Terms of service
Mini Mercantile Co. – Terms of Service
Last updated: 1/1/2026
Welcome to Mini Mercantile Co.! The terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Mini Mercantile Co., a tiny-but-mighty one-maker studio dedicated to creating handcrafted, vintage-inspired 1:12 scale miniatures for adult collectors. Mini Mercantile Co. operates this website and online shop (the “Services”), which are powered by Shopify.
By visiting, interacting with, or purchasing from our store, you agree to the following Terms of Service, along with any policies referenced here (our “Terms”). These Terms outline your rights and responsibilities when using our Services.
Please read carefully — nothing scary, just the important stuff to keep everything running smoothly.
If you do not agree to these Terms or our Privacy Policy, please do not use the Services.
SECTION 1 — ACCESS AND ACCOUNT
By using our website, you confirm that:
You are at least the age of majority in your state or province
You are using the Services for personal use
You understand that our miniatures are not toys and are intended for adult collectors only
You may be asked to provide accurate and complete information (email, billing, shipping details, etc.) to use certain features or make a purchase. You agree that all information you provide is true and current.
You are responsible for keeping your account and device secure. You may not transfer or sell your account to another person.
SECTION 2 — OUR PRODUCTS
Our products are handcrafted in small batches and often contain unique variations — this is part of their charm and not considered a defect.
Colors and details may appear differently depending on your screen settings. We do our best to photograph items clearly, but what you see may not perfectly reflect what you receive.
We may, at any time:
Limit product quantities
Retire or modify designs
Change pricing without notice
Refuse or cancel orders if something appears suspicious or inconsistent with normal collector use
Our minis are not intended for children and should be handled with care.
SECTION 3 — ORDERS
When you place an order, you’re making an offer to purchase. Your order is not accepted until payment is processed and we confirm acceptance.
We may decline, modify, or cancel an order if:
A product becomes unavailable
There is a pricing or listing error
Payment authorization fails
The order appears to be for resale or non-personal use
The order contains incorrect or unverifiable information
If an order change or cancellation occurs, we will attempt to notify you using the contact details you provided.
All purchases are subject to our Refund & Return Policy.
SECTION 4 — PRICES AND BILLING
Prices may change without notice. Posted prices do not include taxes, shipping, handling, customs, or import fees.
You agree that:
Your payment information is accurate
You are authorized to use the chosen payment method
All charges incurred by you will be honored
You will pay all applicable fees
Occasionally, we may offer sales or promotions that have separate terms.
SECTION 5 — SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
We pack each miniature with great care, but once a package is handed to USPS, transit times and delays are outside our control. We are not responsible for:
Carrier delays
Customs processing times
Lost or stolen packages
Title and risk transfer to you once USPS accepts the shipment.
Full shipping details are available in our Shipping Policy.
SECTION 6 — INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content on this site — including photographs, product descriptions, graphics, branding, designs, and logos — is owned by Mini Mercantile Co. or its licensors.
You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, or create derivative works from any content without written permission.
Mini Mercantile Co.’s name, logo, and product designs are trademarks or trade dress of Mini Mercantile Co. Shopify’s marks belong to Shopify. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
SECTION 7 — OPTIONAL TOOLS
Third-party tools or integrations (such as payment processors, shipping tools, etc.) are offered “as is” without warranties. Use of those tools is at your discretion. Their terms and policies apply.
SECTION 8 — THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our Services may contain links to or features from third-party websites. If you choose to access them, you do so at your own risk. We are not responsible for the accuracy, content, or practices of external sites.
SECTION 9 — RELATIONSHIP WITH SHOPIFY
Mini Mercantile Co. is powered by Shopify. However, all sales are made directly with Mini Mercantile Co., not Shopify. Shopify is not responsible for any product, service, transaction, injury, or loss related to your purchases from us.
SECTION 10 — PRIVACY POLICY
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
Because our site runs on Shopify, some data is also processed under Shopify’s Privacy Policy.
SECTION 11 — FEEDBACK & USER SUBMISSIONS
If you submit reviews, feedback, ideas, or tag us in photos, you grant us a license to use that content for shop updates, marketing, or promotional purposes.
You agree that:
You own or have rights to the content you share
Your submissions are truthful and lawful
You will not impersonate another person
We may remove content that violates our Terms.
SECTION 12 — ERRORS & OMISSIONS
Occasionally our site may contain errors (typos, pricing discrepancies, availability issues, etc.). We may correct or update information at any time and may cancel orders affected by such errors.
SECTION 13 — PROHIBITED USES
You agree not to use the Services to:
Break laws
Harass, harm, or intimidate anyone
Upload malicious code
Copy or resell site content
Scrape or extract data
Attempt to bypass security
Submit false or misleading information
Violation of these terms may result in termination of access.
SECTION 14 — TERMINATION
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time for violations of these Terms. Certain provisions (such as intellectual property, disclaimers, and liability limits) survive termination.
SECTION 15 — DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
Our Services and products are provided “as is” and “as available.”
We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free access or warrant that our products will meet your expectations.
Some jurisdictions do not allow warranty limitations; if that applies to you, these limitations may not apply.
SECTION 16 — LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mini Mercantile Co. is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Services or products.
This includes (but is not limited to): loss of profits, data, revenue, or replacement costs.
SECTION 17 — INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mini Mercantile Co., our partners, service providers, and affiliates from claims arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of our Services.
SECTION 18 — SEVERABILITY
If any part of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions still apply.
SECTION 19 — WAIVER & ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with our policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mini Mercantile Co.
SECTION 20 — ASSIGNMENT
You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign ours without restriction.
SECTION 21 — GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by the laws of the state in which Mini Mercantile Co. is headquartered.
SECTION 22 — HEADINGS
Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
SECTION 23 — CHANGES TO TERMS
We may update these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Services means you accept any updated terms.
SECTION 24 — CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about the Terms? We’re here to help.
Mini Mercantile Co.
Email: info@minimercantileco.com
Address: PO Box 281, Excelsior, MN 55331