before shipping begins.
Order Acceptance: Your receipt of an order confirmation does not signify our acceptance of your order. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason, including product availability, errors in pricing or product information, or suspected fraudulent activity.
Pricing: All prices are in USD. We reserve the right to change prices at any time, though changes will not affect orders already placed.
Mug Specifications
All Coffee & Words mugs are 14-ounce ceramic mugs designed to stack together to create complete narrative word stories. Colors may vary slightly due to printing processes and screen display differences.
Personalization and Customization
For personalized or customized orders, you are responsible for providing accurate information. We are not responsible for errors in personalization that result from information you provide. Custom orders may not be eligible for returns.
User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use our website for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users or Coffee & Words staff
- Scrape, copy, or harvest content from our website using automated means
Limitation of Liability
Coffee & Words LLC and its owner shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use our website or products, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claim related to our website or products shall not exceed the amount you paid for the product giving rise to the claim.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Coffee & Words LLC harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms of Service or your use of our products or website.
Product Use and Safety
Our ceramic mugs are intended for normal beverage use. You agree to:
- Follow care instructions provided with products
- Use mugs as intended for hot or cold beverages
- Not hold Coffee & Words LLC liable for damage resulting from misuse or failure to follow care instructions
Disclaimer of Warranties
Our products are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we stand behind the quality of our products, we do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at whatsbrewing@coffeeandwords.com.

