DORSHY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Last Updated: January 21, 2025
Welcome to Dorshy (“Platform,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Dorshy is an online platform that enables users to conceptualize, design, and generate physical products using AI technology, build and manage waitlists for those products, receive pitches from manufacturers interested in producing the product, and then list such products for sale once they are manufactured. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your (“you,” “User”) access to and use of the Platform, including any content, features, and services offered on or through [Dorshy domain/URL] (the “Site”) or any Dorshy applications (the “Services”).
By accessing or using our Platform, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform. These Terms apply to:
Users who join waitlists.
Users who purchase products.
Users who create products (“Creators”).
Users who manufacture or propose to manufacture products (“Manufacturers”).
Please read these Terms carefully. They contain important information about your legal rights and obligations.
1.1 Legal Age. You must be at least 18 years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to use the Platform. By accessing or using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet the applicable age requirement.
1.2 Compliance with Laws. You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, rules, and regulations in connection with your use of the Platform.
“User”: Any individual or entity using the Platform, including individuals who join waitlists, purchase products, design/create products, or manufacture products.
“Creator”: A User who uses the Platform to design, generate, or propose physical products using AI, and to manage waitlists for their product(s).
“Manufacturer”: A User who pitches production capabilities to Creators, manufactures products, and/or interacts with Creators to produce products.
“Buyer”: A User who purchases any product listed for sale on or through the Platform (including Creators purchasing other Users’ products, or vice versa).
“Content”: Any data, information, text, graphics, photos, video, audio, or other material uploaded, posted, submitted, or otherwise provided by Users on the Platform.
3.1 Account Creation. To access certain features of our Platform, including the ability to create products, join waitlists, or list manufactured items for sale, you may be required to register for an account (“Account”). You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
3.2 Account Confidentiality. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account credentials and for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your Account.
3.3 One Account Per Person/Entity. You may only register one Account unless otherwise permitted by us in writing.
4.1 License. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform for your personal or internal business purposes.
4.2 Prohibited Conduct. You agree not to:
Violate any applicable law, regulation, or rule.
Infringe upon or misappropriate any third-party intellectual property or other rights.
Upload or transmit any malicious code or other harmful content that may impair the functionality of the Platform or others’ devices.
Use the Platform to develop or distribute any product or content that is unlawful, harmful, hateful, discriminatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable as determined by us.
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Platform.
Collect or store personal data about other Users without their express permission.
4.3 Service Modifications. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Platform, in whole or in part, at any time, with or without notice.
5.1 User Content. You retain any intellectual property rights you may have in the Content you submit to the Platform. By submitting Content, you grant Dorshy a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sub-licensable right and license to use, host, copy, distribute, modify, display, and otherwise process such Content for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving the Platform.
5.2 Responsibility for Content. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to all Content you provide and that your Content does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
5.3 Dorshy IP. All content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, designs, data compilations, software) on the Platform that is not User Content is owned by Dorshy or our licensors. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws. You agree not to reproduce, distribute, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, license, sell, or re-sell any of our intellectual property without our express written consent.
6.1 AI-Generated Products. Creators may use the Platform’s AI tools to design or propose physical products. The final design and any modifications made are the sole responsibility of the Creator.
6.2 Waitlists. Creators may establish a waitlist for a proposed product to gauge demand.
There is no guarantee that a waitlisted product will be manufactured or offered for sale.
Creators are responsible for accurately describing the proposed product and managing any communications with Users who join the waitlist.
Dorshy does not guarantee any minimum level of interest or number of waitlist sign-ups.
6.3 Ownership and Rights. The Creator is responsible for ensuring they have all necessary rights and permissions to any elements of the design (including images, text, or other media). Dorshy is not liable for any intellectual property disputes arising from designs or proposed products.
7.1 Pitches and Proposals. Manufacturers may browse waitlisted products and pitch to Creators to produce those products.
7.2 Manufacturing Obligations. Once a Manufacturer and a Creator agree (formally, in writing or through the Platform’s features) on production terms, the Manufacturer is responsible for:
Complying with all applicable regulations and standards for the product’s manufacturing, safety, packaging, and labeling.
Ensuring product quality, timeliness, and delivery in accordance with the agreed terms.
7.3 Pricing and Payment. Manufacturers and Creators negotiate and agree upon production costs and payment terms. Dorshy is not a party to these agreements unless explicitly stated otherwise, and Dorshy disclaims any liability for disputes arising from these agreements.
