Terms of service

Last Updated: June 2026

Overview

Welcome to Alyssis Kids Universe ("AKU," "we," "our," or "us").

These Terms of Service govern your use of our website, products, services, downloadable resources, and online store located at alyssiskidsuniverse.com.

By accessing our website or purchasing products from us, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. Eligibility

By using this website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or are using the website under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising children's use of our products, activities, printables, and website content.

2. Products and Services

We strive to accurately display our books, educational resources, activities, printables, and other products.

However:

Product colors may vary depending on screen settings.
Images are for illustrative purposes only.
Product descriptions, pricing, and availability may change without notice.

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

3. Orders

When you place an order, you are making an offer to purchase a product from Alyssis Kids Universe.

We reserve the right to:

Accept or decline any order
Limit quantities purchased
Cancel orders due to pricing errors
Cancel orders suspected of fraud or unauthorized activity

An order is not considered accepted until payment has been successfully processed and an order confirmation has been issued.

4. Pricing and Payments

All prices are listed in U.S. Dollars (USD).

Prices may change without notice.

Customers agree to provide accurate billing, shipping, and payment information when making purchases.

Applicable sales taxes may be collected as required by law.

5. Shipping

Shipping is governed by our Shipping Policy.

Current shipping availability:

United States only

Delivery timeframes provided are estimates and are not guaranteed.

AKU is not responsible for delays caused by:

USPS
Weather conditions
Natural disasters
Carrier disruptions
Incorrect shipping information provided by customers

Ownership and risk of loss transfer to the customer once an order has been delivered to the shipping carrier.

6. Refunds and Returns

Refunds are governed by our Refund Policy.

Due to the nature of our products:

All sales are final.
We do not accept returns.
We do not offer exchanges.

Exceptions may be made for:

Damaged products
Incorrect items shipped

Requests must be submitted within 7 days of delivery.

7. Digital Products

AKU may offer downloadable products including:

Activity packs
Printables
Educational resources
Digital downloads

All digital product sales are final.

Once access or download has been provided, digital products are non-refundable except where required by law.

Digital products may not be copied, shared, resold, redistributed, or reproduced without written permission.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this website is owned by Alyssis Kids Universe unless otherwise stated.

This includes:

Books
Illustrations
Characters
Logos
Graphics
Activities
Printables
Videos
Text
Branding elements

AKU characters including, but not limited to:

Dalia
Tuli
Sunny
Penny & Peso
Dash
Glimmer
Ollie

and related artwork are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not:

Copy
Reproduce
Sell
Modify
Distribute
Republish

any content without written permission.

9. Children's Content Disclaimer

Alyssis Kids Universe creates products and content intended to support children and families.

However:

AKU products are educational tools only.
They are not medical, psychological, therapeutic, or professional advice.
Parents and guardians remain responsible for supervising and supporting their children's learning and activities.

10. User Submissions and Feedback

If you submit:

Reviews
Testimonials
Photos
Videos
Comments
Social media content

you grant Alyssis Kids Universe a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, display, and share that content for marketing, promotional, educational, and business purposes.

You confirm that:

You own the content you submit.
You have permission to share it.
The content does not violate any third-party rights.

If a submission includes a child, you confirm that you are the child's parent or legal guardian or have permission from the parent or guardian.

11. Reader Challenge and Community Participation

From time to time AKU may host:

Reading challenges
Giveaways
Promotions
Community campaigns

Participation does not guarantee selection as a winner.

AKU reserves the right to:

Modify campaign rules
Disqualify fraudulent entries
Cancel promotions if necessary

All decisions regarding winners are final.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for:

Content
Policies
Products
Services

provided by third-party websites.

Accessing those websites is at your own risk.

13. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

Use the website for unlawful purposes
Attempt to gain unauthorized access
Upload malicious software
Copy or scrape website content
Impersonate another person
Interfere with website operations

Violation of these terms may result in termination of access.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website, products, and services are provided "as is" and "as available."

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AKU makes no warranties regarding:

Availability
Accuracy
Reliability
Suitability
Fitness for a particular purpose

Use of our website and products is at your own risk.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Alyssis Kids Universe shall not be liable for any:

Indirect damages
Consequential damages
Incidental damages
Loss of profits
Loss of data

arising from the use of our website, products, services, or content.

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid for the product giving rise to the claim.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Alyssis Kids Universe, its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

Your violation of these Terms
Your misuse of the website
Your violation of any third-party rights

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Maryland, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal disputes shall be resolved in the courts located within the State of Maryland.

18. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time.

Changes will become effective immediately upon posting to this page.

Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.

19. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

Alyssis Kids Universe

Email: hello@alyssiskidsuniverse.com

Website: www.alyssiskidsuniverse.com

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