Terms of service

TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective Date: June 29, 2026

Welcome to Sista Gems

Welcome to Sista Gems. We are honored that you've chosen to visit our website and become part of our community.

Sista Gems is more than an online store—we are a lifestyle and inspirational brand dedicated to encouraging women on their journey of faith, healing, growth, and becoming. Through thoughtfully designed apparel, journals, home décor, gifts, artwork, music, digital resources, and other inspirational products, our mission is to inspire women to embrace who God created them to be.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, products, digital content, and services. Throughout these Terms, the words "Sista Gems," "we," "our," and "us" refer to Sista Gems.

By visiting our website, creating an account, purchasing products, downloading digital resources, subscribing to our emails, or otherwise using our website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and our Refund Policy.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

Our online store is hosted by Shopify Inc., which provides the secure e-commerce platform that enables us to offer our products and services.

SECTION 1 – ONLINE STORE TERMS

By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you have given us consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.

You may not use our products or services for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose, nor may you violate any applicable laws in your jurisdiction, including copyright laws, while using this website.

You must not transmit any worms, viruses, or other malicious code.

A breach or violation of any of these Terms will result in the immediate termination of your access to our services.

SECTION 2 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

You understand that your content (excluding credit card information) may be transferred unencrypted and may involve:

transmissions over various networks; and
changes necessary to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.

Credit card information is always encrypted during transmission over networks.

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, access to the Service, or any contact on the website through which the Service is provided without our prior written permission.

The section headings used in these Terms are for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretation.

SECTION 3 – ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. We make every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy; however, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or current.

Any reliance you place on the information provided on this website is at your own risk.

This website may contain historical information that is provided solely for reference. Historical information is not necessarily current.

We reserve the right to modify the contents of this website at any time without obligation to update any information. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our website.

SECTION 4 – MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES

Prices for our products are subject to change without notice.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice.

We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

SECTION 5 – PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

Certain products or services may be available exclusively online through our website. These products or services may have limited quantities and are subject to return or exchange only in accordance with our Refund Policy.

We make every effort to display the colors and images of our products as accurately as possible. However, we cannot guarantee that your device's display will accurately reflect product colors.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to limit sales of our products or services to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis.

We reserve the right to limit quantities of any products or services we offer. Product descriptions and pricing are subject to change at any time without notice.

We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time.

Any offer made on this website is void where prohibited by law.

We do not warrant that the quality of any products, services, information, or other materials purchased or obtained through this website will meet your expectations or that any errors in the Service will be corrected.

SECTION 6 – ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order placed with us.

In our sole discretion, we may limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, household, or order. These restrictions may include orders placed using the same customer account, payment method, billing address, or shipping address.

If we make changes to or cancel an order, we may attempt to notify you using the email address, billing address, or phone number provided at the time of purchase.

You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate account and purchase information for all orders placed through our store.

You agree to promptly update your account information, including your email address and payment information, so we can complete your transactions and communicate with you when necessary.

Please review our Refund Policy for additional information regarding returns and refunds.

SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL TOOLS

We may provide access to third-party tools over which we neither monitor nor control.

You acknowledge and agree that access to such tools is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties, representations, or conditions of any kind.

We shall have no liability arising from or relating to your use of optional third-party tools.

Your use of any optional tools offered through the website is entirely at your own risk. You should ensure that you understand and approve of the terms provided by the applicable third-party providers before using such tools.

We may also introduce new services, features, tools, or resources in the future. Any such additions shall also be subject to these Terms of Service.

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SECTION 8 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Certain content, products, and services available through our website may include materials provided by third parties.

Third-party links on this website may direct you to websites that are not affiliated with Sista Gems. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content, accuracy, or policies of any third-party websites and assume no responsibility or liability for any third-party materials, products, services, or websites.

We are not liable for any damages or losses related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any transactions made through third-party websites. Before engaging in any transaction, please review the applicable policies and practices of the third party. Any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding third-party products or services should be directed to the applicable third party.

SECTION 9 – USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK, AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS

If, at our request, you submit specific materials (such as contest entries), or if you voluntarily send creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans, reviews, or other materials by email, mail, or otherwise (collectively, "Comments"), you agree that Sista Gems may, without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate, and otherwise use such Comments in any medium.

We are under no obligation to:

maintain any Comments in confidence;
compensate you for any Comments; or
respond to any Comments.

We may, but are not obligated to, monitor, edit, or remove content that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be unlawful, offensive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, infringing, or otherwise objectionable or in violation of these Terms of Service.

You agree that your Comments will not violate any rights of any third party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other personal or proprietary rights.

You further agree that your Comments will not contain unlawful, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or malicious material, including viruses or malware that could affect the operation of this website or any related service.

You may not use a false email address, impersonate another person, or otherwise mislead us or others regarding the origin of any Comments.

You are solely responsible for the Comments you submit and their accuracy. Sista Gems assumes no responsibility or liability for Comments posted by you or any third party.

SECTION 10 – PERSONAL INFORMATION

Your submission of personal information through our store is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is available on our website.

SECTION 11 – ERRORS, INACCURACIES, AND OMISSIONS

Occasionally there may be information on our website or within the Service that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions relating to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, shipping charges, transit times, or product availability.

We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information on the website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice, including after an order has been submitted.

Except where required by law, we undertake no obligation to update, amend, or clarify information contained on this website. Any stated update or refresh date should not be interpreted as indicating that all information has been modified or updated.

