Legal notice

Legal Notice MOB (Mafia of Baptiste) Last Updated: August 15, 2026 1. Site Owner & Operator This website, mafiaofbaptiste.com, is owned and operated by: MOB (Mafia of Baptiste) Owner: Wayne Baptiste Location: Houston, Texas, United States Email: fridayayhey321@gmail.com Website: mafiaofbaptiste.com MOB (Mafia of Baptiste) is a sole proprietorship operating in the State of Texas. MOB is not a registered corporation or LLC. All references to "MOB," "we," "us," or "our" on this website refer to MOB (Mafia of Baptiste), operated by Wayne Baptiste. 2. Purpose of the Website mafiaofbaptiste.com serves as the official online presence for MOB (Mafia of Baptiste), a cultural brand and creative studio based in Houston, Texas. The website provides information about our brand, sells original hand-dyed clothing, showcases editorial and photographic content, and offers photography services. 3. Intellectual Property All content published on mafiaofbaptiste.com — including but not limited to photographs, product images, editorial content, graphic designs, logos, brand names, taglines, page layouts, and original written material — is the intellectual property of MOB (Mafia of Baptiste) unless otherwise stated. Photography. All photographs on this site are original works created by or commissioned by MOB. These images may not be reproduced, downloaded, distributed, or used in any form without express written permission. Brand identity. The name "MOB," "Mafia of Baptiste," the MOB logo, and all associated visual identity elements (including the rainbow gradient motif) are proprietary to MOB. Unauthorized use of these marks in commerce or in any way that implies affiliation with or endorsement by MOB is prohibited. User-submitted content. By submitting photos, reviews, or other content to MOB (including tagging us on social media), you grant MOB a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use that content for brand and marketing purposes. You retain ownership of your original content. 4. Disclaimer of Warranties This website and all content, products, and services provided through it are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. MOB does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. MOB does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of any information on the website. Product colors displayed on the website are photographed as accurately as possible but may appear differently on your screen due to monitor settings, device calibration, and ambient lighting. Each product listing shows the actual item being sold. 5. Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, MOB and its owner shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this website, purchase of products, or reliance on any information provided on this site. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which damages are sought, including contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other theory, even if MOB has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall MOB's total liability exceed the amount paid by you for the specific product or service giving rise to the claim. 6. External Links This website may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to social media platforms (Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest), publishing platforms (Substack), portfolio platforms (Pass Gallery), and payment processors (Shopify). These links are provided for convenience only. MOB does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Visiting external links is at your own risk. 7. Privacy & Data Collection When you visit mafiaofbaptiste.com or make a purchase, we may collect certain information as described below: Information you provide. Name, email address, shipping address, and payment information when you place an order or subscribe to our mailing list. Payment information is processed securely by Shopify Payments and is not stored on our servers. Automatically collected information. Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior on our site may be collected through cookies and similar technologies used by Shopify and integrated services (such as analytics tools). How we use your information. To process and fulfill your orders, to send you order confirmations and shipping updates, to communicate with you about promotions or new releases (only if you opt in), and to improve our website and customer experience. Third-party sharing. We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers necessary to operate our business (Shopify for e-commerce, USPS for shipping, email/SMS marketing platforms you opt into). These providers are bound by their own privacy policies. Your rights. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at fridayayhey321@gmail.com. Texas residents may have additional rights under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). 8. Cookies This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small data files placed on your device that help us understand how you interact with our site. Essential cookies. Required for the website to function (shopping cart, checkout, session management). These cannot be disabled. Analytics cookies. Help us understand visitor behavior and improve the site. These may be set by third-party services such as Google Analytics. Marketing cookies. Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance. These are only active if you opt in through our email/SMS signup or Shopify's built-in marketing features. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of essential cookies. You can manage or disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings. 9. Product-Specific Notices Hand-dyed products. All hand-dyed garments are created using Procion MX fiber-reactive dyes, which are permanent and colorfast when properly cared for. However, minor color bleeding may occur during the first wash. We recommend washing hand-dyed items separately in cold water for the first 2–3 washes. MOB is not liable for color transfer resulting from improper care. One-of-one items. Products designated as one of one are unique, individually crafted pieces that cannot be replicated or reproduced. Once sold, no identical replacement can be provided. Variations in dye pattern, color intensity, and overall appearance are inherent to the handmade process and are not considered defects. Photography services. Photography sessions booked through this website are subject to separate terms agreed upon at the time of booking. Cancellation policies, usage rights, and deliverable timelines will be communicated directly during the booking process. 10. Copyright Infringement (DMCA) If you believe that content on this website infringes your copyright, please contact us at fridayayhey321@gmail.com with the following information: A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed; the URL or location on our site where the allegedly infringing material is found; your contact information (name, address, email, phone number); a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner; and a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner. We will respond to valid DMCA notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. 11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction This Legal Notice and your use of this website are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal disputes arising from or related to this website or its content shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Harris County, Texas. 12. Changes to This Legal Notice MOB reserves the right to update or modify this Legal Notice at any time without prior notice. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to this page. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Legal Notice. 13. Contact For questions or concerns regarding this Legal Notice, please contact: MOB (Mafia of Baptiste) Owner: Wayne Baptiste Email: mafiaofbaptiste@gmail.com Website: mafiaofbaptiste.com Houston, Texas, United States