Terms of service
Last updated: August 1, 2026
Welcome to SmudgeGuard®. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the SmudgeGuard® website, operated by Smudge Guard LLC, and your purchase of products through our online store.
By accessing our website, browsing our products, or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or purchase our products.
1. About SmudgeGuard®
Smudge Guard LLC operates this website and sells SmudgeGuard® artist gloves and related products. SmudgeGuard® is designed to help artists create more comfortably by reducing friction and helping prevent unwanted smudges while working on digital tablets and traditional artwork.
2. Online Store Terms
By using our website, you confirm that you are legally able to enter into agreements and make purchases.
You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information when placing an order or contacting us. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order if we believe there is an error, fraudulent activity, misuse of our services, or another issue that prevents us from fulfilling the order.
3. Products and Product Information
We make every effort to display our products and descriptions as accurately as possible. However, colors and appearance may vary slightly depending on your device, screen settings, or other factors.
Product availability, descriptions, and pricing may change at any time without notice.
SmudgeGuard® products are intended as artist accessories and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.
4. Pricing and Payments
All prices are listed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
Prices, promotions, and availability may change at any time. Applicable taxes and shipping charges will be added during checkout.
Payments are processed securely through Shopify and its payment processing partners. By submitting payment information, you authorize us and our payment providers to process your transaction.
5. Shipping, Returns, and Exchanges
Shipping, returns, and exchanges are governed by our Shipping Policy and Return & Refund Policy.
Please review these policies before placing an order. By purchasing from SmudgeGuard®, you agree to the terms outlined in those policies.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to the SmudgeGuard® name, logo, trademarks, product images, text, graphics, designs, and website content, is the property of Smudge Guard LLC unless otherwise stated.
SmudgeGuard® is a registered trademark of Smudge Guard LLC. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or use our trademarks, images, or website content without prior written permission.
7. Website Use
You agree not to use this website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that may damage, disable, or interfere with the operation of the website.
You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website, customer information, or systems.
8. Third-Party Services
Our website is powered by Shopify and may use third-party services to process payments, provide website functionality, analyze website usage, or support our business operations.
Your use of these third-party services may also be subject to their own terms and privacy policies.
9. Disclaimer
We provide our website and products on an "as available" basis. While we strive to provide accurate information and quality products, we do not guarantee that our website will always be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely accurate.
Results and experiences with SmudgeGuard® may vary depending on the individual user, materials, and creative techniques.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Smudge Guard LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of our website or products.
We are not responsible for delays, losses, or damages caused by circumstances outside of our reasonable control, including shipping carrier delays, website interruptions, or events beyond our control.
11. Governing Law
These Terms and any disputes related to your use of our website or purchase of our products shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to our business, policies, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised "Last updated" date.
Your continued use of our website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact Me page.
Thank you for supporting SmudgeGuard® and helping artists create since 2006.