Terms & Conditions

Please read these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using Star Struck Panda, located at https://starstruckpanda.com (the “Site”). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Star Struck Panda (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms in full.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use this website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing Star Struck Panda, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age, have read and understood these Terms, and agree to be bound by them along with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you are using this Site on behalf of a business or organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. Content Disclaimer — Informational Purposes Only

We are not licensed professional costume designers, seamstresses, structural engineers, prop fabricators, or safety experts. The information on this Site reflects general guidance synthesized from publicly available community knowledge and is intended to help readers explore the cosplay hobby.

Safety Best Practices

Working with cosplay materials and tools involves real risks. By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You are solely responsible for your own safety when attempting any technique, build, or project described or referenced on this Site
• You will always follow proper safety precautions when using tools including, but not limited to, heat guns, hobby knives, rotary cutters, soldering equipment, power tools, and adhesives
• You will read and follow all manufacturer safety instructions for any product, material, or chemical you use
• You will follow established safety guidelines for the use of specialty items such as colored contact lenses, body paints, and face makeup — including consulting an eye care professional before using cosmetic lenses
• You will exercise judgment appropriate to your skill level and never attempt techniques beyond your current abilities without proper supervision or training
• You will not rely on this Site as your sole source of information for any safety-sensitive project, and you will seek professional guidance where appropriate

Star Struck Panda is not liable for any injury, property damage, financial loss, or other harm arising from your use of information on this Site. All projects and techniques are undertaken entirely at your own risk.

3. Affiliate Disclosure

The presence of an affiliate link does not influence our editorial decisions or recommendations. We only link to products and services we genuinely believe are useful or relevant to the topic at hand. However, you should always conduct your own research before making any purchase.

4. Intellectual Property

All original content on Star Struck Panda — including but not limited to articles, guides, tutorials, text, graphics, logos, and site design — is the property of Star Struck Panda or its respective content creators and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, copy, republish, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our express prior written permission. Brief quotations with proper attribution and a link back to the original source may be permitted under fair use principles, but if you are unsure, please contact us first.

Third-Party Intellectual Property

This Site discusses characters, franchises, series, and properties owned by third parties. All trademarks, character names, and related intellectual property referenced on this Site remain the property of their respective owners. Star Struck Panda does not claim ownership of any third-party intellectual property. References to characters and franchises are made for informational and commentary purposes and do not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the respective rights holders.

5. User Conduct

When using this Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its underlying infrastructure
• Upload or transmit malware, viruses, or any other malicious code
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract content from this Site without our express written consent
• Use this Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Site or interfere with other users’ enjoyment of it
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization

6. Third-Party Links and Content

This Site contains links to third-party websites, services, and resources. These links are provided solely for your convenience and informational purposes. We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, accuracy, or reliability of any third-party site.

Your use of any third-party website is governed by that site’s own terms and privacy policy. We strongly encourage you to review those documents before providing any personal information or making any purchase on a third-party site.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and all of its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Star Struck Panda disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content on the Site

We do not warrant that any information on this Site is accurate, up to date, or suitable for your specific situation. You use all information on this Site at your own discretion and risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Star Struck Panda, its owner, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of or inability to use this Site
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
• Any injury, damage, or loss resulting from attempting a cosplay technique, project, or build described or referenced on this Site
• Any reliance placed on any information obtained through this Site
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if Star Struck Panda has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Star Struck Panda and its owner, agents, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of this Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

10. Privacy

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data collection and use practices.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting to this page, with the “last updated” date revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any disputes arising from your use of this Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Idaho, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in those courts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable for any reason, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Star Struck Panda with respect to your use of this Site and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and representations of any kind.