8.1 Listing Products. Once a product has been manufactured, the Creator (or the Manufacturer, if authorized) may list the product for sale on or through the Platform.
8.2 Product Descriptions. The listing User is responsible for providing accurate and complete information about the product, including pricing, specifications, shipping details, and any applicable return/refund policy.
8.3 Order Fulfillment. Creators/Manufacturers are responsible for fulfilling orders, including arranging shipment and handling customer service, unless otherwise agreed with Users or with Dorshy.
8.4 Fees. Dorshy may charge fees for listing products, transaction fees, or other applicable service fees. If fees apply, they will be disclosed at the time of the listing or transaction.
9.1 Purchasing through the Platform. Buyers may purchase products listed for sale by Creators/Manufacturers through the Platform’s checkout process or via a third-party payment processor.
9.2 Payment Processing. Payments may be processed by a third-party payment service. You agree to comply with all applicable terms of any payment provider.
9.3 Shipping and Delivery. The Creator/Manufacturer is responsible for shipping and delivery of the product. Shipping costs, estimated delivery times, and any applicable taxes or duties will be disclosed at checkout (if available). Dorshy is not responsible for any shipping delays, errors, or damages.
9.4 Returns and Refunds. Return and refund policies vary by product and by Creator/Manufacturer. It is your responsibility as the Buyer to review these policies prior to purchase. Dorshy is not responsible for disputes related to returns, refunds, or exchanges.
10.1 No Warranty. DORSHY PROVIDES THE PLATFORM “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND TITLE.
10.2 No Guarantee of Outcomes. We do not guarantee that any product will be manufactured, that waitlist demand will meet User expectations, or that any manufacturing or purchase transaction will be successfully completed.
10.3 Third-Party Services. We do not warrant or endorse any third-party service (including payment processors and shippers). We are not responsible for the actions or omissions of third parties.
11.1 No Liability for Product Design or Manufacturing. Dorshy is a facilitator and is not responsible for the safety, quality, or compliance of any products designed or manufactured through the Platform. Any claims regarding product defects, design flaws, or manufacturing issues must be made against the Creator or Manufacturer directly.
11.2 Indirect Damages. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DORSHY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (A) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE PLATFORM; (B) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; (C) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE PLATFORM; (D) ANY PRODUCTS PURCHASED OR OBTAINED THROUGH THE PLATFORM; OR (E) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR CONTENT OR INFORMATION.
11.3 Maximum Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL DORSHY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE PLATFORM EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 OR THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU TO DORSHY IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Dorshy and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:
Your violation of these Terms.
Your use of the Platform, including your Content, product designs, waitlist, or any product listings.
Your relationship or transactions with any other User, including any dispute between Creator and Manufacturer or Buyer and Seller.
Any actual or alleged infringement of intellectual property or other proprietary rights by your Content or products.
13.1 Termination by You. You may discontinue use of the Platform and/or request the deletion of your Account at any time.
13.2 Termination by Us. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your Account or access to the Platform, at our sole discretion, for any reason, including your violation of these Terms.
13.3 Effect of Termination. Upon termination, your right to access or use the Platform will immediately cease. Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (e.g., limitation of liability, indemnification, intellectual property) shall survive such termination.
14.1 Governing Law. These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the use of the Platform shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Dorshy is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14.2 Arbitration. At our sole discretion, we may require you to submit any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Platform to final and binding arbitration.
14.3 Jurisdiction. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds the arbitration agreement unenforceable, or if arbitration is not elected by us, you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in the county or city where Dorshy is headquartered.
We may revise and update these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion. If we make changes, we will post the revised Terms on the Platform and update the “Last Updated” date at the top. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of the revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.
16.1 Entire Agreement. These Terms and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Platform constitute the entire agreement between you and Dorshy regarding the Platform.
16.2 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
16.3 Waiver. No waiver of any term or condition in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition.
16.4 Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice.
16.5 No Agency. No agency, partnership, joint venture, employer-employee, or franchiser-franchisee relationship is intended or created by these Terms.
16.6 Force Majeure. We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations hereunder where such failure results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including mechanical, electronic, or communications failure or degradation.
If you have any questions about these Terms or wish to report violations of these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 1519 W Warren Blvd, Unit 503 PMB 123, Chicago, IL 60607
Thank you for using Dorshy. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to enabling the creation, manufacture, and sale of innovative products through our Platform.