SECTION 12 – PROHIBITED USES

In addition to other prohibitions set forth in these Terms of Service, you are prohibited from using this website or its content:

for any unlawful purpose;
to solicit others to perform unlawful acts;
to violate any applicable international, federal, state, provincial, or local laws or regulations;
to infringe upon our intellectual property rights or those of others;
to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, intimidate, or discriminate against any person;
to submit false or misleading information;
to upload viruses, malware, or malicious code;
to collect or track the personal information of others;
to spam, phish, scrape, crawl, or harvest data;
for any obscene or immoral purpose; or
to interfere with the security features of the Service or any related website.

We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service or this website for violating any prohibited use.

SECTION 13 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We do not guarantee that your use of our website or services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

We do not warrant that the results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable.

From time to time, we may remove the Service for indefinite periods or discontinue it at any time without notice.

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk.

All services, products, and content provided through Sista Gems are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis unless otherwise expressly stated by us.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sista Gems disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sista Gems, its owners, directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, suppliers, interns, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website, products, or services, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, savings, business opportunities, goodwill, or data.

Where certain jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of liability, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

SECTION 14 – INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sista Gems, its owners, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, suppliers, and representatives from and against any claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or related to:

your breach of these Terms of Service;
your violation of any law or regulation;
your infringement of the rights of any third party; or
your misuse of this website or its services.

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SECTION 15 – SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision shall nevertheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. The unenforceable portion shall be deemed severed from these Terms, and such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

SECTION 16 – TERMINATION

These Terms of Service remain effective unless and until terminated by either you or Sista Gems.

You may terminate these Terms at any time by discontinuing your use of our website and services.

We reserve the right, without prior notice, to suspend or terminate your access to the website if, in our sole judgment, you fail to comply with any provision of these Terms of Service.

Any obligations or liabilities incurred by either party prior to termination shall survive termination for all purposes.

SECTION 17 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms of Service, together with any policies or operating rules posted on this website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sista Gems regarding your use of the website and services.

These Terms supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals, whether oral or written.

Any ambiguity in the interpretation of these Terms shall not be construed against the drafting party.

SECTION 18 – GOVERNING LAW

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements through which Sista Gems provides products or services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

SECTION 19 – CHANGES TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE

You may review the most current version of these Terms of Service at any time on this page.

Sista Gems reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to update, modify, or replace any part of these Terms by posting changes on this website.

It is your responsibility to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

SECTION 20 – CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about these Terms of Service may be directed to us at:

Sista Gems
Email: info@sistagems.com

Mailing Address:

Sista Gems
600 Franklin Avenue, Suite 55
Garden City, NY 11530

Thank you for visiting Sista Gems. We are honored to serve you and appreciate your trust in our products, services, and community.

ADDITIONAL TERMS OF SERVICE FOR SISTA GEMS

The following provisions supplement the Terms of Service and apply to all visitors, customers, subscribers, and users of the Sista Gems website and services.

DIGITAL PRODUCTS

Sista Gems may offer digital products, including downloadable journals, devotionals, planners, artwork, printable resources, music, videos, guides, templates, and other digital content.

Unless otherwise stated, all digital purchases are licensed for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, modify, or distribute digital products.
Resell, sublicense, or share downloaded files.
Upload digital products to file-sharing websites or cloud services for public access.
Claim any Sista Gems content as your own.

Due to the immediate delivery of digital products, all digital sales are final unless otherwise required by applicable law.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content available through Sista Gems, including but not limited to:

Logos
Brand names
Product designs
Artwork
Music
Song lyrics
Devotionals
Written content
Journals
Videos
Photography
Graphics
Website design
Product collections

is owned by or licensed to Sista Gems and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

No portion of this website or its content may be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, or used without prior written permission.

TRADEMARKS

The names Sista Gems, She's Not Broken, She's Becoming, Show Up, Show Me, together with our logos, slogans, collection names, graphics, and other branding elements, are valuable assets of Sista Gems.

Unauthorized use of our branding is prohibited.

USER-GENERATED CONTENT

If you submit photographs, reviews, testimonials, videos, social media posts, or other content featuring Sista Gems products, you grant Sista Gems a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, and display that content for promotional and marketing purposes unless you specifically request otherwise in writing.

You retain ownership of your original content.

INSPIRATIONAL CONTENT DISCLAIMER

The educational, inspirational, and faith-based content provided by Sista Gems is intended to encourage personal growth and spiritual reflection.

Our content is not intended to replace professional medical, psychological, financial, or legal advice.

Any decisions you make based upon our content remain your personal responsibility.

COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

We desire to cultivate a welcoming and encouraging community.

By participating in our website, blog, social media pages, online groups, or other community spaces, you agree to communicate respectfully.

Harassment, discrimination, hate speech, abusive language, threats, or inappropriate conduct may result in removal of content or suspension of access without notice.

PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

Many Sista Gems products are created in limited quantities or seasonal collections.

Availability is not guaranteed and products may be discontinued without notice.

COLORS AND PRODUCT IMAGES

We strive to display product colors, textures, and images as accurately as possible.

Because screen settings vary, actual colors may differ slightly from those displayed on your device.

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

If you believe material appearing on this website infringes your copyright, please contact us promptly with sufficient information to investigate your claim.

Email:
info@sistagems.com

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sista Gems