Terms & Conditions

A legal disclaimer

Terms and conditions for Bloodythumb generally cover aspects of product manufacturing, intellectual property, and dealer/wholesale relationships. If you are drafting these for your own business or reviewing them as a retailer, they typically include the following key sections:

1. Ordering & Wholesale Terms

Most manufacturers establish clear rules for how their products can be purchased for resale:

Minimum Order Requirements: Many manufacturers, such as Bloodythumb, require a minimum dollar amount for each order (e.g., $10).
Payment Terms: Standard terms often include payment due on recipt for approved accounts.
Shipping & Risk of Loss: Title and risk of loss typically pass to the buyer upon delivery to the carrier. Shipping costs are often the buyer's responsibility unless a high threshold.

2. Pricing & Resale Policies

To protect brand value, manufacturers often enforce strict pricing rules:

MAP Policy (Minimum Advertised Price): Retailers must agree not to advertise products below a set price.
Third-Party Marketplace Bans: Manufacturers may strictly prohibit selling their lures on platforms like Amazon, eBay, or Walmart.
Physical Storefront Requirements: Some brands only allow resale by businesses with a "brick & mortar" storefront.

3. Intellectual Property (IP) Protection

Lure designs are valuable assets and are heavily protected in terms of service:

Design Patents: Manufacturers often use design patents to protect the unique shape, configuration, or surface ornamentation of a lure.
Ownership of Prototypes: Dealer agreements may stipulate that the dealer waives rights to any designs or prototypes developed by the manufacturer.
Copyright & Trademarks: Site content, logos, and product names are usually the sole property of the manufacturer.

4. Warranties & Returns

Defect Warranty: may offer a limited warranty (e.g.,15 days) against defects in materials and workmanship for the original user.
Return Deadlines: Returns are often limited to a specific window, such as10 days, and items must be unused and in original packaging.
Restocking Fees: Returns may be subject to restocking fees, which can range from percentage amounts to flat fees.

5. Compliance & Liability

California Proposition 65: Manufacturers selling in or to California must comply with Prop 65 warning requirements for certain materials used in lures.
Limitation of Liability: Manufacturers typically disclaim responsibility for indirect or consequential damages resulting from product use.